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A One-on-One with a Pair of Local Sports Junkies
So, I’m hanging out with a friend of mine from Mahopac during a Fourth of July party, a guy that’s really into local sports. Maybe not quite the junkie I am, but he says to me, “So if you had to pick one sport, nowadays, that Mahopac is celebrated for or synonymous with, what would it be?”
History will be made at the Connecticut Open later this month
NORWALK, CT (WFSB) - History will be made in Connecticut golf at the end of the month as the Connecticut Open holds its 90th tournament. Some of the best in New England planned to play at an historic course. They’ll be at the Shorehaven Country Club right on the Norwalk/Westport...
Goodbye to Retiring Faculty Members
Mamaroneck is often praised for its athletics, school spirit and teachers. Amongst these three aspects of the MHS community, there exists one man: Coach Michael Chiapparelli. Chiapparelli, affectionately known as Chap, has led Mamaroneck to four state championships across boys’ hockey and baseball, coached modified girls’ hockey, and has served as a Physical Education teacher in the district for 45 years.
UConn men’s basketball alumni team Stars of Storrs cruises to first-round win in TBT debut
Blowout wins in single-elimination tournaments have been the way of UConn men’s basketball over the last two years. The Stars of Storrs, a team of mostly ex-Huskies, continued the trend as it debuted in The Basketball Tournament on Saturday evening. Playing as the top seed in the Pittsburgh Regional, the Stars of Storrs blew past the No. 8 seed Herkimer Originals for an 85-52 victory. R.J. ...
Beyond Boys: Girls’ Flag Football Comes to MHS
Over the past few years, Girl’s Flag Football has become increasingly popular throughout New York, with approximately 48 high schools welcoming the sport into their athletic programs in 2022. The introduction of Flag Football in nearby schools has persuaded the Mamaroneck High School athletic program to attempt to launch varsity flag football in the Spring 2025 season. It is anticipated that an official decision by the MHS Athletic Department will be made by next year. Until then, the team will operate as a club sport. This format allows the team to meet and begin honing their skills without the pressure of competition.
History Made by Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball
This year marked a historic season for both boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball, as the boys’ team not only set the record for the most wins in a season, but also tied the record held by the 2018 team for advancing the farthest in the Section 1 playoffs in school history, making it to the semi-finals.
Manchester Baseball Field: To Renovate or Not to Renovate
The Mamaroneck High School (MHS) varsity baseball team, a consistent powerhouse in Section 1, is a force to be reckoned with. Under the guidance of Coach Michael Chiaparelli, Coach Donald Novak, Coach Ryan Preusse, and Coach Joe Glaser, the team has consistently produced skilled and tightly-knit rosters. The leadership and high-level coaching have propelled various Tigers teams to contend for section titles and regional championships, showcasing the success of the baseball program at Mamaroneck.
Greenwich Point One Mile Swim Makes Waves Despite Weather
The 35th Annual Greenwich Point One Mile Swim was held on Saturday, July 13, at Tod’s Point. Despite the rain, nearly 100 of the 165 swimmers who registered for the event participated, prompting organizers to shorten the course to a half-mile. Sponsored by The Greenwich Swim Committee and the...
Bike challenge aids children’s charities
Eddie Giron last rode the Nassau County Bicycle Challenge, which winds through Sea Cliff, Glen Cove, Bayville, Oyster Bay, Glen Head, and Locust Valley, in 2015. He was new to cycling and nervous. “It was nerve-racking because I had never ridden before, but it was great, aside from the giant...
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