SLEEPY HOLLOW ATHLETE HONORED – HARLEY FALASCA

Sleepy Hollow boys’ basketball player Harley Falasca has been named All-League by the Westchester County Basketball Coaches’ Association. Harley, a senior, led the Horsemen in scoring this past season with an average of 19 points per game, including a career high 30 point explosion in a memorable victory over Cardinal Spellman of the Bronx in the Coaches vs. Cancer Super Saturday Showcase at Mount Vernon High School on February 4th. Harley will participate in the Exceptional Seniors All-Star Game at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 25th at Sleepy Hollow High School.

SLEEPY HOLLOW ATHLETE HONORED – L.J. GARRANT

On Tuesday, March 20th, Sleepy Hollow High School Senior LJ Garrant will be honored at the Section I Boys’ Basketball Coaches’ Association All-Section Dinner as a member of the 2012 Court of Excellence. The Court of Excellence honors elite student athletes in Section I Boys’ Basketball. LJ is being recognized for his play on the court, his performance in the classroom, and his service in the community. The dinner will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown.

The Sleepy Hollow boys’ JV basketball team lost at Eastchester on Tuesday, January 31st by a score of 54-38. The Horseman were led by Dan Yawman with 10 points. Next up for the JV is Martin Luther King on February 2nd away at 4:45.

On Tuesday, January 31st, the Sleepy Hollow varsity boys’ basketball team lost a hard fought league game at Eastchester by a score of 45 – 44.  The Horsemen were determined to avenge an earlier 19 point home defeat to the Eagles and came within an unfortunate bounce on a ten foot jumper by Tommy Fahey, shocking Eastchester at the buzzer.  Harley Falasca was unstoppable with 27 points.  Ronniel Munoz and LJ Garrant contributed 7 points; and Dionel Infante held Eastchester’s leading scorer, David Solano, to only 8 points.  The Horsemen’s record stands at 4 – 10, but they are growing into a team that no one wants to face come play-off time.  They play next at Roosevelt High School in Yonkers this Thursday, February 2nd at 4:45 PM.   

The Sleepy Hollow boys’ junior varsity basketball team lost on Friday evening, January 27th to Ardsley 54-36. After a slow start the boys played a great 2nd half and showed a lot of heart by playing hard until the end. The Horsemen were led by Henry Hargatai who had 13 points followed by Mike Fortugno who pitched in with 11. Up next for the boys jv is an away game at Eastchester Tuesday January 31st after the varsity game.

On Friday, January 27th, the Sleepy Hollow varsity boys’ basketball team clinched a berth in the Section I play-offs with a hard fought 33 – 28 victory over the Panthers of Ardsley High School.  The Horsemen were carried by Harley Falasca’s 19 points and buoyed by outstanding defense by seniors Freddie Bertrand and LJ Garrant.  While the Horsemen continue to struggle to consistently score, they have developed a tough defensive mindset that keeps them in games. 
 
A big week lies ahead with road games at Eastchester and Roosevelt on Tuesday and Thursday, before an appearance in Mount Vernon High School’s Super Saturday Showcase against Cardinal Spellman of the Bronx.  Midweek game times are 4:45 PM.  Saturday’s game is scheduled for a 5:30 PM tip-off.  Proceeds from the Super Saturday event will be donated to Coaches vs. Cancer.
 
Senior Night will be held next Monday, February 6th when the Horsemen take on Pelham in the season’s last home game.

The boys’ junior varsity basketball team suffered a heartbreaking 4 point loss to Hackley on Wednesday, January 18th. The boys played three great quarters to open up a 16 point lead led by the 3 point accuracy of Henry Hargatai, who scored 19 points, 17 coming in the first half. Unfortunately, the boys could not finish strong and gave up the game to a very inspired Hackley team. The next game is at home Friday, January 27th against Ardsley.

On Wednesday, January 18th, the Sleepy Hollow varsity boys’ basketball team avenged an early season defeat to Lincoln High School of Yonkers with a convincing 51 – 33 victory. Trailing 16 – 13 at halftime, the Horsemen exploded after the break scoring the first 10 points of the half and never looking back. Harley Falasca poured in 29 points. Dionel Infante and Freddie Bertrand played outstanding defense, and Tommy Fahey and LJ Garrant negated Lincoln’s decided size advantage on the glass. The Horsemen are home on Friday, January 20th at 4:45 PM against league leading Saunders High School of Yonkers.

Sleepy Hollow Varsity Boys’ Basketball dropped a hard fought league game to Pelham on Wednesday, January 11th 65 – 57. Harley Falasca played an outstanding all around game providing outstanding defense and aggressive rebounding to go along with 22 points. The Horsemen are next in action at Lincoln HS of Yonkers next Wednesday, January 18th at 4:15 PM. They will look to avenge a heartbreaking desperation buzzer beater home loss from December. The Horsemen are currently 2 – 8 on the season.

On Friday, January 6th, the Varsity Boys’ Basketball team defeated Roosevelt High School of Yonkers 66 – 50. Harley Falasca scored 18 points (all in the 2nd half) and Tommy Fahey scored 13 points to go along with 15 rebounds. The Horsemen responded to a disappointing 8 point deficit at halftime to drop 46 points in the second half on the Indians. The Horsemen return to action at Pelham High School on Wednesday, January 11th at 4:45 PM.