Friday, April 30, 2010
Softball: North Rockland edges Tappan Zee 1-0 in 10; White Plains' Sputo is perfect; Rye Neck's Morgan pitches no-hitter; more games ...
Revenge! Bethpage Takes Out Division
In order to win the conference, the Bethpage Varsity Tennis Team must have the best record and win all of the tie-breaks. In this particular conference, Bethpage’s only real competition is Levittown Division, who handed them their only loss by a score of three to four. In order to gain the lead in the conference, Bethpage had to beat Levittown Division just to tie them and win five or more of the matches to gain advantage in a tiebreaker.
In the most greatly anticipated match of the year thus far, Bethpage came out on top by a score of 6-1. Scott Jackson, Ryan Rivera, and Steve Trifilio all won their matches easily, and they all remain undefeated on the season. Third singles, Johnny Kim, and the pairing of Bert Geng and Stephen Ro also won their matches.
But don’t give all the credit to the players. Coach Franzke did a fine job of reminding all of the doubles players to hit their volleys cross court and “end the point immediately.” “CROSS COURT!” he would yell from the other side of the court.
With the win, Bethpage is now 7-1, and creeping closer to a conference championship.
Revenge! Bethpage Takes Out Division
In order to win the conference, the Bethpage Varsity Tennis Team must have the best record and win all of the tie-breaks. In this particular conference, Bethpage’s only real competition is Levittown Division, who handed them their only loss by a score of three to four. In order to gain the lead in the conference, Bethpage had to beat Levittown Division just to tie them and win five or more of the matches to gain advantage in a tiebreaker.
In the most greatly anticipated match of the year thus far, Bethpage came out on top by a score of 6-1. Scott Jackson, Ryan Rivera, and Steve Trifilio all won their matches easily, and they all remain undefeated on the season. Third singles, Johnny Kim, and the pairing of Bert Geng and Stephen Ro also won their matches.
But don’t give all the credit to the players. Coach Franzke did a fine job of reminding all of the doubles players to hit their volleys cross court and “end the point immediately.” “CROSS COURT!” he would yell from the other side of the court.
With the win, Bethpage is now 7-1, and creeping closer to a conference championship.
Bethpage Pounds Great Neck South
4-30-10 -
After a slow start to the game, the Bethpage Eagles roared back and beat the Great Neck South Rebels 15-6. On a chilly night at Bethpage high school, with the lights shining down, the Bethpage Eagles pounced on the Rebels and ran away with the game. The Eagles were lead by Mike Comparetto, who had four goals and one assist; Thomas Englhardt, who netted three goals and one assist; and Ryan Walsh, who added three goals. With this win, the Eagles improve to 7-4 overall and remain at 3-1 in the conference. The Eagles are gearing up for their playoff run and are playing some of their hardest games in the upcoming weeks. The Eagles next game will be Wednesday, April 5 at Wheatley high school.
Bethpage Pounds Great Neck South
4-30-10 -
After a slow start to the game, the Bethpage Eagles roared back and beat the Great Neck South Rebels 15-6. On a chilly night at Bethpage high school, with the lights shining down, the Bethpage Eagles pounced on the Rebels and ran away with the game. The Eagles were lead by Mike Comparetto, who had four goals and one assist; Thomas Englhardt, who netted three goals and one assist; and Ryan Walsh, who added three goals. With this win, the Eagles improve to 7-4 overall and remain at 3-1 in the conference. The Eagles are gearing up for their playoff run and are playing some of their hardest games in the upcoming weeks. The Eagles next game will be Wednesday, April 5 at Wheatley high school.
Bethpage Baseball Falls Short In Last Two Matchups
4-30-10 -
Bethpage had three tough games in a row, against Clark and Plainedge. They fought hard, splitting the series with the always-tough Clarke but losing the opener to Plainedge. Overall, it was a valiant effort in a losing cause, but the Eagles are determined to win this Friday at Plainedge.
On April 21st, Bethpage defeated Clarke 3-1. Winning pitcher Joey Schultheis pitched a gem, allowing only four hits with four strikeouts. Senior Anthony Imperato drove in a run. Bethpage also scored two more insurance runs in the fifth to ensure the victory.
However, on April 28th, Bethpage lost to Clarke 7-5. The next day, following the loss to Clarke, the visiting Plainedge took on the Eagles on Bethpage’s turf. This game was a slugfest. Bethpage took the early lead, with Junior Andrew Mirman and senior Kyle Tracy smacking home runs. But shortly after that, the hits stopped coming for Bethpage. Plainedge rallied in the later innings to take a 9-5 lead and the victory over Bethpage.
Bethpage Baseball Falls Short In Last Two Matchups
4-30-10 -
Bethpage had three tough games in a row, against Clark and Plainedge. They fought hard, splitting the series with the always-tough Clarke but losing the opener to Plainedge. Overall, it was a valiant effort in a losing cause, but the Eagles are determined to win this Friday at Plainedge.
On April 21st, Bethpage defeated Clarke 3-1. Winning pitcher Joey Schultheis pitched a gem, allowing only four hits with four strikeouts. Senior Anthony Imperato drove in a run. Bethpage also scored two more insurance runs in the fifth to ensure the victory.
However, on April 28th, Bethpage lost to Clarke 7-5. The next day, following the loss to Clarke, the visiting Plainedge took on the Eagles on Bethpage’s turf. This game was a slugfest. Bethpage took the early lead, with Junior Andrew Mirman and senior Kyle Tracy smacking home runs. But shortly after that, the hits stopped coming for Bethpage. Plainedge rallied in the later innings to take a 9-5 lead and the victory over Bethpage.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Bethpage Tennis Completes Sweep of Hempstead
4-29-10 -
When the Bethpage Varsity Tennis Team took the court to face Hempstead earlier in the season, they won easily. In the rematch yesterday, Bethpage once again won easily. Bethpage annihilated Hempstead in all seven matches. Bethpage’s three singles players (Scott Jackson, Ryan Rivera, and Johnny Kim) won by a combined score of 36 games to 2. In doubles, Bethpage’s four (well three, Hempstead’s 3rd doubles didn’t show up) pairs all destroyed their opponents by a combined score of 48 games to 1.
With the win Bethpage is now 5-1, their only loss being @ Levittown Division. Today Bethpage is facing Levittown Division in a highly anticipated rematch. Be sure that you come down to the tennis courts at Bethpage High School at 3:30pm to watch this. You won’t regret it.
Bethpage Tennis Completes Sweep of Hempstead
4-29-10 -
When the Bethpage Varsity Tennis Team took the court to face Hempstead earlier in the season, they won easily. In the rematch yesterday, Bethpage once again won easily. Bethpage annihilated Hempstead in all seven matches. Bethpage’s three singles players (Scott Jackson, Ryan Rivera, and Johnny Kim) won by a combined score of 36 games to 2. In doubles, Bethpage’s four (well three, Hempstead’s 3rd doubles didn’t show up) pairs all destroyed their opponents by a combined score of 48 games to 1.
With the win Bethpage is now 5-1, their only loss being @ Levittown Division. Today Bethpage is facing Levittown Division in a highly anticipated rematch. Be sure that you come down to the tennis courts at Bethpage High School at 3:30pm to watch this. You won’t regret it.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Softball: Harrison defeats Somers, 2-1; more games ...
CSH Varsity Boys Lacrosse defeats Mineola 15-3 to improve its record to 12-0
Cold Spring Harbor -- Brendan Bouchard, 3 goals; Chris Moriarty, 3 goals/1 assists; Kevin Lohan, 2 goals/1 assists; Justin Sherlock, 2 goals; Jake Levine, 1 goals; Patrick Hackeling, 1 goals; Charles Rueger, 1 goals/1 assists; Liam Murray, 1 goals/2 assists; Sam Patterson, 1 goals; Christian Kennedy, 1 assists; Bryan Kelly, 1 assists; Alex Hildebrandt, 1 assists; Jack Wallice, 1 assists.
Mineola -- Nick Grimaldi, 2 goals; Billy Gerstner, 1 goals; Joe Massaro, 1 assists.
Cold Spring Harbor -- Will Beuerlein, 5 saves; Tyler Will, 3 saves; Tom Cox, 2 saves.
Mineola -- Mike Escobar, 10 saves.
Rams V Digital Harbor in Girls Lacrosse by Edem Kwame
Last Friday, Randallstown’s girls lacrosse team dominated the Digital Harbor Rams in a 6-1 victory. The match was high-paced from the beginning, with Paula Hermit scoring the opening goal. The lady Rams fought hard and locked down on defense to keep Digital Harbor to one goal. At halftime, the score was 2-1 with the Rams ahead. The second half of the match began with a quick two goals scored by the Rams and was concluded by a full field delivery by Mari McCoy who finished the game with two goals. The Rams’ next game will be played at Chesapeake.
5A softball: Short-handed East Lake finds way to win
EAST LAKE — With ace Alyssa Bache still nursing a sore forearm and leading hitter Kirsten Bembnowski not playing, East Lake coach Mike Estes knew runs would be at a premium Tuesday. The Eagles got clutch hitting from Sarah Schutz and a two-hitter from Kristen Berlo to advance to the region semifinals with a 1-0 win over Boca Ciega.
"(Berlo) was hitting her spots all night," Estes said. "When (Berlo) throws like that we always got a chance."
Berlo was perfect through three innings. Pirates pitcher Malory Allen was equally up to the task until the third inning.
With one out Alyssa Weaver singled and stole second. One out later Schutz delivered a single to left to score Weaver, who avoided the tag with a nifty slide at the plate.
"With (Bembnowski) hurt I made a switch up in the batting order hoping to get more hits," Estes said. "(Schutz) and Alyssa Weaver really came through for us."
Allen singled in the top of the fourth but the Pirates never threatened. Allen also pitched well for Boca Ciega, only giving up four hits and the one run.
"She's only a sophomore which is amazing," coach Michelle Beckert said. "She came through for us. Thank goodness we have her."
Former Pirate Heads to NFL
Ted Larsen, who graduated from Palm Harbor University in 2006, was selected by the New England Patriots with their compensatory pick in the sixth round of Saturday's NFL draft.
Larsen played for North Carolina State the past four seasons. He initially started out as a defensive lineman before making the switch to center the past two seasons. In 2009, he led the team with 89 knockdowns and was an ACC-second team selection.
He joins three other locals, Dexter McCluster (Largo/Ole Miss), Javier Arenas (Robinson/Alabama) and Riley Cooper (CC Catholic/Florida), who were taken in the NFL draft. McCluster and Arenas were each selected in the second round by the Chiefs. Cooper was the Eagles' fifth-round pick.
Two more Pinellas County standouts, Terrell Skinner (Boca Ciega/Maryland) and A.J. Trump (CC Catholic/Miami) signed as free agents. Skinner agreed to terms with the Vikings and Trump decided to go to the Steelers.
Former PHU lineman Ted Larsen drafted, two other locals sign as free agents
Ted Larsen, who graduated from Palm Harbor University in 2006, was selected by the New England Patriots with their compensatory pick in the sixth round of Saturday's NFL draft.
Larsen played for North Carolina State the past four seasons. He initially started out as a defensive lineman before making the switch to center the past two seasons. In 2009, he led the team with 89 knockdowns and was an ACC-second team selection.
He joins three other locals, Dexter McCluster (Largo/Ole Miss), Javier Arenas (Robinson/Alabama) and Riley Cooper (CC Catholic/Florida), who were taken in the NFL draft. McCluster and Arenas were each selected in the second round by the Chiefs. Cooper was the Eagles' fifth-round pick.
Two more Pinellas County standouts, Terrell Skinner (Boca Ciega/Maryland) and A.J. Trump (CC Catholic/Miami) signed as free agents. Skinner agreed to terms with the Vikings and Trump decided to go to the Steelers.
Palm Harbor U's Matt Cote signs with Florida Gulf Coast
Palm Harbor University senior golfer Matt Cote signed with Florida Gulf Coast University in a ceremony on the Hurricanes' campus this morning.
FGCU offered Cote a full ride according to Hurricanes' coach Jim Fuller.
Cote was a Times first team All-Pinellas and All-Suncoast selection after leading Palm Harbor University to an 11th place finish at the Class 2A state golf tournament this past fall. He fired 3-over 147 (70-77) to finish in a tie for 20th place individually.
Cote carried an even par (36) stroke average to earn PCAC first team status as a senior. He won the Class 2A, District 12 tournament by two strokes.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Girls lacrosse: Edgemont defeats Mamaroneck 22-20; Sleepy Hollow's Angevine scores 100th; more games ...
CSH Varsity Boys beat Floral Park 10-7
Cold Spring Harbor -- Brendan Bouchard, 3 goals; Jack Wallice, 2 goals/1 assists; Patrick Hackeling, 2 goals; Chris Moriarty, 1 goals/2 assists; Christian Kennedy, 1 goals/1 assists; Kevin Lohan, 1 goals; Sean Doyle, 1 assists.
Floral Park -- James O'Boyle, 3 goals/1 assists; Tom Monahan, 1 goals/1 assists; Kyle Vidasolo, 1 goals; Andrew Viscusi, 1 goals/1 assists; Greg Hildreth, 1 goals.
Cold Spring Harbor -- Tom Cox, 11 saves.
Floral Park -- Matt Massaria, 12 saves.
Bethpage Tennis Improves to 4-1
By: Nick Vasco
4/21/10 - The Eagles Tennis team beat Westbury 7-0 to improve their record to four and one. The team’s lone loss came to Division (4-3). The team has dominated in its four victories, winning twenty-seven of those twenty-eight total matches. First and second singles players Scott Jackson and Ryan Rivera have won all of their matches to this point of the season.
The team’s blazing start follows a 2-10 record last year, as a combination of experienced players and talented young players have helped Bethpage get off to a hot start.
Girls’ Lacrosse: Bethpage Beats Island Trees
4/22/10 - For the first time this season the girls’ lacrosse team came out of the game with a big win, beating Island Trees 15-13. Playing hard the whole first half, the girls set the bar for the game with the halftime score eight to six in favor of Bethpage. Every team member seemed to play with all her heart, and each was rewarded with a hard-fought victory. Melissa Rohr and Danielle Bergersen scored four goals each, Katie McGowan and Lindsay Cafiero both had two, and Brianne DeNigris, Brittany Bird, and Sam Mercurio netted one each. Coming into the game, these girls wanted nothing more than a win, and that is what they got.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Energized Yorktown defeats Somers
Baruch Wins 13-7 Against Seward
On Tuesday, April 22, the Baruch Blue Devils defeated the Seward Park Campus Bears, after getting off to a rocky start.
Senior captain Lucas Vaz threw the first nineteen pitches of the game, giving up five hits and five runs, four earned. Vaz had thrown seventy pitches in a match against Washington Irving only a couple of days before. "My arm was shot! I couldn't find the strike zone," said Vaz.
Tommy "T-Bags" Nellen came to relieve Vaz on the mound, only giving up two runs and earning nine strikeouts in the rest of the outing.
The Blue Devils combined for fifteen hits and thirteen runs. Senior center fielder Samir Mekrami led the way with three RBIs.
The final score was 13-7 on a day that once seemed doubtful for the Devils.
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Pictures of the New Gym
Pictures of the New Gym
RHS beats New Town Lacrosse by Jamard Bentley
RHS beats New Town Lacrosse by Jamard Bentley
Eagles Take the District Title by Hayley Davis
Last night at 7 o'clock the East Lake Eagles faced off for the District Title against the Seminole Warriors. The Lady Eagles pitcher, Alyssa Bache, stopped the Warriors from any chance of reaching home plate. Bache only gave up one hit during the whole game. The Eagles finally scored in the 3rd inning. Kirsten Bembnowski started off the inning with a 2 out single, and Hayley Davis hit a single with an error to score Kirsten. The Warriors, Emily Crawford, got a single in the top of the 4th to respond to the score. Only that didn't help because no one could get her around. Later in the game, Sarah Schutz came up to bat and lead off the inning with a hit. A couple batters later Alyssa Weaver drove her in with a hit up the middle. The final score was Eagles 2 Warriors 0. The Eagles face off in regionals on Tuesday night at the East Lake High School. Seminole will travel to Pinellas Park to play in there first regional game. Times will be posted later on.
Eagles Take the District Title by Hayley Davis
Last night at 7 o'clock the East Lake Eagles faced off for the District Title against the Seminole Warriors. The Lady Eagles pitcher, Alyssa Bache, stopped the Warriors from any chance of reaching home plate. Bache only gave up one hit during the whole game. The Eagles finally scored in the 3rd inning. Kirsten Bembnowski started off the inning with a 2 out single, and Hayley Davis hit a single with an error to score Kirsten. The Warriors, Emily Crawford, got a single in the top of the 4th to respond to the score. Only that didn't help because no one could get her around. Later in the game, Sarah Schutz came up to bat and lead off the inning with a hit. A couple batters later Alyssa Weaver drove her in with a hit up the middle. The final score was Eagles 2 Warriors 0. The Eagles face off in regionals on Tuesday night at the East Lake High School. Seminole will travel to Pinellas Park to play in there first regional game. Times will be posted later on.
Lacrosse Season by Jamard Bentley
Lacrosse Season by Jamard Bentley
6A-7 softball: Madison O'Brien saves the day for PHU
PALM HARBOR — Palm Harbor University found itself on the ropes Friday, down late to Sarasota in the final of the 6A-7 district tournament.
Like so many times before, the Hurricanes turned to their senior shortstop, Madison O'Brien.
Trailing 2-1 with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, O'Brien saw a pitch in her wheelhouse and hit it to the fence, doubling home teammate Megan Copeland and sending the game into extra innings.
Two frames later, O'Brien returned to the plate, this time with the bases loaded. Sarasota brought in a fresh pitcher to face O'Brien. Unfazed, she found a hole in the infield and sent a ground ball to right, capturing victory for the Hurricanes, 3-2 in dramatic fashion.
"Our first and second batters did a great job today. They were doing their jobs getting on and I had to do my job," said O'Brien.
"Just like any senior on the team …we know the pressure situations and we know we have to step up and deliver."
Meanwhile, sophomore Taylor Sabol pitched nine strong innings for the Hurricanes.
She subdued the Sailors offense with the exception of the sixth inning, in which she gave up two runs on five hits before working out of a bases-loaded jam. She allowed only four hits the rest of the way and finished with seven strikeouts.
"Taylor doesn't get upset," said PHU coach Chuck Poetter. "It was incredulous to me that she could be that mature as a freshman.
"As a sophomore there is no jinx. She's just very unflappable and very easy to coach."
6A-7 softball: Madison O'Brien saves the day for PHU
PALM HARBOR — Palm Harbor University found itself on the ropes Friday, down late to Sarasota in the final of the 6A-7 district tournament.
Like so many times before, the Hurricanes turned to their senior shortstop, Madison O'Brien.
Trailing 2-1 with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, O'Brien saw a pitch in her wheelhouse and hit it to the fence, doubling home teammate Megan Copeland and sending the game into extra innings.
Two frames later, O'Brien returned to the plate, this time with the bases loaded. Sarasota brought in a fresh pitcher to face O'Brien. Unfazed, she found a hole in the infield and sent a ground ball to right, capturing victory for the Hurricanes, 3-2 in dramatic fashion.
"Our first and second batters did a great job today. They were doing their jobs getting on and I had to do my job," said O'Brien.
"Just like any senior on the team …we know the pressure situations and we know we have to step up and deliver."
Meanwhile, sophomore Taylor Sabol pitched nine strong innings for the Hurricanes.
She subdued the Sailors offense with the exception of the sixth inning, in which she gave up two runs on five hits before working out of a bases-loaded jam. She allowed only four hits the rest of the way and finished with seven strikeouts.
"Taylor doesn't get upset," said PHU coach Chuck Poetter. "It was incredulous to me that she could be that mature as a freshman.
"As a sophomore there is no jinx. She's just very unflappable and very easy to coach."
Recruiting: Springs Stars 7 list from Tampa Bay area reeling in offers
Now that the camp and combine season is on hiatus while high school football spring practices start May 1, here's my Spring Stars 7, honoring the seven players who did the most to raise their recruiting profiles:
Tarpon Springs DL Zach DeBell: No one worked harder than DeBell this spring, as the Sponger lineman hit just about every camp there was, visited a half-dozen colleges on a spring break road trip and earned accolades at every stop. DeBell went from zero to 15 offers, pretty good work.
Nature Coast WR Ja'Juan Story: Story excelled at the ESS Combine last weekend, and also stood out the next day at the Nike camp in Gainesville. He's still regarded as a little unpolished when it comes to running routes, but scouts love his 4.4-second speed for 40 yards and his one-on-one ability. He now has 20 offers, including all the state schools.
Robinson WR Ruben Gonzalez: The 6-3, 200-pound Knight made waves at the BigCountyPreps Ignite Combine, then the following weekend was just as good at the ESS camp. He may not have ideal wideout speed, but he catches everything thrown his way and has the size to also play strong safety or maybe even linebacker down the road. He's still waiting for his first major offer, but it's coming. And soon.
Freedom LB Keith Lewis: The Patriot might have been the area's most unsung defensive player, but that has certainly changed since last season, and he now has offers numbering in the double digits. He is highly regarded for his sideline-to-sideline play at linebacker, and he has enough speed and athleticism to even play cornerback or safety.
Countryside OL Tyler Pierson: Another camp crazy this spring, the Cougars lineman hit everything from Under Armour camp to National Underclassmen Camp to ESS to Nike in Gainesville. He has offers from Kansas and Colorado State, but expect that number to grow with a big spring playing alongside top recruit and Nebraska commitment Tyler Moore.
Plant City QB Bennie Coney: Coney is only a junior, but he burst onto the recruiting scene at the Steve Clarkson Dreammaker Tour in Orlando, earning a big write-up on ESPN.com. Then he shined again at the Nike camp in Gainesville. He already has verbal offers from Texas Tech and Purdue, and now he appears to be the top quarterback in the area for 2012, though Countryside's Gray Crow could have something to say about that.
Tampa Catholic RB Hunter Joyer: Joyer picked up his most recent offers from USF and Minnesota. He is especially attractive because he is a rare hybrid — a powerful fullback with devastating strength and the speed to be the primary tailback as well. He had a great Nike camp in Gainesville, standing out at an event dominated by big-name speedsters.
Just on the outside of these seven: Armwood QB Josh Grady. Grady picked up his first big offer from Purdue, but what could end up helping him most was his play as a defensive back. According to ESS, "Josh was determined to get reps in as a DB during the event. He looked good on both sides of the ball and could turn out to be an even better safety than QB." The only problem is he probably won't be playing much in the defensive backfield this spring or fall.
UNSUNG HEROES: Spring practice is expected to yield more scholarships for local standouts, and here's a list of five players (and there are plenty more as 2011's crop should be one of the strongest ever) we expect will be getting their first major offers as coaches descend upon local campuses: Jefferson WR Chris Moore, Robinson WR Frankie Williams, Robinson LB Tevin Newman, Tarpon Springs DT Brodrick Lee, and deep sleeper Nature Coast DB Isaac Bailey.
STORY TIME: According to ESPN.com, Nature Coast's Story has accepted an invitation to the Under Armour All-American Game, which will be played at Tropicana Field in January 2011. He is the first local player to accept his invitation.
DANTE'S INFERNO: Lakewood DE Dante Fowler (Class of 2012) earned defensive line MVP honors at last week's Nike camp in Gainesville. ESPNRise wrote "it takes a lot for an underclassmen to win MVP honors, but that is how good rising junior Dante Fowler was in Gainesville. Fowler showed tremendous speed off the edge and was virtually unblockable in the one-on-ones."
Other locals who impressed were Crow, Coney and Plant's Phillip Ely, his Panther teammate Andrew Madhu (a defensive back) and Armwood's Matt Jones.
Recruiting: Springs Stars 7 list from Tampa Bay area reeling in offers
Now that the camp and combine season is on hiatus while high school football spring practices start May 1, here's my Spring Stars 7, honoring the seven players who did the most to raise their recruiting profiles:
Tarpon Springs DL Zach DeBell: No one worked harder than DeBell this spring, as the Sponger lineman hit just about every camp there was, visited a half-dozen colleges on a spring break road trip and earned accolades at every stop. DeBell went from zero to 15 offers, pretty good work.
Nature Coast WR Ja'Juan Story: Story excelled at the ESS Combine last weekend, and also stood out the next day at the Nike camp in Gainesville. He's still regarded as a little unpolished when it comes to running routes, but scouts love his 4.4-second speed for 40 yards and his one-on-one ability. He now has 20 offers, including all the state schools.
Robinson WR Ruben Gonzalez: The 6-3, 200-pound Knight made waves at the BigCountyPreps Ignite Combine, then the following weekend was just as good at the ESS camp. He may not have ideal wideout speed, but he catches everything thrown his way and has the size to also play strong safety or maybe even linebacker down the road. He's still waiting for his first major offer, but it's coming. And soon.
Freedom LB Keith Lewis: The Patriot might have been the area's most unsung defensive player, but that has certainly changed since last season, and he now has offers numbering in the double digits. He is highly regarded for his sideline-to-sideline play at linebacker, and he has enough speed and athleticism to even play cornerback or safety.
Countryside OL Tyler Pierson: Another camp crazy this spring, the Cougars lineman hit everything from Under Armour camp to National Underclassmen Camp to ESS to Nike in Gainesville. He has offers from Kansas and Colorado State, but expect that number to grow with a big spring playing alongside top recruit and Nebraska commitment Tyler Moore.
Plant City QB Bennie Coney: Coney is only a junior, but he burst onto the recruiting scene at the Steve Clarkson Dreammaker Tour in Orlando, earning a big write-up on ESPN.com. Then he shined again at the Nike camp in Gainesville. He already has verbal offers from Texas Tech and Purdue, and now he appears to be the top quarterback in the area for 2012, though Countryside's Gray Crow could have something to say about that.
Tampa Catholic RB Hunter Joyer: Joyer picked up his most recent offers from USF and Minnesota. He is especially attractive because he is a rare hybrid — a powerful fullback with devastating strength and the speed to be the primary tailback as well. He had a great Nike camp in Gainesville, standing out at an event dominated by big-name speedsters.
Just on the outside of these seven: Armwood QB Josh Grady. Grady picked up his first big offer from Purdue, but what could end up helping him most was his play as a defensive back. According to ESS, "Josh was determined to get reps in as a DB during the event. He looked good on both sides of the ball and could turn out to be an even better safety than QB." The only problem is he probably won't be playing much in the defensive backfield this spring or fall.
UNSUNG HEROES: Spring practice is expected to yield more scholarships for local standouts, and here's a list of five players (and there are plenty more as 2011's crop should be one of the strongest ever) we expect will be getting their first major offers as coaches descend upon local campuses: Jefferson WR Chris Moore, Robinson WR Frankie Williams, Robinson LB Tevin Newman, Tarpon Springs DT Brodrick Lee, and deep sleeper Nature Coast DB Isaac Bailey.
STORY TIME: According to ESPN.com, Nature Coast's Story has accepted an invitation to the Under Armour All-American Game, which will be played at Tropicana Field in January 2011. He is the first local player to accept his invitation.
DANTE'S INFERNO: Lakewood DE Dante Fowler (Class of 2012) earned defensive line MVP honors at last week's Nike camp in Gainesville. ESPNRise wrote "it takes a lot for an underclassmen to win MVP honors, but that is how good rising junior Dante Fowler was in Gainesville. Fowler showed tremendous speed off the edge and was virtually unblockable in the one-on-ones."
Other locals who impressed were Crow, Coney and Plant's Phillip Ely, his Panther teammate Andrew Madhu (a defensive back) and Armwood's Matt Jones.
Pinellas: Baseball district tournament preview
They are far from the bright lights. They are unknown faces and unfamiliar names. No camera crews rush to report their every move, record their every thought. Still, these players toil away. Some have overcome injuries. Others have filled in for those injured. They all strive as hard as the superstars, dreaming of the moment they can take their place at the top. These are the unsung heroes from some of the top baseball teams playing in district tournaments this week.
District tournaments
Admission: $5 per session
At stake: The top two teams advance to next week's region quarterfinals.
Class 6A, District 7 at various sites
Schedule: Tuesday — Countryside (6) at North Port (3), 7 p.m.; Palm Harbor U. (5) at Sarasota Riverview (4), 7. Wednesday — Countryside/North Port winner at St. Petersburg (2), 4; PHU/Sarasota Riverview winner at Sarasota (1), 7. Friday — Final (highest seed hosts), 7.
Unsung hero: Green Devils pitcher Dylan Benedict got the start in some big district games, including a win against Countryside and a shutout against North Port that clinched the No. 2 seed.
Class 5A, District 12 at Northeast
Schedule: Tuesday — Gibbs (5) vs. Largo (4), 7. Wednesday — Boca Ciega (3) vs. Pinellas Park (2), 5; Gibbs/Largo winner vs. Northeast (1), 8. Friday — Final, 7.
Unsung heroes: The Vikings' Shawn Delmontagne has battled through ankle injuries and a pulled hamstring to stabilize the team's catching situation and help them to clinch the top seed in the district. He is tied for the team lead in RBIs (24) and is second in home runs (three).
Cody Arnold has emerged as a big hitter for the No. 2 seed Patriots and is in the top five in the county in hitting with a .452 average.
Class 5A, District 11 at Jack Russell Stadium, Clearwater
Schedule: Tuesday — Tarpon Springs (5) vs, East Lake (4), 7. Wednesday — Clearwater (3) vs. Seminole (2), 5; Tarpon Springs/East Lake winner vs. Dunedin (1), 8. Friday — Final, 7.
Unsung hero: After the Falcons' Andrew Broadbeck went down with an injury midway through the season, Mike Tipton was moved to the leadoff spot. He responded with a .388 average for the top-seeded Falcons.
The Warhawks' Gabe Martello has been a steady influence at catcher for a deep staff and his clutch hits were big in helping his team grab the No. 2 seed.
Class 4A, District 10 at various sites
Schedule: Tuesday — Lakewood (5) at Palmetto (4), 7; Dixie Hollins (6) at Braden River (3), 7; Bradenton Bayshore (7) at Lakewood Ranch (2), 7. Wednesday — Dixie Hollins/Braden River winner vs. Bradenton Bayshore/Lakewood Ranch winner, 7; Lakewood/Palmetto winner at Osceola (1), 7. Friday — Final (highest seed hosts), 7.
Unsung hero: Scott Schlapinski has had a breakthrough season for the Warriors with a .429 average and a county-leading 29 RBIs.
Class 3A, District 10 at Berkeley Prep
Schedule: Monday — Berkeley Prep (4) vs. Tampa Catholic (1), 7. Tuesday — St. Petersburg Catholic (3) vs. Clearwater Central Catholic (2), 7. Thursday — Final, 7.
Unsung heroes: The Marauders' Dominic Delmonte was limited to a few innings on the mound last season because of injury but has bounced back to lead the team with five wins, including one against Tampa Catholic that clinched the No. 2 seed.
Tim McKay has been the most versatile player for the No. 3 seed Barons, playing four positions this season. His play at catcher was big when SPC lost starter Tito Santos for a few weeks due to injury.
Class 2A, District 11 at Shorecrest
Schedule: Monday — Admiral Farragut (5) vs. Sarasota Out-of-Door (4), 4. Tuesday — Northside Christian (3) vs. Bradenton St. Stephens' (2), 1; AFA/Out-of-Door winner vs. Shorecrest (1), 4. Thursday — Final, 4.
Unsung hero: The top-seeded Chargers have been hit by the injury bug, with four players missing time in the past month. That allowed outfielder Branden Burg to emerge as an everyday force. His run-scoring single against St. Stephens' was the difference in a game that decided the district's top spot.
Pinellas: Baseball district tournament preview
They are far from the bright lights. They are unknown faces and unfamiliar names. No camera crews rush to report their every move, record their every thought. Still, these players toil away. Some have overcome injuries. Others have filled in for those injured. They all strive as hard as the superstars, dreaming of the moment they can take their place at the top. These are the unsung heroes from some of the top baseball teams playing in district tournaments this week.
District tournaments
Admission: $5 per session
At stake: The top two teams advance to next week's region quarterfinals.
Class 6A, District 7 at various sites
Schedule: Tuesday — Countryside (6) at North Port (3), 7 p.m.; Palm Harbor U. (5) at Sarasota Riverview (4), 7. Wednesday — Countryside/North Port winner at St. Petersburg (2), 4; PHU/Sarasota Riverview winner at Sarasota (1), 7. Friday — Final (highest seed hosts), 7.
Unsung hero: Green Devils pitcher Dylan Benedict got the start in some big district games, including a win against Countryside and a shutout against North Port that clinched the No. 2 seed.
Class 5A, District 12 at Northeast
Schedule: Tuesday — Gibbs (5) vs. Largo (4), 7. Wednesday — Boca Ciega (3) vs. Pinellas Park (2), 5; Gibbs/Largo winner vs. Northeast (1), 8. Friday — Final, 7.
Unsung heroes: The Vikings' Shawn Delmontagne has battled through ankle injuries and a pulled hamstring to stabilize the team's catching situation and help them to clinch the top seed in the district. He is tied for the team lead in RBIs (24) and is second in home runs (three).
Cody Arnold has emerged as a big hitter for the No. 2 seed Patriots and is in the top five in the county in hitting with a .452 average.
Class 5A, District 11 at Jack Russell Stadium, Clearwater
Schedule: Tuesday — Tarpon Springs (5) vs, East Lake (4), 7. Wednesday — Clearwater (3) vs. Seminole (2), 5; Tarpon Springs/East Lake winner vs. Dunedin (1), 8. Friday — Final, 7.
Unsung hero: After the Falcons' Andrew Broadbeck went down with an injury midway through the season, Mike Tipton was moved to the leadoff spot. He responded with a .388 average for the top-seeded Falcons.
The Warhawks' Gabe Martello has been a steady influence at catcher for a deep staff and his clutch hits were big in helping his team grab the No. 2 seed.
Class 4A, District 10 at various sites
Schedule: Tuesday — Lakewood (5) at Palmetto (4), 7; Dixie Hollins (6) at Braden River (3), 7; Bradenton Bayshore (7) at Lakewood Ranch (2), 7. Wednesday — Dixie Hollins/Braden River winner vs. Bradenton Bayshore/Lakewood Ranch winner, 7; Lakewood/Palmetto winner at Osceola (1), 7. Friday — Final (highest seed hosts), 7.
Unsung hero: Scott Schlapinski has had a breakthrough season for the Warriors with a .429 average and a county-leading 29 RBIs.
Class 3A, District 10 at Berkeley Prep
Schedule: Monday — Berkeley Prep (4) vs. Tampa Catholic (1), 7. Tuesday — St. Petersburg Catholic (3) vs. Clearwater Central Catholic (2), 7. Thursday — Final, 7.
Unsung heroes: The Marauders' Dominic Delmonte was limited to a few innings on the mound last season because of injury but has bounced back to lead the team with five wins, including one against Tampa Catholic that clinched the No. 2 seed.
Tim McKay has been the most versatile player for the No. 3 seed Barons, playing four positions this season. His play at catcher was big when SPC lost starter Tito Santos for a few weeks due to injury.
Class 2A, District 11 at Shorecrest
Schedule: Monday — Admiral Farragut (5) vs. Sarasota Out-of-Door (4), 4. Tuesday — Northside Christian (3) vs. Bradenton St. Stephens' (2), 1; AFA/Out-of-Door winner vs. Shorecrest (1), 4. Thursday — Final, 4.
Unsung hero: The top-seeded Chargers have been hit by the injury bug, with four players missing time in the past month. That allowed outfielder Branden Burg to emerge as an everyday force. His run-scoring single against St. Stephens' was the difference in a game that decided the district's top spot.
Pinellas: Baseball district tournament preview
They are far from the bright lights. They are unknown faces and unfamiliar names. No camera crews rush to report their every move, record their every thought. Still, these players toil away. Some have overcome injuries. Others have filled in for those injured. They all strive as hard as the superstars, dreaming of the moment they can take their place at the top. These are the unsung heroes from some of the top baseball teams playing in district tournaments this week.
District tournaments
Admission: $5 per session
At stake: The top two teams advance to next week's region quarterfinals.
Class 6A, District 7 at various sites
Schedule: Tuesday — Countryside (6) at North Port (3), 7 p.m.; Palm Harbor U. (5) at Sarasota Riverview (4), 7. Wednesday — Countryside/North Port winner at St. Petersburg (2), 4; PHU/Sarasota Riverview winner at Sarasota (1), 7. Friday — Final (highest seed hosts), 7.
Unsung hero: Green Devils pitcher Dylan Benedict got the start in some big district games, including a win against Countryside and a shutout against North Port that clinched the No. 2 seed.
Class 5A, District 12 at Northeast
Schedule: Tuesday — Gibbs (5) vs. Largo (4), 7. Wednesday — Boca Ciega (3) vs. Pinellas Park (2), 5; Gibbs/Largo winner vs. Northeast (1), 8. Friday — Final, 7.
Unsung heroes: The Vikings' Shawn Delmontagne has battled through ankle injuries and a pulled hamstring to stabilize the team's catching situation and help them to clinch the top seed in the district. He is tied for the team lead in RBIs (24) and is second in home runs (three).
Cody Arnold has emerged as a big hitter for the No. 2 seed Patriots and is in the top five in the county in hitting with a .452 average.
Class 5A, District 11 at Jack Russell Stadium, Clearwater
Schedule: Tuesday — Tarpon Springs (5) vs, East Lake (4), 7. Wednesday — Clearwater (3) vs. Seminole (2), 5; Tarpon Springs/East Lake winner vs. Dunedin (1), 8. Friday — Final, 7.
Unsung hero: After the Falcons' Andrew Broadbeck went down with an injury midway through the season, Mike Tipton was moved to the leadoff spot. He responded with a .388 average for the top-seeded Falcons.
The Warhawks' Gabe Martello has been a steady influence at catcher for a deep staff and his clutch hits were big in helping his team grab the No. 2 seed.
Class 4A, District 10 at various sites
Schedule: Tuesday — Lakewood (5) at Palmetto (4), 7; Dixie Hollins (6) at Braden River (3), 7; Bradenton Bayshore (7) at Lakewood Ranch (2), 7. Wednesday — Dixie Hollins/Braden River winner vs. Bradenton Bayshore/Lakewood Ranch winner, 7; Lakewood/Palmetto winner at Osceola (1), 7. Friday — Final (highest seed hosts), 7.
Unsung hero: Scott Schlapinski has had a breakthrough season for the Warriors with a .429 average and a county-leading 29 RBIs.
Class 3A, District 10 at Berkeley Prep
Schedule: Monday — Berkeley Prep (4) vs. Tampa Catholic (1), 7. Tuesday — St. Petersburg Catholic (3) vs. Clearwater Central Catholic (2), 7. Thursday — Final, 7.
Unsung heroes: The Marauders' Dominic Delmonte was limited to a few innings on the mound last season because of injury but has bounced back to lead the team with five wins, including one against Tampa Catholic that clinched the No. 2 seed.
Tim McKay has been the most versatile player for the No. 3 seed Barons, playing four positions this season. His play at catcher was big when SPC lost starter Tito Santos for a few weeks due to injury.
Class 2A, District 11 at Shorecrest
Schedule: Monday — Admiral Farragut (5) vs. Sarasota Out-of-Door (4), 4. Tuesday — Northside Christian (3) vs. Bradenton St. Stephens' (2), 1; AFA/Out-of-Door winner vs. Shorecrest (1), 4. Thursday — Final, 4.
Unsung hero: The top-seeded Chargers have been hit by the injury bug, with four players missing time in the past month. That allowed outfielder Branden Burg to emerge as an everyday force. His run-scoring single against St. Stephens' was the difference in a game that decided the district's top spot.
Pinellas: Baseball district tournament preview
They are far from the bright lights. They are unknown faces and unfamiliar names. No camera crews rush to report their every move, record their every thought. Still, these players toil away. Some have overcome injuries. Others have filled in for those injured. They all strive as hard as the superstars, dreaming of the moment they can take their place at the top. These are the unsung heroes from some of the top baseball teams playing in district tournaments this week.
District tournaments
Admission: $5 per session
At stake: The top two teams advance to next week's region quarterfinals.
Class 6A, District 7 at various sites
Schedule: Tuesday — Countryside (6) at North Port (3), 7 p.m.; Palm Harbor U. (5) at Sarasota Riverview (4), 7. Wednesday — Countryside/North Port winner at St. Petersburg (2), 4; PHU/Sarasota Riverview winner at Sarasota (1), 7. Friday — Final (highest seed hosts), 7.
Unsung hero: Green Devils pitcher Dylan Benedict got the start in some big district games, including a win against Countryside and a shutout against North Port that clinched the No. 2 seed.
Class 5A, District 12 at Northeast
Schedule: Tuesday — Gibbs (5) vs. Largo (4), 7. Wednesday — Boca Ciega (3) vs. Pinellas Park (2), 5; Gibbs/Largo winner vs. Northeast (1), 8. Friday — Final, 7.
Unsung heroes: The Vikings' Shawn Delmontagne has battled through ankle injuries and a pulled hamstring to stabilize the team's catching situation and help them to clinch the top seed in the district. He is tied for the team lead in RBIs (24) and is second in home runs (three).
Cody Arnold has emerged as a big hitter for the No. 2 seed Patriots and is in the top five in the county in hitting with a .452 average.
Class 5A, District 11 at Jack Russell Stadium, Clearwater
Schedule: Tuesday — Tarpon Springs (5) vs, East Lake (4), 7. Wednesday — Clearwater (3) vs. Seminole (2), 5; Tarpon Springs/East Lake winner vs. Dunedin (1), 8. Friday — Final, 7.
Unsung hero: After the Falcons' Andrew Broadbeck went down with an injury midway through the season, Mike Tipton was moved to the leadoff spot. He responded with a .388 average for the top-seeded Falcons.
The Warhawks' Gabe Martello has been a steady influence at catcher for a deep staff and his clutch hits were big in helping his team grab the No. 2 seed.
Class 4A, District 10 at various sites
Schedule: Tuesday — Lakewood (5) at Palmetto (4), 7; Dixie Hollins (6) at Braden River (3), 7; Bradenton Bayshore (7) at Lakewood Ranch (2), 7. Wednesday — Dixie Hollins/Braden River winner vs. Bradenton Bayshore/Lakewood Ranch winner, 7; Lakewood/Palmetto winner at Osceola (1), 7. Friday — Final (highest seed hosts), 7.
Unsung hero: Scott Schlapinski has had a breakthrough season for the Warriors with a .429 average and a county-leading 29 RBIs.
Class 3A, District 10 at Berkeley Prep
Schedule: Monday — Berkeley Prep (4) vs. Tampa Catholic (1), 7. Tuesday — St. Petersburg Catholic (3) vs. Clearwater Central Catholic (2), 7. Thursday — Final, 7.
Unsung heroes: The Marauders' Dominic Delmonte was limited to a few innings on the mound last season because of injury but has bounced back to lead the team with five wins, including one against Tampa Catholic that clinched the No. 2 seed.
Tim McKay has been the most versatile player for the No. 3 seed Barons, playing four positions this season. His play at catcher was big when SPC lost starter Tito Santos for a few weeks due to injury.
Class 2A, District 11 at Shorecrest
Schedule: Monday — Admiral Farragut (5) vs. Sarasota Out-of-Door (4), 4. Tuesday — Northside Christian (3) vs. Bradenton St. Stephens' (2), 1; AFA/Out-of-Door winner vs. Shorecrest (1), 4. Thursday — Final, 4.
Unsung hero: The top-seeded Chargers have been hit by the injury bug, with four players missing time in the past month. That allowed outfielder Branden Burg to emerge as an everyday force. His run-scoring single against St. Stephens' was the difference in a game that decided the district's top spot.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Vitti named Mamaroneck football coach
New Rochelle's Henry built for pentathlon
Vitti named Mamaroneck football coach
New Rochelle's Henry built for pentathlon
CSH Varsity Boys Lacrosse ranked #20 in the country by Under Armour/Inside Lacrosse magazine
Once again, Deerfield Academy (Mass.) holds strong as the No. 1 team in the nation in the UA/IL Top 25 this week, running to a 7-0 record through the first half of its high school season.
Familiar top five teams LaFayette (N.Y.), Boys' Latin (Md.) and Summit (N.Y.) also remain high on this week's list, while Manhasset (N.Y.) makes the jump into the elite group for the first time this season after joining the rankings at No. 10 last week.
West Islip (N.Y.), St. Paul's (Md.), Garden City (N.Y.), Ward Melville (N.Y.) and Canandaigua (N.Y.) round out this week's top 10.
Three new teams jumped into the top 25 this week, with Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.), La Salle College (Pa.) and Dublin Jerome (Ohio) debuting among the country's top programs. Conestoga (Pa.), Calvert Hall (Md.) and Upper Arlington (Ohio) all drop out this week.
1. Deerfield Academy (Mass.) (7-0)
Previous: 1, Taft School (NE), Loomis Chaffee (NE) Next: Saturday vs. Phillips Andover (NE)
2. LaFayette (N.Y.) (5-0)
Previous: 3, Beat Homer (N.Y.), Tully (N.Y.), Onondaga Central (N.Y.) Next: Today vs. Jordan-Elbridge (N.Y.)
3. Boys' Latin (Md.) (11-1)
Previous: 4, Beat Calvert Hall (Md.), Archbishop Spalding (Md.) Next: Saturday vs. Loyola-Blakefield (Md.)
4. Manhasset (N.Y.) (9-0)
Previous: 10, Beat Chaminade (N.Y.), Island Trees (N.Y.) Next: Saturday vs. Darien (Conn.)
5. Summit (N.J.) (7-0)
Previous: 5, Beat West Morris Central (N.J.), Columbia (N.J.) Next: Today vs. Seton Hall Prep (N.J.)
6. West Islip (N.Y.) (8-1)
Previous: 8, East Islip (N.Y.), Ridgewood (N.Y.), Bay Shore (N.Y.), Smithtown West (N.Y.) Next: Tomorrow vs. William Floyd (N.Y.)
7. St. Paul's (Md.) (9-2)
Previous: 7, Beat Gilman (Md.), Severn (Md.) Next: Tomorrow vs. Calvert Hall (Md.)
8. Garden City (N.Y.) (6-1)
Previous: 13, Beat Yorktown (N.Y.), Great Neck South (N.Y.) Next: Tomorrow vs. Wantagh (N.Y.)
9. Ward Melville (N.Y.) (7-1)
Previous: 2, Lost to Walt Whitman (N.Y.), Beat West Babylon (N.Y), Connetquot (N.Y.) Next: April 27 vs. Smithtown West (N.Y.)
10. Canandaigua (N.Y.) (7-0)
Previous: 14, Beat Corning East (N.Y.), Webster Schroeder (N.Y.) Next: Friday vs. Penn Yan (N.Y.)
11. Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.) (6-0)
Previous: 17, Beat East Syracuse-Minoa (N.Y.), New Hartford (N.Y.) Next: Today vs. Cortland (N.Y.)
12.Avon Old Farms (Conn.) (9-1)
Previous: 16, Beat Choate (NE) Westminster School (NE) Next: Saturday vs. Kent School (NE)
13. St. Anthony's (N.Y.) (6-1)
Previous: 15, Beat Wilton (Conn.) Next: Today vs. Iona Prep (N.Y.)
14. Landon (Md.) (12-2)
Previous: 18, Beat Madison (Va.), Robinson (Va.) Next: Friday vs. Georgetown Prep (Md.)
15. John Jay-Cross River (N.Y.) (6-1)
Previous: 19, Beat Horace Greeley (N.Y.) Next: Saturday vs. Corning East (N.Y.)
16. Chaminade (N.Y.) (5-2)
Previous: 9, Lost to Manhasset (N.Y.) Next: Today vs. Fordham Prep (N.Y.)
17. Fairport (N.Y.) (7-0)
Previous: 15, Beat Niagara Wheatfield (N.Y.) Next: Saturday vs. Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.)
18. Haverford School (Pa.) (10-3)
Previous: 6, Beat Chatham (N.J.), Lost to Malvern Prep (Pa.) Next: Today vs. Episcopal Academy (Pa.)
19. La Salle College (Pa.)(7-1)
Previous: NR, Beat Georgetown Prep (Md.) Next: Tomorrow vs. Father Judge (Pa.)
20. Cold Spring Harbor(N.Y.)(9-0)
Previous: NR, Beat Island Trees (N.Y.) Next: Saturday vs. Clarke (N.Y.)
21. Highland Park (Texas) (12-2)
Previous: 21, Beat Dallas Jesuit (Texas) Next: Texas Playoffs
22. La Costa Canyon (Calif. ) (11-0)
Previous: 23, Beat Los Alamitos (Calif.), San Marcos (Calif.) Next: Saturday vs Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.)
23. Arapahoe (Colo.) (12-1)
Previous: 24, Beat Cherry Creek (Colo.) Next: Tomorrow vs. Grandview (Colo.)
24. Georgetown Prep (Md.) (12-3)
Previous: 12, Lost to La Salle College (Pa.), Beat Hamburg (N.Y.) Next: Friday vs. Landon (D.C.)
25. Dublin Jerome (Ohio) (8-0)
Previous: NR, Beat Hudson (Ohio), Liberty-Oletangy (Ohio) Next: Tomorrow vs. Detroit Catholic Central (Ohio)
CSH Varsity Boys Lacrosse ranked #20 in the country by Under Armour/Inside Lacrosse magazine
Once again, Deerfield Academy (Mass.) holds strong as the No. 1 team in the nation in the UA/IL Top 25 this week, running to a 7-0 record through the first half of its high school season.
Familiar top five teams LaFayette (N.Y.), Boys' Latin (Md.) and Summit (N.Y.) also remain high on this week's list, while Manhasset (N.Y.) makes the jump into the elite group for the first time this season after joining the rankings at No. 10 last week.
West Islip (N.Y.), St. Paul's (Md.), Garden City (N.Y.), Ward Melville (N.Y.) and Canandaigua (N.Y.) round out this week's top 10.
Three new teams jumped into the top 25 this week, with Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.), La Salle College (Pa.) and Dublin Jerome (Ohio) debuting among the country's top programs. Conestoga (Pa.), Calvert Hall (Md.) and Upper Arlington (Ohio) all drop out this week.
1. Deerfield Academy (Mass.) (7-0)
Previous: 1, Taft School (NE), Loomis Chaffee (NE) Next: Saturday vs. Phillips Andover (NE)
2. LaFayette (N.Y.) (5-0)
Previous: 3, Beat Homer (N.Y.), Tully (N.Y.), Onondaga Central (N.Y.) Next: Today vs. Jordan-Elbridge (N.Y.)
3. Boys' Latin (Md.) (11-1)
Previous: 4, Beat Calvert Hall (Md.), Archbishop Spalding (Md.) Next: Saturday vs. Loyola-Blakefield (Md.)
4. Manhasset (N.Y.) (9-0)
Previous: 10, Beat Chaminade (N.Y.), Island Trees (N.Y.) Next: Saturday vs. Darien (Conn.)
5. Summit (N.J.) (7-0)
Previous: 5, Beat West Morris Central (N.J.), Columbia (N.J.) Next: Today vs. Seton Hall Prep (N.J.)
6. West Islip (N.Y.) (8-1)
Previous: 8, East Islip (N.Y.), Ridgewood (N.Y.), Bay Shore (N.Y.), Smithtown West (N.Y.) Next: Tomorrow vs. William Floyd (N.Y.)
7. St. Paul's (Md.) (9-2)
Previous: 7, Beat Gilman (Md.), Severn (Md.) Next: Tomorrow vs. Calvert Hall (Md.)
8. Garden City (N.Y.) (6-1)
Previous: 13, Beat Yorktown (N.Y.), Great Neck South (N.Y.) Next: Tomorrow vs. Wantagh (N.Y.)
9. Ward Melville (N.Y.) (7-1)
Previous: 2, Lost to Walt Whitman (N.Y.), Beat West Babylon (N.Y), Connetquot (N.Y.) Next: April 27 vs. Smithtown West (N.Y.)
10. Canandaigua (N.Y.) (7-0)
Previous: 14, Beat Corning East (N.Y.), Webster Schroeder (N.Y.) Next: Friday vs. Penn Yan (N.Y.)
11. Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.) (6-0)
Previous: 17, Beat East Syracuse-Minoa (N.Y.), New Hartford (N.Y.) Next: Today vs. Cortland (N.Y.)
12.Avon Old Farms (Conn.) (9-1)
Previous: 16, Beat Choate (NE) Westminster School (NE) Next: Saturday vs. Kent School (NE)
13. St. Anthony's (N.Y.) (6-1)
Previous: 15, Beat Wilton (Conn.) Next: Today vs. Iona Prep (N.Y.)
14. Landon (Md.) (12-2)
Previous: 18, Beat Madison (Va.), Robinson (Va.) Next: Friday vs. Georgetown Prep (Md.)
15. John Jay-Cross River (N.Y.) (6-1)
Previous: 19, Beat Horace Greeley (N.Y.) Next: Saturday vs. Corning East (N.Y.)
16. Chaminade (N.Y.) (5-2)
Previous: 9, Lost to Manhasset (N.Y.) Next: Today vs. Fordham Prep (N.Y.)
17. Fairport (N.Y.) (7-0)
Previous: 15, Beat Niagara Wheatfield (N.Y.) Next: Saturday vs. Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.)
18. Haverford School (Pa.) (10-3)
Previous: 6, Beat Chatham (N.J.), Lost to Malvern Prep (Pa.) Next: Today vs. Episcopal Academy (Pa.)
19. La Salle College (Pa.)(7-1)
Previous: NR, Beat Georgetown Prep (Md.) Next: Tomorrow vs. Father Judge (Pa.)
20. Cold Spring Harbor(N.Y.)(9-0)
Previous: NR, Beat Island Trees (N.Y.) Next: Saturday vs. Clarke (N.Y.)
21. Highland Park (Texas) (12-2)
Previous: 21, Beat Dallas Jesuit (Texas) Next: Texas Playoffs
22. La Costa Canyon (Calif. ) (11-0)
Previous: 23, Beat Los Alamitos (Calif.), San Marcos (Calif.) Next: Saturday vs Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.)
23. Arapahoe (Colo.) (12-1)
Previous: 24, Beat Cherry Creek (Colo.) Next: Tomorrow vs. Grandview (Colo.)
24. Georgetown Prep (Md.) (12-3)
Previous: 12, Lost to La Salle College (Pa.), Beat Hamburg (N.Y.) Next: Friday vs. Landon (D.C.)
25. Dublin Jerome (Ohio) (8-0)
Previous: NR, Beat Hudson (Ohio), Liberty-Oletangy (Ohio) Next: Tomorrow vs. Detroit Catholic Central (Ohio)
CSH Varsity Boys Lacrosse defeats Clarke 11-1 to go (10-0)
Cold Spring Harbor -- Brendan Bouchard, 3 goals; Dan Simonetti, 1 goals; Jack Wallice, 1 goals; Rob D'Agostino, 1 goals; Chris Moriarty, 1 goals/1 assists; Allen Winkosf, 1 goals; Lohan, 1 goals; Sean Doyle, 1 goals/1 assists; Christian Kennedy, 1 goals; Cam Lee, 1 assists; Patrick Hackeling, 1 assists; Conor Perlmutter, 2 assists.
Clarke -- T.J. Wenzel, 1 goals; John Wilson, 1 assists.
Cold Spring Harbor -- Tom Cox, 3 saves; Tyler Will, 1 saves; Will Beuerlein, 1 saves.
Clarke -- Forgioni, 3 saves; Shawn Snyder, 10 saves.
CSH Varsity Boys Lacrosse defeats Clarke 11-1 to go (10-0)
Cold Spring Harbor -- Brendan Bouchard, 3 goals; Dan Simonetti, 1 goals; Jack Wallice, 1 goals; Rob D'Agostino, 1 goals; Chris Moriarty, 1 goals/1 assists; Allen Winkosf, 1 goals; Lohan, 1 goals; Sean Doyle, 1 goals/1 assists; Christian Kennedy, 1 goals; Cam Lee, 1 assists; Patrick Hackeling, 1 assists; Conor Perlmutter, 2 assists.
Clarke -- T.J. Wenzel, 1 goals; John Wilson, 1 assists.
Cold Spring Harbor -- Tom Cox, 3 saves; Tyler Will, 1 saves; Will Beuerlein, 1 saves.
Clarke -- Forgioni, 3 saves; Shawn Snyder, 10 saves.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Somers rights ship with 13-11 win
Softball: North Rockland wins behind Benson
Somers rights ship with 13-11 win
Softball: North Rockland wins behind Benson
Friday, April 23, 2010
Boys lacrosse: New Rochelle defeats Edgemont, 10-8; more games ...
Rockland Scholar-Athlete: North Rockland's Nick Hughes
Boys lacrosse: New Rochelle defeats Edgemont, 10-8; more games ...
Rockland Scholar-Athlete: North Rockland's Nick Hughes
Varsity Girls Softball wins last two games defeating Westbury 12-0 and Great Neck North 17-11 to improve record to 4-5 in Conference V
Varsity Girls Softball wins last two games defeating Westbury 12-0 and Great Neck North 17-11 to improve record to 4-5 in Conference V
Spring Sports- Important Dates
Spring Sports- Important Dates
Odell Nassar Golf Team Championship
The Odell Nassar Golf Team Championship Sponsored by The Bergen County Coaches’ Association is on Thursday, May 20 starting at 7:30. The Championship will be played at Darlington County Golf Course. Please read the following instructions for the Championships.
Odell Nassar Golf Team Championship
The Odell Nassar Golf Team Championship Sponsored by The Bergen County Coaches’ Association is on Thursday, May 20 starting at 7:30. The Championship will be played at Darlington County Golf Course. Please read the following instructions for the Championships.
Spring Track- Important NJSIAA Dates
Important NJSIAA DATES
NJSIAA OUTDOOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION
Spring Track- Important NJSIAA Dates
Important NJSIAA DATES
NJSIAA OUTDOOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION
PHOTOS: Softball: Pinellas Park 3, PHU 2
See gallery here.
PHOTOS: Softball: Pinellas Park 3, PHU 2
See gallery here.