Rich Monetti
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Somers Can’t Overcome Early Mistakes in Loss to Byram Hills
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti Slideshow v John Jay On Tuesday January 21, Somers welcomed Byram Hills, and the Tuskers definitely had a lot to contend with. Height, shooting and speedy guard play were all on the docket but the undoing began early and came largely of the home team’s own hands.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Continues to Grind in 64-46 Defeat of Somers
See tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti On February 7, John Jay and Somers matched up for the second time in two weeks, and the crosstown rivalry was high strung on Friday night. This time at Somers, all the noise didn’t complicate the Wolves game plan, and Colin Bishop revealed the simplicity on the receiving end.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Bowling Season Comes to an End
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo address is : @Rich-Monetti On Thursday January 23, the bowling teams traveled to Cortandt Lanes and competed in the 2024-25 season. A complement of four, the girls' loss to North Salem left the season on an even keel.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Bowlers Have a Good Time with Sweep Over Ossining
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo address is : @Rich-Monetti. On Wednesday January 22, the Somers bowling team hit Route 35, and while ready to roll against Ossining at the Cortlandt Lanes, Coach Erik Tetro always looks beyond the scoresheet to measure success for his team. “All I really care about is them learning to be on a team, to pick each other up and to become good friends,” said Tetro. Of course, the coach doesn’t mind if the bowling goes well too.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Peekskill Makes Itself Heard at the Fight Back President’s Day Rally
On Monday February 17, between 300 and 400 people gathered outside Senator Schumer’s office in Peekskill and made some noise during the Fight Back President’s Day Rally. The talking points were many, but Andrew Courtney encapsulated the primary objective.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in The Swamp
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 Monettiabout a year 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 Monettiabout a year 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 Monettiabout a year 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 Monettiabout a year 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
