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Clarkstown Announces Opening of Congers Lake Memorial Park Basketball Courts
The Town of Clarkstown announced that the installation of its much anticipated updated basketball courts at Congers Lake Memorial Park has been completed and that the courts are now open for residents to enjoy. The town announced in April that it would resurface the basketball courts at Congers, Zukor, Kings,...
4 family friendly events fill Saturday calendar
The Peekskill Community Tennis Association, a newly formed local group, is hosting a free Community Tennis Day on Saturday July 20th from 10am – noon at the Depew Park tennis courts. Attendees from beginners to experts and everyone in between are invited to show up and join by bringing a racket, lots of water, and maybe even a chair to sit and relax when not on the court. Attendees will be able to practice tennis skills with a local tennis pro or take part in a friendly doubles round-robin. If you don’t know how to play, but have always been curious, show up and let the Peekskill Community Tennis Association teach about the ins and outs of the sport. If you don’t have a racket, no problem. The USTA has a few rackets that participants can borrow at the event. So even if you do not have one, you can join in the fun.
4 Places to Purchase Sports Cards in Westchester
You used to get just a few cards and a stick of gum. Now, you can get a few cards and an opportunity to change your life. With buying, selling, and trading sports cards now becoming one of the biggest hobbies in the world, we went on the hunt and found the best places in Westchester to rip open a pack of cards.
Get to know Rai Benjamin, McLain Ward, 6 other Hudson Valley athletes headed to Olympics
Three years ago, multiple Lower Hudson Valley athletes competed in the COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics. The same will be true at this year's Paris Olympics. Headlined by Mount Vernon's...
Greenwich High football team looking to Michael D’Angelo, Nick Wells for leadership at the quarterback position
Rocco Grillo was the starting quarterback for the Greenwich High School football team in 2023, a role he filled exceptionally well while leading the Cardinals to the semifinal-round of the CIAC Class LL Tournament. Grillo graduated last month and is heading to Fordham University, where he will take his football skills, so it’s time for new leadership at the quarterback spot for Greenwich, a position the team has received a wealth of production from over the years.
Carson Miller Named 2024 Rye Football Captain
It will be the third consecutive year a Miller captains the Rye varsity football team when the program begins play in the fall of 2024. However, older brother AJ is passing the torch to his younger brother Carson, a junior in Rye’s Class of 2026. “[I am] grateful to...
John Jay's Garofolo is Still Larger Than Life at Wesleyan
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - If by the unlikely chance you’ve forgotten Gerard Garofolo and his outgoing ways, let the 2023 John Jay grad remind you in his own words. “The parties were awesome. They were a lot of fun,” said the Wesleyan freshman. “I had a great time at school.” But the former lineman didn’t get into one of the top academic schools in the country by simply grinding hard on the football field and reaping the social rewards before, during and after.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I wound up doing really well this...
Rockland native Charlotte Buck ready for second Olympics with Team USA rowing
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? It's a question many college-aged students struggle with, but when Nyack native Charlotte Buck first arrived on Columbia University's campus as a wide-eyed freshman in the fall of 2014, she was ready for new experiences, so much so that she attempted to join the Lions' rowing team as a walk-on. ...
Tiumalu Steps Down as Head Softball Coach
NEW ROCHELLE, NY - Alyssa Tiumalu announced today that she will step down as head softball coach at Iona University for personal reasons. Tiumalu joined the Gaels staff in 2022. "We would like extend our gratitude to Alyssa for her contributions to the Iona University softball program. While we are sad to see her go, we fully support her decision and wish her nothing but the best in her future endeavors." In three seasons, Tiumalu's Gaels won 62 games including a 34-30 mark in MAAC play. The Maroon & Gold competed in the conference tournament in all three years and...
Sir Pinocchio & Fly By don’t disappoint in NY Sire Stakes at Yonkers
Yonkers, NY – Heavy favorites Sir Pinocchio and Fly By were up to the task in the pair of New York Sire Stakes divisions for sophomore trotting colts and geldings on Thursday night (July 18) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, scoring in 1:55 and 1:56.3, respectively. Sir Pinocchio, who won...
Ask The GBK Staff -- Wednesday Edition
Feel free to ask any questions for GoBlackKnights.com’s team members (Charles Grevious, Joe Iacono, Gordon Larson, A.M. Allan) and former Army star running back, Raymond Maples. Post your questions about the team, recruiting, or anything else in this thread below. If we don't know the answer, we'll work our...
Thursday’s card at Yonkers includes Pick-5 carryover, guaranteed pool
Yonkers, NY — Tuesday night’s (July 16) Pick-5 at MGM Yonkers Raceway started with horses at odds of 10-1, 46-1 and 13-1 winning, and that led to the wager not being hit. As a result, when racing resumes on Thursday (July 18), there will be a $7,575.22 carryover and a $20,000 guaranteed pool in the sequence.
Michael Faughnan: Iona Swimmer Wins MAAC Male Athlete of the Year, Sets Records
Michael Faughnan, a standout in men's swimming and diving at Iona University, has been named the MAAC Male Student-Athlete of the Year for the 2023-24 season, becoming the 14th recipient from Iona. Faughnan is applauded for his drive, versatility, and commitment to excellence, both individually and as a team player.
DOMINICAN NAMES SHEINER HEAD MEN’S LACROSSE COACH
Orangeburg, N.Y. (7/18/24) Dominican University New York Director of Athletics, Joseph S. Clinton, has announced the hiring of Shelley Sheiner as the new head men's lacrosse coach. Sheiner becomes the eighth head coach in the history of the men's lacrosse program. "I would like to welcome Shelley to the Charger...
Lansdowne Yonkers Appoint Matt Kane as Technical Director
Lansdowne Yonkers FC and its board of directors are proud to announce the appointment of Matthew “Matt” Kane as the club’s new Technical Director. This move is part of Lansdowne Yonkers’ long term strategy of expanding opportunities and development for the newly rebranded “Lansdowne Yonkers Academy,” where qualified young soccer players will be given higher standard training, coaching and guidance towards a college and pro soccer career from the age of 8 through their graduation from high school. Kane, a native of Belfast, Ireland, has already been on board for a full season as the first team’s head coach, and yielded results in the form of a season where “the Bhoys” captured the EPSL Metropolitan Conference title with a league record 57 points, and the Werner Fricker Region 1 Open Cup.
St. Thomas Aquinas College Introduces New Women’s Flag Football Program
SPARKILL, NY — St. Thomas Aquinas College is proud to announce the launch of its new Women’s Flag Football program, set to begin in Fall 2025. Flag Football, one of the fastest-growing sports, will be featured in the 2028 Olympics. The National Football League (NFL) is a major supporter of nearly 2,000 NFL FLAG leagues nationwide, and this dynamic sport has seen a remarkable 63% increase in participation among young women since pre-COVID levels, with over 500,000 now playing before college.
Miller and Monken Nominated to the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works® Team
West Point, N.Y. – Army West Point head football coach Jeff Monken and senior DL Dre Miller have been nominated to the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. The 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team has a record 178 nominees, representing players and coaches from colleges and universities across the country. Monken is one of only 11 head coaches to be represented.
Traynor Wins First Ball, Captures Gold at USTA Girls 16 Clays
Not even heat stroke could keep Olivia Traynor from her first USTA ball — a gold one at that. Traynor, from Scarsdale, New York, braved the steamy conditions in Huntsville, Alabama, to win the USTA National Girls 16 Clay Court singles title without losing a set. "I've wanted a...
West Point softball wins U12 state championship
Don’t look for Tina Madison to schedule any more trips to Wellsboro very soon. Even though West Point has won consecutive Pennsylvania State Little Major Division state titles there, Wellsboro is a hike. It’s in the north-central part of the state near the New York state line. The closest city is Williamsport 51 miles to the south.
Chung Wins 107th Met Junior Championship
— Jack Chung of Greenwich, Conn., won 4 and 2 to claim the 107th Met Junior Championship Sponsored by MetLife at Sunningdale Country Club. The win is Chung’s first in an MGA event. Liam Pasternak of Morristown, N.J., finished runner-up for the second straight year. The New Jersey native finished second to Barnes Blake last year at Echo Lake.
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