http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/rdiantonio Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:46:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en All Class AA games have been moved to Saturday due to Yonkers schools being closed on Thursday. So Ossining, Carmel and John Jay will all have to wait one more day. http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/rdiantonio/2010/02/11/class-aa-games-moved-to-saturday/ Here's the North County matchups for the opening round of the sectional tournament on Friday. Friday Class A 5 p.m. No. 15 Beacon at No. 2 Lakeland 5 p.m. No. 13 Sleepy Hollow at No. 4 Peekskill 5 p.m. No. 10 Hen Hud at No. 7 Ardsley Class B 5 p.m. No. 14 Dover at No. ... http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/rdiantonio/2010/02/10/fridays-opening-round-schedule/ Freelancer Mike Sabini was on hand for Ossining’s 65-63 win over host Peekskill Feb. 9. Here are Mike’s thoughts on the game: It was the final game of the regular season and fittingly the best game, at least around these parts. Peekskill (15-3) was seemingly in control against Ossining (15-3) as it ... http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/rdiantonio/2010/02/10/ossining-rallies-past-peekskill-captures-sole-possession-of-league-crown/ Rankings as of noon, Tuesday 1) Ossining (14-3) — Ossining celebrated its Senior Day in style, crushing visiting Hendrick Hudson, 72-47, Friday. Freshman sensation Saniya Chong led the way with 17 points, seven assists, seven rebounds and five steals. Seniors Alex Venuto (14 points), Jalisa Taylor (nine), Aerion Ward (seven), Connie Andujar (six), ... http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/rdiantonio/2010/02/09/fantastic-five-ncn-girls-basketball-rankings-5/ 1) Ossining (12-3) — I couldn’t believe my eyes during Ossining’s first-half performance against Putnam Valley on Monday. Ossining was launching 3-pointers left and right, which isn’t too far from the norm — but they just couldn’t miss. Alex Venuto was lights out, burying seven 3-pointers on her way to a ... http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/rdiantonio/2010/02/02/fantastic-five-ncn-girls-basketball-rankings-4/ Rankings as of noon, Tuesday 1) Ossining (10-3) — Ossining trailed visiting Peekskill 41-35 at halftime on Jan. 20. The Red Devils went on a ferocious second-quarter run, outscoring Ossining, 26-15. But just 1:32 into the third quarter, Hayley Awerdick scored 10 straight points, nine of which coming via 3-pointers, and Ossining ... http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/rdiantonio/2010/01/26/fantastic-five-ncn-girls-basketball-rankings-3/ After a dominant second quarter where Peekskill outscored Ossining 26-15, the Red Devils seemed to have the momentum heading into halftime with a 41-35 lead. But Ossining wasn't going away quietly. Just 1:32 into the third quarter, Ossining's Hayley Awerdick (right) got her squad rolling, scoring 10 points, while sinking three 3-pointers ... http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/rdiantonio/2010/01/21/strong-second-half-propels-ossining-past-peekskill/ Rankings as of noon, Tuesday 1) Ossining (9-3) — Ossining takes over the No. 1 spot with convincing wins over Carmel and Hendrick Hudson last week. Congratulations to Alex Venuto on becoming the second leading scorer in school history. Venuto passed Whitney McDonald and the 1,250-point mark on Jan. 12 against Croton-Harmon “It ... http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/rdiantonio/2010/01/19/fantastic-five-ncn-girls-basketball-rankings-2/ Freelancer Mike Sabini was on hand for Ossining’s 67-50 win against host Hendrick Hudson Jan. 14. Here are Mike’s thoughts on the game: I, like everyone else, was disheartened when I heard the news in the preseason that Ossining senior guard Hayley Awerdick tore her ACL. Conversely, it was heart-warming to ... http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/rdiantonio/2010/01/14/ossinings-awerdick-getting-more-comfortable/ Carmel topped visiting Lakeland, 55-42, handing the Hornets (8-1) their first loss. Lakeland was without Vanderbilt-bound center Tori Jarosz, who is out with an ankle injury. Lakeland Head Coach Steve Fallo told me Jarosz is due back next Friday (Jan. 22) against rival Walter Panas. The Rams (9-2) featured a balanced scoring effort, ... http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/rdiantonio/2010/01/14/carmel-hands-lakeland-its-first-loss/