Author: Mike Smith

Harrison’s Jack Hochman passes to a teammate. Photo/Mike Smith
Sports

Eagles nip Huskies on final shot

Benny DiMirco didn’t have a lot of time to think about how Eastchester’s final possession was supposed to play out last Wednesday, but his instincts—and his ability to make things happen—just kind of took over. With 7.9 seconds to play and his team trailing league rival Harrison by one point, […]

The fear of missing out
Opinion Sports

The fear of missing out

It may seem counterintuitive, but staying connected through Twitter definitely exacerbates the condition known as FOMO. FOMO, which stands for the Fear of Missing Out, is a phenomenon that has taken hold in various ad campaigns over the last few years, and is pretty straightforward. It’s about the feeling you […]

Thornton-Donovan’s John Curanaj dribbles the ball up the floor. Photo/Mike Smith
Sports

Thornton-Donovan sports program progresses

Thornton-Donovan’s boys basketball team may not have come away with a win on Jan. 14, but even a quick glance at the state of the Lions’ athletic program confirms that huge strides are being made. In just three years of varsity competition, the gains are evident at the New Rochelle-based […]

The agony of da feet
Opinion Sports

The agony of da feet

If you hail from Minnesota or Cincinnati, or root for the football teams in those areas, I want to offer my condolences. I don’t know how you got out of bed on Monday. Over the weekend, the Vikings and Bengals suffered absolutely brutal losses in the NFL Wild Card round, […]

Alston Tarry goes for a layup against Rye Neck on Jan. 11. Tarry led Bronxville with 19 points in the Broncos’ 53-35 win over the Panthers.  Photo/Mike Smith
Sports

Broncos rally past Panthers

On Jan. 11, two young teams took the court as Rye Neck traveled to Bronxville to tangle with the Broncos. In the end, Bronxville’s slight edge in experience—and the return of junior point guard Matt Toal—proved to be the difference-maker, as the Broncos overcame a six-point halftime deficit to top […]