John Jay-EF 3, Yorktown 2
Tuesday, Sept. 8, John Jay-East Fishkill High School
Yorktown, the defending Section 1 Class AA champion, started its season with a 3-2 (21-25, 25-22, 15-25, 25-22, 5-15) loss to John Jay-East Fishkill, led by Sophia Delgado (9 digs, 2 aces, 7 assists), Mia Horn (6 digs, 8 kills, 1 block, 4 aces), Angelina Piechucki (7 digs, 5 kills, 1 block), Nina Fasce (4 digs, 3 aces, 23 assists), Emma McCoy (15 digs, 12 kills, 1 block, 5 aces, 1 assist), and Kailey Alexander (1 dig, 8 kills, 2 blocks, 1 assist).
Somers 3, Yorktown 2
Thursday, Sept. 10, Somers High School
McCoy recorded a triple double (11 digs, 18 kills, 10 aces), to go along with 3 blocks and 2 assists, in the Huskers’ 3-2 (19-25, 25-17, 20-25, 25-10, 13-15) loss to Somers.
“I really enjoy playing against good competition, it keeps me on my feet and wanting the ball more,” McCoy said. “Staying aggressive and relentless on the court is always my number one goal through any game. Additionally, our team has a lot of passion so when we’re up against good opponents everything really comes together nicely.”
One particular stretch where McCoy stood out was in set four, where she served 15 times in a row, including 10 aces, in the Huskers’ 25-10 win in that set.
“My freshman year, I was mainly focused on attacking up at the net,” McCoy said. “This year, I really wanted to expand my skill set and wanted to really show up at the service line. Something I really value in the game is resetting. Taking a deep, long breath and placing the serve with intention every single time is very important to me. I also believe that serving runs are a great contribution to not only the team’s point advantage, but also the energy on the court. It became a different level once we gained momentum.”
Delgado (15 digs, 6 aces, 9 assists), Horn (10 digs, 6 kills, 1 block), and Fasce (10 digs, 2 aces, 17 assists) also produced for Yorktown.
Lakeland 3, Mahopac 0
Tuesday, Sept. 8, Lakeland High School
Kelly Mallon (22 kills, 12 digs); Sofia Cruz (21 assists); Amelia Mallon (12 assists); Mia Aquart (11 kills); Caelyn Faison (6 kills, 3 blocks); and Ava Stabile (7 digs) propelled Lakeland to a 3-0 (25-20, 25-14, 25-18) victory over Mahopac.
“We just had really good energy and worked well together,” Cruz said. “We communicated a lot and when we made mistakes, we were pretty good about just moving on and focusing on the next point. Our hitters (Kelly Mallon and Faison) really showed up when we needed them.”
Lakeland 3, Greeley 1
Wednesday, Sept. 9, Horace Greeley High School
Lakeland overcame Horace Greeley 3-1 (17-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-16), paced by Kelly Mallon (22 kills, 17 digs, 5 aces); Cruz (22 assists, 7 kills); Aquart (11 kills, 12 digs); Stabile (15 digs); Amelia Mallon (15 assists); and Faison (5 kills).
“We were down in the third set 18-5 and came back to win that set, then took the next for the match win,” said Lakeland coach Andrea DiMichele. “It was an exciting game. The girls showed they can fight.”
Lakeland 1, Pearl River 0
Monday, Sept. 7, Lakeland High School
Lakeland’s Christian Moscati scored with 2:39 remaining, off an assist from Ryan Harmon, to defeat Pearl River 1-0.
The contest was the finale of the five-game, 13th Annual Westchester vs. Rockland challenge.
“It came off a cross that was low and got through,” Moscati said. “I saw the Pearl River defender looking to clear the ball and jumped in front of it, knowing this might be our last chance to score. It deflected into my teammate and when it came bouncing back to me, I knew I had to finish it off and seal the victory. I focused on the ball and passed it into the far corner as coach (Tim) Hourahan always tells us to do.”
Scoring the game-winning goal made a lasting memory.
“The feeling was unreal, never felt such excitement in my life,” Moscati said. “I subbed back into the game with five minutes left and while on the bench I was hoping coach would put me back in. I had that feeling that I would go get the game winner no matter where I played on the field. I can hardly remember everything that was said to me.”
Moscati said that “scoring that goal is a memory I will never forget.”
Aiden Plouffe secured the Hornet win with 8 saves.
“Shoutout to all the students that come to watch us and cheer us on, it makes every moment more memorable, but most importantly our team is 3-0 and we won the day and I’m ready to keep it rolling,” Moscati said.
Lakeland 1, Somers 0
Thursday, Sept. 10, Somers High School
Lakeland defeated Somers 1-0 to reclaim the cup, in the Fifth Annual Hudson Valley Cup contest, on a goal by Nick Ahmataj, assisted by Chris Paljusevic, with Plouffe recording 6 saves.
Yorktown 1, Greeley 1
Tuesday, Sept. 8, Yorktown High School
Yorktown tied Horace Greeley 1-1, with Dani Cabrera (1G), Nate Worden (1A), and Joe Popovic (5 saves) producing for the Huskers.
Byram Hills 3, Yorktown 1
Thursday, Sept. 10, Byram Hills High School
Yorktown’s Eoghan Vallely scored, with an assist by Ethan Lam and 5 saves from Popovic, in the Huskers’ 3-1 loss to Byram Hills.
Yorktown 4, John Jay-CR 0
Tuesday, Sept. 8, John Jay-Cross River High School
Yorktown shut out John Jay-Cross River 4-0, led by Ava Ryan (1G, 1A), Ella Robustelli (first varsity goal), Izzy Wilson (1G), Maddie Murray (first varsity goal), Lily Diaz (1A), and Sam Conboy (8 saves).
The win avenged a 2-1 loss at John Jay in last year’s Section 1 Class B quarterfinals.
“Winning yesterday was so huge for us especially after losing to them in overtime in the regular season and them ending our season last year,” Conboy said. “It was a huge team effort and every one of us worked so well together. Getting the win yesterday showed how much we’ve grown as a team since last season and gave us a huge momentum boost.”
Greeley 3, Yorktown 2
Thursday, Sept. 10, Horace Greely High School
Horace Greeley, last year’s Section 1 Class B champions, nipped Yorktown 3-2, with Robustelli (1G), Alana D’Andraia (1G), Anna Burns (1A), Diaz (1A), and Conboy (11 saves) producing for the Huskers.
Lakeland 3, Sleepy Hollow 0
Tuesday, Sept. 8, Sleepy Hollow High School
Lakeland blanked Sleepy Hollow 3-0 (25-10, 25-11, 25-20).
Lakeland 3, Greenburgh-North Castle-Hastings 0
Thursday, Sept. 10, Lakeland High School
The Hornets blanked Greenburgh-North Castle-Hastings 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-17), led by Erdin Dedushaj (6 kills), Van Bui (5 kills, 14 assists), Isaac Aroas (5 kills, 1 block) and Logan Tolve (6 kills).
“To start 4-0 means so much to my team,” Bui said. “Winning against four teams at the start of the season shows the determination that each member of the team has. The start of a season can set how a team will perform for the rest of the season. Seeing that each member of the team stepped up to the occasion, encourages not only me but everyone to try their best.”
Yorktown 3, Carmel 1
Tuesday, Sept. 8, Carmel High School
Anton Ubozhenko (8 service aces, 5 kills, 2 blocks) and Alex Mezquita (3 service aces, 10 kills) paced defending Section 1 Division 2 champion Yorktown to a 3-1 (25-19, 25-8, 24-26, 25-13) win versus Carmel.
Yorktown 3, Scarsdale 2
Wednesday, Sept. 9, Yorktown High School
Yorktown defeated Scarsdale 3-2 (22-25, 25-16, 20-25, 28-26, 15-11), ignited by Sid Shenoy (18 kills, 4 digs) and Mezquita (2 service aces, 13 kills).
“Honestly it just came down to energy and focus,” Shenoy said. “Going into this game, we knew that they would be a good team and not make it easy for us, especially coming into the season down three All-Section starters and a brand new rotation of players.”
Throughout the match, Yorktown made sure to play as team and hold each other up.
“Whenever one of us messed up the rest of the team was right there to pick them up and get it back the next play,” Shenoy said. “We played as one unit through the ups and downs and that’s what allowed us to win this game.”
Lakeland 2, Eastchester 2
Tuesday, Sept. 8, Eastchester High School
Lakeland tied Eastchester 2-2, paced by Gianna Pace (2G), Margaret Keating (1A), and Amelia Calisi (9 saves).
Pelham 1, Lakeland 0
Thursday, Sept. 10, Lakeland High School
Calisi tallied 14 saves in the Hornets’ 1-0 loss to Pelham.
John Jay-EF 3, Yorktown 1
Tuesday, Sept. 8, Yorktown High School
Khloe Clarkin (1G) and Carina Reardon (1A) produced offensively for the Huskers with Silvana Milizia recording 10 saves in their 3-1 loss to John Jay-East Fishkill.
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