Tennis

1. Ursuline (7-0) – The Koalas stay atop the rankings for the second straight week after improving their season record to 7-0 with wins over Suffern, Clarkstown South and Mamaroneck this past week. While Ursuline’s trio of singles players (Laina Campos, Keira Tobia, and Vanessa Ciano) receives much of the attention, the first doubles pair of junior Marissa Magliato and 9th grader Brittnay Sedlak has been one of the most dominant doubles teams in the section. Previous ranking: 1

2. Harrison (8-0) – Holding strong at No. 2, Harrison remained undefeated this week with wins over fellow top 10 teams Rye and Yorktown. The Huskies have already clinched the Conference 2 League C title. 9th graders Deana Giambo, Jessica Saviano and Sydney Saviano continue to have strong years at the singles positions, but seniors Elisa Pettinato and Lauren Nielsen deserve a lot of credit for the team’s success as they lead a deep doubles contingent. Previous ranking: 2

3. Edgemont(6-0) – The Panthers move up two spots to No. 3 this week after staying undefeated with wins over Keio, Rye Neck, and Scarsdale. They continue to benefit from the strong play of 9th graders Alexis Chan and Lauren Alexander, who have asserted themselves as one of the top second doubles teams in the section. This week the Panthers will face fourth-ranked Bronxville in a rematch that will decide the Conference 3 League B title. The first time these two teams met, the Panthers came away with a very close 4-3 victory. Previous ranking: 5

4. Bronxville (6-1) – With wins over Blind Brook, Rye Neck and Scarsdale this week, the Broncos move up two spots to No. 4. While Bronxville’s doubles teams are led by 9th grader Eva Dani and 8th grader Katharine Forst at first doubles, the pair of 8th graders Katie Formato and Sophia Sheumack has been a pleasant addition to the lineup. Despite their youth, they have established themselves as one of the best third doubles teams in the section.  The Broncos hope to avenge their lone loss this season in a rematch with third-ranked Edgemont on 9/29 in a match that will decide the Conference 3 League B title. Previous ranking: 6

5. Mamaroneck(6-2) – With wins over Clarkstown North and Ardsley, the Tigers maintain a top five ranking this week despite a second loss to top-ranked Ursuline. The second doubles pair of sophomore Abby Owen and 9th grader Jane Smoltz has been a pleasant surprise for the Tigers this season.  A showdown with Scarsdale this week will establish the second place team behind Ursuline in Conference 1 League B. Previous ranking: 4

6. Scarsdale (4-5) – The Raiders had a difficult week dropping three matches to Horace Mann, Edgemont and Bronxville. They did pick up a convincing win against North Rockland.  Having only lost to teams currently ranked ahead of them, Scarsdale appears to be the gatekeeper to the top 5. Ashley Granieri continues to have a strong season at first singles, while 9th graders Maggie Akuetey and Luisa Mendes have established themselves as a doubles team to watch with their impressive performances at first doubles. Previous ranking: 3

7. Rye (4-1) – Rye debuts in the rankings this week at No. 7 after wins over John Jay Cross River and Byram Hills and a close 4-3 loss to Harrison.  The second-ranked Huskies are the only team to defeat Rye this season. The Garnets are led by senior Nathalie Rodilosso, who is one of the best singles players in the section. After playing for the team as a 9th grader three years ago, Rodilosso chose not to play her sophomore and junior seasons in order to focus on her USTA ranking. Back now for her senior season, Rodilosso has started the year undefeated at the first singles position and has established herself as a state title contender. Previous ranking: NR

8. Horace Greeley (5 – 1) – The race for the Conference 1 League A title is being closely contested between the next three teams. This week, the Quakers maintain their slight edge in the rankings after a convincing win against Arlington. The title picture will get clearer, however, as Greeley faces both Yorktown and Fox Lane this week. Previous ranking: 7

T-9. Fox Lane (5-1) – The Foxes stay at #9 after picking up wins versus Carmel and Ketcham this week. Fox Lane also played fellow Conference 1 League A title contender Yorktown, but that match was called for darkness with the Foxes leading 3-2. The match is still too close to call and will be finished at a later date. The winner will certainly catapult itself to the top of the league standings. A showdown with Horace Greeley on Sept. 28 also looms as the league title picture heats up. Previous ranking: 9

T-9. Yorktown (6-3) – It is difficult to separate Yorktown and Fox Lane until their match, which was called for darkness, is completed. The Huskers had an eventful week, picking up wins against New Rochelle, Mahopac, Carmel and Somers. Yorktown’s lone loss this past week came at the hands of second-ranked Harrison 5-2. Sophomore Caitlyn Ferrante continues to have a strong year at first singles. She has established herself as a state title contender. Previous ranking: 8

10. Briarcliff (9 – 0) – The Bears continue to dominate the 3-singles / 2 doubles division, picking up wins against Valhalla, Westlake, Hastings and Irvington.  Not only do the Bears remain undefeated this season, but they have yet to lose a single match at any lineup position.  While senior Loren Haukova and 9th grader Rebecca Lim continue to garner most of the attention, junior Maxine Zaretsky has also been dominant at third singles.  With such strong singles play, one must wonder how Briarcliff would fare in the more challenging 3-singles/4-doubles division.  We may get our answer as the Bears are scheduled to play third-ranked Edgemont on 9/30.  Previous ranking: 10

On the bubble:  Byram Hills (4-3), John Jay Cross River (4-3)

Coaches polled: Ted Garber (Bronxville), Mark Canno (Rye Neck), Quan Huynh (Harrison), Katie Feinstein (Edgemont), and Roger Dayer (Yorktown).

Kelly Warbrick doesn’t think she wants to go into the military.

That doesn’t diminish the Suffern junior’s respect for the profession, though.

Her dad, Kevin, recently retired as a master sergeant after 33 years in the Air Force.

Her 23-year-old sister, Kristen, is an airman first class at her dad’s former place of business, McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey.

Suffern field hockey player Meghan Bonnist helps pack care packages for U.S. soldiers.

Warbrick’s dad will be at Thursday’s game between her Suffern varsity field hockey team and White Plains, at 4:15 p.m. at Suffern Middle School, for more than just the game.

Games are often called “battles,” but this game is designed to recognize those in real battles.

Suffern is calling it a Military Appreciation Game, and it’s also being billed as a first annual event.

Players have collected items to fashion care packages for overseas military personnel.

Depending on what fans bring Thursday, Suffern coach Gaby Somma predicts 80-130 packages will be sent abroad.

They’ll include everything from candy and toiletries to vitamins, magazines and board games.

But they’ll also have a personal touch. A team picture will be included in each care package and players are also including letters.

Goalie Alyssa Sanchez, a senior, said she had a grandfather in World War II in the Navy, an uncle in the Navy, another uncle in the Army, an aunt in the Air Force and a cousin who’s currently serving in the Army National Guard.

“This is really meaningful because of all my family members being in the military,” Sanchez said. “It’s just something special. I’m really grateful we can do something and I’m extremely grateful to everybody who serves in the military.”

“It’s great to send a little piece of our home to them. … It might be something that makes someone’s day,” she added.

Somma, who developed the idea, described herself as an “avid” supporter of the military, with her dad and both grandfathers having served.

She noted a soloist will sing the national anthem pregame and photos of her players’ military relatives will be displayed.

“The girls will play in camo pinnies and will be wearing T-shirts to school with military emblems, as well as the quote, ‘Land of the free because of the brave,’ ” Somma said.

“It’s going to be great,” she added.  “At the game we are going to sell tickets to baskets and use the funds to create more care packages and delivery.”

The baskets will be like ones the team has raffled for other causes and, also like those, are being made by her players’ parents.

“The parents of our team are amazing,” she said, adding, “They’ve done (the baskets) every single year and every year they’re awesome.”

The care packages will go to a company called Adopt a Soldier. It will distribute them, meaning Suffern won’t know where they end up unless a soldier or unit contacts it.

But the kids don’t seem to mind. Warbrick said player letters will thank soldiers for their service.

Sanchez said her letter contains some information about herself – a way of personalizing their contribution.

“I gave them the idea that the great and wonderful things I can do are because of them,” she said.

Twitter: @HaggertyNancy

SOMERS – No matter how old you are, a good meal is always something to look forward to.

Little league coaches often buy their players pizza after the game, and high school athletes aren’t immune to the charms of their favorite foods, either. Lakeland coach Tim Hourahan decided to try that tactic when Wednesday’s league game against Somers went into overtime, promising a Big Mac from McDonald’s to whoever scored the winning goal.

That was all that Arben Hoxhaj needed to hear.

From left, Lakeland’s Matias Prando (9) and Somers’ Alex Elconin (12) battle for ball control during soccer action at Somers High School Sept. 28, 2016. Lakeland won the game 2-1 in overtime.

“That was the only thing that motivated me at that point,” the junior forward said with a wide grin. “I had to go for it. I needed that Big Mac, so I’ll have to hold him to his word.”

Less than one minute into the second overtime period, Hoxhaj fed Dhruv Girgenti, who weaved through two defenders and sent it right back to Hoxhaj. He calmly put it into the back of the net, giving the Hornets a much-needed 2-1 win.

It marked the first loss of the season for the Tuskers and first-year coach Brian Lanzetta, who entered the game as the only unbeaten team remaining in Section 1 at 11-0. They had allowed just two goals all year prior to Wednesday, but Lakeland doubled that total in one day.

“We were looking forward to it a lot because they’re a great team,” said Lakeland senior Matias Prando, who scored the equalizer to force overtime. “Everyone was talking about them, and we just proved ourselves to those people.”

Player of the game: Arben Hoxhaj, Lakeland — Coming off of the bench, the junior gave the Hornets and their tired legs a big lift. This was Lakeland’s sixth overtime game of the season and only second win in those contests, thanks in large part to Hoxhaj’s heroics.

Lakeland’s Matias Prando, left, and Somers’ John Riina both go up for a header during their game at Somers High School on Wednesday. Lakeland won the game 2-1 in overtime.

Turning point: Max Grell scored for Somers in the closing minutes of the first half, and the Tuskers seemed to be on their way to yet another win. But in the 69th minute, Prando booted a volley into the back of the net to tie it at 1-1. The Hornets looked like a newborn team from that point forward.

“It was a corner kick that got deflected in the box,” Prando said. “It came back to me, and I saw three guys running to it. I just kicked it to the back post. I had to go for it. It was now or never.”

Stat line: Lakeland (5-3-2) — Prando scored in the 69th minute and Hoxhaj in the 91st. Girgenti had an assist and Nick Estrella made 11 saves. The Hornets took 14 shots. Somers (11-1) — Grell scored in the 39th minute on a throw-in from Graham Roediger. Kenny Kurtz made eight saves and the Tuskers took 17 shots.

Quotable: “It’s an incredible feeling,” Hoxhaj said. “This is our sixth overtime game, and after every single game, it’s this really sour feeling. This is finally the feeling that we want. That’s a driving factor for the rest of the season.”

Twitter: @vzmercogliano

Lakeland High School scoreboard.

Holy Child 3, Harvey 0

Goals: HC – Katie Zampolin, Sophia Kryza, Gabby Cristiano.

Assists: HC – Jax Pace, Gabby Cristiano, Sophia Kryza.

Saves: HC – Kelly McMorrow 21. HC – Giulia DeVita 1, Grace McGrath 1.

Halftime: Holy Child 2, Harvey 0

Dalton 4, Hackley 2

Goals: Hk – Joy Dracos, Lilianna Khosrowshahi. D – Jocelyn Mayer 2, Dani Black 2.

Assists: D – Emily Rhodes, Kara Siegel

Saves: Hk – Lilianna Khosrowshahi 6, Lucia Yannuzzi 11; D – Leyla Kamshad 9

Halftime: Dalton 3, Hackley 1

Noteworthy: Both of the Hornets’ goals came off penalty kicks.

Solomon Schechter 6, Tuckahoe 0

Goals: S – Reese Cohen 3, Abby Jaeger, Marci Brustman, Eden Gilbert.

Assists: S – Tamar Kellner, Eden Gilbert, Lulu Wein.

Saves: S – Lily Hochfelder: 22, Tuckahoe: N/A

Noteworthy: Cohen, a freshman has three hat tricks.

Soccer

HIGH SCHOOL

Wednesday’s results

Boys soccer

Rye Neck 2, Bronxville 0

Yorktown 3, Fox Lane 0

Byram Hills 3, Harrison 2

Pleasantville 3, Briarcliff 1

Rye 2, Ardsley 1

Lakeland 2, Somers 1

Ramapo 1, Spring Valley 1

Eastchester 3, Pelham 0

Hastings 11, Woodlands 1

North Salem 1, Arlington B 0

Keio 2, Edgemont 1

Nanuet 4, Albertus Magnus 1

Solomon Schechter 1, Hamilton 0

Panas 1, John Jay 0

Tappan Zee 3, Nyack 2

Croton-Harmon 4, Westlake 1

Scarsdale 1, New Rochelle 0

Mahopac 3, Carmel 1

Tuckahoe 3, Lincoln 0

Sleepy Hollow 3, Hen Hud 1

White Plains 1, Mamaroneck 1

Clarkstown North at North Rockland, 4:15 p.m.

Suffern at Clarkstown South, 4:15 p.m.

Port Chester at Horace Greeley, 4:30 p.m.

Saunders at Roosevelt, 4:30 p.m.

Gorton at Riverside, 4:30 p.m.

Putnam Valley at Pawling, 4:30 p.m.

Dobbs Ferry at Yonkers Montessori, 4:30 p.m.

John Jay-EF at Brewster, 4:30 p.m.

Girls soccer

Yonkers Montessori vs. Gorton at Tibbetts Brook Park, 4 p.m.

Field hockey

Bronxville 2, Pleasantville 0

Croton-Harmon 3, North Salem 0

Rye Neck 3, Hastings 1

Valhalla 4, Edgemont 0

Pawling 2, Irvington 0

Rye at Byram Hills, 4:15 p.m.

Volleyball

Ursuline 3, Mount Vernon 0

Panas 3, Somers 0

Yorktown 3, Fox Lane 0

Brewster 3, Lakeland 0

Saunders 3, Riverside 1

Nyack 3, Albertus Magnus 0

Pelham 3, Harrison 1

New Rochelle 3, Mamaroneck 0

John Jay 3, Horace Greeley 1

Mahopac 3, Ketcham 0

Clarkstown South 3, East Ramapo 0

Rye 3, Eastchester 2

Ossining 3, Port Chester 0

North Rockland 3, Clarkstown North 1

Keio 3, Hen Hud 1

Beacon 3, Sleepy Hollow 0

Gorton at Roosevelt, 4:15 p.m.

Lincoln at Yonkers, 4:15 p.m.

Byram Hills at Ardsley, 4:30 p.m.

Peekskill at Lourdes, 4:30 p.m.

Scarsdale B at Nanuet, 5:45 p.m.

Swimming

Arlington vs. East Ramapo at Rockland CC, 4:30 p.m.

Clarkstown North at Suffern, 4:30 p.m.

John Jay-EF at North Rockland, 4:30 p.m.

Peekskill vs. Lourdes at Poughkeepsie MS., 4:30 p.m.

John Jay at Beacon, 4:30 p.m.

Pearl River vs. Harrison at LM Klein MS., 4:30 p.m.

Bronxville vs. Keio at Manhattanville, 4:30 p.m.

Putnam Valley vs. Croton-Harmon/Hen Hud/Somers, 4:30 p.m.

Brewster vs. Ketcham at Mount St. Mary, 4:30 p.m.

Tennis

Harrison 4, Byram Hills 3

Mahopac at Carmel, 4:15 p.m.

Fox Lane at Horace Greeley, 4:15 p.m.

Yorktown at Ketcham, 4:15 p.m.

Mamaroneck at Scarsdale, 4:!5 p.m.

Suffern at Clarkstown North, 4:15 p.m.

Clarkstown South at North Rockland, 4:15 p.m.

Port Chester at White Plains, 4:15 p.m.

Ossining at Mount Vernon, 4:15 p.m.

North Salem at Briarcliff, 4:15 p.m.

Solomon Schechter at Dobbs Ferry, 4:15 p.m.

Irvington at Woodlands, 4:15 p.m.

Rye at Blind Brook, 4:15 p.m.

Non-region opponent at Albertus Magnus, 4:15 p.m.

Pleasantville at Rye Neck, 4:15 p.m.

Beacon vs. Eastchester at Leewood Tennis Courts, 4:30 p.m.

Brewster at non-region opponent, 4:30 p.m.

Cross country

Croton-Harmon, Pawling at Westlake, 4:30 p.m.

Pleasantville, Putnam Valley, Keio at Valhalla, 4:30 p.m.

Rye Neck, Briarcliff at Bronxville, 4:30 p.m.

Edgemont, North Salem at Blind Brook, 4:30 p.m.

Dobbs Ferry, Children’s Village, Hamilton at Irvington, 4:30 p.m.

Hastings, Haldane at Woodlands, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday’s events

Boys soccer

Mahopac at White Plains, 4:30 p.m.

Yonkers Montessori at Solomon Schechter, 4:30 p.m.

Clarkstown North at Clarkstown South, 7 p.m.

Blind Brook at Irvington, 7 p.m.

Girls soccer

Clarkstown North at Clarkstown South, 4 p.m

Fox Lane at Horace Greeley, 4:15 p.m.

Gorton at Saunders, 4:15 p.m.

Riverside at Yonkers, 4:15 p.m.

Nyack at Pearl River, 4:15 p.m.

Brewster at Somers, 4:15 p.m.

Pelham at Eastchester, 4:15 p.m.

Lourdes at Sleepy Hollow, 4:15 p.m.

Scarsdale B vs. Lincoln at Tibbetts Brook Park, 4:15 p.m.

Carmel at John Jay-EF, 4:15 p.m.

White Plains at Mount Vernon, 4:30 p.m.

Scarsdale at New Rochelle, 4:30 p.m.

East Ramapo at North Rockland, 4:30 p.m.

Riverside at Panas, 4:30 p.m.

Rye at Byram Hills, 4:30 p.m.

Valhalla at Croton-Harmon, 4:30 p.m.

Keio at Edgemont, 4:30 p.m.

Irvington at Hastings, 4:30 p.m.

Solomon Schechter at Hamilton, 4:30 p.m.

North Salem at Haldane, 4:30 p.m.

Pawling at Putnam Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Pleasantville at Westlake, 4:30 p.m.

Ursuline vs. Mamaroneck at Memorial Field, 5 p.m.

Port Chester at Yorktown, 6 p.m.

John Jay at Lakeland, 6:15 p.m.

Ardsley at Harrison, 6:30 p.m.

Albertus Magnus at Tappan Zee, 7 p.m.

Rye Neck at Bronxville, 7 p.m.

Field hockey

Putnam Valley at Briarcliff, 3:45 p.m.

Ossining at Mahopac, 4:15 p.m.

John Jay-EF at Carmel, 4:15 p.m.

Clarkstown South at Ursuline, 4:15 p.m.

White Plains vs. Suffern at Suffern MS, 4:15 p.m.

North Rockland at Scarsdale, 4:15 p.m.

Nyack at Pearl River, 4:15 p.m.

Somers at John Jay, 4:15 p.m.

Harrison at Pelham, 4:15 p.m.

Yorktown at Fox Lane, 4:30 p.m.

Mamaroneck at Clarkstown North, 4:30 p.m.

Sleepy Hollow at Nanuet, 4:45 p.m.

Lakeland at Lourdes, 5:30 p.m.

Hen Hud at Brewster, 6 p.m.

Volleyball

Briarcliff at Westlake, 4:30 p.m.

Keio at Edgemont, 4:30 p.m.

Rye Neck at Blind Brook, 4:30 p.m.

Irvington at Hastings, 4:30 p.m.

Dobbs Ferry at Woodlands, 4:30 p.m.

Tuckahoe at Yonkers Montessori, 4:30 p.m.

Palisade Prep at Solomon Schechter, 4:30 p.m.

North Salem at Putnam Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Hamilton at Roosevelt, 4:30 p.m.

Suffern at Tappan Zee, 4:45 p.m.

White Plains at Scarsdale, 5 p.m.

Croton-Harmon vs. Valhalla at Kensico School, 6 p.m.

Pawling at Haldane, 6 p.m.

Pearl River at Somers, 6 p.m.

Swimming

Ardsley vs. Sleepy Hollow/Hastings/Edgemont/Irvington at Marymount College, 4:30 p.m.

Byram Hills vs. Nyack at Rockland CC, 4:30 p.m.

Albertus Magnus vs. Eastchester at Sarah Lawrence College, 4:30 p.m.

Fox Lane vs. Yorktown at Mildred E. Strang MS, 4:30 p.m.

New Rochelle vs. Port Chester at Carver Center Pool, 4:30 p.m.

Ursuline at White Plains, 4:30 p.m.

Horace Greeley vs. Mamaroneck at Hommocks MS, 4:30 p.m.

Lakeland/Panas at Beacon, 4:30 p.m.

Tennis

Scarsdale B at Hackley, 4 p.m.

East Ramapo at White Plains, 4:15 p.m.

Suffern at Scarsdale, 4:15 p.m.

North Rockland at Ursuline, 4:15 p.m.

Valhalla at Pleasantville, 4:15 p.m.

Briarcliff at Croton-Harmon, 4:15 p.m.

North Salem at Westlake, 4:15 p.m.

Keio at Rye Neck, 4:15 p.m.

Edgemont at Bronxville, 4:15 p.m.

Irvington at Dobbs Ferry, 4:15 p.m.

Tuckahoe at Solomon Schechter, 4:15 p.m.

Maria Regina vs. Woodlands at Veterans Park, 4:15 p.m.

Nanuet at Clarkstown North, 4:15 p.m.

Albertus Magnus at Nyack, 4:30 p.m.

Tappan Zee at Pearl River, 4:30 p.m.

Lakeland vs. Somers at Reis Park, 4:30 p.m.

Panas at John Jay, 4:30 p.m.

Lourdes at Hen Hud, 4:30 p.m.

Ardsley at Harrison, 4:30 p.m.

Pelham vs. Rye at Rye Recreation Park, 4:30 p.m.

Mount Vernon at Port Chester, 4:30 p.m.

Sleepy Hollow at Eastchester, 4:45 p.m.

Friday’s events

Boys soccer

John Jay-EF at Carmel, 3:45 p.m.

Yonkers at Saunders, 4 p.m.

Spring Valley at North Rockland, 4:15 p.m.

Mount Vernon at New Rochelle, 4:30 p.m.

Ramapo at Suffern, 4:30 p.m.

Port Chester at Fox Lane, 4:30 p.m.

Ossining at Horace Greeley, 4:30 p.m.

Gorton at Lincoln, 4:30 p.m.

Roosevelt at Riverside, 4:30 p.m.

Tappan Zee at Nanuet, 4:30 p.m.

Pearl River at Nyack, 4:30 p.m.

Brewster at Somers, 4:30 p.m.

Eastchester at Byram Hills, 4:30 p.m.

Rye at Pelham, 4:30 p.m.

Lourdes at Hen Hud, 4:30 p.m.

Peekskill at Beacon, 4:30 p.m.

Keio at Rye Neck, 4:30 p.m.

Blind Brook at Edgemont, 4:30 p.m.

Woodlands at Dobbs Ferry, 4:30 p.m.

Irvington at Hastings, 4:30 p.m.

Yonkers Montessori at Tuckahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Haldane at Putnam Valley, 4:30 p.m.

North Salem at Pawling, 4:30 p.m.

Panas vs. Croton-Harmon at Spencer Field, 4:30 p.m.

Scarsdale vs. Mamaroneck at Memorial Field, 5 p.m.

Lakeland at John Jay, 6:30 p.m.

Hamilton at Bronxville, 7:30 p.m.

Pleasantville at Valhalla 8 p.m.

Girls soccer

Pawling at Brewster, 3:45 p.m.

Tuckahoe vs. Yonkers at Fleming Field, 4:15 p.m.

Bronxville at Eastchester, 4:15 p.m.

Riverside at Yonkers Montessori, 4:15 p.m.

Briarcliff at Westlake, 4:30 p.m.

Peekskill at Woodlands, 4:30 p.m.

Ossining vs. North Salem at Volunteers Park, 4:30 p.m.

Keio at Sleepy Hollow, 4:30 p.m.

Maria Regina at Scarsdale B, 4:30 p.m.

Haldane at Beacon, 4:30 p.m.

Hamilton at Lincoln, 4:30 p.m.

Dobbs Ferry at Irvington, 7 p.m.

Field hockey

Hen Hud at Rye Neck, 4:15 p.m.

Pawling at Croton-Harmon, 4:30 p.m.

Hastings at Irvington, 4:30 p.m.

Briarcliff at Pleasantville, 4:30 p.m.

Carmel at North Salem, 4:30 p.m.

Edgemont at Bronxville, 5:30 p.m.

Mamaroneck at Rye, 7 p.m.

Volleyball

Rye Neck at Byram Hills, 4:15 p.m.

Clarkstown North at Nyack, 4:15 p.m.

New Rochelle at White Plains, 4:30 p.m.

Ursuline at Mamaroneck, 4:30 p.m.

North Rockland at East Ramapo, 4:30 p.m.

Port Chester at Fox Lane, 4:30 p.m.

Ossining at Horace Greeley, 4:30 p.m.

Panas at Ardsley, 4:30 p.m.

Peekskill at Brewster, 4:30 p.m.

Keio at Sleepy Hollow, 4:30 p.m.

Yorktown at John Jay, 4:30 p.m.

Nanuet at Briarcliff, 4:30 p.m.

Riverside at Tuckahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Hamilton at Gorton, 4:30 p.m.

Somers at Beacon, 4:30 p.m.

Tappan Zee at Irvington, 4:30 p.m.

Suffern at Clarkstown South, 4:45 p.m.

Woodlands at Maria Regina, 5 p.m.

Scarsdale B at Mount Vernon, 6 p.m.

Albertus Magnus at Haldane, 6 p.m.

Swimming

Scarsdale vs. Ossining at Caputo Community Center, 4:30 p.m.

Suffern vs. Ketcham at Mount St. Mary, 4:30 p.m.

Lourdes vs. John Jay at Carver Center Pool, 4:30 p.m.

Tappan Zee vs. LM Klein MS, 4:30 p.m.

Byram HIlls vs. Bronxville at Sarah Lawrence College, 4:30 p.m.

Port Chester vs. Keio at Manhattanville, 4:30 p.m.

North Rockland vs. Arlington at Poughkeepsie MS, 5:15 p.m.

Tennis

Horace Greeley at Yorktown, 4:15 p.m.

New Rochelle at Mamaroneck, 4:15 p.m.

Clarkstown North at Clarkstown South, 4:15 p.m.

White Plains at Ossining, 4:15 p.m.

East Ramapo at Port Chester, 4:15 p.m.

Irvington at Valhalla, 4:15 p.m.

Bronxville at Keio, 4:15 p.m.

John Jay at Byram Hills, 4:15 p.m.

Suffern at Peekskill, 4:15 p.m.

Briarcliff at Edgemont, 4:15 p.m.

John Jay-EF at Fox Lane, 4:30 p.m.

Woodlands at North Salem, 4:30 p.m.

Pawling at Beacon, 4:30 p.m.

Lourdes vs. Somers at Reis Park, 4:30 p.m.

Arlington vs. Hen Hud at Lake Street Tennis Courts, 4:30 p.m.

LH Logo: Varsity Scores And Schedules

Lakeland defeated Somers 2-1 in soccer action at Somers High School Sept. 28, 2016.

RESULTS FROM WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28

Lakeland 2, Somers 1, 2 OT: At Somers, Arben Hoxhaj scored the winner in the 91st minute on an assist from Dhruv Girgenti after Matias Prando equalized in the 69th. Max Grell scored for the Tuskers in the 39th minute.

CLICK HERE to read my story on the Hornets ending Somers’ unbeaten season

CLICK HERE to watch video highlights, including Hoxhaj’s winning goal

CLICK HERE to view Frank Becerra Jr.’s photo gallery from the game

Arlington 4, Ketcham 0: At Arlington, Dillon Petrillo had a goal and an assist and Peter Petrillo, Mike Vanikiotis and Anthony Germano also scored.

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Byram Hills 3, Harrison 2: At Harrison, David Noel scored twice in the second half to help the Bobcats overcome a 2-1 halftime deficit. Max Hammond also scored and Mike Bordash had two assists. Ryo Kakihara and Rintari Ishiguro also for the Huskies.

Nanuet 4, Albertus Magnus 1: At Albertus, Joe Saxton scored twice, Nick Iozzo had a goal and an assist and Chris Bucci also scored.

Yorktown 3, Fox Lane 0: At Fox Lane, Joey Landicino had two goals and an assist and Enzo Sangiacomo had a goal and an assist. Mauricio Arango made eight saves for the shutout.

Solomon Schechter 1, Hamilton 0: At Hamilton, Kenny Berger scored with one minute remaining in the first overtime period on an assist from Miles Ogihara.

Panas 1, John Jay 0: At John Jay, Kristian Prenkaj scored on an assist from Joey O’Connor.

Tappan Zee 3, Nyack 2, OT: At Nyack, Thomas Shalvey scored the winning goal on an assist from Jorge Umana, who also scored. Joe Stahl added two assists.

Rye 2, Ardsley 1, OT: At Ardsley, Cyrus Vahabzadeh scored the winning goal and Sean Traynor also scored.

Rye Neck 2, Bronxville 0: At Rye Neck, Reed Peterson and Luis Galeano scored on assists from Donovan Dunning and Jack Sheldon.

Pleasantville 3, Briarcliff 1: At Briarcliff, Jonathan Kyriakidis had a hat trick and Liam Perrine had all three assists. Jan Becerra made nine saves for the Panthers.

Tuckahoe 3, Lincoln 0: At Tuckahoe, Giancarlo Cutrupi, Nick Bellantoni and Luka Vesolinic scored and Vito Marcoccia made 12 saves for the shutout.

Spring Valley 1, Ramapo 1, 2 OT: At Spring Valley, Djovanny Therasse scored for the Tigers and the Gryphons scored on an own goal.

Hackley 3, Dalton 0: At Randall’s Island, Sam Rinzler scored twice and Ian Jacobson also scored.

North Salem 1, Arlington B 0: At North Salem, Mike Selzer scored and James Buzzetto made four saves for the shutout.

Horace Greeley 1, Port Chester 0: At Greeley, Jack Cohen scored on an assist from Johnny Gernstein in the 50th minute and Teddy Rader made four saves for the shutout.

Sleepy Hollow 3, Hen Hud 1: At Hen Hud, Isaiah Issacon scored twice, Manuel Crespo had two assists and Diego Arias had a goal.

Suffern 6, Clarkstown South 0: At South, Paul Prenaj scored twice, Myles Solan had a goal and two assists and Roland Blankson had a goal and an assist. Matt Iaria also scored and Jonathan Andrade had two assists.

Mahopac 3, Carmel 1: At Carmel, Niko DeCola, Nick Estrada and George Weiss each had a goal and an assist.

Croton-Harmon 4, Westlake 1: At Croton, Lorenzo Auslander scored twice and had an assist and Matt Adler had two assist. Jaxon North and Nico Valentine also scored.

Hastings 11, Woodlands 1: At Hastings, Oscar Pereira and Lewis Sprague each had two goals and an assist. Jackson Silverstein and Ian Charles each scored twice.

Eastchester 3, Pelham 0: At Eastchester, Luca Fava had two goals and an assist, Evan McPhail had two assists and Andre Gheileman also scored. Lucas Barbieri made seven saves for the shutout.

Keio 2, Edgemont 1: At Edgemont, Hayato Komatsu and Chisato Tahara scored and Sogo Sakamaki made six saves. Stefano Ballas scored for the Panthers.

Mamaroneck 1, White Plains 1, 2 OT: At Memorial Field, Alex Alma scored on an assist from Conor LeBlanc in the 34th minute for Mamaroneck and Carl Fisher scored in the 47th minute for White Plains.

Scarsdale 1, New Rochelle 0: At New Ro, Michael Spiro scored on an assist from Owen Hall.

Dobbs Ferry 4, YMA 2: At YMA, Nathan Barnett had a hat trick.

Beacon 1, Lourdes 0: At Beacon, Ryan Cory scored off a pass from Kyle Davis.

Brewster 0, John Jay-EF 0, 2 OT

Early College 1, Saunders 0

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Valhalla flexed its muscles again Wednesday, picking up its seventh win of the year against only one loss and two ties in a shutout of Edgemont.

That was one of six shutouts on a light day for field hockey.

Game recaps are below.

Field hockey game recaps from September 28, 2016

Valhalla 4, Edgemont 0: The Vikings gained their seventh win of the season as Michaella DeNatale scored twice and Vlad and Isabella Riguzzi each had a goal.

Lauren Kreder had an assist.

Edgemont’s Lillian Wills had 10 saves.

Rye 8, Byram Hills 0: Serena Feldman had 24 saves for the Bobcats and kept the Garnets off the score board for nearly 13 minutes.

But, ultimately, Rye’s relentless attack wore down Byram Hills.

The biggest problem for the Bobcats? It was senior Fusine Govaert, who’ll wear Princeton Tiger colors next year. She scored five goals and had an assist.

Kelly Ott, Lainie Agosta and Alex Meyers also scored.

Ott had two assists and Lotje Rogaar and Annie Kirpatrick one each.

Byram Hills was stuck in its defensive zone most of the game. Rye goalie Maggie Devlin had to make only one save.

Rye Neck 3, Hastings 1: Catherine Yoo scored twice and Alison Cohen once.

Kaylee Sanabria had two assists and Sonia Finkenberg one for Rye Neck.

Hannah Jones scored off an Anya van Hoggstraten assist for the Hornets.

Hastings goalie Hannah Jones had three saves. Rye Neck’s Christina Shin had one.

Croton 3, North Salem 0: Loretta Violante scored twice and Teagan Burke scored and assisted on Violante’s goals.

The game was only 1-0 until the last seven minutes, when Croton pulled away.

Emily Kehoe had an assist.

Charlie Reiner had a very strong defensive game for North Salem. Olivia Desanto had 12 saves.

Maddy Camillieri earned her shut out. She had only seven saves but one was beautiful diving stop.

Hackley 4, Masters 0: Karina Bridger had a hat track and Alex Meyer also scored.

Catherine Meyer and Lexi Schechter had assists.

Saskia Sascher-Bernstein had 15 saves for Masters.

Jenny Canoni had two saves for Hackley.

Bronxville 2, Pleasantville 0: Ellie Walsh scored and assisted on Ava Austi’s goal.

Panther goalie Jackie Bendenson stopped 17 shots.

Katie Gordon had five saves for Bronxville.

Holy Child 3, Fieldston 0: Emily Pellegrino, Lila Pfhol and Maddie Lyons scored.

Oliva Bonner and Martina Garate-Griot had assists.

Fieldston goalies Jane Leff and Maya Stokes each had eight saves.

Charlotte Wertimer stopped four shots for Holy Child in recording the shutout.

Pawling 2, Irvington 0: Sarah Campbell and Melissa Talarno scored.

Irvington keeper Nicole Sklitsis had seven saves.

Kayla Charrarri turned away five shots for the Tigers.

Twitter: @Haggerty Nancy

Soccer

Here we go again.

The season is no longer a marathon, it’s a sprint and the majority of the Section 1 teams are back in stride following a really short break. We’ve got Alex back on the sideline today. He’ll be watching John Jay and Lakeland and you can follow him at @SlimbradyAlex for scoring updates. You can always tag me in scoring updates @hoopsmbd and I’ll pass them along.

September 29

(All games are 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.)

Clarkstown North at Clarkstown South, 3 p.m.

Fox Lane at Greeley, 4:15 p.m.

Gorton at Saunders, 4:15 p.m.

Nyack at Pearl River, 4:15 p.m.

Brewster at Somers, 4:15 p.m.

Pelham at Eastchester, 4:15 p.m.

Lourdes at Sleepy Hollow, 4:15 p.m.

Scarsdale B at Lincoln, 4:15 p.m.

Carmel at John Jay-East Fishkill, 4:15 p.m.

White Plains at Mount Vernon

Scarsdale at New Rochelle

East Ramapo at North Rockland

Riverside at Panas

Rye at Byram Hills

Valhalla at Croton

Keio at Edgemont

Irvington at Hastings

Solomon Schechter at Hamilton

North Salem at Haldane

Pawling at Putnam Valley

Blind Brook at Edgemont

Pleasantville at Westlake

Ursuline at Mamaroneck, 5 p.m.

Port Chester at Yorktown, 6 p.m.

John Jay at Lakeland, 6:15 p.m.

Ardsley at Harrison, 6:30 p.m.

Albertus Magnus at Tappan Zee, 7 p.m.

Rye Neck at Bronxville, 7 p.m.

I didn’t need a text message from someone in the Rye community to tell me what I’ve already known for about two weeks now — I really need to see Rye up close. The Garnets took down Eastchester last night in five sets, giving them an undefeated record in a league that includes the Eagles, Byram Hills, Harrison, and Pelham. Ardsley is the last team on the Garnets’ hit list. That match will be next Thursday, Oct. 7.

VOLLEYBALL: Scoreboard for Tuesday, Sept. 27

Here are the roundups from Wednesday, Sept. 28:

Nyack Volleyball in action at the Vikings Volleyball Tournament at Clarkstown South High School in West Nyack on Saturday, September 24, 2016.

Rye 3, Eastchester 2: Jade Iadarola had 22 kills, 15 aces, and 28 digs in a 25-16, 20-25, 25-15, 23-25, 25-12 win. Katherine Coleman and Jaime Donnelly added 11 and 10 kills for the Garnets, respectively.

Nyack 3, Albertus Magnus 1: Brenna Abplanalp had four kills and 37 assists in a 25-14, 25-12, 21-25, 25-18 win. Maya Owens added 17 kills for the Indians.

Ursuline 3, Mount Vernon 0: Maura McGlynn had 11 kills in a 25-10, 25-12, 25-4 win. Katie McLoughlin added nine kills and three aces for the Koalas.

Yorktown 3, Fox Lane 0: Toni Fiore had 16 kills in a 25-17, 25-19, 25-11 win. Grace Meara and Kayla Knoesel each added nine kills for the Huskers. Macey Drezek chipped in 32 assists.

Brewster 3, Lakeland 0: Karen Lennox had eight kills in a 25-23, 25-21, 25-17 win. Carey Lyons added seven kills for the Bears. Grace Coughlan added five aces and 12 assists in the win.

Pelham 3, Harrison 1: Sydney Shotkoski had six aces and 28 assists in a 25-20, 25-15, 18-25, 25-19 win. Nora Tabhaz added 12 kills and four aces for the Pelicans.

New Rochelle 3, Mamaroneck 0: Rachel Darius and Selma Vulic each had 12 kills in a 25-14, 25-13, 25-14 win. Bella Clayton added eight kills for the Huguenots.

John Jay 3, Horace Greeley 1: Vivian Zymeck had 11 kills in a 25-21, 21-25, 22-25, 21-25 loss. Andrea Steiner and Alexis Cushman added nine and eight kills in the loss, respectively.

Maria Regina 3, St. Vincent Ferrer 0: Emily Costa, Lexy O’Donnell and Miranda Bogdanowicz each had six kills in a 25-13, 25-14, 25-16 win.

Mahopac 3, Ketcham 0: Jenn Laga had 10 kills in a 25-21, 25-15, 25-11 win. Carah Vitkus added five kills, five aces, and five assists for the Indians.

Clarkstown South 3, East Ramapo 0: Tamara Pichardo had four kills and five aces in a 25-16, 25-12, 25-23 win. Witchney Clersainville had seven kills in the loss.

North Rockland 3, Clarkstown North 0: Madison Monahan had 12 kills, four aces and 15 digs in a 25-9, 25-13, 25-12 win. Trinity Bosecker added seven kills for the Red Raiders.

Ossining 3, Port Chester 0: Diana Kennedy and Lauren Ojito each had four aces in a 25-9, 25-14, 25-8 win. Kelsey Quain added 17 assists for the Pride.

Panas 3, Somers 0: Yvette Burcescu had 15 kills and three blocks in a 25-5, 25-9, 25-16 win. Jenn Braun added 14 kills and two blocks for the Panthers. Julianna Bottarini added 34 assists in the win.

Ardsley 3, Byram Hills 0: Briana Toledo had seven kills and two aces in a 25-14, 25-13, 25-14 win. Marie McNerney added 11 kills for the Panthers.

Nanuet 3, Scarsdale B 0: Kayla Diaz had 13 kills and five aces in a 25-18, 25-7, 25-20 win. Meghan Cain added seven kills for the Golden Knights.

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Scoreboard for Wednesday, Sept. 28:

Ursuline 3, Mount Vernon 0

Panas 3, Somers 0

Yorktown 3, Fox Lane 0

Brewster 3, Lakeland 0

Saunders 3, Riverside 1

Nyack 3, Albertus Magnus 1

Pelham 3, Harrison 1

New Rochelle 3, Mamaroneck 0

John Jay 3, Horace Greeley 1

Mahopac 3, Ketcham 0

Clarkstown South 3, East Ramapo 0

Rye 3, Eastchester 2

Ossining 3, Port Chester 0

North Rockland 3, Clarkstown North 0

Hen Hud 3, Keio 0

Beacon 3, Sleepy Hollow 0

Ardsley 3, Byram Hills 0

Nanuet 3, Scarsdale B 0

Boys volleyball

Suffern 3, Scarsdale 0

Zacchio’s prediction record last night: 17-1

Zacchio’s prediction record for the season: 174-30

Here’s the schedule for Thursday, Sept. 29, plus my predictions:

I have a column to write, and I’m doing this week’s Rockland scholar-athlete of the week article. Since I’m supposed to have dinner plans with the family in Orangeburg tonight, I would love to swing by Suffern-Tappan Zee beforehand and give both teams some one-on-one attention.

Briarcliff at Westlake, 4:30 p.m.

Keio at Edgemont, 4:30 p.m.

Rye Neck at Blind Brook, 4:30 p.m.

Irvington at Hastings, 4:30 p.m.

Dobbs Ferry at Woodlands, 4:30 p.m.

Tuckahoe at Yonkers Montessori, 4:30 p.m.

Palisade Prep at Solomon Schechter, 4:30 p.m.

North Salem at Putnam Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Hamilton at Roosevelt, 4:30 p.m.

Suffern at Tappan Zee, 4:45 p.m.

White Plains at Scarsdale, 5 p.m.

Croton-Harmon vs. Valhalla at Kensico School, 6 p.m.

Pawling at Haldane, 6 p.m.

Pearl River at Somers, 6 p.m.

SHRUB OAK – John Jay couldn’t have started faster against Lakeland, with Jordan Sandell scoring on a breakaway in the first minute of the game, and the Indians cruised to a 4-1 win.

“The first 15 minutes of the game absolutely killed us,” Lakeland Coach Jon Hourahan said. “I felt like we competed with them for the rest of the game, but going down by three early is really tough.”

Sprung on an early breakaway, Sandell scored from just outside the box before most of the spectators had sat down.

Caroline Touzeau and Willa Tobin scored back-to-back goals for John Jay in the 13th and 15th minutes to give the Indians a big cushion.

Lakeland was able to muster a few shots on goal but John Jay keeper Allison Oestreicher would have none of it.

“Allison played really well, she had a fantastic game,” John Jay coach David Nuttall said. “ When you have a keeper who plays like that it really settles the rest of the team and gives them confidence.”

The Indians said they can build on this win.

“We’ve been unlucky, we lost our last game on a penalty kick,” Nuttall said. “This game is really big for us. We were finally able to finish in the final third of the field, which has been a problem for us.”

“We we’re just finally able to finish,” John Jay captain Georgia Mraz said. “This win is just a huge confidence booster for us going forward.”

The Hornets hope to get healthy and sharpen their play before the postseason.

“We have a few girls hurt, including our starting goalie,” Hourahan said. “We’ve already had 11 games this year; our schedule has been really tough. We have eight days till our next game so hopefully we’ll be able to get healthy.”

Player of the game – Allison Oestreicher was magnificent in goal for John Jay. She recorded 11 saves, and would have had a clean sheet if not for a last-minute penalty kick.

Turning point – Sandell’s goal in the first minute of play set the tone for the rest of the game. John Jay controlled the game after the early goal.

Stat Line – John Jay got goals from Jordan Sandell, Caroline Touzeau, Willa Tobin and Ana Dorta. Kaitlin Bloss scored for Lakeland. Lakeland’s Stephanie Shalhoub made 15 saves, while Oestreicher made 11.

Quotable – “There were a lot of people yelling at the ref to make that call,” Nuttall said of the late penalty kick awarded to Lakeland’s Bloss. “I guess it’s OK that he made that penalty call, given that we were up 4-0.”

John Jay players celebrate a first half goal by Jordan Sandell (2) against Lakeland during first alf soccer action at Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak Sept. 29, 2016.

John Jay players celebrate a first half goal by Willa Tobin (27) against Lakeland during first alf soccer action at Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak Sept. 29, 2016.

From left, John Jay’s Caroline Touzeau (6) fires a shot against Lakeland during first alf soccer action at Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak Sept. 29, 2016.

From left, John Jay’s Katrina Weiner (4) and Lakeland’s Katherine Maurno (6) battle for ball control during first alf soccer action at Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak Sept. 29, 2016.

From left, John Jay’s Caroline Touzeau (6) and Lakeland’s Ashley Acevedo (14) battle for ball control during first alf soccer action at Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak Sept. 29, 2016.

Yorktown’s Jose Boyer is the Con Ed Athlete of the Week.

Name: Jose Boyer

School: Yorktown

Class: Senior

Sport: Football

Athletic accomplishments: Entering this week, Boyer, in his second year as Yorktown’s starting quarterback, had passed for 584 yards and seven touchdowns and rushed for another 446 yards and five scores. He also had an interception, three passes defended and a fumble recovery while playing cornerback for the 4-0 Huskers. Boyer was all-section in both football and lacrosse as a junior and has been named a captain in both sports as a senior. Last spring, he was a an all-America long stick midfielder on Yorktown’s lacrosse team, which finished last season as the state runner-up in Class B. Boyer has committed to play lacrosse at Notre Dame.

Academic accomplishments: Boyer carries a 94.1 weighted GPA while playing three sports, including running winter track, and is a member of the National Honor Society. He has been on the Principal’s List for eight straight quarters at Yorktown High School and proven his leadership off the field as well as on it. He has been a member of the Student Senate and a mentor in the school’s Big Buddy program, which helps freshman adapt to high school. Boyer has also volunteered for the Yorktown Athletic Club as a coach and for Recycle Paws, an animal rescue service in Mohegan Lake.

Getting to know Jose Boyer 

The Journal News: Lacrosse is obviously the main sport in Yorktown. When you started playing sports, was that always your No. 1 sport?

Jose Boyer: I love lacrosse, but I started getting into football at a very young age. Football will always be my first love.

TJN: Have you always played quarterback?

JB: I played running back up until the seventh grade. Ever since I’ve been a quarterback.

TJN: Not many seniors in high school are still three-sport athletes. Why have you kept playing three sports?

JB: I love playing three sports. My life would be incomplete without all three. The three sports have helped me so much in becoming an overall better athlete.

TJN: You’ve done well in school and have been active in the community. How do you balance your academics and other responsibilities while playing sports year-round?

JB: I give the same effort in the classroom as I do on the field. It requires a lot of discipline and sacrifice so that I’m able to make the most of my time.

TJN: You’ve spent a lot of time coaching and counseling younger kids. Do you enjoy that and is it something you want to do in the future?

JB: I really enjoy helping out the younger kids because I remember how much I looked up to the high school players when I was in elementary school. The idea that I could have an impact on a youth athlete’s life is something I wouldn’t pass up.

TJN: What do you plan on studying at Notre Dame?

JB: I’m not exactly sure what I want to study, but I’ve been leaning toward entering the business field.

TJN: What made you decide to commit to Notre Dame? What other schools did you consider?

JB: I didn’t find any negatives in Notre Dame. When I got to Notre Dame, something just felt right. I also considered Princeton, Yale, Johns Hopkins, Denver, Penn State and Maryland.

TJN: Will you miss playing football in college? How closely do you think you’ll follow the sport as a fan while you’re in South Bend?

JB: Football was my first love so I’ll definitely miss playing it. Obviously, Notre Dame has a tremendous football team so I’ll definitely become a huge Notre Dame football fan when I’m out there.

TJN: You only have a few more weeks left in your football career. What do you hope to accomplish the rest of the season?

JB: My goal is to leave Yorktown football better than the way I found it. Our group of seniors has done so much since entering Yorktown High School and we want to leave our mark.

The Con Edison Athlete of the Week recognizes students in Westchester and Putnam schools who excel athletically. Academic achievements, leadership, citizenship, and school and community activities are also factors. The winner is selected each week by a panel of athletic directors and coaches who review ballots submitted by each athlete’s athletic director or coach.

Twitter: @lohudinsider

Marc-Ale Augustin

Name:Marc-Ale Augustin

School: Spring Valley High School

Class: Senior

Sport: Football

Athletic accomplishments: Augustin anchors an offensive line that recorded more than 200 rushing yards in wins over Horace Greeley and Fox Lane. Augustin also had four quarterback pressures and six tackles as a defensive end.

Academic accomplishments: Augustin is currently ranked at the top of his class with a 98.76 unweighted average and has seven advanced-placement courses under his belt. Augustin said his top college choice is Ohio State University.

School and community involvement: Augustin is the treasurer and webmaster of the school’s Key Club, a volunteer teacher at Vacation Bible School, and a peer mentor for incoming freshmen at Spring Valley High School.

Getting to know Marc-Ale Augustin

The Journal News: Your brother, Edenis, was the Spring Valley valedictorian last year. What have your parents done that has contributed to your academic success?

Marc-Ale Augustin​: They just kept on us. Ever since we were young, they were always making sure all of our homework was done, checking it as well every single night and making sure everything was done perfectly.

TJN: Was there anything in particular they did that you were against, initially, but found to be a benefit in the long run?

MAA: When we were younger, my dad used to have this notebook set up for the three of us — my brother, myself, and my sister. He would set up this notebook where we would do cursive writing or penmanship, and then we’d do multiplication, addition, division, subtraction — all these little math facts. It was like homework for us to do, even before we started school.

TJN: How old were you at that time?

MAA: Kindergarten starts around 5, maybe, so maybe he started us with the writing around 4 years of age.

TJN: What do you enjoy most about the game of football, on the field or off the field?

MAA: The brotherhood. There’s nothing else that can compare to that. The wins and losses are great and all, but there’s something about the brotherhood that you find in football. There’s a comfort, there’s a family atmosphere that football brings that’s not really found anywhere else.

TJN: When did you first realize that you were a part of something bigger than just a game?

MAA: My freshman year. I don’t think it was until after football season where I realized the influence they had on me. As a freshman, I’m looking up to these seniors, playing varsity football, and I started to realize that I started to talk the same way that they do, or act the same way they do, that the competitive spirit was kind of in me.

TJN: Do you know what you want you would want to study when you get to college?

MAA: Yes. Ever since freshman year, after getting injured, I went into the athletic trainer’s office and I just learned what they did. Ever since then, I said, “Oh, I’m gonna become an athletic trainer.” So, I plan on majoring in athletic training, possibly double-majoring in athletic training with biomedical engineering. The end goal is to go through medical school and become an orthopedic surgeon.

The Journal News Rockland Scholar-Athlete of the Week program honors students for their academic, athletic and community achievements. Each week a winner is selected from nominees submitted by athletic directors. Only seniors can be nominated, and the award can be won only once. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. Monday. The presenting sponsor for The Journal News Rockland Scholar-Athlete program is Gary Goldberg Financial Services.

Mike Zacchio

Twitter: @Zacchio_LoHud

PLEASANTVILLE –  There’s something about a Pleasantville-Briarcliff field hockey game. They’re often as close on the scoreboard as the two communities are on the map.

Last year’s game ended in a tie.

Friday, playing under similarly rainy conditions, it was a 1-1 tie.

The tie leaves the Panthers at 4-3-4 on the season. The Bears are 4-4-4. Talk about close.

But the curious thing was the time of possession and shots didn’t match.

Briarcliff goalie Jess Garlasco stops a shot from Pleasantville’s Emma Hickey (12) during their game at Pleasantville High School on Friday.

Pleasantville dominated possession but was repeatedly stopped in Briarcliff’s circle.

In fact, it put only four shots on Bears goalie Jess Garlasco.

“This was probably one of the best defensive games we’ve played this year,” Briarcliff coach Lindsay Zekus said. “I kept telling them to move to the ball and that’s what helped.”

Last year, Briarcliff tied the score in the last minute.

This year, it got on the scoreboard first.

Junior  Aleena Hussain swept the ball past Panthers keeper Jackie Bendenson on a penalty corner and a Melissa Marcellino pass.

“They were fast. They basically drove the ball several times through our defenders,” Bendenson said.

Teresa Marinaccio had several huge drives that led to Bears offensive breakouts and Devon Litchfield also had a very strong offensive game, carrying the ball past the Pleasantville defense several times on the right side.

Still, the Panthers had the ball more often than not, although that paid off only once.

Pleasantville knotted the score with 1:44 left in the first half as Callie Sullivan buried a shot off an Emma Hickey feed.

Briarcliff’s Devon Litchfield, left, and Pleasantville’s Lexi Moskowitz battle for ball control during their game at Pleasantville High School on Friday.

Player of the game: Jackie Bendenson. Sullivan’s goal followed a spectacular Bendenson diving save to her left.

In fact, more than one Bendenson save was highlight-reel material.

She stopped Marinaccio with 23:42 left, and with 7:55 to play, charged out to intercept a cross, then raced to beat Briarcliff to the rebound and kicked it out of harm’s way.

A great individual effort by Litchfield led to a Bears corner with 5:40 left but Bendenson again denied Briarcliff with another dive and blocker save.

Bendenson described the game as “very stressful.”

Turning point: Almost any of Bendenson’s saves could be called a turning point, but her first-half stop on Marinaccio prevented Briarcliff from getting an important two-goal advantage.

Stat line: Bendenson had eight saves. Garlasco had three.

Pleasantville had eight corners to Briarcliff’s five, four coming in the first half.

Quotables: “I think we didn’t take advantage of our first-half corners and their goalie was amazing,” Hussain said in assessing the game.

“Hats off to her. She played phenomenally,” Zekus added.

Twitter: @HaggertyNancy

From left, Briarcliff goalie Jess Garlasco (53) stops a shot from Pleasantville’s Lexi Moskowitz (6) during a field hockey game at Pleasantville High School Sept. 30, 2016.

From left, Briarcliff’s Teresa Marinaccio (5) and Pleasantville’s Aisling Mooney (13) battle for ball control during a field hockey game at Pleasantville High School Sept. 30, 2016.

Briarcliff’s Grace Plimpton (18) gets between Pleasantville’s Ali Fama (16) and Katie Keane (1) during a field hockey game at Pleasantville High School Sept. 30, 2016.

Lakeland-Panas is not your typical rivalry. Unlike the rivalries where feelings of animosity live deep underneath the skin of the players, when Lakeland and Panas square off against one another, respect outweighs hatred.

Lakeland’s Keir Maley fights through the Panas line during their game at Lakeland Oct. 2, 2015.

But like any rivalry, when the two take to the field or court, they are there to win. The pride of the school is on the table, as is a year’s worth of bragging rights.

“We respect them, they respect us, but on the field between the lines nobody wants to respect anybody,” Panas head coach Dan Patronik said, chuckling, ahead of Friday’s game against the Panthers’ crosstown rivals. “Once we walk off the field and the whistle blows, hands get shook, and there’s that level of respect again, and whoever wins gets to talk about it for the entire next year.”

RIVALRY: Lakeland-Panas is ‘that’ game

Lakeland has dominated the head-to-head series lately, winning nine of the last 11 meetings, causing Panas to feel like the “stepchild” of the district, according to Patronik.

“You want to be the top dog in the district,” said Patronik, who is in his sixth year as the Panthers’ head coach. “In that sense, it brings a lot of pride.”

Lakeland football beat Panas 9-0 at Lakeland Oct. 2, 2015.

Lakeland head coach Rob Cappelli has been coaching at the school for more than two decades, and said the excitement of the rivalry has yet to lose its luster.

“It’s definitely a fun thing to be a part of,” Cappelli said, before the game. “They play together in multiple sports throughout high school, and on the youth level they played for the feeder program together.”

The respect is not confined to the players on the field.

“I respect the hell out of Cappelli,” Patronik said. “He gets 25 kids to play tough ball, man.”

Patronik jokingly said that with rain slated to make its way through the game for the third consecutive year, Cappelli might literally be talking with the football gods.

“It’s raining again tonight, which is what he wants — to be able to slow me down,” Patronik said. “I’m like, ‘Does he have an inside scoop with Big G up there?’ “

All jokes aside, both coaches are thankful to have a “clean” rivalry.

“We’re very lucky here,” Cappelli said. “The kids all get along very well. It’s always a clean game, and that’s what it’s about. That’s what a good rival game is about.”

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Action during a Section 1, Class AA football game between New Rochelle and Mount Vernon at New Rochelle High School on Sept. 10th, 2016. New Rochelle won 40-6.

Action during a Section 1, Class AA football game between New Rochelle and Mount Vernon at New Rochelle High School on Sept. 10th, 2016. New Rochelle won 40-6.

With so much talent on the sideline, New Rochelle has long employed a number of platoons.

It’s a system that inspires envy.

This season, the Huguenots are keeping a pair of quarterbacks in play. Jonathan Saddler and Keion Jones-Hiland are both calling signals for the defending Class AA champions. It’s a unique situation. The results cannot be questioned, though, with the Huguenots sitting at 4-0 heading into Friday night’s showdown with unbeaten Clarkstown South.

It’s working.

“We play four linebackers, five defensive linemen, seven defensive backs, two tailbacks, four halfbacks, three split ends, two tight ends,” New Rochelle coach Lou DiRienzo said.  “This is just another platoon in our scheme. Both of the kids have been very productive. The situation is getting more attention because they are quarterbacks, but it’s no different than what happens at linebacker here.”

There isn’t much of a difference between the junior classmates.

“First and foremost, Jonathan and Keion are both high-character kids,” DiRienzo said. “They are very intelligent. They both stand about 6 feet and weigh 200 pounds. They both have leadership qualities. They also have similar skill sets.”

And they both happen to play linebacker for a team that had outscored its opponents 142-19.

Saddler was the varsity backup last fall. Jones-Hiland was the junior varsity starter. They came into camp and proved they were both ready so they alternate series.

“The one who’s not playing is on the sideline signaling the play,” DiRienzo said.

Saddler had completed 15 of 31 passes for 354 yards and four touchdowns going into Week 5. He also had 14 carries for 71 yards. Jones-Hiland had completed 13 of 28 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 23 carries for 141 yards and two touchdowns.

“We are just blessed with two quarterbacks,” DiRienzo added. “They handle it very well. I’m sure at the beginning, sharing the position was difficult for them. Inside the locker room, they were fine. In today’s society, it’s hard to be a team player. Both of them are team kids and want to do whatever it takes to help New Rochelle win football games.”

Winning a close game is the next step.

North Rockland, Mount Vernon, Scarsdale and Mamaroneck were not able to stay close to the Huguenots for very long, so DiRienzo was anxious to see how Saddler and Jones-Hiland played with more on the line.

“We’re more concerned about our process,” he said. “In the crazy world of Section 1, this is a gigantic game between 4-0 teams. I’m looking forward to seeing how all of my kids respond to the challenge.”

SCARSDALE – The personnel on the Scarsdale offense has had some turnover in the last couple weeks, but that may not be a bad thing.

Backup quarterback Robert Rolfe was thrust into action when starter Barry Klein broke his wrist last week against White Plains and Nick Leone has transitioned from halfback to fullback, which raised questions as the Raiders prepared to host North Rockland on Friday.

Those questions were answered emphatically as both played well in their new positions, guiding Scarsdale to a thorough 31-7 win in a contest that was never in doubt.

Scarsdale free safety Thomas Jacobson breaks up a pass intended for North Rockland’s Jayden Cook during their game at Scarsdale High School on Friday. Scarsdale defeated North Rockland 31-7.

“It was a great week of practice, which definitely helped me out — just taking some snaps and getting adjusted,” Rolfe said. “The O-line did everything that they could for me, the backs were making those runs and the defense played great.”

Any nerves that Rolfe may have had quickly dissipated on Scarsdale’s opening drive. On the first pass of the junior’s varsity career, he hit a streaking Thomas Jacobson in stride for a 33-yard touchdown.

Leone took over from there, scoring the next two touchdowns for Scarsdale while chewing up 213 yards on 30 carries in his expanded role.

“I’ve been getting a lot more carries,” Leone said. “It’s really all my offensive line. If I get space, I can make things happen. Since I’m getting the ball a lot more, it’s giving me an opportunity to break tackles and make big runs.”

Player of the game: Nick Leone, Scarsdale — The 5-foot-8, 170-pound senior was an absolute workhorse for the Raiders with over 200 yards, including 132 in the first half. Despite predictably being fed the ball over and over, Leone was still able to wear down the North Rockland defense and pick up big chunks of yards at a time.

“It feels great,” he said. “I’ve always wanted the ball more, and now that I’m at fullback, they’re finally giving me the opportunity to do that.”

Turning point: North Rockland received the opening kickoff and returned it into Scarsdale territory, eventually deciding to go for it on fourth down from the Scarsdale 25-yard line. The Raiders’ defense made the stop and the offense proceeded to march down the field for a quick touchdown. Scarsdale never looked back.

Stat line: Scarsdale (4-1) — Leone ran for two touchdowns and 213 yards on 30 carries and Ezekiah Bacchus ran for 69 yards on four carries. Rolfe threw for two touchdowns, including a 10-yard score to Robbie Keith in the fourth quarter. North Rockland (2-3) — Cameron Lewis ran for 46 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries and sophomore Jeffrey Abrams completed 8 of 15 passes for 96 yards.

Quotable: “After (a loss to) New Rochelle, we knew we had to make a lot of adjustments,” Rolfe said. “The environment at practice has definitely shifted. Everyone is more aggressive, and it’s definitely helped us with our play.”

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Scarsdale running back Nick Leone evades North Rockland’s Hervens Mulatre during a varsity football game at Scarsdale High School Sept. 30, 3016. Scarsdale defeated North Rockland 31-7.

Scarsdale quarterback Robert Rolfe passes while being pursued by North Rockland’s Nasier Vasquez during a varsity football game at Scarsdale High School Sept. 30, 3016. Scarsdale defeated North Rockland 31-7.

CORTLANDT MANOR – Hours ahead of Friday night’s annual rendezvous between Panas and Lakeland, Panas head coach Dan Patronik called his Panthers the “stepchild” of the school district they share.

Panas senior Joe Economico (11) claps following a fourth quarter interception by Panas to seal an 18-6 win over Lakeland at Walter Panas High School. Sept. 30, 2016.

Panas looked more like the big brother playing keep-away from his younger sibling during the first half Friday, holding its crosstown foes to just under three minutes of possession time.

Panthers sophomore David Louis capped an exhaustive eight-and-a-half-minute opening drive with an 11-yard rushing touchdown, the first of his two scores in a 18-6 win at Walter Panas High School.

“It means everything,” Louis said of the rivalry. “I can’t wait to go see (Lakeland) and tell them, ‘We beat you guys.'”

Panas (3-3) evened its season record with the win, as well as its series record with Lakeland under Patronik, who took over in 2011.

RIVALRY: Lakeland, Panas share district, teams, and respect

Lakeland has owned the head-to-head series since the schools separated their football programs more than a decade ago, winning nine of the last 11 meetings entering Friday.

“I make sure that they know that,” Patronik said, before the game. “I let them know about the history, how long it’s been.”

In a night of wet and wild misery, Lakeland (2-3) could not generate anything Friday night. The Hornets went three-and-out on their first two possessions of the game — their only two of the first half — then fumbled the second-half kickoff back to Panas.

Panas marched up the field after taking over before scoring on its first possession of the half with a two-yard run by quarterback Brandon Hodge. The Panthers’ domination up until that point gave fans the confidence to celebrate with an eruption of confetti in the stands.

Lakeland quickly halted the premature celebration with an interception midway through the third quarter by junior Tommy Barnett. The pick, in addition to three crucial Panas penalties, led to a two-yard score by Sean Makar. Louis pounded in his second score of the game with just under five minutes left in regulation to all but solidify a Panthers win.

The light drizzle throughout the game was a small damper on a night that was filled with celebrations for Panas. The team honored 11 players and five cheerleaders for “Senior Night” before winning the game, which was the 500th career call for Panthers announcer Dave Canning.

Patronik said he planned to celebrate the win with a cigar and a glass of 12-year-old Glendronach scotch.

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RESULTS FROM FRIDAY, SEPT. 30

Eastchester 1, Byram Hills 0: At Byram, Luca Fava scored on a penalty kick and Lucas Barbieri made seven saves for the shutout.

Pelham 3, Rye 1: At Glover Field, Thomas Mazzaro, Davis Allen and Henry Morjikian scored. Seamus McCrohan scored for the Garnets.

Tappan Zee 4, Nanuet 2: At Nanuet, Jack Samett broke a 2-2 tie in the 67th minute and also had an assist. Jorge Umana also had a goal and an assist and Thomas Shalvey had two assists. Matt Wain and Chris Fisher scored for the Golden Knights.

John Jay-EF 2, Carmel 0: At Carmel, Dylan Tremblay and Matt Howe scored on assists from Mike Ciardullo.

Gorton 3, Lincoln 0: At Tibbetts Brook Park, Angel Archundia, Rushawn Cunningham and Jorge Aquino scored.

Tuckahoe 4, YMA 2: At Tuckahoe, Luka Veselunivich, Johnny Gjekaj and Nick Bellantoni each had a goal and an assist for the Tigers. Shane Hennessy had a goal and an assist for YMA.

Pearl River 6, Nyack 1: At Nyack, Kevin Doorley had two goals and two assists, Francesco Galvano had two goals and Craig MacDonald had three assists.

Dobbs Ferry 2, Woodlands 2, 2 OT: At Dobbs, Conor McKeown had a goal and an assist and Sacha Cottineau also scored for the Eagles. Toby Obelar and Remy Maxwell scored for the Falcons.

Lakeland 6, John Jay 1: At John Jay, Arben Hoxhaj had two goals and an assist, Nick Foci scored twice and Dhruv Girgenti had a goal and an assist. Matt Majdanski scored his first varsity goal and Matias Prando had two assists.

North Rockland 3, Spring Valley 1: At North Rockland, Omar Rodriguez scored twice and T.J. Piscopiello also scored.

Blind Brook 6, Edgemont 1: At Edgemont, Joao Souza had a hat trick and two assists, Justin Endlich scored twice and Oliver Kleban also scored.

New Rochelle 1, Mount Vernon 0: At New Ro, Harwan Alzuabidi scored on an assist from Felipe Tobin.

Riverside 4, Early College 2: At Tibbetts Brook Park, Jose Tovar had a goal and an assist while Esad Mackic and Freddy Escobar also scored.

Somers 1, Brewster 0: At Somers, Jon Riina scored on an assist from Brendan Blanch.

Bronxville 4, Hamilton 0: At Bronxville, Will Vranka scored twice.

Lourdes 3, Hen Hud 1: At Hen Hud, Dillon Rispoli scored two goals and Jack O’Brien had one.

Beacon 6, Peekskill 3: At Beacon, Devin Lambe had two goals and an assist and Matt Wyant had three assists.

Port Chester 3, Fox Lane 1: At Fox Lane, Francisco Romero had a goal and an assist and Oscar Garcia and Alex Cayetano also scored.

Hackley 2, Trinity 1, OT: At Hackley, Sam Rinzler scored twice.

Pleasantville 1, Valhalla 1, 2 OT: At Valhalla, Ricky Thomas scored for the Vikings and Liam Perrine for the Panthers.

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Soccer ball on grass

BREWSTER – Perhaps the comeback started with a goal line stand to end the first half. Or perhaps all Brewster needed was that first safety, the one that finally took the zero off the scoreboard.

Whatever it was the sparked the Bears, the result in the biggest regular season football game in here in years was a stunner: Brewster upset previously unbeaten Rye 11-7.

The Bears (5-0) stayed undefeated themselves on the strength of second half shutout and plenty of resilience from star Jack Guida. The senior led Brewster on its only scoring drive and polished off an abbreviated march with a 2-yard touchdown run with 10:07 remaining.

Guida’s touchdown run unskewed an odd-looking scoreboard. The Bears had cut into Rye’s lead with two safeties, the second of which set up the scoring drive.

Brewster quarterback Jack Guida gets taken down by Rye’s Peter Chabot during their game Friday night at Brewster High School. Guida and the Bears had the last laugh, though, stunning the Garnets 11-7.

Rye pulled in front 7-0 on its opening drive when senior Mat Bruno — starting in place of injured T.J. Lavelle (shoulder) — scrambled for a 30-yard touchdown. The relatively easy march proved misleading; Brewster’s defense kept the Garnets in check the rest of the half. The Bears delivered a key stop on third-and-goal from the 2 when Rob Peifer tackled Jamie Chabot for a loss on the last play of the first half.

Brewster’s offense had stalled all game against Rye’s defense, but the defense changed that with the pair of safeties. The first came on a fumble handoff exchange in the end zone, the second on a fumbled snap. Bruno scooped the loose ball on the latter but was quickly tackled in the end zone by Connor Dignan with 1:10 left in the third quarter.

Guida, who had just 25 yards at halftime and was sacked three times, finally started to gain momentum on the ensuing drive. He helped march the Bears 51 yards on seven plays and walked into the end zone on the go-ahead score.

Rye’s James Chabot gets tackled by Brewster’s Rob Peifer (10) in the first half of their game Friday night at Brewster High School.

Brewster needed one last stop after Grant Meyerson blocked a punt at its 35. Rye picked up one first down but little more. Guida nearly intercepted Bruno to end the game and Bruno’s pass to Brett Egan was broken up in the end zone on fourth down by Peifer and Derek Diaz.

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Player of the game: Jack Guida, Brewster. As his offensive line got going, so did Guida. He rushed for 94 yards on 33 carries.

Stat line: Brewster (5-0) — The Bears outgained Rye 198-164. … Nick Leahy had two of Brewster’s four sacks. Rye (4-1) — Jamie Chabot rushed 19 times for 113 yards. … Bruno, playing for injured starter T.J. Lavelle, went 6 for 25 for 46 yards and was intercepted by Peifer.

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Brewster’s Henry Terry (22) looks for some running room in the Rye defense on a first half run during football action at Brewster High School Sept. 30, 2016.

Rye’s James Chabot (24) looks for some running room in the Brewster defense on a first half run during football action at Brewster High School Sept. 30, 2016.