Pardon me if I sound a little giddy about the week of Oct. 1. I can’t contain my enthusiasm, because as far as field hockey goes, it doesn’t get any better than this. This is a week for the players, coaches, fans and scary-looking field hockey beat writers to enjoy…. Read More →
One day after playing to a 0-0 score with John Jay (Cross River), Brewster continued its fine start with a 2-1 victory over previously undefeated Somers, now 7-1 on the season. Brewster, now 4-0-2 on the season, trailed 1-0 at halftime on a Lizzy Russo goal. (Russo is having an… Read More →
The Pleasantville-Bronxville and Brewster-John Jay games were the marquis matchups as Pleasantville and Brewster entered undefeated and Bronxville and John Jay were unbeaten. In their first meeting since the 2006 Section 1 Class C title game (won by Bronxville), unbeaten Bronxville dealt Pleasantville a 3-0 setback. Junior center forward Jessica… Read More →
It has been a hectic week between field hockey and all of the other fall sports, capped off by a maddening Thursday with the majority of the football games being played so I’ve been a little behind with my posts. So let me catch up and fill everyone in on… Read More →
I guess my friend The Voice was right. He yelled at me in a post during wrestling season and then softball season that I should smile. During wrestling season the scowl works because wrestlers don’t smile. During softball season, the people who posted were not looking at my blog photo…. Read More →
In the first meeting of the two teams since the Sound Shore Summer League title game (won by Suffern), Chrissy Gutenberger’s goal with 10 minutes remaining in the game was the difference. Despite the win, North Rockland coach Jenn Cohen was not happy with her team, and discussed this with… Read More →
Each Wednesday I will be discussing Section 1 field hockey with Regional News Network (RNN) sports anchor Ben Sosenko on the 6:30 p.m. newscast. Now, if you can deal with my scary-looking blog head shot (which I plan on having redone. This time with a smile.) then tune in each… Read More →
It was brought to my attention recently that in my field hockey league glance I listed the top teams but did not rank them in order. So, with this in mind, here is my view of the top 3 teams in each class. I’m sure I will anger more than… Read More →
My friend, The Voice, gave me grief for not covering this game. And I missed a great early-season game. But, John Jay-East Fishkill and Lakeland always play great games. Lakeland (2003, ‘06) and John Jay-EF (1998, 2002) have combined for four state championships since 1998. I spoke to Lakeland coach… Read More →
Monday commences the first full week of field hockey. Check that, no games Thursday and Friday in observance of Rosh Hashanah. Monday features some good games as Rye opens defense of its Section 1 Class B crown by hosting Kelly Adams and her Briarcliff girls. Rye is led by seniors… Read More →