Author: Mike Smith

John Benke is dragged down by Haldane defenders on April 24. Benke’s game-saving catch and run in the fourth quarter set up a Jason Santos field goal. Photo/Mike Smith
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Tigers top Haldane for unofficial Class D title

In a football season displaced by COVID-19 and devoid of the traditional sectional or state playoff tournament format, at least two teams found some sort of normalcy in their season finales last weekend. On April 24, Haldane and Tuckahoe—the only two Class D teams in Section I—squared off with the […]

Rye's Ryan Surhoff chases down Eastchester's Mark Tamburro on April 10. Rye beat Eastchester 28-7
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Rye tops Eagles, remain unbeaten

After opening the season with three convincing victories, undefeated Rye rolled into Eastchester on Saturday afternoon looking to extend that streak. With their balanced attack and bend-but-don’t break defense, the Garnets were able to do exactly that, coming away with a 28-7 victory to stay unbeaten on the year.  From […]