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Baseball Game Preview: Danbury Hits the Road
Danbury has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Darien Blue Wave at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Darien took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Danbury, who comes in off a win.
Somers Softball Stays Together in Win Over Brewster
SOMERS, N.Y. - After losing a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the fifth, Somers got a runner on second with two outs in top of the seventh. Unfortunately, Ellie Walsh’s routine grounder to the right side looked like the Tuskers would have to face the Brewster hammer in the bottom of the inning. But while the Bears may have taken the out for granted, the batter didn’t. “You've got to keep your head down and run through,” Walsh said, and after Caitlin Fitts’ grounder was not handled at third, Somers had the lead run on the way...
Baseball: Seipp, Stichbury lift John Jay over rival Ketcham
It would’ve been understandable if some frustration simmered, given how often they were bitten by an “if” or “almost.” It wasn’t so much that his John Jay-East Fishkill baseball team played poorly during a recent three-game skid, Eric Frink said, as it was them being on the short end of some controversial calls and on the wrong side of Lady Luck.
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.
Girls lacrosse: No. 1 Nyack strikes early but is given a game before beating Yorktown 10-7
YORKTOWN — When you're down 6-1 at the end of one quarter of play to a team that's beating its opponents by an average of nine-and-a-half goals a game, things don't look good. Even if your goalie made two very good saves right before the horn to keep it...
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
Somers School District Breaks Ground for New Tennis Courts
SOMERS, N.Y. - Somers is getting ready to serve up six new tennis courts that are destined to become a big source of Tusker pride. Approved by school district voters two years ago, the $1.4 million capital project broke ground at the high school on Thursday, May 2, and is expected to be complete by this fall, according to Athletics Director Marc Hattem.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Work on the school district’s new softball and baseball fields -- also located at the high school on Primrose Street (Route 139) -- will begin this summer. At...
Montclair Immaculate big man Malachi Arrington commits to NJIT
Montclair Immaculate big man Malachi Arrington committed to NJIT on Tuesday, giving second-year coach Grant Billmeier a promising big man to mold going forward. He also held an Atlantic 10 offer from George Washington and was getting Big East looks. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Byram’s Byrnes Pots 300th Career Goal; Yorktown on the Move
Every time Anastasia Byrnes steps on the lacrosse field she immediately becomes the center of attention – by the opponent. The BYRAM HILLS’ senior is one of the most prolific offensive players in Section 1 as evidenced by her 54 goals this season and a phenomenal 300 for her varsity career.
Tigers Look to the Future at North Salem's College Signing Day
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - May 6 was a day of celebration at North Salem High School. Surrounded by a crowd of family members, teammates, coaches, and district personnel, 10 Tigers put pen to paper and took the next step into their futures as they prepare to continue their athletic careers at the college level. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER During the ceremony led by Athletic Director Denise Kiernan, coaches were invited to the podium to recognize the highlights of each athlete’s performance with their respective team. Honored on signing day were Lili Valletta (Women’s Lacrosse, Villanova University), Bella Fryer (Cross Country/Track & Field, University of Vermont), Matt Schaub (Cross Country, Georgian Court University), Abel Berganza (Football, Western Connecticut State University), Reilly Denneen (Baseball, Westfield State University), Maddie Merriman (Women’s Lacrosse, University of Rochester), Cassie Pelosi (Soccer, Emory University), Molly Videla (Field Hockey, SUNY Geneseo), Robert Vrabel (Wrestling, Alfred University), and Alexia Zamora (Track & Field, Bates College). For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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 said. ...
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