Scholar Athlete: For Cooper Taylor it’s All About the Process

Senior Sleepy Hollow High School athlete Cooper Taylor has developed an edge to help him succeed on and off the field: He learned that “to be successful in life, you […] Read more »

Scholar-Athlete of the Month: Cassidy Croce’s Athleticism Is All in the Family

For Croton-Harmon High School senior Cassidy Croce, athletic achievement literally is in her bones. Mom Colleen played varsity soccer and volleyball at the same school, continuing with soccer at SUNY […] Read more »

Scholar Athlete: This Cat Excels on the Court and in the Classroom 

Briarcliff High School senior, Catherine “Cat” Carrafiello thrives in both on the court and in the classroom while also staying involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities. She is […] Read more »

Briarcliff’s Karina Bridger Named Field Hockey First-Team All-American

Briarcliff Manor native and University of Rochester field hockey senior Karina Bridger, was named a National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) First-Team All-American, as announced by the NFHCA today. Karina graduated from […] Read more »

Scholar Athlete of the Month: Cortlandt’s Duke of Diving Ready for New Chapter at Duke

Yannis Schattman's diving dreams came true when some of the world’s premier universities showed interest in bringing him on to compete at the next level. Read more »

Scholar-Athlete of the Month: Lenin Zhingri-Chamba Is Early to Rise and Quick to Learn

'Lenin is the perfect example of what our younger student-athletes should aspire to be.' -- Peekskill City Schools Athletic Director Austin Goldberg Read more »

Scholar Athlete of the Month: Jaime Cardello Proves the Power of Positive Thinking

Jaime Cardello is a senior at Walter Panas High School where she’s the starting catcher on the softball team. Jamie has committed to play Division 3 softball this fall at […] Read more »

Scholar Athlete of the Month: Having a Full Plate Fuels Taeghan Dapson

Hendrick Hudson High School senior Taeghan Dapson has figured out how to fit 25 hours into what for the rest of us is a 24-hour day. Or so it seems. […] Read more »

Scholar Athlete of the Month: Hannah Hidalgo Is Always Motivated to Kick it Up a Notch

Hannah Hidalgo has demonstrated an ability to manage many responsibilities at a young age, says Austin Goldberg, Director of Physical Education, Health & Athletics for Peekskill City School District. “I find […] Read more »

Scholar Athlete of the Month: Sleepy Hollow High School’s Bianca Vercesi

Senior Bianca Vercesi competed in her final race of the cross-country season on Nov. 20. That was the State Federation Meet, where the best varsity runners in New York State gather to compete, racing against […] Read more »