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Nitesh SajnaniPublished 8 months ago in UnbalancedCFL Week 11 Recap: Tenth Time's the Charm
Ladies and gentlemen, the Edmonton Elks have won a game in 2023! The Elks' season is pretty much over; they entered Hamilton having already lost the entire first half of their games. The team was coming off a huge disappointment in Week 10, going from being on the verge of pulling off a massive upset against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, to blowing a sure thing and increasing their home losing streak. Regarding their meeting with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Elks started with a good-sized lead. It wasn't 22 points, but still, it was a good lead for them.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 8 months ago in UnbalancedOn the Field and in the Classroom Caroline Panzirer has Been a Rock at Colgate
Photo by Olivia Hokanson/Colgate Athletics Any college freshman knows that going away to school can be the adventure of a lifetime. On the other hand, the temptation to indulge in too much action has many succumb. So a year under her belt, Caroline Panzirer credits her parents and the community of John Jay coaches and teachers for not allowing extracurricular excess to gain the upper hand
Rich MonettiPublished 8 months ago in UnbalancedCFL Week 10 Recap: It Was 22-0
The heart of the 2023 CFL season began with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Edmonton facing the hapless Elks. So I figured that it would be quite the bloodbath to kick off Week 10. Sure enough, I was right. When I tuned in to this game for the first time, it was quite one-sided. It was the second quarter, and the score was 22-0 in favor of the Edmonton Elks.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 8 months ago in UnbalancedMahopac’s TNT Explodes for First Victory in Women’s Flag Football League
The TNT Women’s Flag Football team started their season at 0-2, and the Gridiron Goddesses stood in the way of the Mahopac based team's first win on Thursday, July 13. At Somers High School, TNT lit the fuse and didn’t wait long to explode.
Rich MonettiPublished 8 months ago in UnbalancedJohn Jay Falls 31-21 to Rye in Section Semifinals
Even though last week’s upset win over Clarkstown South landed John Jay in the semifinals, there was no sense that these Wolves were playing with house money against third seeded Rye. A 21-17 fourth quarter lead said as much. Unfortunately, three straight plays allowed Rye to cash in their chips, and a 31-21 victory followed. But the sudden turn of events in no way defined his team, according to Coach Joe Candarelli, and while there were plenty of tears, dry eyes will eventually leave much for these young men to fall back on.
Rich MonettiPublished 9 months ago in UnbalancedJohn Jay Scores Big Upset over Top Seeded Clarkstown South
When John Jay lost to Mahopac two weeks ago, the Wolves lost control of their destiny. They needed a Pelham victory over Eastchester and a favorable calculation in the tiebreaker formula. Both scenarios working out, John Jay drew the top seed at Clarkstown South on Friday night and obviously the math was not on their side this time. Seeded sixth, the consensus around the section concurred. “Everyone thought we were losing,” said quarterback Craig Galea. But that’s why they play the games.
Rich MonettiPublished 9 months ago in UnbalancedJohn Jay Loses Monumental Struggle to Mahopac
After pulling out a close one last week versus Eastchester, John Jay held third place, and victory at Mahopac meant playoffs. The Indians weren’t so obliging, though, and a monumental struggle had a full stadium on edge until the last play. Coach Joe Candarelli, on the other hand, didn’t need the whistle to signal the way he felt about the heart his boys showed on Friday night. “I’ve never been so proud of this team, he said. But the berth the Wolves were hoping to come home with was not to be.
Rich MonettiPublished 9 months ago in UnbalancedSenior Night Victory over Eastchester Has John Jay a Win Away from Playoff Berth
After losing 14-7 last week to Pelham, John Jay stood 1-2 in the league and had no room for error. However, their Senior Night appointment with Eastchester still had the Wolves in the driver’s seat. So the boys took the wheel and didn’t let their community down.
Rich MonettiPublished 9 months ago in UnbalancedJohn Jay Evens Record with 56-39 Victory Over Sleepy Hollow
On Saturday, September 24, John Jay celebrated Homecoming and only one quarter in, Sleepy Hollow looked like they were getting a very quick send off. The Wolves took a 21-0 lead, and the bleachers were rocking. But the Horsemen wouldn’t go away, and Cesar Rosario’s 40 yard field goal to close the half at 28-17 gave quarterback Craig Galea pause. “I was worried,” the senior admitted.
Rich MonettiPublished 9 months ago in UnbalancedJohn Jay Gets First Win for their New Coach
An 0-2 start to a football season means week three can salvage a season or send it off the rails. So after quickly sending the Clarkstown North to the bench on possession one, John Jay gave the ball back on their first play, and doubt took a front row seat. But the miscue was just a blip.
Rich MonettiPublished 9 months ago in UnbalancedJohn Jay Falls 20-7 to Somers
After a crushing week one loss, the schedule gave no reprieve in week two. Traveling to Somers to face the state finalist, the manner in which the Wolves went toe to toe with the Elephants
Rich MonettiPublished 9 months ago in Unbalanced