Mount Vernon beat Scarsdale 75-50 this afternoon to improve to 13-1. It was the 400th victory of Bob Cimmino’s storied career and occurred in record time. Among the nine coaches in the 400 club, Cimmino had the fastest ascent; his career record is now 400-72. The Knights were in control… Read More →
There was no shortage of scoring down in Yonkers as Gorton took on Roosevelt. The two teams combined for a total of 148 points. Dane Williamson had a game-high 31 points for the Wolves in the win. Pearl River gave Albertus another scare, but the Falcons were able to escape… Read More →
The headline says it all: Ray Rice was meant for the Super Bowl. Mike Dougherty is down in New Orleans this week and caught up with the former New Ro star. Here’s his story: NEW ORLEANS — After he climbed onto the podium and took off the designer sunglasses, Ray… Read More →
The Westchester Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame will announce its 2012 Scholar-Athlete Teams at Thursday night’s 40th annual awards banquet at Westchester Country Club. That will include the “Golden Dozen,” an honor bestowed upon the county’s top senior scholar-athletes. Harrison was the only school… Read More →
One thing of note: Mount Vernon coach Bob Cimmino is going for his 400th win today against Scarsdale. Josh will be on hand as Cimmino tries to hit the milestone. Follow him @LoHudInsider Today’s schedule: Steiner at Green Meadow, 4 p.m. Edgemont at Irvington, 4:15 p.m. Nyack at Nanuet, 4:15… Read More →
In light of Jim and John Harbaugh meeting Sunday in the Super Bowl, here’s Vince Mercogliano’s story about local sibling coaching rivalries: Tony DeMatteo didn’t think much of the invitation at the time. As any member of a tight-knit Italian family would tell you, it’s pretty routine for your mother… Read More →
I saw two excellent basketball games tonight that came down to the final minute. Peekskill closed strong to win at Panas, earning revenge from its loss at home earlier this month. Putnam Valley also shook off the rust from a 13-day layoff just in time, outscoring Pleasantville 14-2 in the… Read More →
A lot more than a win was on the line when Peekskill headed to Panas today for a rematch of one of the biggest upsets this year in the section. Sure, there were league implications and win-streaks on the line, but it was more than that. It was about reputation… Read More →
We’re now just one week from National Signing Day, which is the opening day of the college football signing period. This year, the date is Feb. 6 and several local athletes will make their college commitments official next week. We’re compiling a list of recruits who will sign next week…. Read More →
I’ll be at Panas to see the rematch of one of the biggest upsets this season as the Panthers take on Peekskill. Follow me @LoHud_DeFran for updates on the game. Today’s schedule: Pawling at Hen Hud, 4:15 p.m. Ossining at Westlake, 4:30 p.m. Yorktown at Roosevelt, 4:30 p.m. Hawthorne Cedar… Read More →
HARRISON — Zac Evans played varsity ball last season as an eighth-grader, but even that experience couldn’t prepare him for this. With his team down a point in the final minute against its chief rival, Harrison coach Gary Chiarella turned to his freshman guard to orchestrate the most important play… Read More →
Crazy days in the CHSAA today. The Iona Prep and Stepinac games both came down to the wire. The Gaels actually trailed 41-40 heading into the fourth quarter. The final eight minutes were a back and forth affair, with Iona breaking a 51 all game when Matt Ryan (nine points)... Read More →
Iona Prep is busy searching for a football game. New Rochelle hopes to schedule a non-league opponent as well. It would seem logical that the two old rivals would renew their historic series in 2013, but it appears there is no chance of that happening this fall. Iona Prep coach… Read More →
An extra-large slate of games as teams have to catch up after almost all the games from yesterday were cancelled. Josh will cover Rye at Harrison tonight. Follow him @LoHudInsider for updates on the game. Rye at Harrison was also one of our #GOTW picks. Not that that game needs any… Read More →
EDITED, 5:13 p.m.: The post has been edited to reflect the Albertus-TZ game being moved from Tuesday to Saturday. * * * Dan picked up more ground on me last week thanks to his Mahopac pick. Suffice it to say, I called that one wrong. Chances are we will both… Read More →
