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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.

On Wednesday, May 2nd, the golf team faced Dobbs Ferry at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. In spite of the rain earlier in the day, the weather conditions were ideal for golf with virtually no wind. The greens however ran a bit slow and the players had a tough time adjusting to the speed. Junior Jack Bender once again led the team with a 40 on the par 35 front nine. His playing partner, Jack Schnog, shot a 54. Newcomer Ryan Higgins struggled a bit shooting a 61 while his playing partner, Marlee Carayol, shot a 54. Seniors Kieran Brennan and Lucas Swenson played the par 31 lower course and shot 54 and 51, respectively. Dobbs Ferry only had four players at the match which results in an automatic forfeit of the match; as a result, the SH golf team improved its record to 7 and 6. The team will next face Rye Neck at Hampshire Country Club on Monday, May 7th.

On Tuesday, May 1st, the boys’ track team competed against Eastchester and Mamaroneck. Will Stallings had a great day, running 22.8 in the 200m which is a sophomore record! David Maldonado led the distance runners. He ran 5:08 in the mile and 2:21 in the 800. Mike Valentin showed some heart by running 57.0 in the 400m. Our next meet is Saturday, May 5th, at Somers HS.

On Monday, April 30th the golf team faced Woodlands at Sunningdale Country Club. The course was in excellent condition and the weather was ideal for golf – sunny with a slight breeze. Jack Bender took full advantage of the ideal playing conditions by shooting even par, balancing one bogey with one birdie. His playing partner, Jack Schnog, shot a 52 and showed steady improvement. Newcomer Ryan Higgins continued his good play shooting a 51 while his playing partner, Marlee Carayol, shot a 53. Thomas Pardo, playing in his first official match of the season, shot a 55 showing flashes of his potential. Sleepy Hollow won the match and improved its record to 6 and 6. The team will next face Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, and Hendrick Hudson in a quad match at Sleepy Hollow Country Club on Wednesday, May 2nd.

The modified softball team remains “one defeated” with victories over both Tuckahoe on Friday, April 27th (18-9) and Woodlands on Monday, April 30th (22-0). Heather Colley pitched for the wins. Josephine Galeotafiore, Hannah McCarthy, and Gaby Chebetar enjoyed hits in both games. Go Sleepy Hollow!

On Tuesday, May 1st the modified lacrosse team lined up against Edgemont at home. Our boys protected their undefeated home streak to make them 3-0 in Sleepy Hollow. We started the game down 3-1 but with a furious offensive possession the Horsemen went into the half only down one. Our boys played great at home behind Isaac Newland’s four goal effort. Kasper Endreny and Jack Weitzner each added one goal and one assist. The score was 5-3 in the third before Edgemont finished two quick goals to tie it all up at five. Isaac Newland would finish scoring for the day on his fourth in dramatic fashion. Dimitre Ridley would record 9 saves on another great day in goal while Kasper Endreny would step in goal in the fifth to make two saves of his own. Tuesday’s standouts were Ben McCoy, Harry Bogusz, Mike Lopez, and Josef May. The boys in red suit up on Thursday May, 3rd away against Scarsdale. GO HOLLOW!!

Modified Baseball, Friday April 27, 2012 – In the season’s first official game, the Sleepy Hollow Middle School baseball team was defeated by Tuckahoe 9-6. The game was stopped after the sixth inning due to the Time Limit Rule. The next contest will be played at Losee Park against Edgemont on Wednesday, May 2nd.

On Thursday, April 26th the modified boys’ lacrosse team traveled to White Plains Middle School to take on the Tigers at their home field. The game would have a quick start with a quick 1-1 score as the Horsemen matched White Plains’ first goal of the day. The rain didn’t stop the game and would never put a stop to scoring. The first half would end with the red and white behind 7-4. Harry Bogusz would retain possession for our boys at the faceoff X and we scored the first of the half on a Kasper Endreny goal. However, that would be the end of the Horsemen scores in the third stanza. White Plains would go on to make the score 10-5 to start the last quarter of play. Behind Jacob Smith and a furious midfield attack the Horsemen would stage a comeback, scoring three goals to make it 10-8. Dimitre Ridley would play his best game of the season on a day where shooters were at every position on the field. He made a career high 17 stops. The modified boys held possession for three of the last five minutes of the game with multiple shots on goal but none would fall. The Horsemen suit up again on Tuesday, May 1st to play host to visiting Edgemont at the High School field. Come and support our boys as they protect their undefeated record at home.

On Thursday, April 26th the Headless Horsemen unfortunately did not fair well against one of their neighboring town rivals, Irvinton. Irvington got off to a quick start, scoring on several fast break opportunities. Though frustrated, the lady horsemen managed to keep their composure throughout the game. The final score was 6-15. The team’s next game is on Friday April 27th, against the Hastings Hornets. Hastings will be hosting the game, the scheduled starting time for the game is 4:45.

On Tuesday, April 24th, Sleepy Hollow played their first league game against Ardsley. The game was definitely the most exciting game of the season! Down by five goals, Sleepy orchestrated an amazing comeback within the last five minutes of the game. The charge was led by Annelise Birrittella, Katherine Doyle and Marina Pantoliano. Goalie Rebecca Leeper had 19 saves on the day. The final score was 11-11. Sleepy hosts their second league game against Irvington on Thursday, April 26th at 4:30.