Column: Monday morning quarterbacks
Sports Editor Mike Smith spent his Sunday gorging on NFL action. After the Giants’ performance, however, he’s just about ready for hockey season. Photo courtesy nfl.com In my haste to welcome in the...
View ArticleHuguenots hang on against Tigers
Romeo Holden breaks a tackle on the sidelines against Mamaroneck on Sept. 11. New Rochelle beat the Tigers 14-6 to improve to 2-0 on the season. By MIKE SMITH After scoring a victory over preseason...
View ArticleColumn: Defending the Dark Knight
Over the last two weeks, Mets hurler Matt Harvey has been embroiled in an innings-limit controversy. Sports Editor Mike Smith thinks that protecting pitchers’ arms is a complicated issue.Photo courtesy...
View ArticlePanthers notch first win
Frank Capparelli throws a pass against Haldane. Photos/Bobby Begun By MIKE SMITH After two losses to open the 2015 season, the Rye Neck Panthers seemed to find their stride on Sept. 19, earning a 40-12...
View ArticleColumn: There’s only one October
Next week, Major League Baseball begins its second season. Sports Editor Mike Smith can’t wait for some playoff action. Photo courtesy MLB.com If you’re not absolutely tingling with anticipation for...
View ArticleHuskies top Panthers
Sofia Noejovich chases down a loose ball. Photos/Mike Smith By MIKE SMITH Sometimes, playing with confidence can make all the difference in the world. On Sept. 28, a supremely-confident Harrison team...
View ArticleColumn: Looking for a villain
Next week, Major League Baseball begins its second season. Sports Editor Mike Smith can’t wait for some playoff action. Photo courtesy MLB.com Postseason baseball—especially when one’s team is out of...
View ArticleTigers blank Foxes
Grace Fitzgerald takes the ball down the right side against Fox Lane on Oct. 2. By MIKE SMITH If opposing defenses have had a hard time slowing down the Mamaroneck Tigers this year, a little inclement...
View ArticleColumn: Defending the format
Bronxville’s Jeff Sargeant dives for an extra yard against Yonkers Montessori Academy on Oct. 3. The Broncos will have a tough test in the qualifying round of the Class B playoffs as they host...
View ArticleMamaroneck Roundup
Bill Flatow carries the ball against Mahopac on Sept. 4. Although he has been injured this year, Flatow is hoping to lead the Tigers to a playoff victory on Oct. 16 against Carmel. Photo/Mike...
View ArticleColumn: Get Metsmerized
As of press time, the New York Mets are just six wins away from a World Series title. Sports Editor Mike Smith urges local Yankee fans to put aside their biases and root on the Amazin’s. Photo courtesy...
View ArticleTigers get big win over Rams
Senior Emerson Genovese hauls in a pass against Carmel on Oct. 16. Genovese finished the day with 186 receiving yards and a 70-yard interception return on defense. By MIKE SMITH During the first six...
View ArticleMamaroneck Roundup
Chris Colangelo fights off a Tuckahoe tackler on Oct. 17. Rye Neck topped the Tigers 25-6 in their final game of the regular season.Photo/Bobby Begun Football 10/17 Rye Neck d. Tuckahoe 25-6 Rye Neck...
View ArticleColumn: Hidden gems
Sports Editor Mike Smith, as evidenced by this photo from 1987, used to be a big fan of the Mets. But with no memories of the team’s title run in ‘86, he’s hoping the Amazin’s produce some great...
View ArticleMamaroneck Roundup
A Mamaroneck player rushes past a White Plains defender on Sept. 1. The Tigers are one win away from the Class AA title game. Football 10/24 Woodlands d. Rye Neck 14-6 Despite a much-improved...
View ArticleHuguenots outlast Tigers
Jayson Prince finds the end zone in the Class AA quarterfinals. New Rochelle handled short yardage situations quite well against the Tigers this time around. Greg Powell sheds a tackle against...
View ArticleRye falls to Lakeland
A Rye player pushes the ball upfield against Pearl River. By MIKE SMITH On Nov. 3, two undefeated squads squared off for the Class B field hockey title when No. 1 seed Lakeland and No. 2 Rye met for...
View ArticlePanthers stung in finals
Kol Lewis goes up for a header against Edgemont on Oct. 29. Rye Neck topped Edgemont to advance to the Class B finals against Hastings. Reed Peterson plays the ball. After dropping five of its...
View ArticleTigers claim Class A crown
Lizzie Clarke controls the ball during Mamaroneck’s Oct. 29 playoff game against Arlington. On Nov. 3, Clarke had two goals in the Class A championship game. Gracie Fitzgerald battles for the ball...
View ArticleColumn: Tears of joy
New Rochelle quarterback Greg Powell breaks down after the Huguenots’ 44-25 win over John Jay in the Class AA finals on Nov. 7. The Huguenots’ emotional win was especially poignant for the senior...
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