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John Jay Storms Back for Five Set Victory over Lakeland
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons Click for all Fall Slideshows Video Clips On Tuesday October 22, John Jay traveled to Lakeland and took aim at keeping the Wolf train rolling. At the outset, though, the express was definitely not running. “It’s so easy to get down in a position like that, and say, I guess we don’t have it tonight,” said Coach Tom Rizzotti of the 2-0 game deficit. But this team’s real itinerary is nonstop, and their true form eventually took hold.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls in Overtime to Tappan Zee
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons Click for all Fall Slideshows On Monday October 28, John Jay traveled to Tappan Zee for the quarterfinal round of the sectionals. Three versus six, the Wolves bust out with a first half goal and had visions of the semis. But the second half had the home team forcing a tie, so overtime would raise the roof for one team and crush the other in despair.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Loses Heartbreaking Back and Forth to Panas
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons Click for all Fall Slideshows On Saturday October 26, Somers hosted Panas in the first round of the sectionals, and the seedings were nearly spot on. Eight versus nine, the back and forth thrilled both fanbases, but the higher bracket didn’t hold up.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Molly Gallagher Wall isn’t Enough to Beat Lakeland Again
Please see tip, pleedge and subscribe buttons Two weeks ago, John Jay traveled to Lakeland to possibly face another loss against the 15 time defending Section One Champs. Instead, Molly Gallagher put up 19 saves, and the Wolves earned their first ever victory versus the Hornets. So with the rematch on Saturday October 5, Gallagher gave Lakeland fits again. But this time there was a blemish, and one was all it took.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Former People Photographer Settles In Golden’s Bridge and Recalls his Career
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons As a kid growing up in Brooklyn, Ira Berger hedged on the left side of his brain. “I was attracted to physics and science because it has an equal sign,” said the Golden’s Bridge resident. Everything quantifiable, he actually became a physicist on a nuclear submarine. But in the late 60s he embarked on a career change and studied on the stoop so to speak.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Photography
John Jay Falls 3-0 to Lakeland
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below After defeating Somers on Thursday October 17, Somers hoped to start a winning streak at Lakeland on Monday. So with an extra kick in their step, the Wolves went back and forth with the Hornets. But a penalty late in the first half put the brakes on John Jay’s hopes, and they never recovered.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Despite Loss, Somers Still Puts the Fun in Volleyball
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below On Thursday October 17, the Somers boys volleyball team continued their second season versus Fox Lane, and despite facing a tall order against more height and experience, Jaiden Marichal didn’t let the disadvantage get him down. “Volleyball is so fun to love, and you can get addicted to it,” said the hitter. So the outcome was far from being tough to take.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Boys and Girls Take the Big Red Cross Country Invitational
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below. On Sunday October 13, Somers hosted the school’s annual Big Red Cross Country Invitational, and while ongoing construction could be distracting, the disruption didn’t take away from the more important sights, according to Mia Sandolo. “I like how the team is looking,” said the senior, and the imagery was even better on the run.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Crosstown Rivals Come together to Remember and Celebrate Fallen Kennedy Alum
Somers Photos v John Jay Somers Photos On Wednesday October 9, Somers went across town to Kennedy Catholic, and there was a time in the previous century where a fierce rivalry took precedence. But that was not the case on this day. Instead, the volleyball exhibition/fundraiser was meant to turn sadness into joy and build community across the two schools.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Takes League Championship with Sweep Over Somers
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons On Wednesday October 16, John Jay traveled to Somers and did so with the league championship on the line. An outcome that hinged on the team’s mindset this year, according to Coach Tom Rizzotti.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Leaves John Jay on the Bubble with 1-0 Victory
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons On Tuesday October 15, Somers faced John Jay East Fishkill, and before the game the boys learned that their opponents received a New York State Ranking of eight. No recognition for the home team, Coach Brian Lanzetta joked with players that Somers wasn’t even “on the bubble.” But the outcome gave the Tuskers the last laugh and a new motivating designation.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Holds on for 5-4 Win versus John Jay East Fishkill
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons On Columbus Day, the girls soccer team was up early and John Jay East Fishkill joined the Tuskers for some soccer. At the high school, the Patriots didn’t let a little less sleep bother them and jumped out to a 1-0 lead at 36:02. But extra time on the snooze button wasn’t really a factor for Somers, because playing from behind never looks at the clock, according to Julia Arbelaez.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
