Raiders Tennis Team Scores 6-1 Vs. Horace Mann at Home
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Megan Nui and and Maggie Maronella after their 6-1, 6-3 win against Horace Mann.
The Scarsdale’s Varsity A Tennis is on a roll. Now at 9-0, the team scored two victories in the past week. They had a stunning 7-0 away match on Friday September 20 against Fox Lane and scored 6-1 in a non-League match against Horace Mann on Monday September 24.
Although the tennis team has played against Fox Lane previously, some of the girls were still nervous going into Friday’s match. However, as the match progressed, they got into the swing of things and simply, “played their game,” according to senior Captain Luisa Mendes.. With a really strong team this year, Mendes believes, “the team will win the league, win the conference, and go undefeated.” Junior Zoe Tucker beat rival, Leah Tuluca, in a grueling 6-4, 6-2 match. As this was the fifth time these two adversaries have played each other, Zoe claims she had to “go in with a specific strategy and although it was a rough beginning I pushed through and ultimately felt great about my match.”
The girls have had a 9-0 record so far, and hope to go undefeated this season. On this strong team, every player on the team is undefeated in League matches.
The team had another stellar day on Monday 9-22 with a 6-1 victory over Horace Mann, following their 7-0 shutout of Fox Lane on Friday 9-19. They have barely dropped a match all season.
Though Horace Mann is not in Scarsdale’s league, Coach Jennifer Roane set up the non-league match to give her team more court time against one of the toughest teams in the area. She told the girls, the match was a “challenge” that forced them out of their comfort zones.
The competition was fierce with players on all courts driving deep balls to the baseline and keeping their opponents near the fence. It was great spectating and a good opportunity to watch some highly skilled young players.
Senior Captain Luisa Mendes warms up before the Fox Lane match.Doubles team and sisters Luisa and Laura Mendes walked off the court with a score of 6-3, 6-4. We watched the duo hitting strong deep shots and challenging their opponents until the player at the net had the chance to put it away.
In second doubles, Megan Niu and Maggie Maronella scored a 6-1, 6-3 win. They said their strategy was to play consistently, identify the opponents weaknesses, adjust when they needed to and going for the poach at the right time.
In third doubles Maggie Akuetey and Emilyanne Tsai came away 6-4, 6-1. They said they hit steadily, take their time and wait
Maggie Akuetey and Emilyanne Tsai were all smiles after their 6-4, 6-1 win against Horace Mann. for an opportunity to be aggressive at the net.
We were not able to watch the fourth doubles team of Anna Cho and Natalie Schonfeld as they played on the other set of courts – but they looked pleased with their 6-1, 6-2 triumph.
Horace Mann brought some dynamite singles players with them on Monday. On court one, Scarsdale’s Zoe Tucker fought hard against Sofia Allinson. Allinson drives hard deep balls, both cross court and down the line and proved to be a fierce opponent. Though Tucket gave it her all, she came away with her first loss of the season, falling 6-1 and 6-2 to Allinson.
Natalie Hu hits a forehandat Fox Lane.Freshman Natalie Hu also had a long battle again Horace Mann’s JJ Ryu. The points were long and looked exhausting. Hu was undaunted by her senior opponent and won 6-4, 6-1.
In third singles, junior Anya Kornfeld had an easier time, beating Allison Markman 6-0, 6-0. It was a steamy September day and Kornfeld looked like she had a workout.
It’s a big week for the team who played Urusline on Wednesday September 23, scoring another 7-0 sweep. A non-league match against Harrison which was planned for Thursday 9-25 was cancelled due to weather.
Junior Anya Kornfeld, playing 3rd singles, is undefeated.
Teammates Zoe Tucker and Anna Cho shake it out after the match.
Sports News from the Court and the Field
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Zoe Tucker and Natalie HuGood news from both the tennis court and the football field this week for the Raiders:
Girls Varsity Tennis
Coach Jennifer Roane has a spring in her step and a twinkle in her eye when she talks about this year’s Varsity girl’s tennis team. And she has good reason to be optimistic.
It’s only the beginning of the season, and the team has already won their first two league matches, shutting out Fox Lane and Bronxville, 7-0.
The talented team includes freshmen to seniors – and every grade in between. Several of the top players train year round, and two have rankings in the Eastern section. With this line-up of skilled players, the team is poised for a winning season.
At the home match against Bronxville on Monday September 9, first singles was played by junior Zoe Tucker, just named to the list of the 2019 stellar “next 6” by Lohud. She trains at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy at Lake Isle and competes in the USTA Eastern section and national tournaments. This is her third year playing varsity tennis. In 2018 she was All League and All Section and was the Scarsdale High School Girls Tennis Team's Most Valuable Player.On Monday, she defeated Rory Kristian from Bronxville 6-1, 6-0.
Playing second singles was newcomer to the team, freshman Natalie Hu. She also competes nationally and has played doubles with Tucker in some tournaments. On Monday, she gave up very few points, defeating Eva Dani, 6-0, 6-2.
Junior Anya Kornfeld also trains at the academy and won her match on Monday, 7-5, 6-1.
The team has a set of sisters playing first doubles …. senior Luisa Mendes and sophomore Laura Mendes. What’s their strategy? A big serve and a rush to the net. This is their second year playing together and they get along well. On Monday they dominated their opponents 6-3, 6-0.
The second doubles team of junior Emily Anne Tsai and senior Maggie Akutey also won handily – at 6-0, 6-3.
Fourth Doubles Team Anna Cho and Natalie SchonfeldThird doubles team of Maggie Maronilla and Megan Niu came away with an impressive 6-0, 6-0 and juniors Anna Cho and Natalie Schonfeld scored a 6-0, 6-2 victory in fourth doubles.
First Doubles Team and Sisters: Luisa and Laura Mendes
It doesn’t get much better than that – especially against a rival like Bronxville.
Also on the roster this year are Devin Goldman and Sabrina Siegel.
We’ll be watching these girls – especially when they get their new uniforms! The next match is against Mamaroneck, at SHS on Friday September 14 at 4:15. Come by and watch some great tennis.
Football
The Raiders Football team is also off to a great start. Below see a photo of the happy team after their opening season game against Port Chester on September 7 when they won Scarsdale 18, Port Chester, 10.
The Raiders Varsity Football Team after their opening season win over Port Chester: Photo credit Maryellen Saenger and Gayle Jamesley
Raiders 1, Horace Greeley 1 in Tight Soccer Match
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Senior and captain Benjamin Rubin setting up to kick the ball in the second half of the game. Scarsdale Raiders Varsity A Boys Soccer team tied 1-1 with Horace Greeley in a grueling, tight match on Tuesday September 3 in Scarsdale. The game went into overtime, with two, ten-minute halves. These soccer athletes kept at it until the last second. Every player was either grinding on the field or enthusiastically rooting for their teammates on the bench. These athletes never showed a lack of effort, and worked their hardest during every aspect of the game.
Junior Cooper Cohen is seen running down the field with the ball.
“We have a very talented team and a lot of hard working players, and I believe we can compete with any team in the section,” commented senior and captain Zach Medvinsky who has been on the team since freshman year. The boys aim to win the section this year, and are very determined to do so. They are dedicated players, who “want to win and work hard for each other,” says returning junior Cooper Cohn. The team’s focus on building their friendships both on and off the field has motivated them further to win for one another as a unified team.
Junior Adam Wasserman is pictured running to the ball before his adversary from Horace Greeley.
Although the boys have lost and tied their first two games, they “have had a much better start than previous years,” claims Medvinsky. The team has recruited six new players, some being from Varsity B and JV who are “very solid and have been doing a very good job creating many scoring opportunities,” states returning junior, Jack Porter.
Junior Estaban Rudolff is seen sprinting to the ball before an adversary from Horace Greeley.
The team looks forward to a very successful season filled with hard work, fun, and countless wins. Catch these impressive athletes at their next game against Arlington at 12:00 on Quaker Ridge Fields this Saturday.
Sophomore Roman Tirabassi is pictured kicking the ball in tight game against Horace Greeley.
Scarsdale-1, Horace Greeley- 1
Team members: Patrick Artes, Kian Batliwalla, Cooper Cohen, Cameron Davis, John Dowd, Lukas Forsingdal, Eli Gledblum, Katcher Adam, Calvin Lee (Captain), Adrian Lim, Aidan McKenna, Zachary Medvinsky (Captain), Luke Peltz, Jack Porter, Benjamin Rubin (Captain), Estaban Rudolff, Luca Schettino, Joshua Stressberg, Rafael Tassari, Roman Tirabassi, Adam Wasserman, and Michael Waxman
Junior Michael Waxman is shown kicking the ball during the game against Horace Greeley.
Senior Patrick Artes is seen dribbling the ball and keeping it away from a Horace Greeley opponent.
Senior John Dowd against surrounded by three opponents from Horace Greeley.
School Facility News: Greenacres Transformation in Process, Security Vestibules Delayed
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Will the classrooms at Greenacres be ready in time for the opening of school? The district sent out the following communication on Friday August 23 indicating that these rooms were in their “final stage of transformation.” They anticipated that some classrooms might not be set up in time and said the principal would send out further information.
We walked through Greenacres two weeks ago and saw that casework and cubbies had been removed from the classrooms and painting and spackling were underway.
In other developments, according to the memo below, the security vestibules which were scheduled to be built at each elementary school this summer were not installed due to “contractor delays,” but the new safety monitors will start work in September.
See more about facilities work below:
Dear Parents,
As you may be aware, this summer marked the commencement of work on capital improvements that were included as part of the Bond approved by voters in February 2018. Much has been accomplished this summer, for both Bond projects and projects included as part of the annual budget. As summer draws to a close, school facilities staff and construction crews are busy finishing these projects and preparing our buildings for student and staff arrival. Please find below a brief summary and status of all this work.
Security Vestibules
Unfortunately, scheduled construction of security vestibules at each of our elementary buildings this summer is now postponed until early September. This postponement is due to unanticipated contractor delays in the ordering and the delivery of building materials. Although exact schedules haven’t been finalized, all work will occur after daily school/PTA activities are over, through to project completion in early October. In the meantime, new safety monitors will start the school year as planned, along with implementation or continuation of the visitor management system in each building by the end of the first week allowing for the smooth transition of new parents and students into our schools.
Greenacres
The nine classrooms and two other spaces scheduled for renovation are now in the final stages of their transformation. This work, along with final cleaning and other preparations, is anticipated to go through to Labor Day which may mean that some teachers will have to finalize their room preparation during the first day or two of school. Principal Hill will notify you of any specifics as we get closer to September 3rd. Work on construction of the new addition is also underway and is on schedule for completion in a year’s time. We have begun to populate the website with project information which can be found here.
Heathcote
Replacement of the roof is expected to be completed by the end of this week.
Air conditioning in each pod has been installed.
Fox Meadow
Construction of the field access stairs has been completed.
Air conditioning in the library has been installed.
Exterior painting, including that of the cupola, has been completed.
Quaker Ridge
Air conditioning in the library has been installed.
Edgewood
No major work this summer.
Middle School
Replacement of water heaters is scheduled for completion by the end of this week.
The addition of an egress door for the Band Room which increases student capacity is delayed and expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
The Orchestra Room humidifier is scheduled for installation next week. This will prolong the life of student instruments stored in this space.
Elevator renovations are currently delayed while awaiting final architect specifications.
High School
Butler Track and Field renovations are now substantially complete with some corrective measures required in both areas.
Replacement of boilers is scheduled for completion within the coming weeks.
Elevator renovations are currently delayed awaiting final architect specifications.
SHS Track Closed for Repairs for Two Weeks
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If you smell hot tar wafting down Wayside Lane, here's why. The Scarsdale High School Butler Track and Field will be closed for approximately two weeks. The track will be undergoing renovations, including resurfacing, recoating, and relining. Once completed, residents will have a beautiful new track to use. Here are some updates on the progress so far.
We also drove past Greenacres Elementary School to see the progress there. We saw dumpsters and backhoes. It appears they are excavating the site to prepare for the large addition. Here are some photos:
