Rich Monetti
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John Jay Powers through League Meet at Brewster
Please see subscribe, pledge and tip buttons below On Wednesday May 1, Brewster High School hosted the second day of the league meet and Helena Schembri didn’t hold back her weariness after taking second in the 800 meter. “My legs at the end were like Jello,” said the sophomore. But the just desserts definitely belonged to the John Jay multi-talent.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Lacrosse Defeats Greeley 8-5
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons below Boys Lacrosse v Somers On Tuesday April 30, Somers traveled to Horace Greeley, and a 5-5 fourth quarter drew praise from Tusker Coach Deb Daly. “It was a great game by both teams,” she said. But only one team went home a winner, and three straight goals were the deciding factor.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls Short in 4-3 Loss to Carmel
Video On Monday April 29, John Jay traveled to Carmel, and the teams found themselves in a pitcher’s duel. Nick Fassert and Brian McGrory locking horns and canines, the decision came down to the wire and did not disappoint.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Wolves Hold Jay Fest Over Greeley
Video Jay Fest had the boys lacrosse team right in the middle of the annual celebration with the 12 O’Clock game at Contest Field. Horace Greeley the serving, the Wolves jumped out to an 8-2 first half lead. But Quakers refused to be cooked, and John Jay seemed to oblige. “We came out of the half a little nonchalant,” said Andrew Kiefer, and the score closing to 9-6, a reset was needed.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Tennis Falls 4-3 to Yorktown
On Friday April 26, Somers Tennis traveled to Yorktown and got themselves involved in a tight one. A 3-3 match with all the others finished, the doubles affair had both squads hanging on every point. “It was kind of exciting,” said John Raducany, and while going the limit, the match did have to eventually determine a winner.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls 17-10 to Mahopac
On Tuesday April 23, John Jay celebrated their Passover day off on the baseball diamond, but did not get an even playing field versus visiting Mahopac. The continuation of last week’s game, the Wolves already trailed 6-0, and the deficit made the matchup an uphill climb all afternoon.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Wins Senior Night with 6-2 Victory over Pelham
Senior Night Photos On Wednesday April 24, John Jay hosted Pelham for senior night, and the rain and overcast weather passing by returned the just right front for Emma Klares. “It was nice that the sun came out,” said the senior. “We put the posters out, and it felt like senior night.” Holding up her end in the circle, the starter was still happy to share the spotlight with the kids in the 6-2 victory.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Softball Falls 7-3 to Ardsley
Video On Tuesday April 16, Somers faced Ardsley, and despite the 7-3 score, the Tusker home game showcased two very good pitching performances. Unfortunately, three unearned runs in the third inflated the pitching line, and Somers was on the short end.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Goes to 7-2 with Win Over Byram Hills
On Friday April 19 John Jay traveled to Byram Hills and started early by getting their first three batters on. Unable to score, Coach Ted Lawrence didn’t get ahead of himself. “It was still early,” he reasoned, but foresight would end up playing a big part in the final outcome.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers 18-13 Loss Still Yields Some Magic
On Thursday April 18, the flag football team held off the overcast weather of another ugly spring day, and in hoping to do the same to the visiting Huguenots of New Rochelle, Rebecca Lippolis definitely saw the sun peak through. “We are coming together as a team, working hard, and I’d say that being together makes everything come together,” the junior assured. But the synergy didn’t quite get the Tuskers over the top.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls to Carmel
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe button below. Thank you. Slideshow vs Irvington Slideshow On Monday April 15, John Jay flag football traveled to Carmel High School, and it didn’t take long for the more experienced program to reveal itself. After the Wolves went out after three quick plays, Carmel ran three of their own and ended up in the end zone. The Rams didn’t let up either and scored the next 33 consecutive points in the 40-13 victory. But in their first season at this sport, Coach Joe Candarelli believes his girls are still on point.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
