The Riverdale Press

Sports

Featured Most recent

86 results total, viewing 1 - 10

BetaNYC, a civic tech organization, created an interactive online map to make New Yorkers’ lives easier. Users can type in an address, or simply use the filter icons to make their choice of accessible ramps, ADA-compliant comfort stations or inclusive play elements.

New map helps parents find park to suit their needs

New York City has more than 1,700 parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities in the five boroughs, but how many accessible bathrooms are there? In the confines of Community Board 8, there are 11 comfort stations while two are accessible for people with disabilities. more

By Stacy Driks | 3/31/23

Manhattan College women’s softball team dropped a pair to the University of Hartford last weekend on the road by scores of 7-6 and 2-1.

RKA grad Luciano top hitter at winless Saint Michael’s College

A Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy alumni is leading the Saint Michael’s College baseball team in hits as it begins Northeast-10 Conference play. more

By Gary Larkin | 3/31/23

Boaz Kahn of North Riverdale was among the many finishers in the 10K portion of the International Jerusalem Winner Marathon on March 17.

Kenyan runners rule day at Jerusalem marathon

A pair of Kenyan runners won the 12th International Jerusalem Winner Marathon held on March 17. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/24/23

Lexi Elson and Destiny Gibson-Brown holding their bracket cards during a recent wrestling match. The two have been pioneers as female wrestlers on the boys high school team.

RKA’s female grapplers still in league of their own

A few weeks ago, a group of high school wrestling coaches were getting their athletes together for a practice to prepare for the New York boys state championship. Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy wrestling head coach Michael Lepetit had two boys going to qualifiers, and then he remembered his senior Lexi Elson. more

By Santiago Mendoza | 3/24/23

DeWitt Clinton High School senior center Bilal Ouro guards Brooklyn Tech senior guard Kenny Lei in an early round PSAL city championship tournament game. The Governors won handily, 73-41.

Govs fall short in PSAL city semis vs. Transit Tech

Deep in Flushing sits the Fitzgerald gymnasium on Queens College’s campus. Wide with a high, curved white ceiling reinforced with metal beams, it set a grand atmosphere for what felt like an equally grand matchup on Monday between DeWitt Clinton’s boys basketball team and Transit Tech high school from East New York for the semifinals of the PSAL citywide playoffs. more

By Santiago Mendoza | 3/17/23

Ant Nelson and the Manhattan men’s basketball team put up a valiant fight in the opening round of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament last weekend. However, the Jaspers lost to Marist, 61-50, after falling behind 19 points at halftime.

Valiant Manhattan College loses steam in Atlantic City

To make a run in March, it is about getting hot at the right time. It could also mean avoiding certain opponents at the right time. That is what happened to Manhattan College men’s basketball team as it lost the MAAC tournament opener to Marist College, 61-50, to end the season. more

By Pete Janny | 3/17/23

Freshman Anne Bair, left, and Dee Dee Davis formed Manhattan’s dynamic backcourt this season. Davis poured in 15 points to lead Manhattan past Quinnipiac 50-43 in the quarterfinals round. The guard from Bronx averaged 16.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2.4 steals to lead the Jaspers.

Lady Jaspers author a historic run against all of the odds

For seniors, it’s now or never. All the work that goes into competing for a championship comes down to one last run of 40 minutes. more

By Pete Janny | 3/17/23

Saint Margaret head coach Sean Riley holds the CYO Bronx title trophy over his head Sunday in the 29-25 win over rival Saint Gabriel.

Catholic elementary schools show best on court

For two teams, the CYO game at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School gym March 5 was more than just another game played on a Sunday. more

BY Alexandria Brown | 3/10/23

Very early in the first quarter in the Governors’ playoff game against Far Rockaway, Jason Coachman makes his way to the basket for a layup. DeWitt Clinton High School trailed early but powered past the Sea Horses, 66-40 to advance in the citywide playoffs.

Governors get on track early in city championships

The DeWitt Clinton High School boys basketball team is picking up where it left off last season as it defeated the Far Rockaway Sea Horses, 66-40, in the first round of the citywide playoffs last week. more

By Santiago Mendoza | 3/10/23

DeWitt Clinton High School Senior guard Jason Coachman takes a jumper against Stevenson High School in the first round of the Bronx Boro tournament last month. It has been the lone loss for the Governors, who now head to the city championships.

Governors await first-round city playoff opponent

The strategy for the DeWitt Clinton boy’s basketball team was to drive down to Far Rockaway educational campus’ gym at 5 p.m. on Tuesday to catch the first round city playoff game against Queens High School Complex. more

BY SANTIAGO MENDOZA | 3/3/23

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 9 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.