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By Tony Pinciaro HEN HUD faced two questions entering the 2024 season as the Sailors had to replace their graduated starters and welcome a new coach as veteran head man Rob Molfetta retired. Through five games, the Sailors have made
Read MoreSomers, Greeley, Fox Lane Remain Unbeaten; L/P Nips Pac By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays The opponent was problematic, but the finish was the issue. Visiting YORKTOWN knew full well that nationally-ranked (No.2) Ridgefield (CT) would create problems for
Read MoreVogel’s OT Tally Lifts Yorktown over Bronxville By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays Nothing has ever compared to the ‘Golden Era’ of Section 1 lacrosse. The period between 1989 and 1996 has been unmatched in terms of collective talent in
Read MoreBy Tony Pinciaro WHITE PLAINS comes into the 2024 Section 1 Varsity Softball season with a bit of a chip on its shoulder. Annually, the Tigers are among the Section 1 elite in softball and at least a semifinal trip
Read MoreDefending Champs Yorktown, P’Ville Brace for Challenges; Greeley, Briarcliff, Haldane Loaded for Bear By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays There’s a lot of buzz out there surrounding the 2024 Section 1 boys’ lax campaign, and much of it centers
Read MoreBriarcliff, P’Ville Hope to Challenge in Class D by Tony Pinciaro The YORKTOWN girls’ lacrosse program has always been among the elite of Section 1, winning numerous Section 1 titles in this century. However, following the Cornhuskers’ title in 2017,
Read MoreIt’s time to unveil the winners of our winter Teams of the Season, generously sponsored by Club Fit. These teams have demonstrated exceptional dedication and teamwork throughout the season, embodying the spirit of excellence in sports. Congratulations to our winning
Read MoreBlue Devils Fall in Waning Seconds of NYS Finals By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays GLENS FALLS – They say the third time’s a charm, and two-time reigning Section 1 champion Haldane High was hoping that would be the
Read MorePanthers Fall in Class A Finals, Tigers Exit in Class B Semis By Tony Pinciaro WALTER PANAS players heard the whispers coming into the 2023-24 Varsity girls’ basketball season. The 2023 Section 1 and New York State Public High School
Read MoreBy Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays We’re going to make this short but sweet. Well, maybe a tad prickly. For much of the last 35 years, we’ve been harping in this space on the issue of the Catholic and
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