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 […]
Author: Mike Smith
Champs fighters take center stage at Ring Masters
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 […]
Champs holds boxing event in New Ro
On Saturday, June 18, the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle’s played host to a night of pugilistic bouts, as Champs Boxing Club held its second event of the year at the organization’s Mascaro Clubhouse. Champs—located on Division Street in New Rochelle—held its first 2022 event at the Boys […]
Interference calls net Panthers second title
It may not have been the way that Rye Neck drew it up, it may not have been like anything anyone at the Purchase College baseball field has seen before or will see again. But no matter how bizarre the ending of Saturday night’s Section I Class B finals between […]
Panthers’ golden season halted in first round
A historic season for the Rye Neck girls lacrosse team came to an end on May 17, as the Panthers fell to Dobbs Ferry 13-11 in the first round of the Class D playoffs. Despite the bitter conclusion to a hard-fought game, however, Rye Neck co-coaches Amanda D’Addona and Kathleen […]







