Top Somers Quotes for 2025/2026

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Somers girls lacrosse versus John Jay - Shea Mullins

With an epic comeback in their sights, Shea Mullins saw destiny on the break. “I was thinking, it’s my time,” said the Tusker. And the clock struck sudden death when Mullins’ shot hit home.

Somers Golf - John Seeger

John Seeger describing his favorite part of golf. “I love bombing a drive,” he assured.

Volleyball versus Eastchester - Shari Marrero

This past year Somers volleyball got into a (victorious) pattern of very long matches. That had Shari Marrero making light of the habit. “Our favorite thing about volleyball, that’s dragging out every match to five sets,” she joked.

Volleyball versus Eastchester again - Maegan Brown

Taking the final set, Maegan Brown got the winning kill versus Eastchester. “I really wanted to get out of here and go eat,” she said and rang the dinner bell to a thrilling  25-7, 21-25, 13-25, 25-19, 15-11 victory.

Same match

Claire Cronin was in awe of Olivia Tran’s ability to make like a pretzel and get the digs. “She’s like a ‘U,’ she bends in half,” boasted Cronin. 

Lonely at the top

Anticipating the challenge of his new job as athletic director, Tommy Albano embraced the lonely at the top necessity with a little deadpan.  Whether it’s with kids, coaches or parents," joked Albano, “I’m up to it because the desk isn’t big enough for me to hide under.”

Somers Swim - Kara DeVito

Despite the long, heated rivalry between Somers and Yorktown, the Somers-Yorktown combined swim team has no problem getting along, which had Kara DeVito making light. “We have a treaty,” she assured.

Football Versus Yorktown - Dean Palazzolo

Dean Palazzolo made two more of his patented escapes from the defensive backfield and went tongue and check to downplay his elusive ways. “I don’t know, maybe I’m a little slippery,” the senior mused.

Volleyball Versus Pelham - Katie Kourakos

Katie Kourakos once again successfully employed deception on the second ball. “She’s unpredictable. No one knows what her next move is,” Coach Massi Angooti boasted of her setter.

New York State Wrestling Tournament - Ryan Ball

Ryan Ball had long had his sights on winning the states, but falling short, he took solace beyond his years. “You make plans, and God laughs,” 

Baseball versus Panas - Ryan McAuley

Ryan McAuley had the book on the Panther pitcher and made do. “The first at bat, he threw me two fastballs. One was a ball, and one was a strike that I missed,” said the first baseman. “I knew if he threw it again, I was going to make him pay.”

He did.

Football Versus Harrison - Dean Palazzolo

The home team kept kicking the ball to Palazzolo, and he made them made the pay, which was a mystery to the Tusker.  “I don’t know what they are thinking,” said the running back joked.

Section One Wrestling Finals - Ethan Steuber

In the section finals, Ethan Steuber essentially had his match in hand but a turn to his back did pause all his fans.  “I had to make it a little exciting,” joked the 110 pounder. 

At the same time, there was no doubt. “It was not happening,” Steuber assured.

The league meet at John Jay - Coach John Vegliante

Kaya Duzynski was running a tall order with a full schedule behind her so a second place finish would have been ok for most. But not according to her coach. “She’s never satisfied with any race, she always wants more,” said Coach Vegliante.

Also at the league meet - Jack Alessandro

Jack Alessandro described why he likes the burst of the 100 meter. “It’s definitely not boring,” said the third place finisher.

Without the traditional long legs, he’s made do. “I just kick faster,” said the Tusker.

Somers Volleyball - Olivia Tran

Olivia Tran on the double edged sword of diving for the ball.  “Either it hurts or it’s fun,” the senior joked.

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