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Somers Sweeps its Way to Quarterfinals
See Photos at End On Wednesday October 29, Somers hosted the Pelham Pelicans in the first round of the sectionals, and to open, Maegan Brown did exactly what was expected. She smoked a perfectly set ball. Enter Katie Kourakos on a long second point rally and Pelham witnessed that the standard play is a whole other matter for the Somers setter.
By Rich Monetti4 months ago in Unbalanced
Despite Sweep Boys Volleyball Program is Pointed Up
Scroll to the end of the article for photos On Wednesday October 22, Somers hosted Croton-Harmon Briarcliff Hen Hud at the high school. A large cross section of schools, the Tuskers had their hands full. “There were some big dudes out there,” joked Justin Cirioni. But a tightly contested first set put aside the visuals. That is until it didn’t.
By Rich Monetti4 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Makes Easy Work of Carmel with Sweep
Scroll down for photos On Tuesday October 21, Somers hosted Croton Harmon and the tone was quickly set. Claire Cronin began with a kill, added two more early knocks and Somers didn’t come down on the opening heels of their big hitter.
By Rich Monetti4 months ago in Unbalanced
Good Riddance and Goodbye!
February 2025 wasn't a great month for the Dallas Mavericks. Why? They were at the center of a controversial decision that would eventually haunt the team for a long time: trading fan-favorite Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Once the news made headlines, Mavericks fans were furious and belted their frustrations online and also held protests. Just to remind everyone that the Mavericks were in the NBA Finals a year prior to this disastrous firestorm that would eventually unfold. Doncic averaged 37 points a game before the trade occurred. The growing backlash was too much for the Mavericks front office to handle and they decided to fire General Manager Nico Harrison. In an open letter to fans, Patrick Dumont acknowledged how the team is committed to become a winning team. While he didn't go into specific detail about now ex-General Manager Nico Harrison, he's heard the genuine concerns of fans and is confident about the future of the Mavericks.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 4 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Outlasts John Jay in Five Set Marathon
See VB video at end of article On September 18, the Tuskers got on Route 35 and resumed their rivalry with John Jay. Two tightly contested games to start, the set count was another matter. Somers won both. But John Jay persisted, and the day came down to the fifth set.
By Rich Monetti5 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Goes the Distance on Senior Night
See Photos at End On Thursday October 9, Somers hosted Eastchester and completely wiped out the Eagles in the first set. So an easy afternoon it appeared to be on Senior Night. But quick work doesn’t align with how much this team likes to play, according to Shari Marrero. “Our favorite thing about volleyball, that’s dragging out every match to five sets,” she joked, and the girl with the game winner was just as funny about why she adamantly called for the deciding set.
By Rich Monetti5 months ago in Unbalanced
Oklahoma vs Tennessee: A Clash of Titans in College Football 2025
A Clash Worth Waiting For College football fans are buzzing as the Oklahoma Sooners face the Tennessee Volunteers in what promises to be one of the most thrilling matchups of the 2025 season. This meeting isn’t just another Saturday game—it’s a battle of pride, history, and playoff ambitions.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Unbalanced
Dodgers Crowned 2025 World Series Champions After Epic Game 7 Win Over Blue Jays. AI-Generated.
The 2025 World Series ended in a way that felt both inevitable and electric: the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in a tense Game 7 at Dodger Stadium to claim the championship. It was a night of big pitching, timely hitting and one performance that rose above the rest — Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s masterful outing earned him World Series MVP honors and capped a season of remarkable adaptation.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Unbalanced
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Crowned 2025 World Series MVP: Dodgers’ New Ace Makes History
The 2025 World Series will be remembered not only for the thrilling battle between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, but also for the rise of a new legend — Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Japanese pitching sensation who has taken Major League Baseball by storm. After leading the Dodgers to victory, Yamamoto was officially named the 2025 World Series MVP, marking a defining moment in his first year in the MLB.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Unbalanced
Trey Yesavage: The Blue Jays’ Breakout Star Shaping Toronto’s World Series Dreams
The Toronto Blue Jays have found their new pitching sensation in Trey Yesavage, a name quickly rising among baseball’s elite. As the postseason heats up and fans tune in to the World Series games, Yesavage’s emergence couldn’t have come at a better time. His poise, control, and strikeout ability have made him one of the most talked-about young pitchers in the league.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Unbalanced
Longest World Series Game: Dodgers and Blue Jays Battle Into History
Baseball fans live for moments that test both the body and spirit. Game 3 of the 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays delivered exactly that—a marathon of grit, strategy, and endurance that will be remembered as one of the longest World Series games in history.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Unbalanced
