Monday, Dec 23rd

Maroon and White Celebrates Winter Athletes

cheerleadersMaroon and White held their winter awards event at Scarsdale High School on Thursday March 12th after snow delayed the event for a week. Co-Presidents John McCann and Kathy Coleman presided and thanked the Fitzgeralds and the Maroneys for organizing the night of desserts and awards.

McCann highlighted three teams for their success this season.

girlsbballHe recognized the girl's varsity basketball team and Coach Mike Blanco who led the team to a record of 15-6 season. The team had 4 all section selections and came on strong at the end of the season, knocking off number 2 Ursuline to reach the final four at the County Center. They were ranked in the top 5 in AA in the section.

boysswimThe boys swim team under the direction of Coach Tim Callahan extended its unbeaten streak to five years. The current seniors have never lost a dual meet. They have multiple all-league, all-conference, all-section and all-state selections in individual events, relays and diving. This year' s team won its league, conference and was Section 1 champions beating Horace Greeley by 4 points. They also made a best ever showing at States by placing 6th overall.

hockeyseniorsBoys hockey coach Jim Mancuso was named coach of the year for the second year in a row. The Raiders have 9 all league selections and 4 all section selections. They have the highest winning percentage in Section 1 with a record of 23-1. They won the section 1 Hockey title for the second year in a row by beating Suffern, then beat Massena, the number 4 team in NYS to advance to the NY State frozen four state championships.
McCann gave a shout out to the Raiders of the week. Throughout the school year Maroon and White awards one week to underclassman and woman who based on input from their coaches have demonstrated raider pride and athletic accomplishment over the entire winter season. These athletes are featured in the video monitors in the high school, in the Scarsdale Inquirer and via links at scarsdale10583 and on our website

boysbballThe 2015 winter raiders of the week for underclasswoman are Kendall Bensche – indoor Track and Shannon Reagan - JV Basketball and for Underclasssman the raiders of the week are Tanner McFarland –Swimming and Michael DaBramo Wrestling.

skiteamMcCann asked the guests to support the organization by purchasing "spirit wear" and by supporting the advertisers in the journal who support the teams and athletes.

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