On Saturday September 29, 2012, the Sleepy Hollow varsity football team had an outstanding 43-36 victory over a highly-touted John Jay Cross River. Dominic Onwe was electric on the ground with 18 carries for 221 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Devin Lopez added to the rushing attack with 105 yards on 23 carries and two more scores.

Sleepy Hollow led 25-14 at the break and continued its onslaught in the second half. Lopez wasn’t just solid on the ground — he was great in the passing game, too. The junior completed 12 of 19 passes for 172 yards and three touchdowns. Dionel Infante caught five passes for 50 yards and two scores. Zeke Sierra caught the other touchdown.

Sleepy Hollow continues on their story book season this Saturday October 6, 2012. They will be facing off against a tough Hen Hud team that is looking to knock the Horsemen out of the playoffs. As always, thank you for your continued support.

On Friday September 14, 2012, the Sleepy Hollow varsity football team had a dominating 14-0 victory over their archrival Rye. This was the first time in over 23 years that the Horsemen claimed victory over Rye. This was a total team effort with Devin Lopez rushing for 146 yards and passing for over 130 yards with 1 TD. The defense had a stellar performance, sacking the young Rye QB 8 times with 3 interceptions. They held Rye to under 100 total yards for the game. Sleepy Hollow now stands at 2-0 with the Harrison Huskies on deck Friday night September 21, 2012 under the lights at Harrison HS. Please come out and support the Horsemen.

On Monday, September 19th the Junior varsity Football team suffered a heart breaking lost against Horace Greeley. The team fought a great fight the entire game. Horace Greeley struck first with a big rushing touchdown but the horsemen answered right back with a 25 yard rushing touchdown of its own by Arial Dejesus. Devin Lopez had an outstanding passing game throwing 185 yards and a touchdown pass to Ariel Dejesus. The Horsemen went into half time with the score tied 14-14. The Hollow opened up the second half driving down the field but penalties held the Hollow from scoring. Both teams played well the second half but with seconds left in the game Horace Greeley scored with no time left in the game ending the game with a roll out pass which ended the game with a score of 20-14. Our Next game is Saturday, September 24th at home against Port Chester at 9:30am. Come and support the future of the Hollow!

On Saturday, September 10th the Sleepy Hollow Junior Varsity football team opened the season with a big 52-7 win against Pelham. It was an all around great team effort. The defense opened up with a big stop while the offense opened up with a great scoring drive with a 45 yard touchdown pass from Devin Lopez to Daniel Chevere. The team also had big touchdowns by Arial Dejesus and Dante Ellis. Arial and Dante both did exceptionally well running the ball on the ground as well as receiving. The Defense also forced a fumble as well as an interception which was caught and returned for a touchdown by Robert Jimenez. The teams next opponent is at Horace Greeley on Monday, September 19th at 4:30.

The Sleepy Hollow varsity football team suffered a tough home loss at the hands of Horace Greeley on Saturday September 17th by a score of 35-21. The game was tied 21-21 in the fourth quarter, but the Horsemen couldn’t contain the exceptional play of Greeley’s senior quarterback Justin Ciero. LJ Garrant took the opening kickoff 98 yards for a TD and finished the day with 71 yards rushing. Junior Steven Bencosme had one of the best games of his career; he caught 5 passes for 98 yards and 2 TD’s. Darien James also made a great impact in the game, with 7 receptions for 107 yards. Senior QB Nick Vallo led the team in passing by going 19 out of 27 for 266 yards and 2 TD’s. Nick is also the leading passer in Section 1. Please, come and support the varsity football team this Saturday September 24th at Saunders HS.

The Sleepy Hollow varsity football team had a great come from behind victory Friday night September 9th against a tough Pelham team. The score was 21-20. It was a hard fought battle, and a total team effort with a goal line stand to preserve the win. Senior quarterback Nick Vallo had one of the best games of his career; he was 13 for 19 passing for 185 yards and 3 TD’s. Also contributing to the win was LJ Garrant II, who had 75 yards rushing on 13 carries and 81 yards receiving. Jake Warren also made an impact with 2 receiving TD’s and was a perfect 3 for 3 on extra points.

Please come and support the team this Saturday September 14th at 1:30 on the High School field against a tough Horace Greely team. As always, thanks for your continued support!

The modified football team completed a very successful season with a 13-6 victory over a powerful White Plains Tigers squad on November 9th. This was a total team effort, as both the offense and defense performed spectacularly. All members of the team contributed to this win, which took place under the lights and on the turf at White Plains High School. The team finished the year with a 5-1 record. Particular congratulations are extended to the eighth graders, who have compiled a 9-2 record over the last two years. Many thanks to our student-athletes, thier parents, and the school community for all of your support for the Little Horsemen throughout the year.

The modified football team traveled to Byram Hills on Monday, November 1st to battle the Bobcats on a cold and blustery afternoon. In a hard-fought contest, the Little Horsemen emerged victorious by a score of 26-6. Quarterback Joey Good threw a touchdown pass to Anthony Curanaj, while touchdown runs were recorded by Jason Kennedy (2) and Wendell Brand. The defense registered its usual stellar performance, holding Byram Hills scoreless until the final minute of play. The 4-1 Horsemen conclude their season on November 9th at White Plains.

The modified football team improved its record to 3-1 with a 28-20 home victory over a tough Fox Lane squad on October 26th. The Little Horsemen bent but didn’t break on defense, causing multiple fumbles late in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. The offense did its job, scoring touchdowns when it needed to and converting on all of its extra points.

The team travels to Bryam Hills for its next contest on November 3rd. The season concludes with a home game against White Plains on November 9th.

The modified football team defeated a tough Rye Neck Panther squard on October 18th by a score of 27-14. The Little Horsemen dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, paving the way for an excellent rushing performance, and punishing the opposition on defense. Quarterback Joey Good had a great passing day and was protected well by his offensive line.

The Horsemen will put their 2-0 record on the line when they play Pearl River at home on Friday, October 22nd.