Look Out Ticks, Opossums to the Rescue
By Bill Lawyer
Several years ago I wrote an article for this newspaper in which I described the ways that wildlife could help us deal with the threats of climate change. I focused in particular on the example of opossums. These fascinating and commonplace animals can indeed teach us many lessons.
Not by communicating directly with us, of course, but in the way they live their lives.
Rye Rugby Club Makes Another Trip to States, But Falls to Keio/FASNY in Final
Rye Rugby Club Makes Another Trip to States, But Falls to Keio/FASNY in Final By Melanie Cane With a 5-1 regular season record, the Rye Rugby Club earned the No. 2 seed in the New York Metropolitan Division. In four of their five wins, the offense proved formidable, scoring 40 to 65 points. Their only […]
Panthers Sweep League for Third Straight Crown
captions: Rye Neck Boys’ Tennis Panthers Sweep League for Third Straight Crown By Mitch Silver The last time the Rye Neck Panthers lost a league tennis title, Cuba was off limits to U.S. tourism, Donald Trump was host of “The Apprentice”, and the Chicago Cubs were still America’s lovable losers. The last time Rye Neck […]
RowAmerica Rye Looking to Medal at Nationals
RowAmerica Rye Looking to Medal at Nationals By Melanie Cane Nearly 2,000 athletes representing over 40 teams competed May 20-21 in the US Rowing Northeast Youth Championships on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Mass., the qualifying regatta for the US Rowing Youth National Championships. And six boats from RowAmerica Rye made the cut. In the Northeast […]
Shy a Title, but on a Steady Course
Rye High Girls’ Golf Shy a Title, but on a Steady Course By Melanie Cane The Garnet finished the season 10-4 and sent four players to sectionals. Coach Rich Savage praised the girls for their composure, which enabled them to win matches against tough opponents like Edgemont. Scarsdale edged Rye out of a league title […]
Wildcats Flourish in Their First Spring Season
Rye Country Day Girls’ Tennis Wildcats Flourish in Their First Spring Season By Melanie Cane In their first year as a spring, not fall, school sport, the Rye Country Day Girls’ Tennis team finished the season with a 10-4 record. In their last regular match, May 12, they beat King 5-2, with all of the […]
Wildcats Beat Hackley in Overtime for NYSAIS Title
Rye Country Day Boys’ Lacrosse Wildcats Beat Hackley in Overtime for NYSAIS Title By Mitch Silver What is it about Hackley? For some reason, the mere sight of a Hackley uniform — no matter the sport — has Rye Country Day athletes playing on a higher level than even they thought possible. It was certainly […]
Rising Freshman Matt Yamin Wins NYSAIS Championship
By Mitch Silver Eighth grader Matt Yamin not only competed on Rye Country Day’s Varsity Golf team this spring, but also did the unthinkable. The youngster averaged 38 for nine holes on the season to lead a team good enough to come in second in the Fairchester championships and second again in the New […]
Golfer James McHugh Is Rye’s June Athlete of the Month
By Mitch Silver Imagine how hard it is for an injured athlete to sit out the season. To watch your teammates play the sport you love knowing you’re unable to participate. Especially if you’re a high school senior whose scholastic career will be over. Now imagine how much harder it is to sit out the […]
Holy Cross Team’s Win Is One for the History Books
Holy Child Lacrosse By Melanie Cane The Gryphon Lacrosse team achieved two school firsts this season. They earned the No.1 slot in the NYSAIS — with a 13-5 regular season record — and went to win the championship. They dethroned Hackley, the No. 2 seed and reigning champion, in an action-packed final at Manhattanville on […]