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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 Monetti3 months 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 Monetti3 months 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 Nandi3 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Gets Easy 10-0 Win Over Saunders
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below. Thank you. Video On Friday April 5, after opening the lacrosse season with a 3-1 victory over Lakeland High School, John Jay faced the Saunders Blue Devils at Contest Field in Cross River and sent a rookie to the pitcher's mound. So in walking the first batter on four pitches and falling behind to the second Devil, Jack Garneau admitted he might not have been locked in enough at the outset of the early evening game. But he turned the house key, struck out the side and the rest was easy pickings for the hungry Wolves.
By Rich Monetti3 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay gets First Win with Comeback Victory over Fox Lane
Senior Night Slideshow See tip, pledge and subscribe bottons On Wednesday March 27, the Wolves fell behind 3-0 to visiting Fox Lane in the first inning. Nonetheless, starter Julia Neumann kept the score contained and preserved the chance for a comeback win. A 4-3 seventh inning lead for Jay coming around, Skye Volpicella couldn’t put the squeeze on Gaby Naar’s long fly ball to lead off the inning. So reliever Maria DeGataeno simply stuck to the program. “It’s just, next play, forget about it,” said the freshman, and the relief pitcher did exactly that.
By Rich Monetti3 months ago in Unbalanced
Houston, You Have a Problem...and No One Feels Sorry for You
As the old saying goes, "Whenever the Houston Astros suck, an angel gets their wings." We all had so much fun watching the Astros get swept in their season opening series against the New York Yankees, didn't we? I know I was enjoying it. I have immense schadenfreude when it comes to the team who has basically been baseball's equivalent of the Brady/Belichick Patriots. However, with that celebration came a reality: it's only the first four games. The Astros had 158 of these things left. It would be a matter of time before we'd be hideously annoyed by them again. They did pitch a no-hitter right after the Yankees punched them in the mouth, so that appeared to be the start of the whole "Oh no, not again" Astros returning.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 months ago in Unbalanced
Jackie Robinson: The Man, Legend, and Overcomer
April 15, 2024 will mark the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut in Major League Baseball. Robinson, who was 28 years old at the time, broke the color barrier. The color barrier, or color line as it was called, barred African American players from playing in the Majors and Minors. This ban was in place for 60 years until 1947. So who was this second baseman and why his legacy still has an impact on Major League Baseball today?
By Mark Wesley Pritchard3 months ago in Unbalanced
"The Chronicles of Trevor Story: A Journey Beyond the Diamond"
Chapter 1: The Early Innings Trevor Story was born into a world where the sound of a bat cracking against a baseball echoed through his childhood. Growing up in Irving, Texas, Story's passion for baseball was ignited at an early age. He spent countless hours playing catch with his father in the backyard, dreaming of one day stepping onto a Major League Baseball field.
By david jones4 months ago in Unbalanced
Swee Brand Works Holds their Own in B League with 7-6 Victory over Tompkins Community Bank
Please see pledge, subscribe and tip button below After winning the C League regular season last year in Somers Men’s Softball, Swee Brand Works lost in the playoff finals to Tompkins Community Bank. The team was asked to move up to B Division nonetheless, and did so with some hesitation, according to Chris Swee. "Knowing the level of competition, we were a little nervous,” said the team manager. But their actual performance has proven that move was within range.
By Rich Monetti4 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Diamond Previews
Baseball slideshow Video Baseball Team Hopes to Forge Success out of Last Season’s Heartbreak Last year, John Jay ended their season with three exciting games versus Panas. Two of the victories going to the Panthers, there’s no doubt the Wolves have the sectional champs in their sights. “Oh yeah, one hundred percent,” said Nolan Rhodes, “We want to win.” But the third baseman is still putting first things first.
By Rich Monetti4 months ago in Unbalanced
How Sweep It Is!: Reviewing the New York Yankees' Big Series Win
A tide is turning, folks! I looked forward to the 2024 Major League Baseball season, because there's always something special about Opening Day, well, the Opening Week overall. One reason, of course, involved the New York Yankees. I entered this season optimistic about the Yankees' 2024 season, because, well, we have nowhere else to go but up. The Yankees are coming off a 2023 campaign that saw us miss the postseason for the first time since 2016, as well as the first time overall with Aaron Boone as skipper. Also, the Yankees had a new superstar to show off: in the form of Juan Soto.
By Clyde E. Dawkins4 months ago in Unbalanced