... in the Bronx, where he has taught for the past 9 years. Francesco and his wife Lisa have a young son. They live in Somers. Finally, we are thrilled to honor Al's Barbershop as our BE GREAT BUSINESS. Al's Barbershop was founded in New Rochelle by ...
The Somers Girls Lacrosse program has come a long way since three fathers took over the fledgling league more than a decade ago. The story of the team is so inspiring that "Inside Lacrosse" recently profiled the three men who raised a handful of girls who didn't know a thing about the game to powerhouse players on the Somers High School Varsity Team in addition to many college teams.
The 47-year veteran mentor guided Somers to its first-ever state championship, something he never thought would happen at the upper Westchester school. And last month DeMatteo was honored by the American Football Coaches Association , which named him the 2016 Power of Influence award winner.
Mahopac's own Steven Santini, a former star at John F. Kennedy Catholic in Somers, was recalled Sunday by the New Jersey Devils of the NHL, after veteran and former Ranger John Moore was placed on injured reserve with a concussion. Santini, a 21-year-old defenseman and Bronxville native, played three seasons for Boston College, and was a second-round pick in 2013.
... ing from Naugatuck, Conn., picked up on the need for better defense. "And shooting," he added. Michele Lombardo, from Somers, N.Y., said she hopes they'll have a little more heart in the new year.
... Jakob expanded his training, traveling, and challenges by making his transition to Iowa Style Wrestling (ISW) in Somers, N.Y., where he continues to train. "Wrestling has given both boys an opportunity to remain active, develop friendships, and ...
Somers historian Bruce Fabricant returned to his hometown this weekend to discuss the legacies of the historic Mount Vernon sports figures' histories he has preserved in his latest book. Most are familiar with Mount Vernon's recent athletic successes - including the likes of Ben Gordon, Gus Williams and Kevin Jones - but Fabricant delved deeper, going back more than a century to highlight the lives and careers of more than 75 athletic figures that went on to make a significant impact in collegiate and professional sports.
State Senator Terrence Murphy with state champ football coach Tony DeMatteo and state champ soccer coach Brian Lanzetta. School, local and state officials were on hand to honor Somers High School's two current state championship teams , as well as the 2014 girls soccer champs, and the 2004 cross country title team.
Somers High School is expecting a big turnout for Saturday's current and past state championship celebrations, and attendees can park either at Somers High School or neighboring Primrose Elementary. Lineup for the parade will be at 1:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. from the Van Tassell House and proceed on Route 139 to the Somers High School Athletic Field for the ceremony.
Somers football players and fans celebrated the team's NYS semifinal victory, and went on to win the program's first state title. Somers soccer players and coaches celebrated a regional victory in early November, on the way to the program's first state title.