The Horsemen get a big victory for Homecoming. With a real Headless Horsemen leading the charge, the football team won 35-12 this past Saturday. After a tough first quarter the Horsemen took control of the game highlighted by a Bobby Small 75 yard touchdown run. Bobby Small and David Martinez each had 2 touchdowns. John Bucci had 2 passing touchdowns, one to David Martinez and one to Marcus McCrae. Our next game is on Friday, October 17th at Nyack.
Saturday, October 4th Sleepy Hollow vs. Tappan Zee - Horsemen Drown Dutchmen. The football team pitched its first shutout of the season and scored 48 points along the way. Along with a stingy defense, the offense was seemingly unstoppable with Bobby Small leading the way with 3 touchdowns. Kayzon Stovall, David Martinez, John Randazzo and Kyle Chavis also scored. After back to back losses this was a much needed victory for the Horsemen whose playoffs hopes are still alive. Our next game is on Saturday, October 11th at home vs. Pearl River.
The Horsemen won another tough game on a humid day in Beacon. Beacon received the ball first and drove down the field to take the lead 6-0 on a touchdown pass. The Horsemen answered by taking the ball down the field, converting a fourth down, and scoring to take the lead 7-6. The Horsemen added another touchdown before halftime on a flea flicker pass from John Bucci to David Martinez to go up 14-6. The Horsemen were powered by tough running by Bobby Small, Kayzon Stovall and Victor Arpi to grind out another score in the second half on an 8 minute drive to push the lead to 21-6. The Horsemen played great defense in the second half highlighted by two 4th down pass breakups, one by Ryan Tompkins (in his first game since injuring his foot in the spring) and the other by sophomore safety/running back Kayzon Stovall. Our next game is on Friday, September 19th at Eastchester.
The Sleepy Hollow Headless Horsemen played a tough football game to gets its first win in class A yesterday. After dealing with a rainout on Saturday the Horsemen had to refocus to play on Monday adding to the overall adversity they have faced since camp opened on August 20th. The Horsemen struck first on a td run by Kayzon Stovall after driving the ball down the field to take the lead 7-0. Spring Valley answered but missed the p.a.t. so the Horsemen still led 7-6. On the ensuing kickoff Bobby Small returned it for a touchdown adding to the Horsemen’s lead 13-6. In the third quarter Spring Valley scored on a tired Horsemen team putting them up 14-13. Sleepy Hollow showed great heart in not giving up and scoring again to take the lead 19-14. Spring Valley scored to take the lead 20-19 with about 4 min to go in the game. The Horsemen got the ball on the 40 and drove the ball to the 2. With 4 and 1 and 24 seconds left Coach Borys elected to go for it rather than kick a risky field goal from the right hash mark. The Horsemen got the first down by inches and Bobby Small ran in the winning touchdown on the next play. The victory came with class and lots of heart as the Horsemen hung in a close one.
“Both teams fought like lions,” Sleepy Hollow coach Steve Borys said. “It was really one of the best things I’ve ever been a part of.”
The modified football team has been practicing diligently since September 6th to prepare for what will be a very successful season. The team of thirty-five student-athletes is comprised of seventh and eighth graders from Sleepy hollow Middle School as well as Pocantico Hills.
Following three weeks of practice against each other, the Horsemen squared off against Eastchester Middle School on September 26th. The hard work paid off as Sleepy Hollow handled the Eagles in a controlled scrimmage, 24-0.
The season opener was at home against rival Pleasantville on October 3rd. An excellent crowd, that included members of the varsity football team, was in attendance to show its support for the team. Both teams were fired up to compete against each other. In the end, Sleepy Hollow scored early and often en route to a 32-7 victory.
A strong performance was turned in by the offense, defense, and special teams as Sleepy opened its season in spectacular fashion. All members of the squad saw significant playing time during the contest.
The season continues on October 11th at home against Hastings Middle School. Come out and support the little Horsemen as they continue to improve as individuals and as a team throughout the season.
