High Hopes for Brewster Girls Lacrosse
Bears return top five scorers, eight starters
BREWSTER - Veteran coach Gerry Walsh had high hopes for his Brewster girls lacrosse team last spring, and the Bears enjoyed a solid season, for the most part. But Brewster struggled against the section's elite teams, and once in the playoffs, Brewster went down in the first round to Horace Greeley. Full Story
Brewster Boys Will Depend on Defense
BREWSTER—With just four returning starters, the Brewster High lacrosse team will have a different look this spring. The Bears have some experience back on the defensive end - with three returning starters - Everett Parks, TJ McDermott and Drew Bottge - set to anchor the unit, and a veteran keeper in Jason Leser. Full Story
Mahopac Boys Lacrosse
The 'Pac is Hungry for Another Class A Title Run
MAHOPAC - Last year's Mahopac High lacrosse team rebounded from a dismal season the year before, and now coaches Mike and Dave Haddeland are hoping the Indians can kick it up another notch and get back to the finals - and hopefully walk off with the Class A crown. Full Story
Rams Counting on Contributions from Multiple Sources
CARMEL - The formula for success for the Carmel High softball team this spring is simple: the Rams need contributions from everyone, not just a few. The loss of perennial All-Section choice Danielle Basciano will have a big impact on Carmel, but Rams skipper Tom Burke believes his team can still give opponents problems - if they gel and play as a team. Full Story
Mulville, Brewster Looking for Turnaround Season
BREWSTER - After a mediocre season and an early playoff exit last spring, Bears Manager Ed Mulvihill and the Brewster High baseball team believe there's more in store for the team this season. On the diamond it's all about pitching, and Mulvihill believes he has the guns - starting with All-Section southpaw Ryan Carter - who can carry Brewster far. Full Story
Brewster Falls to South, John Jay to Open Season
BREWSTER - It was a rocky first week of the new season for the Brewster High lacrosse team, as the Bears dropped their opener to Clarkstown South, 4-3, then got bounced two days later by John Jay, 11-6. Thursday at Brewster against John Jay, the Bears played even with Jay in the first half, with the score at 2-2 after one and 4-4 at the break. Full Story
Mahopac Laxmen Rip Fordman Prep, fall to Somers
MAHOPAC - The reviews were mixed last week for the Mahopac High boys lacrosse team, as the Indians opened the season with a strong, 11-5 victory over Fordham Prep, before dropping a 7-4 decision to Somers two days later. Thursday at Mahopac, the Indians took on a strong Somers team, and had momentum on their side after going up 3-1 after one quarter of play. Full Story
The Putnam Sportsman
It's an April shower day here in Putnam County this Monday morning, but April showers bring May flowers, helping to rejuvenate new life into the waking roots of winter dormant life below and above our little corner of the earth that surrounds us. Full Story
The First 'Putnam Sportsman': A Tempting Recipe For Squirrel
From the Fall of 1978, in the Putnam County Courier
The gray squirrel is probably at the bottom of Putnam Sportsman's list of hunting quarry, but they are in grave danger. I'm sure all of you who drive on Putnam roads have noticed the incredible number of squirrels run over each day. Full Story
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