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Garnets Squeak By Harrison; Rolling Towards Postseason
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 11:14
Propelled by a highlight reel play late in the game, the Rye boys’ basketball team defeated rival Harrison 55-53 at home February 1 in front of a jam-packed gym.
Wave Ryeders Stroke Their Way To a Big Finish
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 11:08
The Rye Y Wave Ryeders continued their winning season with victories over Harrison January 15 and the Mid-Westchester Jewish Community Center a week later.
Garnets Fight to the End; Simolacaj, Dempsey Qualify for Sectionals
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 10:50
Although undermanned, the Garnets finished the regular season on a high note at home February 2 against Hastings, winning every match but one. The camaraderie the team enjoyed despite a less-than-ideal season-long situation that equated to many forfeits was all the more evident, with senior captains Joe Simolacaj, Ben Breitel, and Jeff Dempsey leading the way.
Garnets in Hunt for League Title
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 10:43
After defeating Fox Lane 51-43 February 3, each of the Lady Garnets hugged their head coach, Mary Henwood, exuberantly. There was good reason for the show of enthusiasm.
Garnets Wrap Regular Season; Sectionals Up Next
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 10:29
The Rye boys’ swimming and diving team ended their regular season competition in a meet against Mamaroneck January 31. Although it was close – each Garnet swam to a personal best, showing great improvement from earlier meets – Mamaroneck had more depth and secured the victory. Rye finished the season with a 3-5 record.
Holy Child’s Stellar Six
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 10:26
Six players on School of the Holy Child’s varsity field hockey team were recently named to the 2011 National Academic Squad. The six honorees include seniors Helen Brosnan, Jessica Cordasco, Molly Fitzwilliam, Catherine Anne Gray, Paige Kennedy, and Mary Clare Manfred.
Pride of the Wildcats: Binder and Gendelman Cross Milestone
Monday, 13 February 2012 15:25
Rye Country Day is known for academic excellence and prestige, but the school has also accomplished some amazing things in the athletic arena lately.
Paddles Up for Centennial Celebration
Monday, 13 February 2012 15:22
Manursing Island Club will host a Centennial Classic Paddle Tennis Tournament, Saturday, March 3, one of a number of special events celebrating the club’s centennial year.
Wildcats Defeat Princeton Day; Remain Undefeated in League
Tuesday, 31 January 2012 09:58
Whoever said, “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog” must have had the Rye Country Day girls’ hockey team in mind.
Wildcats Dent King’s Crown, 55-46
Tuesday, 31 January 2012 09:56
The Rye Country Day girls’ basketball team is stampeding through the Fairchester Athletic Association, and are poised to take the league title if they continue playing like they did in January 24’s 55-46 defeat of visiting King.
Wildcats Send Collegiate Packing; Focused on FAA Success
Tuesday, 31 January 2012 09:52
Much like their counterparts at Rye High, the Rye Country Day wrestling team has gone to the mats this season with a very thin roster. Nevertheless, their grapplers have exceeded expectations by overcoming the pre-match disadvantage.
Don’t Be “That Guy” at This Year’s Super Bowl Party
Friday, 27 January 2012 10:19
Whether you’re hosting or attending a Super Bowl party, there’s no doubt that you’ll run into a few of these unsavory characters on February 5.
High-Octane Gryphons Scorching Way Through Schedule
Monday, 16 January 2012 12:35
Holy Child’s basketball team may not be tall, but they certainly play big. St. Luke’s found that out the hard way January 6 in Rye, as the high-flying Gryphons served up a 70-30 drubbing in front of a packed gymnasium.
Garnets Unbeaten Through Eight Games
Monday, 16 January 2012 12:27
If the ice hockey season were a chemistry test, Rye would be scoring straight A’s. The 7-0-1 Garnets have an uncanny knack for anticipating each other’s moves, according to senior captain Ryan Rogers, more so than any of the other teams he has played on in his four years on varsity.
Garnets Execute, but Fall to Fox Lane
Monday, 16 January 2012 12:18
On January 10, the Rye boys’ basketball team dropped a hard-fought 66-58 decision at home to Class AA powerhouse Fox Lane.
Undermanned Garnets Focus on Excelling at Tournaments
Monday, 16 January 2012 12:16
The Rye wrestling team is in an untenable position through no fault of their own. Because they lack wrestlers to compete in all weight classes, they start each match in a deep hole.
Garnets Carve Up Harrison at Home
Monday, 16 January 2012 12:13
The Harrison girls’ basketball team ventured to Rye for a dinnertime contest January 6, and were quickly turned into the main course by the Lady Garnets. Rye dominated their rivals 53-25, and improved to 3-4.
Love and Rogers Named Lions Club Athletes
Monday, 16 January 2012 12:11
Taylor Love and Ryan Rogers closed out 2011 by winning the year’s final two Lions Club Athlete of the Month awards.
Garnets Fight Their Way to the Top
Monday, 16 January 2012 12:09
They’re only halfway into their second season as a varsity program, but the Rye boys’ varsity squash team has already secured the No. 1 ranking among public high schools.
Taking That Special Plunge
Monday, 19 December 2011 16:31
Hundreds of brave and enthusiastic souls, wearing only swimwear, hats, and mittens, took a chilly plunge (some a cringing wade) into the Long Island Sound on a recent Saturday morning. They were “Freezin’ for a Reason” — the fourth New York Special Olympics. It included music and prizes and just a lot of silly, chilly fun.
Garnets Hope to Pick Up Where They Left Off
Monday, 19 December 2011 11:39
The Lady Garnets, who advanced to the Section semifinals and finished first in their league last season, are out to prove that despite graduating two stars they can make another run at the County Center.
No Surprise, Garnets Looking Like a Contender Again
Monday, 19 December 2011 11:37
Rye’s ice hockey team has made it to five consecutive Section championship games, and if their sizzling 2011 start is any indication, they’ll be back for a sixth crack at the title.
Wave Ryeders in Crest Control
Monday, 19 December 2011 11:36
The Rye YMCA Wave Ryeder swim team started their season off right, winning their first meet of the season at home against the Tarrytown YMCA November 20. “The team swam well with several exciting races,” said Head Coach Kate Tiedemann. The Wave Ryeders returned to action December 2, competing successfully against the Greenwich Boys and Girls Club. They are training hard for a dual meet December 18 against the Mt. Vernon and Yonkers YMCA’s.
Garnets Working Hard to Overcome Disadvantages
Monday, 19 December 2011 11:34
Coming off a 16-7 record with only four seniors gone to graduation, hopes were high for head coach Matt Beatty and the Rye wrestling team entering the season. But, things have not gone the way the Garnets might have envisioned them. Rye’s main problem is that they cannot fill four weight classes, which gives opposing teams a built-in 24-point advantage due to forfeits.
Terrific Way to Tip Off the Season
Monday, 19 December 2011 11:32
The Rye Country Day girls’ basketball team hit the hardcourt with a vengeance in the Fieldston Tip-Off Tournament earlier this month. The Wildcats ripped through the tourney hosts 61-31 in the first round, and then defeated Staten Island Academy, the reigning NYSAIS State champs, 65-60 in the championship.
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