Rich Monetti
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John Jay Looks Good in Loss to Byram Hills
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons Video On Monday September 30, John Jay Tennis faced Byram Hills, and up a league this year, the competition has been tough. The Bobcats definitely represented the difficulty and had the Wolves losing every match. But the girls still showed they could play and gave Byram Hills a run for their money across the board.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Comes Away with Tie Versus Somers
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons On Tuesday, October 8 John Jay traveled to Somers, and in Mia Bourla’s time, the goalie has only seen losses. So down one with 28 minutes remaining, Tiana Righetti stood one on one in front of the goal, and another loss seemed imminent. “AII I remember was it hitting off my foot,” said the senior, and the save meant more than a 1-0 loss.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Scores 100th Victory for Coach Debbi Walsh
See tip, pledge and subscribe buttons After losing a tough 1-0 game to Lakeland on Saturday October 6, John Jay was back on Contest Field on Monday, and the Wolves took no time to sulk, according to Coach Debbi Walsh. “It was nice to watch the girls continue to play at an elevated level against Hen Hud,” she said after the 7-0 victory. But there was more at stake for the girls than just bouncing back.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Loses Tough Four Set Match to John Jay
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe button On Monday October 1, first place was on the line for undefeated Somers, and John Jay stood in the way. Sharing the title last year, the teams lived up to the top billing, but of course, only one team held the marquee.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Defeats Somers on Senior Night
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons On Tuesday October 1, the volleyball team celebrated senior night, and as the tears ran down, the emotions were high. Of course, the Wolves still had to play the game, and while the first place match up versus Somers didn’t go five sets, the titanic struggle seemed like it did.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers has it Clicking in Pelham Sweep
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons After winning the John Jay tournament on Saturday, the volleyball team came away feeling in sync. “We played really well together,” said Adrianna Adelman. “It was a great way to bond.” But it was a near solo act that set the tone for the Tuesday, September 24 home sweep of Pelham.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Breaks Even Versus Nanuet
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Slideshow v John Jay Last year, Somers Field Hockey traveled to Nanuet and lost a closely contested game. The venue switching on Wednesday September 11, it was more of the same and Coach Shannon Scavelli was happy with the way her Tuskers showed out. “Our girls played hard the whole time. They had great possession of the ball and were connecting well,” she said. The actual outcome wasn’t so bad either.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Remains Undefeated with 7-0 Victory over Somers
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons The only blemish in John Jay’s season so far has been in the tie column, and on Saturday September 21, Somers came to Contest Field in hopes of leaving a mark. But John Jay mostly kept the ball in the Somers zone, and once breaking through, the onslaught went unabated.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Hall of Fame Weekend at John Jay
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below Hall of Fame Photos John Jay Volleyball Sweeps Pelham On Friday September 20, John Jay hosted Pelham before the John Jay Hall of Inductee Ceremony, and at least two Wolves made a case for future enshrinement. “They are the definition of what hard work looks like,” said Coach Tom Rizzotti of Ilirijana Ahmetaj and Jaime Bartley-Cohen. So many spikes and dinks raining down, the three set victory wasn’t all the coach took home from the way the two big hitters effect the team and his mindset.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Takes Easy Way in 5-0 Victory over North Salem
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or send tip via venmo at @Rich-Monetti On Wednesday September 18, John Jay hosted the North Salem Tigers at Contest Field in Cross River, and things got going very quick for the Wolves. The girls started with the ball, and North Salem was left chasing all game long when Abby Mattiello proved faster on her feet than the Tiger goalie.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Rides Van Tassel Hat Trick to 6-1 Victory
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below. On Tuesday September 17, Somers hosted Nanuet at the high school and surrendered a 1-0 lead at 32:10 of the first half. No surprise, the cheers obviously went up on the Golden Night bench. But the elation sounded more like the visitors knew they were living on borrowed time, and in the end, the Tuskers proved them correct.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
