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Somers Drives Home 16-6 Victory Over Mahopac
On Friday April 12, Somers met Mahopac at home and scored twice in the first two minutes. But the early offensive outburst was not the most foretelling aspect of the 16-6 Somers victory. "Our riding was awesome today,” said Ryan Brush, and the overdrive went into gear right away.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Pitcher’s Dual Puts John Jay on the Downside
On Wednesday April 10, John Jay and Hen Hud got a good day for some softball, and the starters definitely matched the weather. Through five, Emma Barbelet and Riley Foote mastered the opposing lineups to a 1-0 pitcher’s duel. They didn’t let up the rest of the way either. But the sun had to go down, and so did a final stat line that left one on the losing end.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Predators Out in Six Games
You know, I was pretty happy when the Nashville Predators qualified for this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. I still remember their surprise run to the Stanley Cup Final back in 2017, getting there as the lower of the Western Conference's Wild Cards. Since then, the playoff appearances came, but advancement didn't, and the worst of it came in 2022, when they were dominated and swept by the eventual champion Colorado Avalanche.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Fixing The WWE Draft
The 2024 Draft Did not live up to expectations. Triple H moving the draft to the actual sports draft season was a smart move that made WWE seem connected to the sports world. Bringing back legends to announce draft picks also made the draft feel even more authentic. However, WWE isn't a sport. It's sports entertainment, which, at its best, allows WWE to play out athletic competition in the most entertaining way imaginable.
By Niko Banks2 years ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: 3rd Time Was Not the Charm
You know, this is getting monotonous. I said this before when the Los Angeles Kings clinched a playoff spot this year. Two years ago, their playoff appearance was a happy accident. It came two years after they failed to qualify for the modified bubble playoffs in 2020. The Kings were happy to be there, but they managed to make it to Game Seven against the Edmonton Oilers. A team could build on that. A year later, the Kings got back in. They could take what they did a year prior, learn from it, and possibly advance. However, they would be ousted by the Oilers again, this time in six games.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Tennis Shows Enthusiasm in Loss to Horace Greeley
Video On Tuesday April 9, John Jay took on Horace Greeley at home and hoped to up their record to 2-0. Unfortunately, the Wolves ran into a tough group of Quakers and lost six of seven matches. But Coach Paul Crivelli still enjoyed the day and had high praise for his boys.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: The Buyck Stops Here
Remember when we Colorado Avalanche fans were in the doldrums after losing 7-0 to the Winnipeg Jets at home? That was a game we needed to win to keep our hopes of having home ice in this series alive, and that drubbing totally shut us down.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Isles Caught in a Hurricane Yet Again
In a wild and crazy playoff Tuesday, on the last day of April, four teams faced elimination. One of them, the Toronto Maple Leafs, avoided elimination with an overtime win in Game Five over the Boston Bruins. Another team, the New York Islanders, were having some trouble in their Game Five against the Carolina Hurricanes. They were down 3-1 after the first period, but they managed to tie it up in the second. However, the Islanders were completely dominated in that third period. Three Hurricanes goals sealed the Islanders' fate.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Track Laces Up Versus Hen Hud
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe options below Pole Vaulting At Brewster On Monday April 8, with the moon crossing the sun, Somers kept their heads down and laced up for a dual meet versus Hen Hud. Several multiple winners for the Tuskers, Haylie Donovan might have hit the trifecta, but the timing just wasn’t right. “My main race is the 400. I felt a little sick before, so I couldn’t run it,” she lamented, but the unsettling didn’t derail the rest of her day.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Control Your Temper(Anger):. Content Warning.
Introduction Image by AI Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the mountains, there lived a young man named Akio. Akio was known throughout the village for his quick temper and short fuse. He would often get into arguments and fights with the villagers over the smallest of things, like a misplaced tool or a misunderstood comment.
By Muhammad Ali Raza2 years ago in Unbalanced
Halle Woodard: The Woman Behind NFL Sensation Ezekiel Elliott's Heart
In the glitzy world of professional sports, the spotlight often shines brightest on the athletes themselves. Their on-field exploits, accolades, and controversies dominate headlines and fuel discussions among fans worldwide. Yet, behind every successful athlete, there's often a steady pillar of support, a source of strength, and a partner who stands by their side through thick and thin. For NFL sensation Ezekiel Elliott, that steadfast companion is none other than Halle Woodard, a woman whose presence in his life extends far beyond the football field.
By Sangita Nandi2 years ago in Unbalanced
