Bulldogs Take Playoff Opener
Written by Joe Scotchie Friday, 22 February 2013 00:00
Gjonlekaj comes up big in win over Bethpage
For the Roslyn Bulldogs, the 2012-13 regular season ended in disappointment with a tough 50-47 loss to archrival Jericho. However, the mighty Bulldogs bounced back last Friday, defeating Bethpage, 52-39 in the first round of the Class A playoffs. In the post season, the top stars always come through and for Roslyn that means turning to Mark Gjonlekaj. In the win, Mark had a triple-double, scoring 10 points, pulling down 14 rebounds and most impressively, blocking 10 shots. In recent contests, Terrence Pierce has complimented Gjonlekaj on offense and the Friday win was no different as the senior guard came up huge in the final frame, scoring 10 of Roslyn’s 14 points as the Bulldogs pulled away for the road win. Andrew Slutsky chipped in with 10 points. Next for Roslyn was a quarterfinal game against Mineola, which The Roslyn News will report on in its next issue.
In the Jericho game, Roslyn fell behind 18-8 in the first quarter before turning the tables in the second frame, outscoring Jericho, 18-10. In the second half, the two teams matched goals, with Jericho slightly outscoring the Bulldogs, 22-21 to escape with the win. Pierce and Gjonlekaj both scored in double digits.
Prior to the loss to Jericho, the Bulldogs took methodical wins over South Side (50-40) and New Hyde Park (61-49). In the latter contest, Terrence Pierce had his biggest game of the season, scoring 23 points. Pierce (12 points), Mark Gjonlekaj (18 points) and Harris Silverstein (10 points) also scored in double figures.
News
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 00:00
Roslyn pitcher gets professional baseball career underway
As with many youngsters growing up in Roslyn, Matt Soren was a New York Yankee fan. A pitching star at the University of Delaware, Matt was passed over by the Yankees in the major league baseball draft. But the 6-5, 225 lb. strikeout artist will still achieve the ultimate American dream of playing professional baseball. In the 19th round of the draft, Matt was chosen by the Philadelphia Phillies.
Monday, 17 June 2013 00:00
Third generation owners herald a new day
“I’m proud of what we’re doing here,” said Kelly Norris, great-granddaughter of Jeanne Shibley Bell, the founder of the Shibley Day Camp in Roslyn.
Ms. Norris is referring to the extensive upgrades, renovations and improvements now under way at the camp. The projects are moving forward under the guidance of her father, Ernest Norris, with additional help from her mother, Jane Bradbury Norris and her sister Mackenzie.
Sports
Thursday, 13 June 2013 00:00
The Ninth Annual Cancer Center for Kids Golf Outing will take place on Monday, June 17 at the Wind Watch Golf and Country Club in Hauppauge. An afternoon of golf on one of Long Island’s most beautiful golf courses will be followed by a lively dinner and reception featuring good food and great company as well as a wide variety of unique raffle prizes.
Thursday, 13 June 2013 00:00
“She is a good athlete, but not exceptional. I don’t think she was the fastest girl on the court in any game or practice she played in.” So said Herricks Girls” Basketball Head Coach Glenn Lavey about senior Lady Highlander Alison Ricchiuti.
Ricchiuti has been named Nassau County Player of the Year by both the Nassau County Coaches Association and by Verizon FIOS.
Calendar
Eve Keller Lecture - June 13
Cancer Survivor's Day - June 15
Annual Golf Outing Benefit - June 17
Columns
The Worst-Case Coliseum
Written by Sheila Ferrari
Quinn’s Quest: Suburbia To Gracie Mansion
Written by Sheila Ferrari
Belmont Stakes 2013: A Sure Bet
Written by Mike Barry, MFBarry@optonline.net
