This year varsity teams had a lot to boast about. In the spring, the varsity baseball team won the League Championship and the out-bracket game May 25 against the Poughkeepsie Pioneers.
On May 26 they won a play-off game against East Fishkill’s John Jay, which led them to the quarterfinals for the Class AA baseball tournament.
Other varsity teams that won league championships were the girls basketball team and the boys soccer team. In the fall, sophomore Jaime Loeb from the girls tennis team won the New York State Singles Championship.
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In the winter, the girls basketball team not only won the League Championship trophy, but also won the titles: sectional champions and regional finalists. The team’s coach and the athletic coordinator, Dan Ricci, says, “It was an extremely exciting year with a young team.” Ricci thought it would be a stepping stone season, but was pleasantly surprised with the outcome and is looking forward to next year.
Another accomplishment Ricci and Athletic Director Jim Dennett proudly mentioned was their five spring sports “Scholar-Athlete Teams.” The honor is bestowed on varsity team members with high GPAs. “They are truly student athletes,” says Dennett, who has also noticed an improved graduation rate among the students.
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As the spring season comes to an end, both Dennett and Ricci are thrilled by the triumphs and hard work that the student athletes have achieved. They are both excited for next year’s seasons. “Ossining’s future looks bright with young, up and coming student athletes,” says Dennett.
Ossining varsity fans and competitors: Stay tuned for next year’s games and achievements, they’re going to be good!
For more information on sports teams visit Ossining High School’s Sports Page.
