Bears Hope to Ride Strong Pitching
BREWSTER—With most of the starting lineup from last year’s 14-8 team returning, Brewster baseball manager Ed Mulvihill believes the 2010 Bears have the pieces they need to enjoy success this spring.
The trick just might be in putting those pieces together. Full Story
PV Tigers Look to Replace Top Scorers
Plan on riding strong defense, competing for title again
PUTNAM VALLEY—The Putnam Valley High boys lacrosse team has made a habit of being one of the last two teams standing when the time comes to battle for the Section 1 Class C crown. Full Story
Veterans Return, Bears Softball Aims High
BREWSTER—A year ago the Brewster High softball team made it all the way to the sectional semifinals without a single senior on the team. Now, with their entire starting lineup back, the Bears are expecting to improve upon last year’s 17-5 record. Full Story
Gaels Look To Youth to Carry on Tradition
Most of last year’s Class B finalists have graduated
SOMERS—For the last two years, the John F. Kennedy Catholic High baseball team has been one of the top programs in the section.
The Gaels won a state championship two years ago, and finished with a 27-3 record. JFK followed that up last year with a 22-2 mark that saw the squad reach the Class B championship game before a loss to Dobbs Ferry ended the season. Full Story
‘Pac Lacrosse Hopeful about Title Chances
MAHOPAC—After being bounced in the sectional semifinals in each of the last two years, the Mahopac High lacrosse team is hoping to break through that wall this season.
With three All-Section players returning, the Indians will certainly have the talent to get over the hump. Full Story
’Pac Lacrosse Younger, Still Expects Success
MAHOPAC—The Mahopac High School girls lacrosse team will be very young this season, but coach Jim Lieto still believes that his team can be successful.
Last season the Indians went 8-10 and made it to the Section 1 semifinals, where they lost to Lakeland-Panas in overtime. Full Story
Indians Hope Small Ball Can Spark Turnaround
MAHOPAC—After a disappointing 6-14 season last year, this year's Mahopac High baseball team is hoping that pitching, along with a balanced lineup, will put them back in the playoff picture. Full Story
Four Brewster Seniors Sign Letters of Intent
Four of Brewster High School’s best, brightest, and most athletic have signed letters of intent to attend college and university next fall.
The ceremonial letter signings took place last week at the school before parents and Brewster School personnel. Full Story
Rams Hope To Build On Last Season's Late Surge
CARMEL—Last season the Carmel High softball was able to overcome a 2-7 start to finish 9-8 before losing to Ursuline in the second round of the sectional playoffs.
With all of their top players returning, the Rams are hoping for a strong start to set them up for a deep playoff run. Full Story
CORRECTION
In “Brewster Wrestling Improves in 2009-10,” (March 25) Kyle McAlpin was incorrectly identified as a senior. He is a sophomore. Full Story
Kennedy Spring Track Team Looks to Continue Recent Run of Success
SOMERS—The John F. Kennedy Catholic High School track and field team had a great season last year. The Gaels were fortunate not to lose too many of the key components from last season’s team, so in theory they should be pretty good this year, too.
Coach Jake Bergmeier should have a lot to cheer about this season. Full Story
Mahopac Track Team Looking for Team and Individual Success
MAHOPAC—The Mahopac High track team, which went 3-2 in dual meets last year, is looking to be successful as a team this year but is also aiming for its members to achieve individual success as well. Full Story
Put Valley Softball Tries to Find Ways to Deal with Inexperience
PUTNAM VALLEY—The Putnam Valley High softball team is coming off of a strong season. In order to have another season like that, the Tigers will rely on some newcomers, since their team was torn apart by graduation.
Despite losing some big-time players, the Tigers still feel they are good enough to contend, and they don’t look at this season as a rebuilding year. Full Story
Mahopac Looks to Veterans for Success
MAHOPAC—The Mahopac High softball team, which went 10-11 and lost a sectional play-in game to John Jay-East Fishkill last season, has a very experienced team in 2010 that could be capable of doing some special things.
“The potential there is there,” said second-year coach Adam Dusenberry. “The girls have a great attitude and work ethic.” Full Story
Carmel Looks to Continue Improving as a Team
CARMEL—The Carmel High track and field team has had many standout athletes over the past few years. Full Story
Carmel Wrestling Tournament a Success
Jose Arevalo, Stephen Irwin, Anthony Scarduzio, Volodymyr Panchishak Full Story
The Putnam Sportsman
Goodbye to March
I recall “Beware the Ides of March,”—a warning to Julius Caesar. Well, we don’t have to worry anymore. ¬March 2010 will be history on April 1, the day this column and the Putnam County Courier hit the mail and the newsstands. Full Story
Kennedy Gaels Expect Big Things from New Players
SOMERS—The John F. Kennedy High School girls lacrosse team, which is coming off a 5-9 season last year with no playoff appearance, is looking toward some of its younger players to play a key role this year.
“We have a lot of young players,” coach Rob Schwartz said. “They are going to add a lot to this team.” Full Story
Congratulat ions to the Mahopac Magic, AAU 15
The Mahopac Magic won the AAU 15year old basketball weekend tournament in Brewster Sports Center on Sunday. This is the same team that won the Niki Swoosh League last year. The boys are from Mahopac, Carmel, Brester, and North Salem. Coached by Jim Roche and Al Morales. Full Story
Police News
Bad Student
A 17-year-old enrolled at the Lincoln Hall School finds himself in serious trouble with the law this week after allegedly attacking another student at the school with a metal combination lock. Full Story
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