Rich Monetti
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Hall of Fame Weekend at John Jay
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below Hall of Fame Photos John Jay Volleyball Sweeps Pelham On Friday September 20, John Jay hosted Pelham before the John Jay Hall of Inductee Ceremony, and at least two Wolves made a case for future enshrinement. “They are the definition of what hard work looks like,” said Coach Tom Rizzotti of Ilirijana Ahmetaj and Jaime Bartley-Cohen. So many spikes and dinks raining down, the three set victory wasn’t all the coach took home from the way the two big hitters effect the team and his mindset.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Takes Easy Way in 5-0 Victory over North Salem
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or send tip via venmo at @Rich-Monetti On Wednesday September 18, John Jay hosted the North Salem Tigers at Contest Field in Cross River, and things got going very quick for the Wolves. The girls started with the ball, and North Salem was left chasing all game long when Abby Mattiello proved faster on her feet than the Tiger goalie.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Rides Van Tassel Hat Trick to 6-1 Victory
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below. On Tuesday September 17, Somers hosted Nanuet at the high school and surrendered a 1-0 lead at 32:10 of the first half. No surprise, the cheers obviously went up on the Golden Night bench. But the elation sounded more like the visitors knew they were living on borrowed time, and in the end, the Tuskers proved them correct.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Volleyball Enjoys Fourth Straight Win
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below. Boys Volleyball With a 3-0 start under their belts, Somers welcomed Tappan Zee to this side of the river, and Gianna Morales was quick to describe the atmosphere of Tusker volleyball for the visitors. “We enjoy what we do,” she said. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out so well for the Dutchman.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Wins Come from Behind 16-12 Thriller over Yorktown
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below. Yorktown Slideshow On Friday September 13, Yorktown traveled to Somers, and in the face of the two time state champs, a bad trip was definitely a possibility. A 12-10 Husker lead with five minutes left in the game said otherwise. But Jaron Faulkner claimed that the Tuskers weren’t worried - even as the offense stood third and goal from the 16.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Part 10 : Plattsburgh Intramural Sports were Serious Business
More Video Plattsburgh Scenery To date, I am completely out of stories, and as for the validity of my previous tales, they are 100% accurate. I remember them, that’s the way they happened, and you don't need to know anything else. So now we are moving into the realm of second hand sources, and my first story cannot be confirmed for accuracy. In fact, this one is rather dubious, because Steve has no memory of the pertinent facts. I will press on the nonetheless, and make my justification afterwards.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Education
John Jay not Fit to be Tied
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below. After taking an early 1-0 lead versus Hen Hud on Thursday September 12, John Jay looked to be on their way to a win with the lead holding well into the second half. Unfortunately Hen Hud tied the game with 17 minutes to go, and the possibility of disappointment was the prevailing emotion. “We knew it was a winnable game,” said Jordan Kauftheil. “We had so many opportunities.” But with a little help from her friends, the midfielder cleared the slate.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Cross Country Goes Round the Bend at Byram Hills
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below. On Tuesday September 10, John Jay Cross Country traveled to Byram Hills for their first dual meet of the season, and even Sloan Wasserman and her All State standing intended to ease into the trial run.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Cross Country Team Gets out of the Gate at Byram Hills
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below. On Tuesday September 10, Somers traveled to Byram Hills High School for the first dual meet of the season and banking off Exit 3 of 684 turned out to be a bit of a prelude for the run. “I wasn’t really into all the sharp turns on the course,” said Mia Sandolo. But she still managed a third place finish, and her teammate did the race one better.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Tennis Starts off with a Win versus Lakeland
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below On Tuesday September 3, the tennis team kicked off the fall sports season for Somers. At Reis Park, the girls faced Lakeland, and the visitors didn’t have much buzz. The Tuskers won six out of seven matches, and Victoria Morel and Gabby Crecco were first to clip their opponent’s wings. A 6-0, 6-2 win, balance was the key.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Holds on to Avenge Last Year’s Loss to Ramapo
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below In game one of 2023, Somers lost to Ramapo on a last second controversy, and the rematch has been circled on their calendar for a year. A 40-14 3rd quarter lead for the Somers, the marking was probably in bright red, but the Gryphons came to play all 48 minutes. “They stormed back,” said Coach Anthony DeMatteo, and preventing a total deluge meant Somers needed some heroes.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Boys Soccer Opens Season with a 1-0 Loss
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or send tip via venmo at @Rich-Monetti On Wednesday September 4, the fall 2024 season opened, and the John Jay boys soccer team was first on the schedule. At home, East Ramapo was in, and after a short honeymoon period, the long trip over the bridge paid off for the visiting team.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
