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John Jay Moves to Semis with Win Over Clarkstown South
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti John Jay Crowd and Sideline Photos On Wednesday May 22, 6th seeded John Jay traveled the bridge to face 3rd seeded Clarkstown South, and the Wolves were obviously hoping to break the bracket. Quarterfinals in the afternoon, sundown had both teams facing the darkness in the bottom of the seventh. Bases loaded with one out and a 3-1 lead to preserve, Eliot Arbogast got the call after six and a third innings of Jacob Storch mastery. A hefty ask, the reliever didn’t waiver and had answers John Jay needed.
By Rich Monetti9 months ago in Unbalanced
Hammer is Back with 4-1 Win Over Somers
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti Video Clips On Monday April 21, John Jay hosted Somers, and the teams were more than familiar with each other. “We’ve been playing them since we were eight years old,” said Mitch Hammer. So rivalry was an understatement, and a quick 1-0 first inning lead put John Jay in position to respond or succumb to the drama.
By Rich Monetti9 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Takes League Title with Win Over Panas
Steve DelMoro Speech Before Brooke D'Aleo Memorial Game. And Video Clips. On Saturday May 17, John Jay traveled to Walter Panas High School and had a league title on their collective minds. The girls didn’t take long to make their feelings known either.
By Rich Monetti9 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Comes Together for Brooke D'Aleo Memorial Game
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti On Wednesday May 7, John Jay faced North Salem in the Brooke D'Aleo Memorial Game, and beforehand, Coach Steve DelMoro gave voice to the Never Give Up -T-shirts that both teams wore. “She fought, she fought and she fought again,” he said. But her tenacity wasn’t the only thing that the softball player left behind.
By Rich Monetti10 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Isn’t Small in 9-2 Victory Over Harrison
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti On Wednesday April 30, John Jay traveled to Harrison, fell behind 2-0, and as the team was constituted, they were pretty far from putting up a few blasts to pull even. “We don’t have a ton of guys who can hit home runs,” said Nolan Rhodes. So these Wolves make do.
By Rich Monetti10 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Gets Even with Greeley after Last Years Loss in Sectionals
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti JV Boys LAX Photos After losing to Horace Greeley last year as heavy favorites in the sectionals, Somers hosted the Quakers on Tuesday April 29 for what was still just another game on the schedule. “Yeah, sure,” Bret Kennedy joked sarcastically, and there was a lot more laughing by the time the day was over.
By Rich Monetti10 months ago in Unbalanced
Pickleball Instruction Improve Your Serve and Return
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports today, combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong into an exciting and accessible game. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, mastering the serve and return is crucial for gaining control in every match. This blog will guide you through practical tips and techniques to improve your pickleball Instruction serve and return, helping you become a more confident and effective player.
By Pickle Ball10 months ago in Unbalanced
Get Better at Pickleball Without Playing More Hours
Want to up your pickleball game but don’t have extra hours to spend on the court? Good news improvement isn’t only about time; it’s about focus, strategy, and smart habits. Whether you're a weekend warrior or an intermediate player stuck in a plateau, here are practical ways to Get Better at Pickleball without adding more hours to your schedule.
By Pickle Ball10 months ago in Unbalanced
More Thoughts About John Rocker
Last week, MLB announced that it would lift their lifetime baseball bans of the late Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson, among many others. I shared my opinions about the news in my previous story about this topic, which you can read down below.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 10 months ago in Unbalanced
Sonny Gray Shows Ace-Level Form in Dominant Win Over Tigers at Busch Stadium
Sonny Gray Shows Ace-Level Form in Dominant Win Over Tigers at Busch Stadium ST. LOUIS — For the St. Louis Cardinals, 2024 has been a season of recalibration and reinvention. After an underwhelming 2023, the front office sought to bolster its rotation with a true frontline starter—an ace capable of stabilizing the pitching staff and setting the tone for a postseason push. They found that in veteran right-hander Sonny Gray, inking him to a lucrative deal with hopes that his savvy, experience, and elite off-speed arsenal could anchor the team. But for Gray to truly live up to the billing of an ace, he knew he’d need more than just a wicked sweeper and a devastating curveball. He needed his fastball—his “straight stuff”—to play up and complement the rest of his repertoire.
By kb daily10 months ago in Unbalanced
Diamondbacks Hold 7-3 Lead Over Dodgers Through Six Innings Despite Late Surge by Betts and Ohtani
Diamondbacks Hold 7-3 Lead Over Dodgers Through Six Innings Despite Late Surge by Betts and Ohtani LOS ANGELES — On a warm evening at Dodger Stadium, the Arizona Diamondbacks delivered an early offensive explosion against the Los Angeles Dodgers, taking a commanding 7-0 lead by the fifth inning. But in the sixth, the home team showed signs of life, energizing the crowd with solo home runs from superstar hitters Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani, trimming the deficit to 7-3.
By kb daily10 months ago in Unbalanced
