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Softball: Ketcham's trio of standout sisters on the infield makes for 'priceless' season
It might be Paige’s fault. See, if she weren’t such a good hairdresser, there might not be as much of a reliance on her for braids, which would’ve eliminated the arguments about those pregame hair appointments. But then, there would be others. “‘That’s not yours! You’re wearing mine!’” Jami Hotle said with a grin,...
Kennedy Catholic Softball Three-Peats as Division Champs
SOMERS, N.Y. - Kennedy Catholic’s varsity softball team clinched their third consecutive CHSAA Tier 1 North Division Title last weekend. The Gaels’ path to a division three-peat began with an 11-9 victory in extra innings over rival Maria Regina on May 3. Leading the charge was junior Aine Curley, who went 4-4 at the plate with a solo home run. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The following day, the squad decisively swept a double header against Preston, 8-0 and 12-3. Junior Cassidy Moriarity and freshman Nina Sanese-Cavone each had three hits in the first game, and Marissa Ferrara notched a pair of RBIs in the second. Information courtesy of Kennedy Catholic. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Softball: Vote now for lohud Player of the Week (April 29-May 5)
After another action-packed week, it's time to crown the lohud Softball Player of the Week. Meet the finalists that were catalysts on the diamond. The players' credentials are listed above the fan poll — which will be live until 2 p.m. Tuesday. The winner will be announced on lohud social media accounts on Tuesday night. Now, let's meet the candidates.
A nightmare sixth inning ends any chance of a Blue Rocks comeback in the series opener against Renegades
The Wilmington Blue Rocks were routed by the Hudson Valley Renegades in a 12-2 loss on Tuesday, April 30. Bryan Caceres started for the Blue Rocks, going five innings while giving up three runs on six hits. He had shaky second and third innings but settled in nicely from there and didn’t give up any runs in his final two innings of work.
Somers Baseball Routs Roosevelt
SOMERS, N.Y. - On Saturday May 4, Somers scored the first run of the day and Roosevelt scored the last. In between, the senior day match up was an onslaught. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Somers scored five in the first, three in the second and went onto a 19-1 victory. At the outset, Roosevelt did work a lead off walk, but Antonio Mastellone made the point moot. He got the next three batters, and Somers went to work. Somers loaded the bases on a single by Tyler Venturini, a walk to Erik Gersfeld and a...
Somers Lions Joe Wynne Invitational: Arlington, New Rochelle, Scarsdale among top teams
SOMERS — Taylor Rhett is hardly someone to avoid a challenge. An honorable mention all-state linebacker in football last fall, who made it to the Section 1 championships at 189 pounds in wrestling in 2023, the New Rochelle senior traditionally took the spring off from sports. "I didn't do anything," Rhett...
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