It is said that athletes seem to get better as they age, especially when they get together and, fueled by their memories and lasting friendships, joyfully recall old times. Whether true or not, the inaugural Nyack High School Sports Hall of Fame ceremony is inducting 13 members while 11 new members will be recognized by […]
It’s no secret that Rockland County has provided and continues to provide a hotbed of talent in the cross country and track and field community. The latest and among the best this year is North Rockland High School alum Liam Purdy of Garnerville, who has taken his talent to American University in Washington, D.C., where […]
The Rockland Boulders hold a five-game lead in the Can-Am standings and are on the verge of clinching their second straight trip to the postseason. While home dates are not know yet for the 2015 Can-Am League playoffs, Rockland has announced ticket information for all home games during their run at consecutive championships. “It’s a […]
Does a “Summer of ‘49” moment await David Wright? BY JOE RINI Unlike recent Augusts, Mets fans will gladly pay less attention to preseason football this year. The fireworks and the fisticuffs at Giants and Jets camps notwithstanding, the Mets are in first place and there’s a pennant race in Flushing. Since losing to the […]
BY MARC MATURO Suffern HS girls athletics program recognized as No. 1 Despite being one of the smaller Class AA schools in New York, the Suffern High School girls athletics program was ranked No. 1 by the New York State Sportswriters Association. Suffern, with 1,141 students in grades 9-10-11, thus competing against schools often two […]
The Rockland Boulders will be hosting seemingly contradictory promotions at their Thursday, August 27 home game. STOP DWI Rockland County will be the main theme of the night, as the Boulders do their part to promote responsible consumption of alcohol. But somewhat ironically, that night also marks one of 10 “Thirsty Thursdays” over the course […]