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By Aidan Dobrosielski, Sports Staff
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Three section titles. It was quite the year for North Athletics to say the least. Let’s look back at the greatest athletic moments of 2021. Vote for the most memorable event here!
June 13th: Varsity Baseball Claims the Section 1 Class A Title
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Despite the inconsistencies of in person versus online learning, there was one thing that remained constant during the Spring of 2021: North’s dominance in baseball. With efforts from Corey Savedoff, Matt Savedoff, Chase Barley, Brandon Scalisi, and Jacob Barrett, the Rams beat Tappan Zee by a score of 14-2. Allowing only two runs in the championship, Corey Savedoff put on a show that North students will never forget. He now attends the University of Rhode Island and will play for their Division 1 baseball program in the spring. The Spring 2021 season was North’s 2nd section title in baseball in the last 3 years. Don’t sleep on North!
June 19th: Clarkstown North Appears in NYS Track and Field Showcase - Michael Nunes Places 10th for 2000M Steeplechase
Image courtesy of Michael Nunes, Class of 2021 Graduate
School president? Track star? What can this man not do? At the New York State Showcase, Michael Nunes represented the Clarkstown North Track and Field Team. He placed 10th in the State for Steeplechase with an outstanding time of 6:46.98. Michael Nunes is currently attending Northeastern University, but he sure left his mark at North, an experience he will never forget. This year, Nunes shared a message for students: “Although running in states was one of my biggest accomplishments within my running career, it wasn’t what defined me as the person I am today. It’s the idea that the odds in life will not be in your favor, but that doesn’t mean giving up. It means going that extra mile, and admiring pain as a gift rather than a sign of weakness. Going into that last meet of my high school career, I wasn’t worried about how well I would do, but rather I soaked it all in and reminded myself of why I started. To simply prove to people that you don’t have to start at the top, but to finish there! And that will carry on with me throughout my college career, and all the future endeavors in my life. So long story short, to all the people reading this, fight against the odds, embrace the fear of failure, and make others wish they had supported you when you were at the bottom. Love you North…KEEP FIGHTING 💜💛”.
September 17th: Return of Friday Night Lights: Pat Reynolds Named OL of the Year
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The return of Friday Night Lights! What a great way to start the school year! On September 17th, the Rams played Eastchester on the Vincent Festa Field, and amazed all their fans. With incredible efforts from captains Pat Reynolds, Nick Maritato, Lex Malizia, and Alex Billelo, North won 40-14. Football was officially back. Pat Reynolds and Alex Billelo were selected to the All-Section team, while Nick Maritato and Nick Chykhun made the All-Conference team.
Reynolds, Class A League South Offensive Lineman of the year, said, “The things we accomplished this year after a difficult COVID season last year were unimaginable. From going 0-6, to having a 5-2 regular season with All League, Conference, County, Section, and State caliber players was a huge step forward for this program. Having fans on Friday night made the difference in this season: the energy, volume, the feeling is what makes football, football. It made our team better and the school spirit better. Playing at north was like something I never would have anticipated, the intensity, team camaraderie, and skill was nothing that I was prepared for and it was a great way to end my senior year and high school football career.”
Pat is committed to play for East Stroudsburg University next fall. For more information about the Varsity Football season, read "The Return of Friday Night Football" by clicking here.
October 8th: Legacy of School President Jacob Ober and the Impact of the Student Council at the Pep Rally
On October 8th, at 1:20 pm, all students were dismissed from their 8th period classes. The Ram Pep Rally was the greatest way to top off Spirit Week, highlighting the many talents of our teams through various performances and competitions. Great efforts from School President Jacob Ober, Athletic Director Ms. Brogan, the CHSN Student Council, and administration allowed for this amazing event to happen! Throughout the year, Ober has shown true dedication to this school. Whether it be creating epic Spirit Weeks, decorating the hallways, delivering Ram Grams, dancing at the Pep Rally, or updating the school about upcoming events and recent scores, he has been an impactful president and this school is so thankful. Read more about the Pep Rally here:
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October 25th: Clarkstown Girls Swimming - Rockland County Champs
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In the pool, our Clarkstown Girls Swimming dominated last fall. On October 25th, they were named Rockland County Champions. At sections, they placed 2nd, with amazing performances by Isabella Budnik, Ellie Taragano, Jasmine Lee, Jade O’Neill, Sara Goldberg, and Olivia Lee. Budnik was named Rockland County Swimmer of the Year. Under Coach Tomljanovich, the team finished 3rd overall at States. Congratulations.
November 5th: Girls Soccer Win the NYS Regional Championship
The CHSN Girls Soccer Team made school history as the first soccer team to win not only a Sectional 1A Title, but also a New York State Regional Championship! With victories over highly ranked Albertus Magnus and Rye, the Rams claimed the section title. However, they didn’t slow down, beating Minisink Valley in double overtime, claiming a Regional NYS Title. With incredible efforts from All-Rockland County Players, Hannah McKiverkin, Sydney Ferst, Alexa Buxbaum, Laura Bialek, Michelle Robinson, and Sammi Caivano, the team became NYS Class A Semifinalists. Rams Horn’s own Sports Editor, Sydney Ferst described the season: “When we started off the soccer season we played a scrimmage and we lost 1-0. None of us really played our best and we all felt a little discouraged after that. After finishing the season and making it all the way to the NYS final four and beating great competition to get there, we had come such a long way since that first scrimmage in August. We were all so dedicated and worked so hard and we turned our whole season around in just two months. The season was so special because all of us will forever be the first girls soccer Section and Regional champs in North history!” For more information on the historic season, click here.
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November 5th: Jacob Hernandez Game Winning Kill - Boys Volleyball Section 1 Champs
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Bump. Set. Spike. Boys Varsity Volleyball had a terrific year under Coach Garsthore, going 10-6 in regular season competition, and becoming the eventual Section 1 Champions. Led by captains, Jacob Hernandez, Frank Bruno, Nick Gamez, and Jack Guiney, they swept Suffern with a score of 25-18, 25-20, 26-24. After being down by 6, the Rams came back and capped off their victory with a kill by Jacob Hernandez. After the victory, Hernandez said, “At the start of the season, we all had one goal: to win the section championship. After losing in the finals last season, we knew it would take a lot of work and dedication to win. From the start of the season, we put in the work and did everything we could to win. Being able to play and redeem ourselves in front of such a passionate student section was an amazing feeling and I couldn’t be more proud of the team.” A season North will never forget.
November 29th: Eduardo Godinez Makes All-State Team For Boys Soccer - Among 3 others with All-Section Honors
Ending with an 11-6 record, the CHSN Boys Soccer team had a season to remember. They put in the work during the offseason and it paid off as 10 players were given end of season awards. Leading the way, Senior Captain, Eduardo Godinez was selected to the All-State Team. Senior Captain, Jared Polvino was given All-Section Honors, as well as Jose Aguilar and Jake Acosta. 6 other players (Joe DiGiacamo, Andrew Daly, Ryan Cullen, Kyle Sevim, Eli Newman, and Kelvin Rodriguez) were given All-League Honors.
Image courtesy of @chsnboyssoccer
December 22nd: Boys Varsity Basketball Starts the Season 4-0
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, spectators were limited for the 2021-22 Winter Sports Season. However, that didn’t stop the Varsity Basketball Team from starting out strong. Led by captains Frank Bruno, Joe Salerno, Nick Gamez, and Jordan Meyers, the Rams went undefeated in December, with big wins over Gorton, White Plains, Brewster, and Ramapo. At home, against Ramapo, Bruno put up 20 points, while Salerno had 13 boards. Both players were instrumental to the 72-28 victory. The team went into the Holiday Break on a positive note.
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December 22nd: Clarkstown Hockey 6-1 Victory Over BYSNS at the Palisades Mall
Image courtesy of Clarkstown Hockey Team Manager: Liliana Ruta
On the ice, Clarkstown Hockey got off to a terrific start at the Palisades Mall. On December 22nd, the team played BYSNS (Brewster-Yorktown-Somers-North Salem), at home. The crowd’s energy fueled Clarkstown to a 6-1 victory. Team Manager, Liliana Ruta told the Ram’s Horn that this win was instrumental to the team’s continued success as it “brought our rankings up and caught eyes from LOHUD… our team is strong.” Freshman Goalie, AJ Levy only allowed 1 goal, defending 26 shots. Captains Nick Romeo and Andrew Fenninger combined for 4 goals. Lucas Scarietta and Matt Doherty each scored one goal. Freshman Jacob Svara had his first varsity assist. Liliana Ruta went on to say, “this win leading into holiday break made fans excited and the team more confident… during each game since day one, spectators can watch each player on the Clarkstown Ice Hockey team strengthen their skill set and defend C-town’s territory.” For more information about games, go to @clarkstownhockey_ on Instagram.
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