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Somers Takes Second Place in the Eric D'Agnese Memorial Somers Tournament
On Saturday January 6, the wrestling team hosted the Eric D'Agnese Memorial Somers Tournament, and when the day ended, the Tuskers definitely scored some hardware. The result was a second place finish, and the gold began at 116 pounds.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Bowlers Are Rolling Again
https://richmonetti.smugmug.com/JJBoysBBvNS/i-DPGLDcR/buy On Thursday January 4, the bowling teams went to Cortland Lanes for matches against Hen Hud and Briarcliff. Unfortunately, the girls hit choppy seas versus the first place Sailors and were shutout 7-0. But the boys had better luck versus the Bears.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
The Avalanche Opens on the Upswing at Brewster Ice Arena
On Sunday December 10, the Avalanche opened their hockey season at the Brewster Ice Arena versus the Rockland Rockies. With girls from John Jay, Mahopac, North Salem and Fox Lane, a downsizing of sorts has taken place since last year, which doesn’t sound like a good sign for the sport in our area. But in fact, the opposite is true.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Falls Short in Comeback versus John Jay
After ending their break with a victory over Eastchester last week, Somers was hoping to follow up with a win over John Jay. The home game on Wednesday January 3, the Tuskers fell behind 21-9 and looked defeated before intermission. But the girls battled back and a three point deficit with two minutes remaining in the game had a comeback in clear view.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Holds on in 49-42 Win Over Somers
Back from break, John Jay traveled to Somers on Wednesday January 3 and didn’t come out with any rust. The Wolves built a 21-9 second quarter lead and looked well on their way. But the Tuskers put some squeak to their wheels, and when Arianna Adelmann sunk a triple, the three point fourth quarter difference suddenly had the game in doubt.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Defeats Hen Hud 42-28
Click below last year's photos On Tuesday, December 19, John Jay traveled to Hen Hud and fell behind 28-18. So the next two matches were crucial, and after Austin Omin got his team a six spot, Jake Llanos must have felt the weight of his turn for the entire team. “No, I just focused on my match,” said the 170 pounder, and the results can’t be argued with.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Football For a Buck Tracks the Rise and Fall of the USFL
When the USFL hit the scene, the idea of spring football was pretty intriguing. The new league then signed Herschel Walker and notice was demanded. I probably tuned in and likely didn’t last more than a few plays. The same goes for the first USFL Championship game in 1983. More high profile signings following and the piqued interest ebbed again. None of these people were Giants, so the league was more a nuisance to me, and the move to fall sounded absolutely ridiculous. The three dollar settlement amused in the extreme, and the silliness was appropriately relegated to the dustheap. But when I heard Jeff Pearlman was writing a book, that also sounded intriguing, and I’m glad I gave it more than a passing glance.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Boys Can’t Keep up with Mamaroneck in 72-43 Loss
On Wednesday December 27, Somers traveled down county for the Pelham High School Winter Tournament and faced Mamaroneck in the first game. Growing them big down county, the Tigers had height inside, and at the same time, used the advantage to make plenty of space outside. The combination proved too much, and the Mamaroneck Tigers didn’t waste much time to exert dominance.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Can’t Keep up with Mamaroneck in 72-43 Loss
On Wednesday December 27, Somers traveled down county for the Pelham High School Winter Tournament and faced Mamaroneck in the first game. Growing them big down county, the Tigers had height inside, and at the same time, used the advantage to make plenty of space outside. The combination proved too much, and the Mamaroneck Tigers didn’t waste much time to exert dominance.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Flag Football League Readies for Tournament in San Antonio
Twelve years ago, Adam Kern was managing Somers Sports and thought that introducing flag football to the local community would be a fun activity for local kids to be involved in. Starting with just 42 players, the SCC Body Armor Flag Football League now has 1200 boys and girls, and the success has inspired the founder to take the show on the road for a tournament on December 28-29.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Goes into Break with Win Over Roosevelt
On Wednesday December 20, John Jay hosted Roosevelt and were looking to improve on their 1-4 record. The holiday season upon us, a loss would mean a momentum change would have to wait until all the presents were opened. So the Wolves were definitely hoping for the right kind of wrap.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Turnovers Doom Tuskers at Kennedy Catholic Christmas Tournament
On Thursday December 21, Somers Traveled to St Mary’s in Katonah, New York for the annual Kennedy Catholic Christmas tournament. Facing the Kennedy girls in the first round, the Somers Tuskers turned out to be way too giving, and the hosts were definitely no help.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
