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After Hanging Tough, Somers falls 55-44 to Harrison
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons below or venmo me at @Rich-Monetti JV Photos After beating Edgemont on Monday, December 9 for their first win, the Tuskers welcomed Harrison to the high school on Wednesday and the teams battled to a one point first half score. In favor of Harrison, the Huskies didn’t stay close for long.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers outlasts Clarkstown North in 53-51 Victory
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo : @Rich-Monetti On Friday December 27, Somers left the holiday festivities behind for the first round of the Pelham Holiday Tournament, and a lot of Clarkstown North length initially put a damper on the after party. A 29-18 first half deficit resulting, Somers was in danger of being run out of the gym. This especially since a halftime speech wasn’t going to make any of the elephants taller. But Coach Loughran disagreed.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Battles Back in 54-49 Defeat
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo : @Rich-Monetti On Friday December 27, Somers traveled to Pelham Middle School and faced Fox Lane in the Pelham Winter Basketball Tournament. Putting the festivities aside, the Tuskers matched up well on the inside and out. But a pair of buzzer beaters gave the Foxes a 34-25 halftime lead. So with their work cut out for them, Somers did not fail to answer the call.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Pressures North Salem in 46-32 Victory
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or my venmo : @Rich-Monetti JV versus Fox Lane On Thursday December 19, Somers traveled to North Salem, and not long after getting off the bus, the Tuskers were all up in the home team’s grill. “Our goal is to trap the corners,” said Ashley Kuchinsky, and an early 5-4 game didn’t last.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Another Round to John Jay in Victory Over Suffern
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or my venmo : @Rich-Monetti On Tuesday, December 17, John Jay hosted Suffern at the high school, and changing things up, the match began in the middle at 124 pounds. So after John Aniello got the Wolves off to a technical default, the Pelicans reeled off three straight pins. 18-5, Austin Omin was not thrown off by either factor.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Stampedes Harrison to 53-12 Victory
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Video Clips Slideshow vs John Jay On Thursday December 12, Somers hosted Harrison at the Middle School, and a 53-12 victory didn’t really put the Tuskers or the home crowd on edge. But down 9-0 in his match, Derek Kuchinsky still felt weight on his shoulders. “Everyone on our team had won, and I didn’t want to break the streak,” said the 145 pounder. So he refused to be the weak link.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Swim Team Takes Down Bryam Hills and Already has Eyes on the States
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below On Wednesday December 18, the John Jay Fox Lane Thundercats dove into the pool with Byram Hills PVW at Westchester Communiy College, and not only took the meet by a score of 99-84, but a number of the swimmers settled matters for the upcoming state championships in March of this year.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Loses 35-32 at Horace Greeley
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe button Video Clips Sideline Photos Click for all fall Slideshows On Thursday December 5, Somers traveled to Greeley and opened the basketball season. Shutout through the first six and a half minutes, the slow start did not look good. But by the end, there was plenty of excitement, and the girls treated the fans that made the trip to a very good game.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Hangs Tough in 58-53 Loss to Carmel
Please see tip, pledge and subscibe buttons Click for video After falling to Put Valley in the first round of the 28th annual Mike DePaoli Tournament, the Tuskers laced up for the consolation game versus Carmel. A lot on the inside and almost as much to contend with on the outside, Somers still measured up. But the enthusiastic home crowd was hoping for just a little bit more.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
GreeleyJay Comeback Falls Short versus Rye
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons On Friday December 13, GreeleyJay took their combined teams and faced Rye at the Brewster Ice Arena. After getting off to a good start with the first goal, the home team saw the Garnets put in the next four. So it looked like a long night. But the boys did regroup and a game was had.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
