Rich Monetti
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Somers Puts Another State Championship on the Dotted Line
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all fall slideshows Football and Soccer Video Crowd Shots On Friday Dec 6, Somers set down in the JMA Wireless Dome at Syracuse University and lifting the state championship trophy was the main itinerary. Twenty-Seven consecutive first half points seemed to have the Tuskers coming in for a landing. But Whitesboro fought back to within ten, and the defending champs had to get back into the grind with 3:21 left in the third.
By Rich Monetti12 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Prayers Not Answered in Heartbreaking Loss to Lakeland
Please see pledge, tip and subscribe buttons or venmo me at @Rich-Monetti At the high school on Thursday January 16, Somers fell behind 29-17 in the second quarter and Lakeland was poised to run away. But the Tuskers fought back and took a 57-55 lead with five seconds remaining. Even better, a one handed heave by Nick Ferrante was clearly going to brick the backboard, and celebration was forthcoming. The only thing left was to wait for the geometry.
By Rich Monetti12 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Dominates Peekskill with 78-6 Victory
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti Video On Tuesday, January 14, John Jay welcomed Peekskill to the high school, and Jake Llanos declared what the wrestling team strives for no matter the opponent. “84-0 Is always the goal,” said the 170 pounder, and he wasn’t far off on this day.
By Rich Monetti12 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls by One to Fox Lane
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti On Saturday January 18, John Jay fell behind 7-0 at Fox Lane, battled back to a halftime tie and went onto to take a 40-31 fourth quarter lead. But unfortunately, the Foxes put a bookend on the afternoon that definitely didn’t make the Wolves day.
By Rich Monetti12 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Turns Full Court Press into Blowout over Greeley
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is @Rich-Monetti On January 10, John Jay spent Friday night at North Salem High School and a 4-3 deficit made for an unassuming start versus Greeley. The first round of the North Salem Booster Club Tournament, the Wolves proceeded to turn up the intensity and the Quakers really felt the heat.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Can't Keep Pace with Peekskill
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is @Rich-Monetti After Peekskill arrived at the high school and scored the first 11 points on Wednesday, January 8, the home team called for time to regroup, and responded. A fast break layup and pair of threes by Colin Bishop made for a manageable 15-8 score. But the mini burst turned out to be a blip.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Bad Asian Makes Good on Filmmaker’s Quest for Cultural Identity
Photo Courtesy of Kim Marcelino Bad Asian is a five minute socially conscious short that purviews what appears to be a carefree hook up between two Asians. Off to the couch, Melody (Lee Hubilla) and Chris (Rob Chen) delve in, and our blood pressure elevates in kind. Then maybe as expected, the wrong words come out and ain’t going back in. “You look just like me,” Hubilla blurts out almost subconsciously, and with bewilderment screaming inside and out of the fourth wall, the moment encapsulates the long journey for cultural self discovery for the filmmaker.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Geeks
John Jay Wins Match of Runs Versus Rye
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is @Rich-Monetti After John Jay wrestlers jumped out to a 24-0 lead, Rye scored 15 straight to get within range. Of course, the heart of the Wolf lineup was on deck, and there seemed little cause for concern. But Austin Omin, Jojo Kern and Jake Llanos all had their hands full, and the visitors proved nothing in this sport is a gimme.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Ends Holiday Season with 60-50 Win Over Yonkers
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo : @Rich Monetti Video Clips Crowd Shorts On Friday January 3, John Jay welcomed Yonkers to the high school and jumped out to a 10-2 lead. But the Bulldogs didn’t stop barking, and a 38-32 third period score had the visitors hanging tight. That is until John Jay’s center made like a guard.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
