Sleepy Hollow’s boys’ varsity soccer team lost in the quarter-finals of the sectional playoffs on Tuesday, November 1st against New York State’s #1 rated soccer school, Port Chester. It was an away game played at SUNY Purchase and the final score was 4-1. This was a good performance by the boys. Sleepy played physical and tough all game long. Port Chester was tough, aggressive, and technical throughout the game. In the first half Port Chester scored two early goals. Sleepy stayed determined and was able to get back into the match with an unassisted goal by senior striker, and co-captain Matthew Praino. Port Chester scored early in the second half as well to make the score 3-1. For about twenty minutes in the second half afterwards Hollow played really well and was penetrating the Port Chester defense. At about the 25th minute of the second half senior midfielder, and co-captain, Christian Zhinin was injured from an extremely tough tackle by Port Chester and could not continue to play the rest of the game. Sleepy could not replace the play of Zhinin in the middle and about five minutes later Port Chester added a fourth goal. Sleepy continued to play hard but could not add to the score sheet. Players who stood out for Sleepy were Praino, Zhinin, junior fullback Kevin Ortiz, Senior fullback Jack Centra, and senior striker Brian Guananga. Hollow finished up with a 12-4-2 record. One major accomplishment was winning the Conference II, League C title. We had a great season and the school district should be proud of the way the boys represented the school district on the field. Both the boys and the coaching staff can’t wait to play again next year. GO SLEEPY HOLLOW!!!!

Sleepy Hollow’s boys’ varsity soccer team won in the first round of the sectional playoffs on Friday, October 28th against Tappan Zee High School. It was an away game played in very cold weather across the river in Rockland County and the final score was 2-1. This was a great performance by the boys. Both teams played tough in the first half. Sleepy started off the scoring when senior striker Ricardo Lopes scored a goal in the 5th minute of play. He was assisted by senior striker/midfielder Brian Guananga. Tappan Zee scored about 10 minutes later to even up the score. Sleepy played a fantastic second half and was rewarded with a goal by Guananga which was assisted by senior midfielder, and co-captain Matthew Praino. Both teams had other chances to score in the game and were thwarted by the goalkeepers. Senior goalkeeper, and co-captain, Robert Bischof had an excellent game. He made some important saves and kept Sleepy in the game. The players who stood out for Hollow were: senior midfielders, and co-captains, Christian Zhinin and Matthew Praino; senior Juan Pablo Loja; junior fullback Kevin Ortiz; junior midfielder Ryan Higgins; and senior midfielder Matheus Casarin. With this win Sleepy has qualified for the quarter-finals of sectional play. The team’s next game will be an away game against undefeated Port Chester High School at SUNY Purchase. This game will take place on Tuesday, November 1st, at 3:00 P.M. Sleepy Hollow’s record currently stands at 12-3-2. Go Hollow!!

Boys’ modified soccer fell to Hastings on Friday, October 28th. The boys end the season with a final record of 5-2. Team captains Diego Arias, Liam O’Sullivan, Sebastien Kent, and Brian Sanchez, helped make the succesful season possible. Nice job boys, you have made Sleepy Hollow proud.

Boys’ modified soccer raised their season total to 5 wins. The boys’ soccer team trumped Solomon Schechter with a score of 3-2. David Arajo scored early for Sleepy Hollow from a cross by Brian Sanchez. Jon Guamantaris followed up with a goal, and Andrew Martin finished them off with a true hustle goal. Pearse O’Donohoe stood strong for the Sleepy Hollow defense with David Husselbee and Jack Weitzner giving great support to fend off the Solomon Schechter attack. The boys finish their current 5-1 season with a final game against Hastings this Friday at home. Come to the WI field Friday at 4:30 for your final chance to see the future soccer stars of Sleepy Hollow.

The boys’ varsity soccer team had another hard fought draw against local rival Irvington High School on Tuesday, October 25th with a score of 0-0. This game was special due to the fact that both teams were tied at the top of the Section 1, Conference 2, League C standings, and basically a championship game. Due to the tie Sleepy Hollow became co-champions of the league with Irvington. Congratulations to the boys for this special achievement. This was an excellent performance by Sleepy as they played physical and technical all game long. There were two different times when Hollow came close to winning the game. Both chances came during the later part of the second half. The first chance took place was when senior striker, and co-captain, Matthew Praino hit a free kick that rattled the crossbar. The second was when Praino sent a beautiful pass to senior fullback Hernan Pena and who missed the shot. The game went into overtime and was played well by both teams. Sleepy had some scoring chances in both overtimes but could not finish them off. Junior goalkeeper Robert Bischof played an excellent game and made some important saves. The entire team is to be commended on not only their performance yesterday, but for their play all season long. The team’s next game will be a sectional playoff game at home on Saturday, October 29th at 11:00am or 2:00pm. Sleepy Hollow’s regular season record was 11-3-2. Go Sleepy Hollow!!

The boys’ varsity soccer team won their home game against Roosevelt High School (Yonkers) on Monday, October 24th with a score of 9-0. This was a fantastic performance by the boys. The score at the end of the first half was 6-0. Senior midfielder, and co-captain, Matt Praino set the tone of the game by scoring four goals in the first half. Two of these goals were assisted by senior midfielder, and co-captain, Christian Zhinin, and junior fullback Kevin Ortiz. The other two goals were scored by senior striker Alex Mendonca. He was assisted on these goals by Praino and senior midfielder Matheus Casarin. In the second half Sleepy continued its dominance of the game by scoring three more goals. Praino added a goal to bring his total to five. Senior midfielder Petey Loja and senior striker Robert San Martin scored their first goals of the year. These goals were assisted by Praino and Zhinin. The defense is to be commended for only allowing four shots all game long on the Hollow’s goalkeepers. The next game for the boys is a home game against local rival Irvington High School on Tuesday, October 25th. This game will decide who wins the Conference II League C title. The boys’ varsity soccer team record is currently 11-3-1. Go Hollow!!

The boys’ varsity soccer team won its homecoming game at home against Gorton High School (Yonkers) on Saturday, October 22nd with a score of 2-0. This was a fantastic performance by the boys. Sleepy dominated most of the possession aspect of the game. The score at the end of the first half was 0-0. Both teams had scoring opportunities but could not finish them. Sleepy’s first goal was scored in the 60th minute by senior mid-fielder, and co-captain, Christian Zhinin. It was scored from almost an impossible angle and was unassisted. Sleepy remained focused throughout the second half and Zhinin scored another goal unassisted. Gorton played tough all game long and had some free kick opportunities to score. Sleepy’s defense played well and stood tall on the wall and blocked two shots that came from the conferences second leading scorer. Senior goalkeeper, and co-captain, Robert Bischoff made some tremendous saves throughout the game to record his third shutout of the year. To date this was the best performance that the defensive corps has played all season. The defense is made up of: junior fullback Kevin Ortiz; senior stopper Jack Centra; sophomore sweeper Demetri Boomis; and junior fullback Jack Schnog. Other players who stood out were senior midfielder Matheus Casarin and junior midfielder Ryan Higgins. Their play was key in the victory. The team’s next game is a home game against Roosevelt High School (Yonkers) on Monday, October 24th. Sleepy Hollow’s current record is 10-3-1. Go Horsemen!!

Boys’ modified soccer trumped Dobbs Ferry with a score of 1-0. Sleepy Hollow’s only official goal was scored by Christian Arteaga. An unofficial goal was scored by Mike Illescas. Vito Arpi put pressure on the Dobbs Ferry offense helping with the shut out. The boys play their final home game of the year on Wednesday, October 26th at WI.

The boys’ varsity soccer team won a home game against Dobbs Ferry High School on Thursday, October 20th with a score of 2-1. This was an uneven performance by the boys who were fortunate to win the game against a very disciplined and fired up Dobb’s Ferry side. The score at the end of the first half was 0-0. Senior striker, and co-captain, Matthew Praino scored the first goal in the second half. It was assisted by senior midfielder, and co-captain, Christian Zhinin. Dobbs’s goal was scored minutes later with an uncharacteristic error by the Sleepy Hollow defense. The second goal was scored with recently reinstated senior midfielder Ricardo Lopes on a deflected corner kick. Dobbs wasn’t able to break through after that point and Sleepy held on to the victory. The few players who played well and stood out for Sleepy were junior fullbacks Kevin Ortiz and Jack Schnog, junior midfielder Ryan Higgins, and senior co-captains Praino and Zhinin. The next game for the boys is a home game on Monday, October 22nd. Hollow’s current record is 9-3-1. Go Hollow!!

The boys’ varsity soccer team lost a home game against Keio Academy on Monday, October 17th with a score of 2-0. This was a decent performance by Sleepy. The score at the end of the first half was 1-0 with Keio leading and neither team dominated. Hollow had its’ scoring opportunities but could not finish. Sleepy Hollow came out charging at the beginning of the second half and again missed some goal scoring chances. Keio scored a goal in the 65th minute. Some stand-out players for Sleepy were senior midfielder, and co-captain, Mathew Praino, junior fullback Kevin Ortiz, and senior midfielder Matheus Casarin. The next game for the varsity boys is a home game at W.I. against local rival Irvington on Wednesday, October 19th. This game is a major factor in who wins the conference II League C title. The team’s current record is 8-3-1. Go Sleepy!!