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The varsity softball team with a line-up of 2 juniors, 2 sophomores,  3 freshmen, 2 eighth graders and a seventh grader played an outstanding game in a 4 - 0 lost to powerhouse Eastchester in their first round of sectionals.  The Bucci sisters (Jessica, a freshmen and Jamie, a seventh grader) had one hit each.  Eighth grader, Cassandra Torres, showed great maturity, pitching a seven hitter with 5 strikeouts.  Juniors Allaire Primiano and Danielle Fanelli did outstanding jobs leading the young team and played incredible defense.

Congratulations to the remainder of the team members; Deanne Lindsay, Olga Thomas, Kathy Perez, Nikki Schoen, and Brittany Brand.  The future looks bright for Sleepy Hollow softball.

Congratulations and thank you to the incredible coaching consisting staff of: Ms German, assistant varsity, Mr. Spirelli and Ms. Bellantoni, coaches of the much improved first year JV team, and Ms. Cincotta and Mr. Schwartz, coaches of the very successful, one loss, modified team.

The Horsemen finish the season 6-3: Beat Edgemont 5-2

On the final day of the season, Friday May 25^th, the Horsemen (6-3) were faced with two tough opponents; the Edgemont Panthers and the heat.  By the end of the day, neither one got the best of the Horsemen as they cruised to a dominant 5-2 victory over Edgemont.  It was a slow played game, but one that concluded with the Horsemen victorious for the 6^th time this season. 

The season was highlighted by some stellar play by the Horsemen captains John Michael Bogusz, Jorge Berenguer, Tim Rachlin, Mike Segarra, and fellow 8^th graders Jay Ramirez, Chris Diaz, Tom Carraro, Emmanual Cruz, Jimmy Bender and Brandon Patino.  To make the future for our program even brighter is the development of our 7^th grade talent: Kyle McGovern, LJ Garrant, Jack Centra, Tom Fanelli, Matt Cassarin, Alex Mendonca, Christian Zhinin, Gabe Palacios, and Will Kelly.

This season marked the first time in recent memory that the Horsemen finished a season with a winning record, a .667 winning percentage (which is currently better than the NY Yankees).  The future is bright for the Sleepy Hollow Lacrosse program.  Good luck to all modified Horsemen.  Keep up the hard work.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 6-3 RECORD

GO HORSEMEN!

The junior varsity baseball team had a successful season.  The improved with each game and the fight in the team was un-measurable.  Next year many of the athletes will move on to varsity and some will stay and search for that win we have been looking for all year…

Modified Baseball, Thursday, May 24, 2007

In their final game of the season, the Sleepy Hollow Middle School baseball team was defeated by Eastchester 12-7.

Some highlights of the game were:

• Reliever Alvis Gonzalez pitched 2.1 innings without giving up a run
• Nick Fanelli had two hits
• Tyler O’Donnell played well at second base
• Down 9-2, the team rallied in the bottom of the sixth inning to make the score 9-7.

The final record for the 2007 season was 4 wins and 7 losses.

All the players would like to thank family and friends for their support.

The Horsemen lockup a winning record; Beat Croton-Harmon 4-2, May 23rd

The young Horsemen (5-3) team locked up their first winning record in recent memory with a dominant performance over Croton-Harmon.  Again, the horsemen team suited only 15 players due to a school field trip, still had the heart and attitude to take on a larger team. 

The game was back and fourth the entire time, until 8^th grade goalie Jay Ramirez stepped up and stopped 2 close range shots.  “Jay became a goalie today!  He is really learning how to lead the team, and pull his weight” said coach Veintimilla.  “Yeah, Jay was good today!” added team manager Christian Berenguer.  The Horsemen offense rewarded Jay’s hard work with 4 goals on the day. 

The Horsemen look to close out their season at home on Friday against a tough Edgemont team.  Join us as we try to secure a 6-3 record on the season.

The Horsemen jump back into the Win column; 5-2 vs. Hastings, May 21st

The Horsemen (4-3) traveled to Hastings on Monday with only 12 active players; many players having to miss the game due to prior commitments.  Going up against a Hastings team that had 32 active players, the day looked like it might be long for the Horsemen.  After giving up the 1^st goal of the game, the Horsemen countered with 4 consecutive goals to put their lead to 4-1.  7^th grader Kyle McGovern had many opportunities for his first career goal.  He made due on that by scoring the teams 4^th goal of the day on a great bounce shot.  LJ Garrant, John Michael Bogusz, Jorge Berenguer, and Tim Rachlin each added a goal. 

The Horsemen close out their season with home games on Wednesday vs. Croton-Harmon, and Friday vs. Edgemont.  Join us as we try to lock up our first winning season in many years.

Modified Lacrosse vs. Pleasantville; Lose 12-4, May 15, 2007

The modified lacrosse team lost their third straight game to a very experienced Pleasantville team.  At the end of the 1^st period, the Horsemen were losing 4-0.  The 2^nd quarter began with a barrage of shots, leading to 3 consecutive goals by John Michael Bogusz (2), and Jorge Berenguer.  The Horsemen pulled to within 4-3 midway through the 2^nd quarter, but a strong Pleasantville team took over.  The final score was 12-4, another Sleepy Hollow loss.   The Horsemen look to bounce back on Monday May 21^st at Hastings.

Modified Lacrosse vs. Westlake; Lose 9-2, April 14, 2007                     

The modified boy’s lacrosse team (3-2) visited Westlake and came back on the wrong side of a 9-2 score.  The Horsemen played a very physical game, but just couldn’t keep up with a fast paced Westlake team.  The horsemen travel to Pleasantville next week.

The modified softball team won their last home game on Wednesday, May 23rd.  The score was 7-2 against Rye. Jamie Bucci pitched a fabulous game, while Annelise Birrittella and Marisa Rosario hit back-to-back homeruns. Lisette Ruiz and Sandy Morales executed difficult plays in the field. As a season comes to a close, Sleepy Hollow Modified Softball is on a roll!

Modified Baseball, Wednesday, May 23, 2007

The Sleepy Hollow Middle School baseball team was defeated by Westlake 12-2.

Some highlights of the game were:

• The defense performed a 7-6-5 play to throw out a runner trying to stretch a double into a triple
• The defense completed a 9-3 play to throw out a runner at first base on an attempted single
• Starter TJ Kent pitched into the seventh inning, while only giving up 3 earned runs

The final game will be played at home on Thursday, May 24^th against Eastchester.

The varsity softball team concluded their regular games with a 10-1 win over Byram Hills on Wednesday, May 23^rd.  Senior pitcher Christine Angevine pitched a four hitter, striking out 8, while also hitting a double to drive in a run.  Fellow senior Lindsay Zekus was 1 for 3, scoring three runs and stealing 5 bases.  Eighth grader Brittany Brand was 2 for 3, scoring one run and stealing a base.  Freshmen Jessica Bucci was 3 for 4, hitting a double to drive in a run and then scored herself.  Juniors Allaire Primiano and Danielle Fanelli each had two hits, scored a run, and had an RBI.  Sophomores Deanne Lindsay and Olga Thomas were both 2 for 3, while driving in one run each.

The win clinched the softball team’s second consecutive sectional birth.  Their first round game will be played on Friday, May 25^th against an opponent to be determined today.

Good job ladies and good luck in sectionals!

The junior varsity baseball team lost another tough one on Tuesday, May 22nd to Walter Panas. The team has one more chance to find that first victory on Friday, May 25th when they travel to Pelham.

Congratulations to Genevieve Ruppel for placing 6th in the long jump at the Westchester County meet on Saturday, May 19th.  Genevieve qualifies for the Class B meet this Friday, May 25^th at Byram Hills.  Great job Genevieve!