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Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway kicks off with 50th anniversary event
The Westchester Parks Foundation is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway with a season kickoff event at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 3. Bicycle enthusiasts will gather Friday at the Westchester County Center in White Plains to celebrate and prepare for the 13-mile course that opens Sunday, May 5.
Somers Lacrosse Outpaces Greeley
SOMERS, N.Y. - On Tuesday, April 30, Somers traveled to Horace Greeley, and a 5-5 fourth quarter drew praise from Tusker Coach Deb Daly. “It was a great game by both teams,” she said. But only one team went home a winner, and three straight goals were the deciding factor. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Lyla Mancini broke the tie, Sydney Ingraham provided the insurance, and Molly Fink put it away. Greeley would get on the board first, though. Grace Richards danced into some space on the goal line and beat Campbell Sternberg for a 1-0...
North Rockland Red Raiders senior Mia Valverde
The North Rockland Red Raiders have been atop New York's Class AA Section 1 for three years, taking home the region title last season. But with only a pair of seniors this year, things would have to be different, right? Well, nobody told senior captain Mia Valverde.
Mahopac Boys Earn First Victory, Koch Notches 100th Career Goal
MAHOPAC, N.Y. —The Wolf Pac boys lacrosse team picked up its first win of the season last Friday, defeating Arlington, 8-7, in a game played at Mahopac High School. Mahopac trailed by two (4-2) at halftime, but after some inspiration from coaches Jon Bota and Mike Haddeland during the break, the Pac came out on fire in the third, with senior captain Danny Koch scoring four consecutive goals to put Mahopac up, 6-4.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Wolf Pac added two more scores to go up 8-5 before Arlington closed the gap for...
Back-to-back: Byram Hills HS senior claims victory in speech championship for 2nd year
Byram Hills High School senior Aidan Aldea-Lustig clinched the championship title in the Original Oratory speech event at the State Forensic League Championships, emerging triumphant against 33 other talented students.
Somers and Carmel are trending upward in the lohud boys lacrosse rankings
Pleasantville gets to spend another week atop the list after going stride for stride with a pair of Long Island powers. Somers and Carmel are creeping up, but there are some challenges on the horizon for both of those programs. Tappan Zee cracked the top 10 after winning 4-3 in the closing minute at Fox Lane. By the way, we are officially in the home stretch of the regular season. ...
John Jay Track Powers Through League Meet at Brewster
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - On Wednesday, May 1, Brewster High School hosted the second day of the league meet and Helena Schembri didn’t hold back her weariness after taking second in the 800 meter. “My legs at the end were like Jello,” said the sophomore. But the just desserts definitely belonged to the John Jay multi-talent. Schembri won the Pentathlon, and her reflection didn’t pull up short here either. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “It feels good,” she said succinctly. Of course, day one had her in position. The Wolf won 100 meter hurdles, and took...
Pack Girls Top Saugerties, Carmel as Mangione records 100th Career Goal
MAHOPAC, N.Y. –The Mahopac HS girls lacrosse team had a strong week, opening with an 11-7 victory over Carmel, and closing with an 18-17 thriller of a victory at Saugerties. Sandwiched in between last Thursday was a 16-10 loss at Greeley. Saturday at Saugerties, the Wolf Pac held a 15-13 edge after three quarters, and the host outscored the Pac, 4-3, in the fourth to make it a close one.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Senior captain Juliana Mangione recorded the game-winner with 3:29 left in regulation, scoring in transition. Mangione, a fourth-year varsity...
It's not just a Caitlin Clark thing. 3-pointer mania is taking over girls HS basketball
The driveway at the McDaniel home in Cold Spring ends in a basketball hoop. It's a narrow space. A baseline jumper, unless it's little more than a put-back, isn't happening. ...
John Jay Baseball Nipped by Carmel
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - On Monday, April 29, the Wolves traveled to Carmel, and the teams found themselves in a pitcher’s duel. Nick Fassert and Brian McGrory locking horns and canines, the decision came down to the wire and did not disappoint. With the tying run at second, Will Civetta grounded to second, and Carmel came away with an exciting 4-3 victory.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The game began with both pitchers putting up doughnuts, but McGrory had an easier time. Three up, three down, he handed the ball to Fassert, and Alex Luppino...
Fox Lane Shocks Greeley in OT; Yorktown Takes Mamo’ in OT
From the ‘Nobody Saw This Coming’ Dept.: Host FOX LANE may have created what now appears to be a five-horse race for the Section 1 Class B title after the Foxes stunned HORACE GREELEY, 3-2, in overtime Wednesday night. Skeptics will say it’s still a two-team race between...
John Jay baseball hosts Fox Lane for its annual Strike Out Cancer tournament
The fifth anniversary of Brandon Johnson’s death recently passed and the anniversary of his father-in-law’s passing is upcoming this week. As Eric Frink ordered his customized T-shirt for the fundraising tournament, with “Mom” inscribed on the back, the John Jay-East Fishkill baseball coach was struck by how there are almost constant reminders of cancer’s devastation.
Girls lacrosse May 1: Pleasantville, Nyack, Carmel, Rye, Clarkstown South, Irvington win
Girls high school lacrosse seems to have just started. But the regular season will conclude next week. Before it wraps up, a ton of games will be played. Below are the submitted stats for those played April 29-May 5. Note: G stands for goals, A for assists, DC for balls won off the...
North Salem Lacrosse Celebrates Pair of Milestones
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - As they prepare to turn the calendar to May, North Salem’s girls lacrosse team has been running the gauntlet against tough competition. Although the squad took several losses, they still had plenty to celebrate as a pair of Tigers reached impressive career milestones. During the game against visiting John Jay East Fishkill/Roy C. Ketchum on April 29, Lili Valletta earned her 200th career draw control, while fellow captain Maddie Merriman notched her 300th career save. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Arlington 13, North Salem 12 (OT) Wednesday, April 17 The Tigers went...
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