Raiders Sports Teams Honored at Maroon and White Awards Dinner
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On Tuesday night March 5, 560 Scarsdale athletes, parents, coaches and administrators gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of Raiders winter athletes and teams. The tri-annual dinner, hosted by the Maroon and White organization, was held at Lake Isle Country Club. In total, the achievements of 395 athletes representing 9 teams were honored. Among the dinner's highlights were the division champion, undefeated Boys Swim team, 55 meter hurdles and triple jump section champion Patrick Clarke. The Boys and Girls Basketball teams, as well as the Ice Hockey team advanced to the quarterfinals of their section tournaments.
Congratulations to all the athletes and their coaches on great seasons. Below are pictures from the dinner as well as awards and honors for teams and individual athletes.
2012-13 Scarsdale High School Winter Sports Review
Boys Basketball:
Coach Jon Feld & James Serafin
Record: 13-7
All League: Jack Hewitt
All League Honorable Mention: Alex Squadron, Jon Cohen
All Conference: Jack Hewitt
All Section: Jack Hewitt
MVP: Alex Squadron, Jack Hewitt
Most Improved: Dylan Lobue
Casey Ferrone Award: Peter Simon
Joseph Ades Award: Tyler Nathan
Miska Alanka Award: Tyler Nathan
Girls Basketball:
Coach Mike Blanco & Genette Zonghetti
Record: 13-6
All League: Shelby Zucker
All League Honorable Mention: Alexis Kline, Rachel Cohen, Abby McDonald
All Section: Shelby Zucker
Bowling:
Coach Greg Leong
Boys Record: 55-15
Co-League Champions
Girls Record: 26-43
All League: Sam Fisch, Ryan Friedel
Girls Gymnastics:
Coach Jennifer Roane & Liz Torres
Record: 2-7
MVP: Dannah Strauss
Most Improved: Jen Eisler
Best Sportsmanship: Emily Bochner
Ice Hockey:
Coach Jim Mancuso & Kevin Blake
Record: 13-8-1, Section 1 Division 2 quarterfinalist
All League: James Nicholas, Matthew Blakley
All League Honorable Mention: Sam Blakley, Ian Marinelli
Leading Scorer: James Nicholas
Leading Hitter: Sam Blakley
Extra Effort: James Nicholas
Rookie of the Year: Stephen Nicholas
Bruce Black Leadership Award: Sam Blakley, Stuart Hindmarch
Peter Shaw Award: Stuart Hindmarch
Most Improved: Ian Marinelli
Indoor Track:
Coach Rich Clark, Devin Hoover, Tom List, Patrick Healy
All League: Patrick Clarke, Matt McCann, Christina Hebner, Lillian Foote
All County: Patrick Clarke
All Section: Patrick Clarke
NYSPHSAA State Meet Qualifier: Patrick Clarke (55m HH, Triple Jump)
Wrestling:
Coach Barney Foltman, Brian Roemer, Jeremy Szerlip
Record: 5-6
All League: Mike Debramo, Robbie Keltz, Daniel Barouch, Mike Hodges, Dylan Madoff, Phillip Goldberg, Joe Koshakow
All Section: Mike Hodges, Joe Koshakow
Boys Swimming:
Coach Tim Callahan & Kevin Lynch
Record: 9-0
Division II Champions
Section 1 Championship Meet: 2nd place
All League: Daniel Needham, Sivan Mehta, Charles McFarland, David Bravo, Josh Hendell, Tom Cooke, Mitch Barrow, Zachary Bernstein, Andrew McInerney, Graham Novitch, Evan Moretti
All Section: Dan Needham, Sivan Mehta, Charlie McFarland
State Meet Qualifiers: Thomas Cooke, Mitchell Barrow, Charlie McFarland, Sivan Mehta, Dan Needham
MVP: Sivan Mehta
Boys & Girls Skiing:
Coach Darren Meyers & Rachele Ketterer
All League: Nick Brechtel, Melanie Norman
MVP: Nick Brechtel , Melanie Norman
Most Improved: Alex de la Garza, Zoe Verzani
Best New Skier: Alex First, Sarah Weintraub
Dedication to Dry land: Dewan Thenmalai, Erika Smith
Article by Brian Solender/Photos Joanne Wallenstein
Cohen's Hot Shooting Helps Boys Basketball Advance to Quarterfinals
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After its best season in years, the Raiders began their Section 1 Tournament bid with a win at home against Clarkstown North Friday night, 56-45. Though the No. 7 Raiders were seeded above the No. 10 Rams, the Rams came in off a big win against No. 2 North Rockland last week, while the Raiders were hoping to end a four-game skid. The older Scarsdale players also had last year's tournament in mind, which ended with a heartbreaking 68-66 loss against Clarkstown North in the first round. This year, led by a strong senior class, Scarsdale mustered a 12-6 record and was looking for revenge against the 10-8 Rams.
Jon Cohen's shooting got Scarsdale off to a fast start. His two consecutive three-pointers with four minutes to play in the first quarter had the packed Scarsdale bleachers going wild and gave the Raiders a 10-5 lead. The Rams never caught up. Cohen would go on to score 21 points, 19 of which came in the 1st half. The Raider's offense was also aided in the first half by big man Jack Hewitt, who ended the game with 11 points. Hewitt's presence was even more apparent on defense as Clarkstown had no counter to the 6-6 center. Under the basket, he made the Rams look gravely undersized and ended the game with 5 crucial blocks.
Going into the half, Scarsdale held a comfortable 31-19 lead, but came out flat after the break. Cohen's three-pointers stopped falling and a visibly frustrated 
Hewitt missed what are typically automatic shots for him, allowing the Rams to bring the game to within 6 points. But two big layups from Dylan Lobue (who, in the first half, impressed the crowd by playing a defensive possession without a shoe), as well as contributions from Tyler Nathan and substitute Peter Simon, combined to stop the Rams from tying the score. At the end of the third quarter, Scarsdale still held its lead, 39-30.
In the fourth quarter, Clarkstown, having been dominated near the basket, tried to tie up the game with long jumpers. But as had been the pattern throughout the game, Scarsdale's timely scoring and solid defense were aided by horrendous Rams shooting. In the final few minutes, the Rams were launching more air balls than baskets. As the game wound down, Scarsdale lengthened its possessions and began rotating in backups, including future starters Grant Goodman and Andreas Larson. After the buzzer, the team looked alternatively relieved to have ended their losing streak and excited to continue their run.
In the quarterfinals on Wednesday, the Raiders will take on the powerful No. 2 North Rockland squad that trounced Suffern in its first-round matchup 72-33. Although it will be an uphill battle from here on out, the best Scarsdale squad in years refuses to go down without a fight.
This article was contributed by Brian Solender, a senior at Scarsdale High School, and a former reporter, assistant editor and sports editor for the Maroon.
Boys Basketball Falls to Mt. Vernon, 75-50
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Coming off a tough loss to rival White Plains, Scarsdale hoped to continue its otherwise strong season with an upset against perennial powerhouse Mt. Vernon this past Thursday. Though its program is not as strong as in past years, the back-to-back state federation champion Knights came in with a 12-1 record and were ranked 2nd in the state. Additionally, the team was hoping to earn its legendary coach, Bob Cimmino, his 400th win.
The Raiders, however, were playing with confidence that had not been present in the past few years. Having already won more games (12) this season than in the past two combined, the Scarsdale team seemed capable of beating Mt. Vernon for the first time in Coach Jon Feld's tenure as coach.
For much of the first quarter, Scarsdale seemed to have a chance at ending the streak. The some 200 fans in attendance became increasingly excited as senior Jack Hewitt scored Scarsdale's first two baskets and seniors Tyler Nathan and Jonathan Cohen each tacked on a three-pointer. But in what would set the tone for the rest of the game, Mt. Vernon quickly responded 
to each Scarsdale score with a graceful, efficient offensive possession.
With a few minutes to play in the 1st quarter, Mt. Vernon was leading by only a slim margin, 13-12. The tight score did not last long as the Knights began a 13-point run that continued into the 2nd quarter. The Raiders were slow to respond, making offensive errors and not scoring again until the final minutes of of the half.
Although the home team never threatened again to tie the score, they proved resilient in the face of a strong opponent. Hewitt continued to make impressive plays all over the court, eventually notching 23 points. In the 3rd quarter, Nathan hit two three-pointers in a row from the same spot, exciting the large crowd still in attendance. Together, he and Cohen made seven-three pointers. The team also benefitted from strong play by Senior point guard Alex Squadron, whose quick passes and impressive ball-handling managed to avoid too many offensive turnovers.
The Raiders offense, however, could not match Mt. Vernon's. Spectators were silenced after Scarsdale scores by the speed and precision of the Knights. "Wows" could be heard in the stands as Senior Josh Doughty nailed three-pointer after three-pointer early in the game, and as a Mt. Vernon player on a breakaway lept up above the rim before gently placing the ball in the basket. It was evident to everyone in attendance how Mt. Vernon had won the past two state championships.
Though Scarsdale will not beat Mt. Vernon this year, the team has an opportunity to end its two-game skid Monday against Eastchester on Senior Night.
This article was contributed by Brian Solender, a senior at Scarsdale High School, and a former reporter, assistant editor and sports editor for the Maroon.
Sign Up for Softball, a Half Marathon and Junior Tennis
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Girls Youth Softball League: The Scarsdale Recreation and Parks Department, in conjunction with the Neighborhood Athletic Associations, have begun its online registration for the 2013 Spring Girls Youth Softball League program. Season starts Saturday, April 20 and ends on Thursday, June 20. Teams are organized by grade and local school area. Registration Deadline is March 3. Late fees will apply for those registering after the deadline. Go to www.scarsdale.com to register with the Recreation Department (RECONLINE).
Half Marathon Team Looking for Runners:
County Harvest, a nonprofit food rescue organization, is a charity partner in the March 17th NYC Half Marathon. We have a few entries left. The deadline to register is February 25th. Join us and run with Team County Harvest!
To register please click here: http://www.countyharvest.org/teamcountyharvest.php?nid=8
Junior Tennis at Fox Meadow Tennis Club: 
The Fox Meadow Tennis Club on Wayside Lane in Scarsdale announces their spring junior tennis program, open to all. They are offering group and personalized clinics to help juniors play tennis and sharpen their skills under the supervision of Head Tennis Professional, Gary Squires.
Group clinics will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from April 22 - June 17 & April 24 - June 19 and will include fun drills and games to develop strokes, footwork, and strategy.
Personalized instruction is available to help juniors quickly elevate their game. To register contact Gary Squires at 914-384-0336 or garysquires3@gmail.com or visit www.foxmeadowtennisclub.com/juniors.
Backyard Sports Cares and New York Knicks to Host Basketball Tournament
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Backyard Sports Cares is partnering with the New York Knicks organization to host the inaugural Adult Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament. The tournament will be held at the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh NY on March 17th, 2013 from 9am – 3pm. Teams will be divided into three divisions: Open (most competitive), 35 years and older, and Recreation (all ages). Beloved Knicks alumni players and the Knicks City Dancers will be on hand to cheer on the participants.
"We are honored to work in collaboration with the Knicks on this unique opportunity for basketball enthusiasts to experience playing at the state of the art Knicks facility, and at the same time help raise funds for children in our area who do not have traditional access to sports programming," said Danny Bernstein, "head coach" and founder of Backyard Sports Cares (BYSC). "Sports such as basketball, soccer, baseball and tennis are a great tool to teach all children life lessons that will help them lead better lives in our community."
There are a limited number of teams. Each $1500 team registration includes three- five players, individual jerseys and food & beverage. To learn more or register a team for the event, please visit http://byardsportscares.org/event-registration.html.
Founded in 2007, BYSC has touched the lives of over 4,000 children in Westchester neighborhoods including Mt. Vernon, New Rochelle, Port Chester, White Plains and Yonkers. Backyard Sports Plus, a unique program that provides one-on-one peer mentors serves special needs children to maximize their sports potential for greater success. Established in 2005, Backyard Sports is committed to replacing today's "win at all costs" mentality of youth sports with an approach that promotes increased self confidence and a lifetime love of sports while maximizing the athletic potential of each participant. Backyard Sports Cares was created to bring these ideals to children who have limited access to traditional youth sports programs, including children with special needs. Learn more at www.byardsportscares.org.
