Raider Recap: A Triumphant Week for Scarsdale Athletes
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The hockey team poses together after practicing at the “Farm” which is an outdoor rink in Vestal, New York and… it was extremely coldScarsdale Raiders winter sports teams continued their strong play with another successful week. And for some of these teams, momentum keeps on building at just the right time. We have all the highlights in the third ever edition of the Raiders Recap.
Boys Basketball:
The boys basketball team continued their great start to 2026 with a win in their only game of the week. On Tuesday, the boys headed across the Bronx River and up the hill to play neighboring Edgemont. In this game, the boys left with a 55-43 win for their fifth win in their last six games. This week, the team will head north to play Ossining where they hope to sweep the season series before returning to SHS where they will play Spring Valley on Friday.
Girls Basketball:
The girls basketball team finished 1-1 on the week. On Thursday January 22nd, they had a landslide win with a score of 63-19, but then had a tough loss to Ketcham with an end score of 56-49. This week our girls basketball team will play Harrison away and John Jay- East Fishkill at home.
Hockey:
The hockey team played upstate over the weekend and despite not getting the results they wanted on the ice, they grew a lot as a team off the ice. First, on Friday January 23rd, they practiced on an outdoor rink in the freezing cold in Vestal, New York. Next they headed indoors to play Broome County in Binghamton and then on to play in Ithaca on Saturday. Next up, the Raiders will take on Suffern on Wednesday and then North Rockland on Friday; both at Murrays in Yonkers in hopes to get back on a winning streak.
Mens Swim:
The men's swim team completed their 25-26 regular season schedule against Horace Greeley and then against Arlington for their senior night. Despite an unsuccessful result against the Quakers of Greeley, the Raiders bounced back with a big win against the Admirals to finish the season with a 6-3 record. The swim team will now begin to prepare for sections.
Skiing:
The ski team headed back up to Thunder Ridge for a Thursday night race this past week and once again the team found more ways to win. The girls squad won again and the boys finished second. Skiers continued to find success with Stella Van Arsdale and Jayden Hernandez finishing first and second for the girls and Alex Xia and Andrew Jeremiah leading the way for the boys.
Wrestling:
The wrestling team continues to wrestle well down the stretch. They have their senior night on Tuesday 1/27 after meets against Yonkers and Mamaroneck last week and the girls squad will compete at the Edgemont girls tournament this upcoming Saturday.
Track and Field:
The track and field team crushed it this past Saturday at the Westchester County Championships, where many runners achieved personal records. The team also had many “county champions” and set a new school record. Ana Pettinelli and Jake Saxon both became Westchester County Champions with Pettinelli finding top success in the girls 1000 meters and Saxon in the boys 55 meter hurdles. Junior Sydney Laboy earned a school record in the girls long jump. Due to the weather, the Westchester County Novice Championship was cancelled giving the team some time off before their next race. The Track and Field team begins preparation for the championship season.
Squash:
The squash team had another tough match last week against City Squash. The team went 2-5 in their matches with Sam Yu and Peter Lin earning Scarsdale’s only wins. Squash is back at it on Saturday as they will head up to Yale University for a match against a local Connecticut team in New Haven.
Cheerleading:
The cheerleading team had their competition this past Saturday January, 24th at New Rochelle and did very well. The team cheered at the Wrestling senior night on Tuesday as the seniors were being honored. The team now has their eyes set on their Orlando competition next weekend.
Bowling:
The bowling team completed their match VS. Mamaroneck last week and now turn their focus to games against Pelham and Irvington as the regular season comes to a close.
Gymnastics:
The gymnastics team had their last meet of the regular season and now look to shift gears to the postseason which begins this week.
Fencing:
The fencing team continues to compete at tournaments and get great results. The team had a tournament last weekend and have one more coming up this weekend to close out the regular season before the start of sectionals.
Scarsdale sports looks to finish off January on a strong note. A few teams will look to get back and track while a few teams will look to carry their momentum into more success. Scarsdale10583.com and the Raiders Recap, covers all Scarsdale athletics!
Basketball Team Wins Second in a Row
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Tyler MitchellThe Scarsdale Raiders boy's basketball team won their second game in a row when they took down Ketcham (Wappinger Falls) 76-29 on January 10, 2026 at SHS. Fueled by a strong offensive performance, Scarsdale was led by junior Ryan Sussberg who dropped 16 points along with Tyler Mitchell who had 9 points.
Junior Ryan Sussberg taking a 3-point shot
Right out of the gate, Scarsdale started strong taking a 13-0 lead before Ketcham even scored a point. Steady defense along with great 3 point shooting were key for Scarsdale who finished off the first quarter up 31-5. Continuing this momentum in the second quarter, the score was 45-12 at half.
Having a 30+ point lead going into the second half, allowed Scarsdale to bring in players who do not play all the time or who are not in the starting five. Players like Jason Roseman, Ian Dilorenzo and Arbri Gjyriqi all got big minutes in the second half. Bench contributions were huge for ‘Ders in this game. Hunter Ross played well off the bench and Jason Roseman had 8 points in the second half including two three-points.
Starters Andrew Roseman and Ethan Grossberg had good games defensively. The tall centerman Roseman had 14 rebounds. Grossberg led with 5 steals.
It is also important to note that Scarsdale drew a lot of fouls in this game. Scarsdale had their fair share of free-throws and shots to make it a 3-point play.
I caught up with Scarsdale’s Head Coach Joe Amielo after the game. He credited his team's confidence and the ability to make shots early stating that it “raised their level of play.” Amielo also talked about his team's strong defense playing a role in the building of confidence amongst the team.
Senior Spencer Goldfarb taking a shot.
Amielo said a win like this, having guys back from injury, scoring at a high rate and having everyone touching the basketball can help build momentum going down the stretch.
The Raiders move to 3-7 and are currently riding a two-game win streak after beating Horace Greeley and now Ketcham. Next up, the team plays Mount Vernon on Tuesday and will then head to Springfield, Massachusetts for a two-game tournament against non-section one teams.
Scarsdale stands together during the national anthem.
SHS Men's Basketball Drops a Tough One Against Pelham at the Buzzer
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On Tuesday January 6th, the Scarsdale Raiders men’s basketball team returned to action for the first time in 2026 with a matchup against the Pelham Pelicans at SHS. The game was back and forth all four quarters with Scarsdale leading at the bottom of the fourth with a score of 53-51. Unfortunately for the home team, with just 4.9 seconds left on the clock, Pelham's Ty James hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Pelham to a 54-53 victory.
Though Pelham had a 21-18 lead, the game was close at the half. Down 36-27 at the end of the 3rd quarter, it looked like a big hill for the ‘Ders to climb. Scarsdale fought back eventually taking a 48-47 lead with about a minute left, their first lead since the second quarter.
Scarsdale was led by senior Jason Ling who had 18 points including some clutch
3 pointers in the 4th quarter.
Senior Jason Ling was Scarsdale’s leading point scorer
Pelham was led by sophomore Ty James who made 17 points including the game winner at the buzzer.
Scarsdale had great shooting overall and showed real determination, fighting back after working themselves into a hole earlier in the game. Unfortunately the score did not reflect their comeback and Scarsdale lost on a last second prayer thrown from the top of the key. Scarsdale falls to 1-7 and will return to action on Wednesday against Horace Greeley.
Hard Fought Season Opener for SHS Boys Basketball Team
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The Scarsdale bench erupts after a 3-pointer by Harry Spicer.The Scarsdale High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team opened their season at home on December 3rd against New Rochelle. The Raiders started slowly and fell behind by a significant margin, but battled back with relentless defense and timely scoring to erase the deficit. Their late push sent the game into overtime, igniting the home crowd and setting up a dramatic finish.
In the extra period, Scarsdale continued to fight, but New Rochelle made just enough plays to hold on, edging the Raiders 60–57 in the hard-fought season opener. Scarsdale now looks ahead to a challenging matchup at home on December 9th against a very strong Mamaroneck team.
Photos by Dave Taber of Shots of the Game. To see more game photos and/or download photos, please click here.
Ethan Grossberg (#0) fights for a loose ball.
Andrew Roseman (#30) corrals a rebound in traffic.
Harry Spicer (#4) drives hard to the hoop.
Joey Pappalardo (#2) attacks the lane off the dribble.
Harry Spicer (#4) spots up for a jumper.
Jason Ling (#22) locks in on man-to-man defense.
Ryan Sussberg (#1) takes a pull-up jumper.
Benny Foster (#13) finishes through contact on a strong drive.
The Scarsdale student section celebrates Foster’s tough layup.
Benny Foster (#13) battles for a rebound.
Andrew Roseman (#30) hits a tough contested inside shot.
Share Your Favorite View of Scarsdale on Photo Day
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Announcing Scarsdale Photo Day, a village-wide open call, inviting all residents of Scarsdale — photographers, students, families, and anyone with a phone or camera—to celebrate the spirit and character of the village through photography.
The idea is simple: take a photo of anything in Scarsdale during the week-long submission period (November 30th to December 7th) and share it with us. It could be a favorite landmark, a quiet street, a busy field, a familiar face, or even a fleeting moment that captures what life in Scarsdale feels like. Every photograph will become part of a collective portrait of our village, told entirely through the perspectives of the people who call it home.
The project will culminate in a special opening reception on March 4th at Scarsdale Public Library, where the whole community is invited to come together, see the work on display, and celebrate Scarsdale through photography. The exhibit will remain open until March 27th. This means that no matter your experience, your photograph will be part of the larger story we tell together.
All photographs will be available for purchase, with proceeds going to help fund a photography program at the Pleasantville Cottage School. By participating, you’re not only sharing your unique vision of Scarsdale, but also supporting a meaningful cause that directly impacts the lives of young people in our greater community.
Scarsdale Photo Day is a chance to see our village through many different perspectives and come together as a community. Each photo adds to a shared portrait of the village we call home.
Below are the rules for submission:
All photographs must be taken anywhere in Scarsdale between November 30th and December 7th. The photos can be taken inside or outside, and the subjects can be people, animals, buildings, or nature. Use your imagination!
Please upload all photos here and be sure to include your full name and age on the form. One photograph per person.
Scarsdale Photo Day Co-Chairs: Jack Harrison ‘26 and Max Harrison ‘27
