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NYU Wrestling Captain Battles Brain Cancer With Unbreakable Spirit NYU Wrestling Captain Battles Brain Cancer With Unbreakable Spirit
NYU Wrestling Captain Battles Brain Cancer With Unbreakable Spirit Benny Bautista isn’t new to tough battles.  The 21-year-old captain of the NYU wrestling team and Paramus Catholic grad has spent years facing challenges on the mat. But now, Bautista, of Montvale, NJ, is up against something even tougher: Grade 3 Oligodendroglioma, a rare and aggressive brain cancer. Despite the diagnosis that came just after New Year's, Bautista's unwavering spirit and selflessness have not faltered. For his teammates, Bautista is more than just a leader—he’s the glue that holds them together. "When I think of altruism, I think of Benny," said Danny Lightfoot, team …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Success Stories: 6 HS Student-Athletes From Northern Westchester To Join College Programs Success Stories: 6 HS Student-Athletes From Northern Westchester To Join College Programs
Success Stories: 6 HS Student-Athletes From Northern Westchester To Join College Programs Half a dozen standout student-athletes from a high school in Northern Westchester have committed to officially joining NCAA Division I and Division III programs throughout the country. The six seniors, who all attend Byram Hills High School in Armonk, were honored in the school's gym during a ceremonial signing day event held on Tuesday, April 25 that was attended by students, faculty, and staff, the district announced on Tuesday, May 16. The six athletes who will be joining Divison I and Divison III programs include:  Anthony Cozza, who will be joining Marymount University's l…

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by Ben Crnic
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COVID-19: NCAA Division III Cancels Winter Championships COVID-19: NCAA Division III Cancels Winter Championships
Covid-19: NCAA Division III Cancels Winter Championships There will be no winter championships for Division III student-athletes as the NCAA called off tournaments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Citing low participation numbers among member schools, the NCAA Division III announced that winter championships are canceled this year as the country combats the spread of COVID-19. The Division III Administrative Committee approved the recommendation from the Division III Championships Committee to cancel all winter championships last week as it continues monitoring winter sports participation at schools. Sports impacted by the cancelation of winter c…

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by Zak Failla
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Wesleyan Wins First National Lacrosse Title, Aided By Westchester Players Wesleyan Wins First National Lacrosse Title, Aided By Westchester Players
Wesleyan Wins First National Lacrosse Title, Aided By Westchester Players Wesleyan University's men's lacrosse team won its first-ever NCAA Division III championship on Sunday, aided by the efforts of several former high school standouts from the area. The Cardinals, playing in their first-ever title game, defeated two-time defending national champion Salisbury 8-6 in Foxborough, Mass. Salisbury was looking for its 13th national championship. Wesleyan jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the first quarter as the Cardinals capitalized on several big offensive opportunities while shutting down Salisbury with a zone defense. Salisbury then answered with a run of its own,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ex-Northern Westchester HS Stars Help Wesleyan Lacrosse Make National Final Ex-Northern Westchester HS Stars Help Wesleyan Lacrosse Make National Final
Ex-Northern Westchester HS Stars Help Wesleyan Lacrosse Make National Final Wesleyan University's men's lacrosse team has advanced to the NCAA Division III championship game on Memorial Day weekend and several former high school standouts from Fairfield and Westchester counties are a big reason why. The Cardinals upset top-ranked and previously unbeaten RIT 19-18 on Sunday afternoon in Rochester and will play either two-time defending national champion Salisbury or Gettysburg in the title game in Foxborough, Mass., on Sunday, May 27. Former New Canaan High School star Harry Stanton, a senior attackman, had six goals for the Cardinals. Senior midfielder Cole Turpin,…

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by Joe Lombardi