Monday, December 3, 2012
Parkchester News: Manhattan Bests Fordham in Battle of the Bronx
Parkchester News: Manhattan Bests Fordham in Battle of the Bronx: (Photos by Ken Carozza) By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK, December 3- The Manhattan Jaspers (2-3) defeated the Fordha...
Manhattan Bests Fordham in Battle of the Bronx
(Photos by Ken Carozza)
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, December 3- The Manhattan Jaspers (2-3) defeated the Fordham Rams (1-5), 65-58, Friday night at the Rose Hill Gym on the Fordham University campus in the Bronx. The contest was the 105th between the men’s basketball teams of the two Bronx colleges in a rivalry that began more than a century ago.
Manhattan coach Steve Masiello kept his perfect record intact in six games against Fordham as a member of the coaching staff of Manhattan. Manhattan began the game strongly, reaching a first half high advantage of eight points, 15-7, midway through the first half. On a 12-2 scoring run, Fordham took a 19-6 lead with 4:52 remaining in the half. Two Bronx natives on the Manhattan squad, Michael Alvarado and Emmy Adujar, scored the final six points of the half to give the Jaspers a 26-23 advantage at the half.
The Jaspers retained their lead for the first five minutes of the second half. A three pointer by Fordham senior Branden Frazier followed by two free throws gave Fordham its first second half advantage, 35-33, with 13:25 left in the contest. A layup by Rhamel Brown of Manhattan put the Japers ahead, 53-52, for the final time in the game at 4:07. The visitors concluded the game successfully by outscoring the Rams, 12-6, in the final four minutes.
Of that period of time, the Fordham coach remarked, “In the last four minutes, they just out toughed us.”
All Hallows grad Alvarado, the high scorer in the game with 19 points, was awarded the Michael Cohen MVP Award. The sophomore remarked, “When they called my name. I was a little surprised, but was very excited and happy.”
After the game concluded, both coaches said Alvarado’s play made the difference in the contest. Fordham coach Tom Pecora stated, “I thought he [Alvarado] took the game over [and] that was the difference.”
Masiello commented, “Alvarado was the difference.”
Ryan Canty was the high scorer for Fordham. The 6-9 sophomore netted a career-high 18 points. Pecora credited him as “the bright spot of the game” for the Rams.
Both coaches also agreed that the Jaspers showed much greater intensity on the court than did Fordham. Pecora was very critical of his team’s play, “They played to the crowd. They didn’t play hard. We had guys watching; we had spectators.”
Masiello praised his team. “I thought we did a very good job in a lot of areas except turnovers. We dominated the boards (42-22 in rebounds). We got every loose ball in the last six minutes.”
Fordham will not return home until December 23 and Manhattan’s next home game at the Draddy Gymnasium. Interestingly, both teams will face Siena in the next games at home.
The women’s battle of the Bronx took place on the previous night at the Rose Hill Gym. Fordham raised its record this season to 5-1 as the rams defeated the Jaspers, 55-45.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Parkchester News: Maritime Loses Home-Opener To Kings Point
Parkchester News: Maritime Loses Home-Opener To Kings Point: BRONX, NEW YORK, November 28- The Maritime basketball team played host to arch-rival Kings Point on Tuesday night at the Riesenberg ...
Maritime Loses Home-Opener To Kings Point
BRONX, NEW YORK, November 28- The Maritime basketball team played host to arch-rival Kings Point on Tuesday night at the Riesenberg Hall Gymnasium and lost to the Mariners by the score of 78-42. The defeat drops the Privateers to 0-4 on the season, while USMMA improves to 2-1.
Two players scored in double-figures for Maritime, led by sophomore T-Vaughn Gibson (Freeport, Bahamas/Sunland Baptist), who had 17 points and a team-high five rebounds. Freshman Tim McNamara (Somerville, N.J./Somerville) finished the night with 10 points and two assists, while senior Ron Bethea (Harlem, N.Y./Humanities Prep.) recorded nine points.
The Mariners shot an impressive 56.9-percent from the field (33-of-58) and did not trail once in the game. They relied on shots down low, as the outscored the Privateers 30-6 in points in the paint.
Kings Point was led by junior Reed Buck, who recorded a double-double with a game-high 25 points and 10 rebounds. Freshman David Smith added 15 points.
The Privateers are back in action on Thursday night, when they play host to Skyline opponent NYU-Poly. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Riesenberg Hall Gym.
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Parkchester News: Youngsters hold winter tip off at Monroe
Parkchester News: Youngsters hold winter tip off at Monroe: By Gary Axelbank BRONX, NEW YORK, November 28- The Monroe Mustangs will honor the Jr. Huguenots, the youth teams that represent ...
Youngsters hold winter tip off at Monroe
By Gary Axelbank
BRONX, NEW YORK, November 28- The Monroe Mustangs will honor the Jr. Huguenots, the youth teams that represent New Rochelle in the Tri-County Basketball League, with two special nights of basketball at the MAC (Monroe Athletic Complex) during this weekend's 2012 Mustangs Winter Tip-off Invitational.
On Friday nights at 8:00 p.m. it is the men's game between Monroe and Central Florida. On Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. it is the men's showdown between the Mustangs and Hagerstown, and Saturday's 6:00pm women's match between Monroe and rival Harcum. Members of the Jr. Huguenots will be treated to free admission, exclusive chances at half-time prizes made possible by Modell’s and Steiner Sports Memorabilia and personal autograph sessions with the Mustangs after the games.
"This is our way of honoring young people who are staying in school and doing their best on the basketball court," said Director of Sports Development and Information Gary Axlebank. "Supporting the local community has been a part of the Monroe College legacy for almost 80 years and now that we have this gorgeous facility in downtown New Rochelle this is another way that we can keep those commitments strong."
Beginning with the Thanksgiving weekend just past, this is the second year that the Jr. Huguenots are using the MAC for their practices and games. The Jr. Huguenots, who are part of the New Rochelle Basketball Association, have full-use of the facility, including the electronic scoreboards and Monroe game personnel so that the games are operated at a quality level.
New Rochelle Basketball Association is the parent organization of both the Jr Huguenots and the “Purple Basketball Club”, the booster club of New Rochelle High School.
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