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Somers Dominates at John Jay, Defeats Croton on Senior Night
Scroll down for freshman basketball pics and varsity vs John Jay, Panas and Put Valley After beating Croton-Harmon to open the season, Somers traveled to John Jay on Saturday, December 6 with a long memory. “They beat us up pretty bad last year,” said Leo Keimig. But going up 18 half way through the third certainly seemed to alleviate old wounds. That is until John Jay cut the lead to ten. So an answer was needed, and Keimig made the grade, according to Coach Loughlan.
By Rich Monettiabout 21 hours ago in Unbalanced
Greeley-Jay Suffers Gut Wrenching Loss to Pawling
Scroll to end for photos and video On Friday January 16, Greeley-Jay hosted Pawling at the Brewster Ice Arena and neither team backed down in the face of numerous momentum shifts. Pawling led 2-0, John Jay tied, and the game stood at 5-4 with 11 minutes remaining. Unfortunately, the deciding momentum was gut wrenching for the home team.
By Rich Monetti2 days ago in Unbalanced
Pearl River Attack is too much for the Wolves
Please scroll to end for JV (Nanuet) and Varsity Photos On Monday December 15, John Jay hosted Pearl River and came out strong. Two quick layups and the Wolves strut looked sharp. But Pearl River maintained the early pace, and basketball skills abound, the Pirates attack was no illusion.
By Rich Monetti3 days ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Enters Passing Lanes in 71-62 Win
Scroll down for photos On Friday January 9, John Jay welcomed Hen Hud to the high school for some Friday night basketball and kicked off the festivities by taking an early 8-3. But the scoreboard wasn’t as telling as the style of play.
By Rich Monetti4 days ago in Unbalanced
Somers Can’t Hold Onto Early Lead in Loss to Rye
Scroll Down for Photos After jumping out to a 33-12 lead, Somers looked like they were coming away with an easy home win versus Rye. But the Garnets refused to leave town without a fight, and at 33-30, the match rested on TJ Mauro.
By Rich Monetti5 days ago in Unbalanced
Greeley-Jay Outlasts Byram Hills 3-1
Scroll down for photos Practice Photos On Saturday December 13, Greeley-Jay hosted Byram Hills at the Brewster Ice Arena, and at the outset, it was the Bobcats who made themselves at home with a number of good opportunities. But none were converted, and with the door left open, Greeley-Jay came through.
By Rich Monetti7 days ago in Unbalanced
John-Jay-Somers-Yorktown Nails Wappingers
Please scroll to end of the article and click on the image for photos. On Friday January 16, John Jay Somers Yorktown hosted Wappingers at The Dynamic Gym in Cortlandt Manor. A smaller team than in the past few years, the roster size hasn’t diminished the whole, according Kayla Cambareri. “We’re still nailing it out there,” said the John Jay senior, and the visitors could attest first hand.
By Rich Monetti7 days ago in Unbalanced
Somers Swim Stays Together Despite 49-39 loss to New Rochelle Bronx
For photos of meet, please scroll to the end of the article and click the image. On Tuesday January 13 Yorktown Somers hosted New Rochelle Bronx at The Mildred E. Strang Middle School in Yorktown heights and fell by a close score of 49-39. Not a powerhouse team, the numbers don’t tell the whole story, according to Jimmy Gallivan of Yorktown High School.
By Rich Monetti8 days ago in Unbalanced
Somers Historical Tidbits - Part 10
All Manor of Things On Route 100, the Pinewood Sanitorium once treated Psychiatric patients, and in 1954 the property was deeded to the Keswick Colony of Mercy, which served recovering alcoholics. Passing over, the site was proposed as a reformatory for delinquent girls. But opposition from residents and town officials killed the initiative. Somers Manor eventually took its place and now senior living resides
By Rich Monetti14 days ago in History
John Jay Wrestling v Arlington
John Jay Splits Double Meet Click image for photos v Arlington and Ketchum. Scroll to end for photos versus Somers On Thursday December 12, John Jay welcomed Ketchum, Eastchester and Clarkstown North to the high school. Two matches for the price of one, the Wolves split the day.
By Rich Monetti17 days ago in Unbalanced
Somers Presses on the Gas in 46-35 Victory over Pleasantville
See Photos at end of article. (At home vs Pleasantville now included) On Wednesday December 10, Somers got on the bus and traveled south to Pleasantville. Arriving, the elephants maintained their stomp and never let up on the gas.
By Rich Monetti17 days ago in Unbalanced
