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SECTION CHAMPS The YMA Lady Eagles have DONE IT! With an electrifying 56-45 victory over Dobbs Ferry, they are officially SECTION CHAMPIONS! Emilee Doherty was UNSTOPPABLE earning her MVP honors! Arsela Mustafaj & Liliana were named All-Tournament players! Congratulations YMA!

SECTION CHAMPS

The YMA Lady Eagles have DONE IT! With an electrifying 56-45 victory over Dobbs Ferry, they are officially SECTION CHAMPIONS!

Emilee Doherty was UNSTOPPABLE earning her MVP honors!
Arsela Mustafaj & Liliana were named All-Tournament players!

Congratulations YMA!
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YMA (21-3) beats Tri-Valley 69-43 in states regional Semifinals! Emilee Doherty had 20 points, Arsela Mustafaj had 12 points, Kaia Sutherland and Anisa Mustafaj both had 10, Grace Gleeson had 8 points. Lili toro had 5, both Keira peters and Je’vaeh Thompson had 2. #ontothenext

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We're kicking off the season with THREE standout performances for our first Athletes of the Week: Brian Maldonado (YMA Eagles): 5-6, 4 RBI Josh Rettendi (Saunders Blue Devils): 4-7, 6 SB Abdiel Almanzar (Gorton Wolves): 3IP, 8K, 2-2, 2 RBI Congratulations and keep playing!

We're kicking off the season with THREE standout performances for our first Athletes of the Week:

Brian Maldonado (YMA Eagles): 5-6, 4 RBI

Josh Rettendi (Saunders Blue Devils): 4-7, 6 SB

Abdiel Almanzar (Gorton Wolves): 3IP, 8K, 2-2, 2 RBI

Congratulations and keep playing!
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A New Era Begins! The Obama Lightning Softball team lit up the diamond and delivered a statement win, taking down Alexander Hamilton 20-9 in a dominant performance! With swagger and grit on full display, the Lightning are building something special. The storm has arrived!

A New Era Begins!

The Obama Lightning Softball team lit up the diamond and delivered a statement win, taking down Alexander Hamilton 20-9 in a dominant performance!

With swagger and grit on full display, the Lightning are building something special. The storm has arrived!
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This week's Athletes of the Week are making noise on the diamond! Gio Bello (Yonkers Bulldogs) 5-for-10, 6 RBIs, 6 runs, 2 walks over 3 games. Got the W vs. Saunders w/ 5 IP, 4 H, 3 K. Alex Grullon (YMA Eagles) Struck out 14, allowed 5 hits in a 9-3 win over Peekskill.

This week's Athletes of the Week are making noise on the diamond!

Gio Bello (Yonkers Bulldogs)
5-for-10, 6 RBIs, 6 runs, 2 walks over 3 games. Got the W vs. Saunders w/ 5 IP, 4 H, 3 K.

Alex Grullon (YMA Eagles)
Struck out 14, allowed 5 hits in a 9-3 win over Peekskill.
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INTRODUCING: The Yonkers Diamond City Classic! A new tradition begins as Yonkers' baseball and softball teams battle it out for city bragging rights in the inaugural Diamond City Classic, and yes, there's a brand-new championship trophy on the line! Who will win it all?

INTRODUCING: The Yonkers Diamond City Classic!

A new tradition begins as Yonkers' baseball and softball teams battle it out for city bragging rights in the inaugural Diamond City Classic, and yes, there's a brand-new championship trophy on the line!

Who will win it all?
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The Saunders Softball Squad is on fire! Starting the season with a 4-1 record, the Blue Devils are bringing the heat on both sides of the field! Clutch hitting, great pitching, and all-out hustle every game. This team is making a statement early... and it's just starting!

The Saunders Softball Squad is on fire!

Starting the season with a 4-1 record, the Blue Devils are bringing the heat on both sides of the field! Clutch hitting, great pitching, and all-out hustle every game.

This team is making a statement early... and it's just starting!
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Luis Montero was locked in at the plate! The Riverside Rams standout went 3-for-4 with 3 hard-hit singles, setting the tone and keeping the offense rolling all game long. Big bat. Big energy. Big impact. Way to go Luis!

Luis Montero was locked in at the plate!

The Riverside Rams standout went 3-for-4 with 3 hard-hit singles, setting the tone and keeping the offense rolling all game long.

Big bat. Big energy. Big impact.

Way to go Luis!
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Round 2 of the Yonkers Diamond City Classic is Here - and the battles are heating up! After a wild first round full of big wins and electric moments, only 4 teams remain in each bracket. The road to the championship trophy continues!

Round 2 of the Yonkers Diamond City Classic is Here - and the battles are heating up!

After a wild first round full of big wins and electric moments, only 4 teams remain in each bracket. The road to the championship trophy continues!
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300 and counting! Saunders junior Nailah Searight just hit a major milestone - 300 career strikeouts! A dominant force in the circle, Nailah brings heat, precision, and power every time she takes the mound! Monday's performance was more than just a win - it was a statement.

300 and counting!

Saunders junior Nailah Searight just hit a major milestone - 300 career strikeouts! A dominant force in the circle, Nailah brings heat, precision, and power every time she takes the mound!

Monday's performance was more than just a win - it was a statement.
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Baseball Final Saunders (4-3 win over Lincoln) vs. Roosevelt (15-5 win over Yonkers High) Friday, May 2 | 4:00 PM | Fleming Field (Turf) Softball Final Saunders (12-0 no-hitter vs. Roosevelt) vs. YMA (17-2 win over Yonkers High) Friday, May 2 | 4:00 PM | Sullivan Oval

Baseball Final
Saunders (4-3 win over Lincoln) vs. Roosevelt (15-5 win over Yonkers High)
Friday, May 2 | 4:00 PM | Fleming Field (Turf)

Softball Final
Saunders (12-0 no-hitter vs. Roosevelt) vs. YMA (17-2 win over Yonkers High)
Friday, May 2 | 4:00 PM | Sullivan Oval
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Girls Athletes of the Week! Ciara Gao (Roosevelt) is batting .585 w/ 38 Ks in 21 IP & 2.25 ERA! Adriana Quishpe (YMA) leads Yonkers Flag Football in TDs! Mya Campbell (YMHS) hit .364 w/ 5 RBIs & 3 SB last week! Dy'Shalah (Gorton) Johnson leads Yonkers Flag Football in sacks!

Girls Athletes of the Week!

Ciara Gao (Roosevelt) is batting .585 w/ 38 Ks in 21 IP & 2.25 ERA!

Adriana Quishpe (YMA) leads Yonkers Flag Football in TDs!

Mya Campbell (YMHS) hit .364 w/ 5 RBIs & 3 SB last week!

Dy'Shalah (Gorton) Johnson leads Yonkers Flag Football in sacks!
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Boys Athletes of the Week Davis Howell (Yonkers Bulldogs): .400 avg, 5 RBIs, 8 Ks in 3.2 IP Xavier Grullon (YMA Eagles): 4.2 IP, 0 H, 12 Ks Adam Smith (YMA Eagles): .800 avg, 2 HRs (incl. grand slam), 12 TB These guys brought the heat - and raised the bar for Yonkers Baseball

Boys Athletes of the Week

Davis Howell (Yonkers Bulldogs): .400 avg, 5 RBIs, 8 Ks in 3.2 IP

Xavier Grullon (YMA Eagles): 4.2 IP, 0 H, 12 Ks

Adam Smith (YMA Eagles): .800 avg, 2 HRs (incl. grand slam), 12 TB

These guys brought the heat - and raised the bar for Yonkers Baseball
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History made in Yonkers! Roosevelt Baseball wins the Diamond City Classic 4-3, Jose Hernandez is MVP with an inside-the-park HR + game-winning run! Saunders Softball takes the title 2-1, Nailah Searight is MVP with a HR, walk-off hit & lockdown pitching!

History made in Yonkers!

Roosevelt Baseball wins the Diamond City Classic 4-3, Jose Hernandez is MVP with an inside-the-park HR + game-winning run!

Saunders Softball takes the title 2-1, Nailah Searight is MVP with a HR, walk-off hit & lockdown pitching!
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Blessed, humbled & honored to get to say that our program has three kids that were recognized as All State. Emilee Doherty 3rd Team All State, Grace Gleeson 7th Team All Stats, Arsela Mustafaj 8th Team All State. In addition, Kaia Sutherland & Keira Peters were honorable mention

Blessed, humbled & honored to get to say that our program has three kids that were recognized as All State. Emilee Doherty 3rd Team All State, Grace Gleeson 7th Team All Stats, Arsela Mustafaj 8th Team All State. In addition, Kaia Sutherland & Keira Peters were honorable mention
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Attention YPS Students! Want to be ahead of the game for next school year? Athletics physicals will be held on the dates below! Don't miss your chance to get cleared early for participation in your favorite Fall sports! ALL PHYSICALS WILL BE HELD BETWEEN 8AM & 12PM!

Attention YPS Students!

Want to be ahead of the game for next school year? Athletics physicals will be held on the dates below!

Don't miss your chance to get cleared early for participation in your favorite Fall sports!

ALL PHYSICALS WILL BE HELD BETWEEN 8AM & 12PM!
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Keep the K's coming! Last week, YMA Freshman Aylssa Calvello hit two huge milestones: her 300th career strikeout and her 100th of the season! In just 3 games, she struck out 37 batters! Power arm. Pure dominance. Alyssa is just getting started, and the future is scary bright!

Keep the K's coming!

Last week, YMA Freshman Aylssa Calvello hit two huge milestones: her 300th career strikeout and her 100th of the season! In just 3 games, she struck out 37 batters! Power arm. Pure dominance.

Alyssa is just getting started, and the future is scary bright!
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Alexa Anderson (Roosevelt Sharks): Team leader in doubles & HRs Vanesta Silcott-Francis (Yonkers Flag Football): 3 rushing TDs, 4 passing TDs Jayla Nelson (Yonkers Flag Football): 3 receiving TDs

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Alexa Anderson (Roosevelt Sharks): Team leader in doubles & HRs

Vanesta Silcott-Francis (Yonkers Flag Football): 3 rushing TDs, 4 passing TDs

Jayla Nelson (Yonkers Flag Football): 3 receiving TDs
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Athlete of the Week: Ava Anglada This Lincoln senior just hit 275 career strikeouts and is closing in on 300 Ks! One of the most dominant arms in the city - let's bring it home, Ava!

Athlete of the Week: Ava Anglada

This Lincoln senior just hit 275 career strikeouts and is closing in on 300 Ks! One of the most dominant arms in the city - let's bring it home, Ava!