On Wednesday, May 2nd, the Sleepy Hollow softball team defeated Yonkers by a score of 5 to 2. Jamie Bucci pitched the win, striking out 8 while allowing only 4 hits. Jamie also had a home run. Vanessa Onwe had a hit, an RBI and a run scored. Shaylin Best in centerfield and Crystal Salazar at third base each made a tremendous defensive play. Our next game is on Friday, May 4th at home vs. Nanuet at Losee Park at 6:30jpm.

The Sleepy Hollow JV girls’ lacrosse team continued their league season with a home game loss against Westlake on Monday, May 2nd. The first half was well played by both teams as Westlake led at the half 2-1. The girls kept the ball in Westlake’s half of the field for a majority of the second half but couldn’t find the net. The final score was 5-1. Sleepy’s goal was scored by freshman and Co-Captain Caitlyn O’Donnell. Sleepy’s defense had its best game to date. Those players, freshman and Co-Captain Anja Cabrera, freshman Annie Plotkin, Sophomore Elizabeth Pisipia, and eighth grader Catherine Brennan are all to be commended for their play. Some other stand-out players for Sleepy were goalie Elsa Veras and freshman mid-fielders Meghan Geary and Samantha Dorazio. Sleepy’s next game will be a home game against Pleasantville High School on Friday, May 6th. Go Sleepy!!

On April 25th 2011, the Sleepy Hollow Varsity Tennis team played home against Valhalla for the second time. It was a beautiful, sunny day, perfect to play tennis next to the Hudson River. The boys, once again, did a brilliant job by winning 5-0. The first singles Ben Hofling lost the first set of his match but than with the team support and the help of Coach Brian Tompkins he came back and won the match. The Sleepy Hollow players are very excited for their next match on Wednesday, April 27th vs. Croton-Harmon.

The Boys Varsity soccer team won its last regular season home game against Briarcliff Manor on Wednesday, October 20th with a score of 4-2. This was a fantastic performance by the boys. Sleepy dominated most of the possession and kept the ball in Briarcliff’s half most of the game. The score at the end of the first half was 2-2. Sleepy scored in the early minutes of the game with a goal by senior mid-fielder Jose Filipe Pacheco which was assisted by senior Erik Sanchez. Briarcliff scored immediately afterwards to tie it up. Later in the first half Hollow scored again with a goal by junior mid-fielder, and co-captain, Christian Zhinin which was assisted again by Erik Sanchez. Briarcliff played tough and tied it up again. Sleepy came out focused in the second half and scored two goals. Erik Sanchez scored the first which was assisted by junior striker Carlos Uyagauri. The second was all Sanchez as the two brothers combined for the team’s fourth goal. Senior Striker, and co-captain, Mark Sanchez scored the goal and Erik assisted. Senior Erik Sanchez had his best game of the year and should be congratulated on his goal and three assists. Other players who stood out for Hollow were senior sweeper, and co-captain, T.J. Kent, and senior stopper Thomas Carraro. Their defensive play was key in the victory. With this win Sleepy has kept its chances of making the playoffs intact. The team’s next game is an away game against Croton-Harmon on Friday, October 22nd. Sleepy Hollow’s current record is 7-7-1. Go Sleepy Hollow!!

Dear Athletic Directors:
United Way’s Second Annual 5k Run will be taking place on Saturday, November 13th with registration beginning at 7:30 AM at Purchase College in Purchase, New York. This event will be a fun opportunity to contribute to United Way’s Healthy Initiatives. Local businesses, high schools, colleges, agencies, and members of the community will have the chance to run individually or as teams. United Way would like to invite yourself, your staff, your faculty, and your students to participate in this event designed to benefit the common good for our community in Westchester and Putnam County. We are also still looking for student volunteers to help us with this and future events.
You can register for the event online here — http://www.uwwp.org/run.htm and I have also attached a brochure with a registration form, along with a flyer for you to help promote the event. We hope to see you and as many members of your high school possible out there on November 13th!
Follow United Way of Westchester and Putnam on Facebook for announcements about the 5K and future events or volunteer opportunities.

On Wednesday, October 13th, the boys and girls XC teams competed in the II-3 League Championships. David Maldonado led the way for the Horsemen running a personal best time and shattering the sophomore course record. Kyle McGovern placed 2nd for the Horsemen in a personal best time of 18:33. 8th grader Henry Hargitai smashed the 8th grade course record in 18:39. All three runners received All-League Honors for their efforts. Lucas Schaffer and John Sampaio, also with personal bests, placed 4th and 5th respectively for the Horsemen. It was the closest scoring league meet in over a decade. The Horsemen placed 4th overall as a team, but was only a couple points behind the winning team from Pleasantville.

On the girls side, Katherine “The Beast” Doyle continues to dominate. She placed 1st overall and was over 2 minutes ahead of the field. She received All-League honors. Sophie Simon placed 2nd for the Horseman and received All-League Honorable Mention. Emily Hargitai, Nicole Rjeili, Victoria Nadile, and Sarah Alfonso rounded out the rest of the team.

Our Next meet is Saturday, October 23rd at Pawling HS.

Sleepy Hollow vs. Pleasantville September 30, 2010

The varsity volleyball team is now 5-3 after earning another win at home against visiting Pleasantville. The team was focused after suffering a painful loss the day before. Sleepy Hollow set the tone early winning the first set 25-14. The Lady Horsemen dominated the rest of the match winning 25-21 and 25-9. The “Family” as they like to be called set a team record of 25 kills, 21 digs and 19 aces. Our next game is on Monday, October 4th at Westlake.

It is my pleasure to report that Sleepy Hollow has received four MSG Varsity “V-Award” nominations, the most of any school in the tri-state region.

Congratulations to:

* Alex Berger, who has received V-Award nominations for Best Original Production and Writing.

* Matt Lighty, who has received a V-Award nomination for Best Overall Sports Coverage.

* Megan Lindon, who has received a V-Award nomination for Writing.

There are a total of just 36 V-Award nominees from more than 700 entries. Nominees will be officially announced tonight at 7 p.m. on “Sports Desk” on Channel 14.

Winners will be announced on May 27 on “Sports Desk” at 7 p.m. on Channel 14. There will be a $5,000 grant awarded to the school of the winner in each of the nine categories.

SAVE-THE-DATE, Sunday, June 6 (10 am – 3 pm) – Winners will be needed for on-camera interviews to be included in ½ hour special.

Congratulations and best of luck!

May 19th 2010 – For the first time in school history, the Varsity Girls Lacrosse Program has earned a HOME Sectional Playoff Game! They will play the Panthers from Pleasantville tomorrow at 4pm. Not only will tomorrow be a beautiful day outside, but everyone should come out and support the Lady Horsemen as they look to win their first Sectional Playoff Game! We look forward to seeing you there!!!

It is my pleasure to report that Sleepy Hollow has received four MSG Varsity “V-Award” nominations, the most of any school in the tri-state region.

Congratulations to:

* Alex Berger, who has received V-Award nominations for Best Original Production and Writing.

* Matt Lighty, who has received a V-Award nomination for Best Overall Sports Coverage.

* Megan Lindon, who has received a V-Award nomination for Writing.

There are a total of just 36 V-Award nominees from more than 700 entries. Nominees will be officially announced tonight at 7 p.m. on “Sports Desk” on Channel 14.

Winners will be announced on May 27 on “Sports Desk” at 7 p.m. on Channel 14. There will be a $5,000 grant awarded to the school of the winner in each of the nine categories.

Congratulations and best of luck!