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Somers Runs John Jay out of Gym with 69-51 Victory
After falling 67-61 to Yorktown on Wednesday January 17, another cross town rival was in on Friday night, and the Tuskers were definitely in the thick of it versus John Jay. A 41-37 third quarter game in favor of Somers, the battle gave way to a long run, and the rest of the game was easily joined.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls to the Strong Inside and Out Game of Pearl River
On Monday January 22, John Jay hosted Pearl River, and it took awhile for the game to get off the ground. No baskets through almost two full minutes, the challenge eventually revealed itself at 6:10. Kelsey Miedreich got the ball in the low post, backed down Jordan Kauftheil, and on the foul, she sank both free throws. But her inside dominance was only the half it on a very tough day.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Completes Comeback Victory Over Byram Hills
On Thursday January 18, John Jay faced Byram Hills at John Jay High School and fell behind 31-18 on Joe Barbuto's pin off Alex Federice at 160 pounds. So the Wolves didn’t have much margin for error… Or they had the Byram Hills Bobcats exactly where they wanted them.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Goes Downtown for 46-39 Win Over Fox Lane
Slideshow vs Byram After losing a close 42-39 game to John Jay on Friday January 19, the Tuskers found themselves in another tight game on Saturday at Fox Lane. 5:24 left in the game, Sydney Ingraham stood alone above the arc at 26-26 and her brief hesitation gave way to probability. “I haven’t really been hitting my threes, so when I was there, I thought maybe this is the game,” said the guard.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Competes for 35-26 Victory Over Yorktown
With everyone else getting the day off for MLK day, the girls basketball team was on the clock and up at noon for a game at Yorktown High School. But while Jaime Bartley-Cohen acknowledged that it was a little unusual to be playing basketball on a Monday afternoon, she also welcomed the chance to represent on the holiday. “I’m glad we got to play today,” said the junior, and the team did more than just play.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Beats Byram Hills on Both Ends of the Court
On Thursday January 11, Somers traveled to Byram Hills, and one thing really stuck out. The hulking frame of Bobcat center Zachery Efobi could not be missed, and the Tuskers certainly knew the tall order coming in. “A big kid, with big strong moves, we had to double him in the post,” said Andrew Violante. “That’s what we did and it worked.” But the Tuskers also had to play on the other end, and Violante led the way their too.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls 61-39 to Yorktown
After facing a pretty tall and wide order in Byram’s Hills Zachery Efobi, John Jay faced Yorktown at home on Wednesday January 10, and the good news was that the Huskers weren’t nearly as hulking. But they were still pretty tall and pretty quick, and the combination again proved too much for the Wolves.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Can't Contain Height and Might of Byram Hills
On Friday January 5, John Jay traveled to Byram Hills, and it didn’t take long for the Wolves to see what they were up against. Christopher Amenedo penetrated into the paint, dished to Zachery Efobi in the low post and he threw down a two handed dunk. Their hands obviously full, John Jay did manage to contain the big man in the first half but keeping the Bobcat from breaking out was another matter.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Spock’s Brain - Does it Really Deserve all the Hate?
Photo by Gage Skidmore Back in the mid 80s, long before I knew how reviled Spock’s Brain was, the episode did have a place in my heart. In college, there were times at parties that the girls would be on one side of the room, and guys were on the other. So I had the perfect allusion for my buddies, and a kicker from the episode really filled the bill for our desperation.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Futurism
Somers Takes Second Place in the Eric D'Agnese Memorial Somers Tournament
On Saturday January 6, the wrestling team hosted the Eric D'Agnese Memorial Somers Tournament, and when the day ended, the Tuskers definitely scored some hardware. The result was a second place finish, and the gold began at 116 pounds.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Bowlers Are Rolling Again
https://richmonetti.smugmug.com/JJBoysBBvNS/i-DPGLDcR/buy On Thursday January 4, the bowling teams went to Cortland Lanes for matches against Hen Hud and Briarcliff. Unfortunately, the girls hit choppy seas versus the first place Sailors and were shutout 7-0. But the boys had better luck versus the Bears.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
The Avalanche Opens on the Upswing at Brewster Ice Arena
On Sunday December 10, the Avalanche opened their hockey season at the Brewster Ice Arena versus the Rockland Rockies. With girls from John Jay, Mahopac, North Salem and Fox Lane, a downsizing of sorts has taken place since last year, which doesn’t sound like a good sign for the sport in our area. But in fact, the opposite is true.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
