SHS Raiders Varsity Teams Celebrate Seniors by Sweeping the Competition

SHS Raiders Varsity Teams Celebrate Seniors by Sweeping the Competition

Wednesday, 14 February 2018 16:53

Last Updated: Thursday, 15 February 2018 07:26

Published: Wednesday, 14 February 2018 16:53

Jordy Love

Senior boys' moms Lauren Nossel, Rachel Katz, Jennifer Solodar, Jeanne Maroney, Mindy Shulman, Jessica Goldman, Judi Galst and Sharon Hoffman wore their sons' jerseys for the game.

The Raiders Boys Varsity basketball team went on a 3 game winning streak under Coach Justin Washington. On February 6th, the boys played White Plains in their Senior game. Before the game, Seniors were joined by their parents on the court and presented their mothers with roses. The Raiders came from behind to beat White Plains 65-60. Fans packed the stands on Tuesday evening to show their support for the mostly Senior Varsity squad. On Thursday, February 8th the boys played Mt. Vernon on the road and managed an epic upset over the number one ranked team. It was Scarsdale's first win over Mt. Vernon in 21 years. Co-Captain Nash Goldman had 34 points. To cap off their week the boys then beat Tappan Zee 47-44 in a nail-biter during the championship game of the Kari Pizzitola tournament.

Senior girls' moms Rachel Mancini, Hilary Shaev, Beth Lippman, Karen Metviner and Beth Zadek in their daughters' jerseys.

The Raiders Girls Varsity Basketball team played their Senior game on February 10th against Fox Lane during the consolation game of the Kari Pizzitola tournament at SHS. The Senior Ceremony took place before the start of the game where parents joined the girls on the court and Coach Mike Blanco spoke about each of his Seniors. After being down at the half, Tappan Zee managed to close the gap and take the lead. After a

Seniors Nicole Laub, Lauren Metiner, Audrey Shaev, Sam Mancini and Lily Steckel.

couple of key 3 point baskets by Kayla Maroney the Raiders were able to pull off the win, increasing their winning streak to 4.

The Boys Varsity Hockey Team celebrated Senior Night versus New Rochelle. Seniors joined their parents on the ice immediately before the game and underclass teammates read words written by the Seniors about their Scarsdale hockey experience. Raiders went into the 3rd period with a 2-1 lead over New Rochelle but the Huguenots were able to tie it up and send the game into overtime. Freshman Josh Bock scored the winning goal in OT to give the Raiders a 3-2 victory

Senior mom’s Lisa Beck, Jennifer Seltzer, Kendall Harouuseau, Carol Wolfe, Jill Hyman, Laura Koch, Melissa Schur and Lucy D’Ambrosio.

over New Rochelle.

In other Raiders news, more Seniors commit to continuing to play at the college level in football and basketball. Varsity Football Captains Max Bunzel and Noah Glantz announced their intention to play football at the college level this Fall. Bunzel committed to play at Bucknell University next year as a Linebacker. Bucknell has a Division I program that competes in the Patriot League.

Glantz will be playing at Trinity College in the Fall as a Defensive End. Trinity is a Division III football program that

Noah Glantz

competes in the NESCAC conference.

Senior Audrey Shaev will be playing at Connecticut College after graduation. The Girls' Varsity Basketball Co-Captain said "I'm extremely excited to play at Conn and in college because I've been working towards it for as long as I can remember and to see it actually in the near future and in reality is just amazing and crazy." Connecticut College also competes in the NESCAC Conference.

Boys' Varsity Co-Captain and Senior Nash Goldman has committed to play for Middlebury College next year. Goldman will join former SHS teammate Max Bosco in Middlebury's Division 3 basketball program.