Garnet Football Leaves Sleepy Hollow Headless

Rye Boys Varsity Football left Sleepy Hollow Headless Friday night under the lights at Nugent Stadium. The 35-14 win puts the team at a 4-0 season as it heads to “The Game” next Saturday afternoon at 3:30pm at Harrison’s McGillicuddy Stadium.

“Teddy had a great game on defense. Sammy had an interception,” said Rye Boys Varsity Football Dino Garr. “On the offensive side Caden had another outstanding game of four touchdowns and over 200 yards rushing.”

Asked about “The Game” next week, Garr said “It should be a hell of a game. We are going to come prepared.” Both teams enter the match undefeated.”

Other game highlights include:

Offense:
Owen Kovacs: 115 passing, 51 yards rushing
Caden Whaling: 13 rushes, 218 yards, 4 TD
PJ Egan: 18 yard TD
Cole Bartlett: 18 yards rushing, 22 yards receiving
Ryan Surhoff: 40 yards receiving
Jack McRedmond: 35 yards receiving.
Mason McComb: 15 yards receiving.

Defense:
Sam Mead: Interception
Teddy Berkery: 6 tackles
Jack Garnett: 5 tackles
Charlie Saurack: 3 tackles
Bobby Townsend: 2 tackles
Rafferty McSweeney: 2 tackles

Watch the replay. Watch “The Game” vs. Harrison next Saturday, October 2nd at 3:30pm streaming live.

Rye Cheerleading was out in force. “The Rye Cheerleaders performed in their first real home game of the season last night,” said Rye Girls Varsity Cheerleading Coach Melissa Marsden. “It was amazing to see the stands filled with screaming fans all dressed in Garnet gear. The environment was something that we have all been missing since Fall 2019. The cheerleaders are looking forward to performing next Friday at the Pep Rally 7:00 at Nugent Stadium.”

(VIDEO, below: Juniors Alessia, Chiara, and Eva warming up some jump-tumbling combinations.)