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Somers Can’t Run Back Comeback versus Suffern
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge button below On Friday February 22, the quarterfinal matchup between Somers and Suffern was a game of runs. After Somers went on a 20-4 outburst to go up 20-8, Suffern countered with a 26-4 scoring spree. Leaving the Tuskers trailing 34-24 in the third, the elephants looked on the verge of being stampeding out of the gym. Instead, said Coach James Loughran, “We never quit.” But despite the senior leadership he credited for the team’s resolve, the hole was just a little too deep.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls to Nyack in First Round of Sectionals
On Friday February 16, John Jay traveled to Nyack for the first round of the sectionals and came off the bus with their engines revving. They ran the break, hit the open player and converted their layups and jumpers. Good for a resounding 24-13 second quarter lead, the wheels on the actual bus looked ready to return home in victory, but Nyack had other ideas.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
Caitlin Clark, More Than Just A Superstar
On an otherwise normal day in a semi-small town in the nation’s heartland, history was made on March 3, 2024. A college senior women’s basketball player for the a University of Iowa shattered a record that had been on the books for more than half a century to surpass “Pistol” Pete Maravich for the all-time scoring record in major college basketball for men or women.
By Jason A3 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Lights up Hen Hud in 41-30 Victory
Last Friday when John Jay faced Yorktown at home, the team didn’t look as crisp as in past games, and a 49-32 loss put the girls themselves in pursuit of a readjustment. “We ignited a fire, understanding that we’re in a lull in our season,” said Jaime Bartley-Cohen. “We need to bring it up.” And the change was immediately noticeable when the Wolves faced Hen Hud on Monday, February 5.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
More Than A Beam
Growing up in Sacramento, there was often a negative stigma attached to our city, perpetuated not just by outsiders, but also by some of the locals themselves. Sacramento was seen as a place to escape from, and a city overshadowed by its larger counterparts in the vast ocean of California.
By William Evans3 years ago in Unbalanced
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 Monetti3 years 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 Monetti3 years 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 Monetti3 years 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 Monetti3 years 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 Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Keeps Going Strong in 49-39 Victory over Valhalla
Please See Tip, Pledge and Subscribe option at end of the article.... On Thursday January 25, Somers faced Valhalla at home, and despite leading 25-22 at the half, the effort didn’t please the Tuskers. “We went into halftime a little disappointed with how we played,” said Coach James Loughran. But intermission didn’t really have the team overanalyzing, and left the Tuskers addressing their shortcomings, according to center Mac Sullivan.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Runs John Jay out of Gym with 69-51 Victory
After falling 67-61 to Yorktown on Wednesday January 17, another cross town rival was in on Friday night, and the Tuskers were definitely in the thick of it versus John Jay. A 41-37 third quarter game in favor of Somers, the battle gave way to a long run, and the rest of the game was easily joined.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
