Top John Jay Quotes of 2026

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John Jay Field Hockey versus Yortown in Section One semis - Fin Degl

After Fin Degl broke up a play at midfield, she got the ball ahead to Callen Keeley, and the middie carving up the chasing Yorktown defense had Degl in awe. “I love watching her play. She’s just insane. I wish I could tell you how she does it,” boasted the junior. “The way she moves, nobody knows.”

John Jay Field Hockey - same game versus Yorktown - McKenzie Ryder

With the clock running down, things did get a little tenuous for the Wolves. Another penalty corner, McKenzie Ryder made a sliding kick save, and from there, Jay kept Yorktown contained until one final charge. Condon had the clear, and the finality had the goalie puckering. “I wanted to give her a big fat kiss,” joked Ryder,

Youth Field Hockey Day at Contest Field

Saig Almstead of IMES proved how much the varsity players impact the young girls. “I want to be like Finja Degl,” the youngster gushed.

Sloan Wasserman discussing her John Jay career as a runner and its beginnings

The inactivity of the Covid lockdown had Sloan Wasserman remembering how her sports focus shifted. “Zoom soccer just wasn’t cutting it,” she joked.

John Jay Bowling

Aurora Goldner described how she likes the laid back fun of bowling. “There’s no running,” the 8th grader said.

Girls Lacrosse Preview - Coach Jess McDonough.

Extolling her middies, the kinetics are hard to miss for the coach... “We’re returning Fin Degl, Dylan Hill and May Viders,” said McDonough. “They are energetic buddies, and I don’t know if they have an off button,” she deadpanned.

John Jay Baseball versus Edgemont High School - Coach Ted Lawrence

After a shaky start, Coach Ted Lawrence admired the steadying job of starter Jackson Moreo. “Jackson gave up the lead off double and never looked back,” said Lawrence. “He just kept pumping strikes.”

John Jay Tennis versus Horace Greeley High School

A titanic tenth game, Matthew Marchini explained how he grinded out the the uncertainty of the long back and forth deuce game. “When in doubt, push it out,” he dropped the mic.

Henry Millhon on the golf course

Henry Millhon got game and style on the golf course. “The strength of my game is my fashion. I got the hat, I got the glasses, I bring it all,” he enjoyed another beautiful day on the golf course.

John Jay Lacrosse versus Briarcliff - Section One Tournament, Kaitlyn Condon

Kaitlyn Condon describing the synergy she shares with Fin Degl on the draw. “It all just comes together in a perfect storm,” Condon explained.

John Jay Softball versus Somers High School - Carys Cooper praising her pitcher.

Carys Cooper described the tough mettle of freshman pitcher Julia Gieras. “She carried herself great, like she’s been here before,” said the John Jay catcher.

John Jay vs Somers Softball - Section One Semifinals - McKenna Foote

McKenna Foote on getting big out number two in bottom of the seventh versus Somers.“I felt it hit my glove,” said Foote. “I looked down, I saw it was in my glove. Amazing.”

John Jay Girls Soccer v Mahopac

Dave Nuttall praising the work of Schneider, Audrey Oestreicher and Mykel Papa “They know each other’s game. They’re strong, They win in the air and are great with their feet,” said the coach.

Girls Soccer versus Mahopac

Mykel Papa lined up for a penalty show and Coach Nuttall was feeling confident. “Mykel was fired up. I could see it in her eyes. She wanted the game,” he clarified.

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