Rich Monetti
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The Wizards Come to Town and Lighten the Load
See video On Sunday afternoon February 4, The Harlem Wizards were in town, and the high school played host. Graciously accepting, the Wizards still came to play. But when basketball coach Tyler Sayre stepped in at tip off, the traveling troupe suddenly had pause, and a shift in strategy required, the actual tone was set for the day
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Bowlers Are Rolling Again
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 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay/Somers/Yorktown Gymnastic Team is already in Stride
2022-23 Photos Please Click : The start of any new season always means the old reliables graduate from the scene and holes are definitely left to fill. The John Jay, Somers and Yorktown gymnastics team is no different, but head coach Teodora Cepoi is seemlessly taking the losses suffered in stride. “We have other kids coming up to replace our graduates,” she said, and so far the results prove it is not simply a coach being optimistic about the prospects for the season.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay/Somers/Yorktown Complete Third Straight Undefeated Season
Please see tip, subscribre and pledge button below On Tuesday January 30 John Jay, Somers, Yorktown faced Scarsdale High School at Dynamic Gymnastics in Cortlandt Manor and took the meet by a score of 183.35 - 141.65. The regular season coming to an end, the postseason is just ahead for the combined team of girls. But Kayla Cambareri of John Jay High School probably wasn’t alone in expressing a sentiment that is not quite ready to look forward to the post season.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Heads into Big Week with two Blowouts
After going to Brewster on Wednesday January 3 and putting on a 63-22 hurt on the Bears, the Tuskers hosted Saunders on Saturday morning and could have been thrown by the early morning rise. But Somers came out with their trunks swinging and didn’t miss a beat.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced
Mahopac Tournament Sends Six Wolf-Pac Wrestlers to the Podium
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe button below On Saturday January 27, the High School hosted their annual wrestling tournament, and the Wolf-Pac put six kids on the podium. But for one Mahopac winner, the stars were really aligned.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced
Ski Team Beats the Rain
On Wednesday January 24, the John Jay/North Salem/Somers Ski team took to the slopes at Thunder Ridge and the landscape wasn’t quite a winter wonderland. “It was definitely annoying because of how wet you could get,” said Emma Klares. “It soaks through your suit, which is really uncomfortable.” But stating a rainy day fact doesn’t mean the skier could think of a better way to spend the evening.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Can’t Match up With Byram Bigs
Please see Tip, Pledge and Subscribe Button Below After being manhandled by Zachery Efobi of Byram Hills a few weeks ago, John Jay hoped to neutralize the force of the big center at home on January 31, and halfway through the first, it was 6-6 game. But Efobi on the inside wasn’t the only big man that caused a problem.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Takes League Title versus Yorktown
Please see pledge, subscribe and tip option below On Monday January 29, Somers faced Yorktown at the high school and at least a share of the league title was at stake for the Tuskers. A match that began with a hard fought 12-11 decision, which unfortunately didn’t go in favor of Loghan Dwyer. But the loss did not deter his teammates, and the 40 ensuing points really gave their coach something to hang his hat on.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Can't Complete Comeback versus Yorktown By Rich Monetti
Please see Tip, Pledge and Subscribe option below After defeating Yorktown a few weeks ago, John Jay took the Huskers on at home on Friday, January 2 and quickly fell behind. The first seven points to the visitors, Yorktown took a 16-3 first quarter lead and largely built a 21 point third quarter lead on the play of Kaitlin Judge. John Jay did fight back, though, and cut the lead to ten on a put back by Jane Brennan. So Judge restored order.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced
On Senior Give Back Night, the Avalanche Sends a Message
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge options below On Friday January 26 the Avalanche Girls varsity hockey team faced Ridgefield at the Brewster Ice Arena, and good skating playing out once again, the growing popularity of the sport always makes the setting joyous. But the evening also came with a serious undertone.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Honors Classmate with Inspiring Victory Over Fox Lane
On Saturday January 13, John Jay was looking for their third straight win, and Fox Lane stood in the way at the high school. Even so, there was more on the minds of the community and the team than basketball. Brooke D’Aleo is battling cancer, and behind the PA at the scorer’s Marc McAlley gave voice to the overall sentiment. “You’re not alone, stay strong,” the teacher’s words echoed. Of course, win or lose, nothing would change. But just the same, the Wolves were definitely driven and really put their teeth into honoring their classmate.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced