Rich Monetti
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Somers Softball Falls 7-3 to Ardsley
On Tuesday April 16, Somers faced Ardsley, and despite the 7-3 score, the Tusker home game showcased two very good pitching performances. Unfortunately, three unearned runs in the third inflated the pitching line, and Somers was on the short end.
By Rich Monettiabout 9 hours ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Goes to 7-2 with Win Over Byram Hills
On Friday April 19 John Jay traveled to Byram Hills and started early by getting their first three batters on. Unable to score, Coach Ted Lawrence didn’t get ahead of himself. “It was still early,” he reasoned, but foresight would end up playing a big part in the final outcome.
By Rich Monettiabout 17 hours ago in Unbalanced
Somers 18-13 Loss Still Yields Some Magic
On Thursday April 18, the flag football team held off the overcast weather of another ugly spring day, and in hoping to do the same to the visiting Huguenots of New Rochelle, Rebecca Lippolis definitely saw the sun peak through. “We are coming together as a team, working hard, and I’d say that being together makes everything come together,” the junior assured. But the synergy didn’t quite get the Tuskers over the top.
By Rich Monetti2 days ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls to Carmel
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe button below. Thank you. Slideshow On Monday April 15, John Jay flag football traveled to Carmel High School, and it didn’t take long for the more experienced program to reveal itself. After the Wolves went out after three quick plays, Carmel ran three of their own and ended up in the end zone. The Rams didn’t let up either and scored the next 33 consecutive points in the 40-13 victory. But in their first season at this sport, Coach Joe Candarelli believes his girls are still on point.
By Rich Monetti6 days ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Lacrosse Improves to 6-0
On Thursday April 11, John Jay looked to continue their undefeated season versus Bronxville, and a 6-1 in the third had the Wolves on track. But two quick goals by the Broncos did raise a little doubt. So John Jay simply resumed the regular discourse that has gotten them to 5-0.
By Rich Monetti7 days ago in Unbalanced
Somers Drives Home 16-6 Victory Over Mahopac
On Friday April 12, Somers met Mahopac at home and scored twice in the first two minutes. But the early offensive outburst was not the most foretelling aspect of the 16-6 Somers victory. "Our riding was awesome today,” said Ryan Brush, and the overdrive went into gear right away.
By Rich Monetti8 days ago in Unbalanced
Pitcher’s Dual Puts John Jay on the Downside
On Wednesday April 10, John Jay and Hen Hud got a good day for some softball, and the starters definitely matched the weather. Through five, Emma Barbelet and Riley Foote mastered the opposing lineups to a 1-0 pitcher’s duel. They didn’t let up the rest of the way either. But the sun had to go down, and so did a final stat line that left one on the losing end.
By Rich Monetti9 days ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Tennis Shows Enthusiasm in Loss to Horace Greeley
Video On Tuesday April 9, John Jay took on Horace Greeley at home and hoped to up their record to 2-0. Unfortunately, the Wolves ran into a tough group of Quakers and lost six of seven matches. But Coach Paul Crivelli still enjoyed the day and had high praise for his boys.
By Rich Monetti11 days ago in Unbalanced
Somers Track Laces Up Versus Hen Hud
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe options below Pole Vaulting At Brewster On Monday April 8, with the moon crossing the sun, Somers kept their heads down and laced up for a dual meet versus Hen Hud. Several multiple winners for the Tuskers, Haylie Donovan might have hit the trifecta, but the timing just wasn’t right. “My main race is the 400. I felt a little sick before, so I couldn’t run it,” she lamented, but the unsettling didn’t derail the rest of her day.
By Rich Monetti13 days ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Gets Easy 10-0 Win Over Saunders
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below. Thank you. Video On Friday April 5, after opening the lacrosse season with a 3-1 victory over Lakeland High School, John Jay faced the Saunders Blue Devils at Contest Field in Cross River and sent a rookie to the pitcher's mound. So in walking the first batter on four pitches and falling behind to the second Devil, Jack Garneau admitted he might not have been locked in enough at the outset of the early evening game. But he turned the house key, struck out the side and the rest was easy pickings for the hungry Wolves.
By Rich Monetti15 days ago in Unbalanced
Somers Rebounds with Two Straight Victories
JV Slideshow v Yorktown No matter what the record says, Coach Deb Daly has her own standard for measuring success. “We always want to see progression,” she said. So despite an 0-3, she still felt her girls were on point, but now, the bottom line is catching up.
By Rich Monetti15 days ago in Unbalanced