Rich Monetti
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John Jay Can't Keep Pace with Peekskill
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is @Rich-Monetti After Peekskill arrived at the high school and scored the first 11 points on Wednesday, January 8, the home team called for time to regroup, and responded. A fast break layup and pair of threes by Colin Bishop made for a manageable 15-8 score. But the mini burst turned out to be a blip.
By Rich Monetti12 months ago in Unbalanced
Bad Asian Makes Good on Filmmaker’s Quest for Cultural Identity
Photo Courtesy of Kim Marcelino Bad Asian is a five minute socially conscious short that purviews what appears to be a carefree hook up between two Asians. Off to the couch, Melody (Lee Hubilla) and Chris (Rob Chen) delve in, and our blood pressure elevates in kind. Then maybe as expected, the wrong words come out and ain’t going back in. “You look just like me,” Hubilla blurts out almost subconsciously, and with bewilderment screaming inside and out of the fourth wall, the moment encapsulates the long journey for cultural self discovery for the filmmaker.
By Rich Monetti12 months ago in Geeks
John Jay Wins Match of Runs Versus Rye
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is @Rich-Monetti After John Jay wrestlers jumped out to a 24-0 lead, Rye scored 15 straight to get within range. Of course, the heart of the Wolf lineup was on deck, and there seemed little cause for concern. But Austin Omin, Jojo Kern and Jake Llanos all had their hands full, and the visitors proved nothing in this sport is a gimme.
By Rich Monetti12 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Ends Holiday Season with 60-50 Win Over Yonkers
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo : @Rich Monetti Video Clips Crowd Shorts On Friday January 3, John Jay welcomed Yonkers to the high school and jumped out to a 10-2 lead. But the Bulldogs didn’t stop barking, and a 38-32 third period score had the visitors hanging tight. That is until John Jay’s center made like a guard.
By Rich Monetti12 months ago in Unbalanced
After Hanging Tough, Somers falls 55-44 to Harrison
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons below or venmo me at @Rich-Monetti JV Photos After beating Edgemont on Monday, December 9 for their first win, the Tuskers welcomed Harrison to the high school on Wednesday and the teams battled to a one point first half score. In favor of Harrison, the Huskies didn’t stay close for long.
By Rich Monetti12 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers outlasts Clarkstown North in 53-51 Victory
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo : @Rich-Monetti On Friday December 27, Somers left the holiday festivities behind for the first round of the Pelham Holiday Tournament, and a lot of Clarkstown North length initially put a damper on the after party. A 29-18 first half deficit resulting, Somers was in danger of being run out of the gym. This especially since a halftime speech wasn’t going to make any of the elephants taller. But Coach Loughran disagreed.
By Rich Monetti12 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Battles Back in 54-49 Defeat
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo : @Rich-Monetti On Friday December 27, Somers traveled to Pelham Middle School and faced Fox Lane in the Pelham Winter Basketball Tournament. Putting the festivities aside, the Tuskers matched up well on the inside and out. But a pair of buzzer beaters gave the Foxes a 34-25 halftime lead. So with their work cut out for them, Somers did not fail to answer the call.
By Rich Monetti12 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Pressures North Salem in 46-32 Victory
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or my venmo : @Rich-Monetti JV versus Fox Lane On Thursday December 19, Somers traveled to North Salem, and not long after getting off the bus, the Tuskers were all up in the home team’s grill. “Our goal is to trap the corners,” said Ashley Kuchinsky, and an early 5-4 game didn’t last.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Another Round to John Jay in Victory Over Suffern
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or my venmo : @Rich-Monetti On Tuesday, December 17, John Jay hosted Suffern at the high school, and changing things up, the match began in the middle at 124 pounds. So after John Aniello got the Wolves off to a technical default, the Pelicans reeled off three straight pins. 18-5, Austin Omin was not thrown off by either factor.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Stampedes Harrison to 53-12 Victory
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Video Clips Slideshow vs John Jay On Thursday December 12, Somers hosted Harrison at the Middle School, and a 53-12 victory didn’t really put the Tuskers or the home crowd on edge. But down 9-0 in his match, Derek Kuchinsky still felt weight on his shoulders. “Everyone on our team had won, and I didn’t want to break the streak,” said the 145 pounder. So he refused to be the weak link.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Swim Team Takes Down Bryam Hills and Already has Eyes on the States
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below On Wednesday December 18, the John Jay Fox Lane Thundercats dove into the pool with Byram Hills PVW at Westchester Communiy College, and not only took the meet by a score of 99-84, but a number of the swimmers settled matters for the upcoming state championships in March of this year.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
