The first time Rye and Eastchester met this fall, it would take everything that the Garnets had—plus a late goal from Felix Wismer—for them to edge the Eagles in a hard-fought road win. Monday afternoon’s rematch, however, was a different story entirely, as Rye—buoyed by an early goal—controlled the game […]
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Wismer goal lifts Rye to win over Eastchester
One hallmark of a competitive team is its ability to rise to a challenge no matter how steep the odds. The Rye boys soccer team gave the rest of Section 1 a taste of exactly what it is capable of on Sept. 19, when a short-handed Garnet group headed to […]
How Can I Train for a Marathon as a Beginner?
Dr. Steven Andelman, Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery If your goal is to run a marathon, you’re in good company. Distance running has grown significantly in popularity over the last several decades, with more than 50,000 runners completing the TCS New York City Marathon in 2023. While running is a […]
Locals hoop it up in Hudson Park
On a sweltering night in July, scenic Hudson Park in Irvington was abuzz with local hoopers testing their mettle under the lights in the long-running O’Hara Summer Basketball League. For decades now, ‘The O’Hara’ has served not only as a staple summer activity but also a place for high school […]
Champs boxers take center stage at Ring Masters tournament
On July 23, two local fighters saw their campaigns for a Ring Masters championship come up just short, as Rafael Castillo and Cat Martinez—both representing Champs Boxing Club—fell in the double-elimination finals held at John’s Boxing Gym in the Bronx. Despite their eventual defeats in the finals, however, both Martinez […]