PHS Weekly Sports Roundup – Peekskill Herald

Boys soccer

For their final game of the regular season, the Peekskill Varsity Boys Soccer team traveled to Sleepy Hollow on Thursday, October 17th to take on Sleepy Hollow High School.

Unlike their previous meeting earlier in the season where the team claimed a comfortable win, Peekskill failed to secure a victory this time.

The game started in Peekskill’s favor with a goal from senior forward Randy Tapia three minutes into the first half.

The Sleepy Hollow Horsemen didn’t let this early setback get them down. They were awarded a penalty in the twenty-fifth minute of the game. Peekskill goalkeeper Angel Cabrera almost made a heroic save, but the penalty was ultimately placed well by Sleepy’s Drew McNally in the bottom left corner, tying the game at 1-1.

After the equalizer the game was decided. In the second half, both teams had the chance to score the winning goal, but neither could deliver the decisive blow. The game ended, Peekskill 1-1 Sleepy Hollow.

The Peekskill boys finished the regular season with a record of 12 wins, two losses and two draws. As of Oct. 19, the boys are ranked second to Tappan Zee in Class AA Section 1 Matchday one. The boys will continue practicing this week as they prepare for their first game of the postseason. Her opponent is expected to be announced sometime this week.

Girls soccer

The Peekskill Varsity Girls Soccer team closed out the regular season in style, convincingly winning their last three games.

Their most recent win was a 3-0 win over Saunders on Tuesday, October 15, at Saunders High School. Goal scorers for Peekskill included: Janeyra Maldonaldo, Kimberly Alfaro and Alejandra Morocho. Alfaro has scored 14 goals for Peekskill this season.

The girls’ record is eight wins, five defeats and two draws. According to coach Anthony DiCuio, the girls have qualified for the postseason. Their next game and opponent are expected to be announced sometime this week.

Girls swim

This past week, the Peekskill Varsity Girls Swim team earned two impressive victories.

On Wednesday, October 16, the Peekskillgirls defeated Mount Vernon High School on the road 76-59.

The following day at Peekskill Middle School, the Peekskill girls faced Brewster and won 90-64. Peekskill seniors Norah Thompson-Shapiro (left) and Jasmine Oliva (right) were honored during their graduation ceremony that evening.

The girls currently have a record of nine wins and one loss. Their next game will be at Peekskill Middle School against Yonkers on Wednesday, October 23rd at 4:30 p.m. The girls will also compete against other teams in their conference in a championship swimming meet on Saturday, October 26, at 8:00 a.m. at Mark Twain Pool in Yonkers. This is the last regular swimming meet of the season.

volleyball

The Peekskill Varsity Girls Volleyball team hasn’t been able to catch a break these past few weeks.

Last week the girls lost two games, extending their losing streak to four games.

On Wednesday, October 16th, the Red Devils faced Hendrick Hudson away and lost 3-0. The final scores of each set were: 25-12, 25-6, 25-16.

On Friday, October 18, the Red Devils were defeated by Edgemont 3-0 at Peekskill High School. The final scores of each set were: 25-14, 25-16, 25-10. The game included five kills and two digs from Peekskill senior Adrienne Copeland, three kills and five digs from junior Audrina Mendez and five kills and seven digs from senior Jealina Searight.

The Peekskill girls ended their winless streak on Monday, October 21st with a 3-0 victory over Poughkeepsie. The final scores of each set were: 25-20, 25-19, 25-18. Before the game, the seniors on the volleyball team were honored during their senior night celebration

The girls currently have a record of five wins and ten defeats. Their next game is Tuesday, October 22nd at Peekskill High School against Yonkers CSEE at 4:45 p.m. The girls also play Sleepy Hollow on Thursday, October 24th at Sleepy Hollow High School at 6 p.m

football

The Peekskill Varsity Football team lost again: on Saturday, October 19, the boys were defeated by Walter Panas, 17-8, at Torpy Field. The Red Devils’ last win came on October 5th against Albertus Magnus.

During the game, Darius Smythe carried the ball nine times for 110 yards and a touchdown, Jaiden Smart had five tackles and Jahmer Chavis had two tackles and an interception.

The seniors on the football and cheer teams were honored at this game.

The boys currently have a record of three wins and three defeats. Their next game and final game of the regular season will be at Horace Greeley High School (Chappaqua) against Horace Greeley on Friday, October 25th at 6:30 p.m

Cross country

On Saturday, Oct. 19, Peekskill’s Jermaine Carter broke a school record for the second time this season in the 5,000-meter run at the Section 1 Coaches Invitational at Woodlands High School.

Earlier in the season, Carter broke the record with a time of 17:44.3 at a league meet. He broke his own record on Saturday with a time of 16:42.1, according to coach Catherine McCabe. The previous record was held by Tony Monchinski (2022) with 17:49.8.

“I wanted to take a moment to express how incredibly proud we are of Jermaine’s commitment and hard work this season. He continually pushed himself to improve at every competition and not only excelled in competition but also demonstrated remarkable leadership on our team. “He is always ready to support his teammates and inspires them with his positive attitude and commitment to the sport,” said McCabe.

The Peekskill cross country team’s next meet will be Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Hudson Valley Sportsdome in Milton.

All photos courtesy of the Peekskill City School District.