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The Sleepy Hollow modified softball team advanced its record to 5 & 2 on Thursday, May 17th. The victory over Irvington was truly a team effort. Heather Colley pitched a full 7 innings for the 12-3 win, striking out 12 batters for a season record. Hannah McCarthy skillfully protected the plate, while Edelisa Alvarez managed the dugout. Adanalys Lopez, Kali D’Agostinis, Betty Capellan, Gaby Chebetar, Josephine Galeotafiore, and Whitneyfer Alejo each enjoyed at least one hit. Janira Hiciano, Jurnee Reid, Johanny Marte, and Natalie Salazar contributed to the victory on the bases. Kriselys Adamas made key plays in the field during the 6th inning, and Nysia Jamison had the winning catch in the bottom of the 7th. What a team! Go Hollow!

On Monday, May 14th, the jv baseball team beat Ardsley 4-2 behind the combined pitching performance of Daniel Chèvre and Adam Rosenbloom. Joe Good had the go ahead RBI in the 5th and sleepy added a run in the 6th. Next up is a rematch against Ardsley on May 15th at Ardsley.

Sleepy Hollow traveled to Eastchester for their next match on Thursday, May 10th. It was a beautiful day and everyone was excited to play. Alex Dopico and Harley Falasca fought hard in their doubles match but lost a close one. Toby Humm lost in a well played match. Jason Cai fought through a stomach bug to play and valiantly lost to a very skilled opponent. Juan Pablo Loja and Jordan Brown got their 3rd straight win to improve their record to 4-4. Sleepy Hollow tennis will play its next match against Hastings on Friday, May 11th.

Sleepy Hollow Tennis won their second straight match on Monday, Nay 7th, beating Woodlands 5-0. Alex Dopico and Harley Falasca dominated their opponents in a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Tim Frankstone, Toby Humm, and the pair of Jordan Brown and Juan Pablo Loja got their second win each. Both teams fought hard and the team became 2-4.

The Sleepy Hollow tennis team picked up their first win on Friday, April 27th! They defeated Mt.Vernon with a score of 4-1. Jason Cai blanked his opponent in a great effort by both sides. Toby Humm and Tim Frankstone each picked up their first win as well. In doubles, Juan Pablo Loja and Jordan Brown won their first match in first singles. The team was jubilant to get a win and look to keep the momentum.

On Wednesday May 9th the JV baseball team beat Irvington for the 2nd time in three days 2-1 in 10 innings. The game was tied 1-1 for most of the game until Mike Fortugno ended it with a bases loaded game winning single in the bottom of the 10th. Not only did Mike win the game with the bat, but he pitched 9 innings letting up only 4 hits, 1 run, and striking out 10. Mike also scored Sleepy’s first run in the 2nd inning. It was a total team effort defensively and a gritty win for the now 9-2 JV team. Next up the Horsemen have Ardsley at home on Monday the 14th.

The Lady Horsemen have had a tough road this season, but despite the multiple loses, they still continue to stay positive and put up a fight! On Tuesday, May 8th Sleepy met the bull dogs of Irvington for the second time this season. The game was at Dow’s lane in Irvington, it was the Bull dog’s senior game. The Horsemen started out the game with a 4-1 lead, absolutely dominating the field of play in every aspect possible. Annelise Birrittella led the Horsemen again with yet another hat trick. Those who were present at the game witnessed an extremely physical game, especially in the second half. Unfortunately for Sleepy, Irvington conducted a comeback that ended in a 13-6 final in favor of Irvington. The Lady Horsemen have their next contest at home against Hastings on May 10th at 4:30.

On Tuesday, May 9th the Horsemen played host to a strong Mamaroneck team boasting their own 5-2 record. The afternoon started with a new goalie standing between the pipes for our boys. Zack Bernstein made 15 saves in goal to preserve Sleepy Hollow’s home field record. The home team went into the half down one goal. Minutes into the third the boys in red found themselves down two but they soon would answer with a three goal run. With a 5-5 tie late in the fourth the Horsemen would score one more for the go ahead goal with twenty seconds left. After a scuffle at the face off X the visiting tigers came up with a ground ball and a shot on goal for the tie. The game would end 6-6. Some home team standouts were Zack Bernstein, Kevin Borden, Mike Lopez, Jacob Smith, Harry Bogusz, Kasper Endreny, Jack Weitzner, and Isaac Newland. The Horsemen suit up again Tuesday May 15th.

The girls’ track team shined at the League Meet yesterday, May 8th at Irvington. Congratulations to our all-league champions: Gillian Berger (LJ, TJ, 100m, 400 meter relay) Gabrielle Maldonado ( 200, 400, 400 meter relay) Grace Carr ( 400 meter relay) and Jessica Tucci (400 meter relay). Congratulations to Daniella Carrissimo for all league honorable mention in the 100 High Hurdles and the 400 Intermediate Hurdles!! Great job to all of the Lady Horsemen! Come support the Lady Horsemen, this Saturday, May 12th at Irvington, for the Rasbeck Relays!!

Sleepy Hollow softball beat Irvington on Monday, Mary 7th by a score of 16 to 5. Megan Maher pitched the win and Jamie Bucci went 4 for 4 with her third home run of the season. Jamie also had 4 runs scored and 3 RBI’s. Jess Campbell had 4 hits including a triple – 2 runs scored and 4 RBI’s. Jenny Bucci had 3 hits including a triple – 2 runs scored and 2 RBI’s. Shaylin Best had a triple – 2 runs scored and two RBI’s. Our next game is on Wednesday, May 9th at home vs. Ardsley.