Rich Monetti
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John Jay Falls 3-0 to Lakeland
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below After defeating Somers on Thursday October 17, Somers hoped to start a winning streak at Lakeland on Monday. So with an extra kick in their step, the Wolves went back and forth with the Hornets. But a penalty late in the first half put the brakes on John Jay’s hopes, and they never recovered.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Despite Loss, Somers Still Puts the Fun in Volleyball
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below On Thursday October 17, the Somers boys volleyball team continued their second season versus Fox Lane, and despite facing a tall order against more height and experience, Jaiden Marichal didn’t let the disadvantage get him down. “Volleyball is so fun to love, and you can get addicted to it,” said the hitter. So the outcome was far from being tough to take.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Boys and Girls Take the Big Red Cross Country Invitational
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below. On Sunday October 13, Somers hosted the school’s annual Big Red Cross Country Invitational, and while ongoing construction could be distracting, the disruption didn’t take away from the more important sights, according to Mia Sandolo. “I like how the team is looking,” said the senior, and the imagery was even better on the run.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Crosstown Rivals Come together to Remember and Celebrate Fallen Kennedy Alum
Somers Photos v John Jay Somers Photos On Wednesday October 9, Somers went across town to Kennedy Catholic, and there was a time in the previous century where a fierce rivalry took precedence. But that was not the case on this day. Instead, the volleyball exhibition/fundraiser was meant to turn sadness into joy and build community across the two schools.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Takes League Championship with Sweep Over Somers
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons On Wednesday October 16, John Jay traveled to Somers and did so with the league championship on the line. An outcome that hinged on the team’s mindset this year, according to Coach Tom Rizzotti.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Leaves John Jay on the Bubble with 1-0 Victory
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons On Tuesday October 15, Somers faced John Jay East Fishkill, and before the game the boys learned that their opponents received a New York State Ranking of eight. No recognition for the home team, Coach Brian Lanzetta joked with players that Somers wasn’t even “on the bubble.” But the outcome gave the Tuskers the last laugh and a new motivating designation.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Holds on for 5-4 Win versus John Jay East Fishkill
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons On Columbus Day, the girls soccer team was up early and John Jay East Fishkill joined the Tuskers for some soccer. At the high school, the Patriots didn’t let a little less sleep bother them and jumped out to a 1-0 lead at 36:02. But extra time on the snooze button wasn’t really a factor for Somers, because playing from behind never looks at the clock, according to Julia Arbelaez.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls 29-13 to Lakeland
See tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below After falling 46-7 last week against Somers, John Jay hoped they would get an easier go versus Lakeland on Thursday October 10. No doubt the Hornets and Wolves were on a much more even keel, but in the end John Jay was still looking for a change in fortunes.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Wins Big Again versus Harrison
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Crowd Shots Somers treated their fans to three exciting games to start the season, but the fanbase probably didn’t mind consecutive blowouts of John Jay and Fox Lane. So with Harrison possibly putting the Tusker to the test like they did last year in the section finals, drama returning on Sunday October 13 had to be on the minds of the home crowd.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Football and Soccer Win Big
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons For the first three games of the season, Somers had the outcome of games versus Ramapo, Yorktown and Mahopac in doubt when the forth quarter arrived. But there was no such uncertainty versus Fox Lane last week, and John Jay was next on Saturday October 5.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
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
