Rich Monetti
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Mahopac’s TNT Explodes for First Victory in Women’s Flag Football League
The TNT Women’s Flag Football team started their season at 0-2, and the Gridiron Goddesses stood in the way of the Mahopac based team's first win on Thursday, July 13. At Somers High School, TNT lit the fuse and didn’t wait long to explode.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls 31-21 to Rye in Section Semifinals
Even though last week’s upset win over Clarkstown South landed John Jay in the semifinals, there was no sense that these Wolves were playing with house money against third seeded Rye. A 21-17 fourth quarter lead said as much. Unfortunately, three straight plays allowed Rye to cash in their chips, and a 31-21 victory followed. But the sudden turn of events in no way defined his team, according to Coach Joe Candarelli, and while there were plenty of tears, dry eyes will eventually leave much for these young men to fall back on.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Scores Big Upset over Top Seeded Clarkstown South
When John Jay lost to Mahopac two weeks ago, the Wolves lost control of their destiny. They needed a Pelham victory over Eastchester and a favorable calculation in the tiebreaker formula. Both scenarios working out, John Jay drew the top seed at Clarkstown South on Friday night and obviously the math was not on their side this time. Seeded sixth, the consensus around the section concurred. “Everyone thought we were losing,” said quarterback Craig Galea. But that’s why they play the games.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Loses Monumental Struggle to Mahopac
After pulling out a close one last week versus Eastchester, John Jay held third place, and victory at Mahopac meant playoffs. The Indians weren’t so obliging, though, and a monumental struggle had a full stadium on edge until the last play. Coach Joe Candarelli, on the other hand, didn’t need the whistle to signal the way he felt about the heart his boys showed on Friday night. “I’ve never been so proud of this team, he said. But the berth the Wolves were hoping to come home with was not to be.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Senior Night Victory over Eastchester Has John Jay a Win Away from Playoff Berth
After losing 14-7 last week to Pelham, John Jay stood 1-2 in the league and had no room for error. However, their Senior Night appointment with Eastchester still had the Wolves in the driver’s seat. So the boys took the wheel and didn’t let their community down.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Evens Record with 56-39 Victory Over Sleepy Hollow
On Saturday, September 24, John Jay celebrated Homecoming and only one quarter in, Sleepy Hollow looked like they were getting a very quick send off. The Wolves took a 21-0 lead, and the bleachers were rocking. But the Horsemen wouldn’t go away, and Cesar Rosario’s 40 yard field goal to close the half at 28-17 gave quarterback Craig Galea pause. “I was worried,” the senior admitted.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Gets First Win for their New Coach
An 0-2 start to a football season means week three can salvage a season or send it off the rails. So after quickly sending the Clarkstown North to the bench on possession one, John Jay gave the ball back on their first play, and doubt took a front row seat. But the miscue was just a blip.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Loses 34-27 in Overtime Heartbreaker
On Friday, September 3 at Contest Field, John Jay hosted Yorktown and both fan bases endured a heart stopping roller coaster ride. Still, the Wolves never wavered, according to Head Coach Joe Candarelli. “Their heart, desire and effort is never in question,” he boasted. But in the end, the flatline landed on the side of the home team and laid waste to John Jay’s faithful.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Pickle Ball Petition Seeks Replacement of Outdated Surface
A few years ago when Teresa Chang started to play the game of pickle ball in Somers, she said, the tennis courts at Reis Park weren’t getting a lot of use from residents. Even so, people started to notice a small group playing this mix of tennis, ping pong and badminton, and now there are about 300 players in the town. Unfortunately, there are issues with the current surface, and in an effort for an upgrade, Chang has put the ball in the town’s center court.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Mahopac Grad Stays Involved as Flag Football Referee and Player
Caitlin Schweigler played basketball and softball at Mahopac High School, and passing into adulthood, she never lost her love for sports. Her most recent affinity is Flag Football, and last March, she began playing in Westchester Female Flag Football. Her team made it to the finals but she didn’t make it to the finish line when her ACL was torn. Of course, being sidelined didn’t put out her competitive fire. “I still wanted to be involved,” said Schweigler, and like any good athlete, she found a way.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Chroma Art Exhibit Will Take You Inside the Worlds of Edward Giobbi
Conlangs On Saturday June 24, the Chroma Fine Art Gallery hosted the opening of their month long exhibit for Katonah's own Edward Giobbi. Ninety Seven years old, the artist’s long resume was succinctly put into words by his local picture framer. “He’s a flat out treasure in the art world,” said Tim Delaney of the Katonah Art & Frame Shop, and the global designation definitely applies.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Art
