Rams Rock Bears, Roll Gaels
Walk Off Unbeaten at Weaver Tournament
CARMEL—The Carmel High girls basketball team is hoping to do some good things this winter, and the Rams started things off on the right foot last weekend, rolling to victories over quality Brewster and Kennedy teams at the Ronnie Weaver Memorial Tournament at Carmel High School. Full Story
Despite Losses, Gaels Keep Positive Outlook
SOMERS—Even though they lost two of their first three games the Kennedy Catholic High School girls basketball team is feeling pretty good about where they are. The Gaels opened their season with narrow Full Story
Brewster Matmen Win Second Straight Title
Bears crown nine champs; Magalhaes named M.O.W.
BREWSTER—The Brewster High wrestling team got the 2009-2010 season off to a rousing start last weekend, defending its Rye Wrestling Tournament championship by putting nine wrestlers on the podium.
The Bears finished with 326 points, ahead of second-place Scarsdale (185). Mahopac was third with 165 points. Full Story
Putnam Valley Girls Open Season With Loss to Jay
PUTNAM VALLEY—The Putnam Valley High girls basketball team had their first game of the season Monday. They visited John Jay East Fishkill and lost, 59-45. Full Story
Mahopac Ice Men Get Off to Fast Start
MAHOPAC—The Mahopac High ice hockey team is off to a fast start, with a 3-1 record, including going 3-0 in Conference 1 play. Full Story
Charlie Marino is North American Grappling Champ
Dr. Charles Marino, owner of Advanced Health & Injury Care in Carmel New York won the 2009 North American Grappling Championships in Newark New Jersey. Full Story
Carmel Top Unicorns in First Round of Keio Tournament
Championship game delayed by weather
CARMEL—The Carmel High boys basketball team picked up its first win of the season last Friday, topping Keio, 56-31, in the opening round of the Keio tournament.
The Rams were set to take on Children’s Village – a winner over Tuxedo - in the championship game Saturday, but snow caused the tournament to be delayed to a date yet to be determined. Full Story
Strong Individual Performances Don’t Lead to Team Success for Bears
BREWSTER—Despite some strong individual performances, the Brewster High boys swim team lost its seasonopening duel meet on Dec. 2 to a league opponent comprised of swimmers from Westlake, Pleasantville, Ossining and Briarcliff. Full Story
Correction
In last week’s edition of THE COURIER, we mistakenly identified two photos on our front page. In the Brewster girls basketball preview, the photo that appeared was of Emily Tapio, not Vania Simpri. And in the Carmel boys basketball preview, the photo that appeared was Vin Bruno, not Mike Rooney. THE COURIER apologizes for the errors. Full Story
Inconsistency Dooms Rams
CARMEL—Starting strong isn’t a problem the Carmel ice hockey team has, but maintaining their game plan for the final two periods has proved to be a bit tougher. In their first two matches of the season the Rams have been tied after the first period only to lose to division foes Mahopac and Kennedy/Putnam Valley. Full Story
Mahopac Grapplers Open with Success
MAHOPAC—The Mahopac High wrestling team enjoyed a solid opening week that concluded with a third-place finish in the Rye Wrestling Tournament last weekend.
The Indians finished third out of 15 teams and juniors Steve Pagliuca and Andrew Scopino each won their weight classes. Pagliuca wrestles at 125 pounds and Scopino at 275 pounds. Full Story
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
THE PUtNAM SpORts MAN
With last Saturday night’s snowfall, the first of the winter, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” Umbrellas were hovering above a steady throng of visitors looking for chowder, chili, and other hot goodies prepared and served by several Hamlet of Carmel food businesses. Full Story
Ali Polhill
Senior, Brewster High School
BREWSTER—Not too long ago, Brewster High’s Ali Polhill dreamed about winning a state championship.
The Bears senior, a two-year captain on the Brewster swim team, was a sophomore at the time, and had just taken a fourth place in her specialty— the 100 butterfly - at states.
That’s when she knew the dream was within reach. Full Story
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