Author: Mike Smith

Mia Strazza beats a Pelham defender off the dribble on Feb. 5, 2022. Strazza returned to action against the Pelicans on Saturday after missing three games due to injury.
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Huskies overcome injuries, stay hot

With their sights set on a deep playoff push this year, the Harrison Huskies know that they will need to stay focused—and healthy—as the regular season comes to a close. On Feb. 5, the Huskies got a reminder of that fact, as they needed a strong second half push to […]

Sebastian Medina blocks a shot by Alex Rosenstock on Jan. 21, 2022. The Garnets topped the Huskies 58-43.
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Harrison falls to rivals on senior night

With a cast of new faces taking the court for Rye this year, Garnets’ basketball coach John Aguilar knew that there might be an adjustment period this winter as his team acclimated itself to competition at the varsity level. But with the playoffs approaching, it looks as though the Garnets […]

Mia Strazza drives to the hoop against Eastchester on Jan. 18, 2022. Strazza was one of three Harrison players to record 17 points.
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Huskies win ninth straight

The first time the Harrison girls basketball team squared off against Eastchester—back on Dec. 17—the Huskies made quick work of the short-handed Eagles, topping their visitors 50-26 to claim the Harrison Holiday Tournament title. That win earned much praise from Harrison head coach Louis Kail, though Kail also admitted his […]

Daniel Ostrager skates past a Rye Town/Harrison defender on Jan. 8, 2022. Ostrager had two goals in the Huguenots’ 7-2 victory.
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Shorthanded Huguenots top Titans

On Jan. 8—a night that saw several key players sidelined due to Covid protocols—the New Rochelle hockey team was forced to call upon its younger players to provide a little offensive firepower. Fortunately for the Huguenots, the squad’s young skaters came up big, propelling the hosts to a 7-2 victory […]

Saying goodbye to 2021
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Saying goodbye to 2021

One of the things I’ve grown accustomed to during our time spent in a Covid world is the feeling that time has sort of lost its shape. Since March of 2020, the pandemic has upended our daily routines, disrupted our normal schedules, and left many—myself included—struggling to piece together exactly […]