BOYS’ LACROSSE — The Blue Devils traveled to Long Island on April 27 to play Farmingdale, losing 7-4. Evan Giachinta scored three of the goals, and Jordon Hankel had 10 saves.
Haldane bounced back at home on Tuesday (April 30), defeating Keio Academy, 14-5, after building a 13-0, second-quarter lead. Liam Gaugler scored four goals, including the 100th of his varsity career. Fallou Faye had three goals.
The Blue Devils (4-7) traveled to Briarcliff on Thursday (May 2) and will host Clarkstown South at 5 p.m. on Monday (May 6) and Westlake at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
GIRLS’ LACROSSE — After losing 11-2 at New Paltz, Haldane recorded a 13-8 win at home over Franklin Roosevelt on April 27 behind six goals by Kayla Ruggiero. Martha McBride and Ellen O’Hara each scored twice.
The Blue Devils were at home on Monday (April 29), falling to Edgemont, 15-10, and traveled to Blind Brook on Wednesday, falling 15-5. In that game, McBride scored twice.
Haldane travels to Keio Academy today (May 3) before hosting Brewster at 3 p.m. on Saturday. The team travels to O’Neill on Tuesday and hosts Rye Neck at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
BASEBALL — Haldane did not have an encouraging week, losing four games to fall to 4-8. A 25-1 drubbing at home to Croton-Harmon on April 25 was followed the next day by a 9-1 loss to Dobbs Ferry.
This week, the Blue Devils lost twice to Putnam Valley, by scores of 14-1 and 7-1.
Haldane hosts Pawling today (May 3) at 4:30 p.m. and next week travels to North Salem, Pawling and Westlake.
SOFTBALL — After a 21-8 home loss to Pawling, Haldane turned things around on Tuesday (April 30) against Croton-Harmon with a 10-7 victory. Callie Sniffen hit her sixth and seventh home runs of the year, including a grand slam that put the Blue Devils ahead 7-6. Lainey Donaghy went 3-for-4 with a double.
Haldane traveled to Croton-Harmon on Thursday (May 2) and plays today (May 3) at Putnam Valley. On Monday they travel to Blind Brook and then host Leffell at 6 p.m. on Tuesday and North Salem at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
TRACK AND FIELD — The Blue Devils participated in a meet at Croton-Harmon on April 25 and the Gold Rush Invitational at Clarkstown South on April 27. For the girls, Ashley Sousa was sixth in the 1,600 meters in 5:44.96 and Hazel Berkley was 24th in 6:50.82. Eloise Pearsall finished the 800 meters in 2:38.05.
For the boys, Merrick Williams placed seventh in the high jump and 22nd in the 200-meter dash. In the 1,600 meters, Jack Illian finished 11th and Owen Powers, 16th. Haldane’s next meet is today (May 3), again at Clarkstown South.
BOYS’ GOLF — Coach Josiah Peparo, with no seniors and a few players who had never touched a club, started with the basics this year for his 11 athletes: eighth grader Henry Bailey; ninth grader Connor Keegan; sophomores Leo DiGiovanni, Leo Grocott, Arthur Owens, George Stubbs and Ty Villella; and juniors Edwin Dubroff, Jake Powers, Charles Rowe and Wilson Robohm.
(Photo by Josiah Peparo)
“Not only did our kids learn a game they will be able to play for the rest of their lives, they did so while playing some of the most prestigious golf courses in the area, including Sleepy Hollow and Putnam National,” Peparo said.
Haldane, which played its home matches at the Highlands Country Club in Garrison and practiced at Fishkill Golf, wrapped up its season this past week with a match on Thursday (May 2) at Sleepy Hollow. The Blue Devils (1-6) upset Hendrick Hudson for their lone win.
