Stepinac on a Tear: White Plains Daily Sports Digest, Jan. 3

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Stepinac beats St. Mary's

It's always nice to go into the new calendar year with a a huge win and that is what the boys basketball squad did as it closed out 2011 in style.

In a big CHSAA contest, host Stepinac downed defending state CHSAA A champs St. Mary's of Manhasset 76-59 Dec. 30.

For the game story, see Jordan Griffith's fine work on MSG Varsity.

Stanner duo are scholars

Archbishop Stepinac not only has great football players, it also has kids on its team who get the job done in the classroom.

Two of those shining above the rest are Caleb Gilligan-Evans and Austin Taps, who were named to the “Golden Dozen” scholar-athlete team, which is recognized by the Westchester Chapter of the National Football Foundation.

The 30th annual-awards dinner that will honor them will take place on Jan. 26 at the Westchester Country Club.

So is White Plains' Avery

White Plains' Jeff Avery was also honored by the foundation as an honorable- mention selection.

To see the complete list of honorees, check out Kevin Devaney Jr.'s story on MSG Varsity.

On tap today:

Source: http://sportspakdb.lhric.org

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