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Parade Magazine names Saniya Chong 2012-13 girls basketball Player of the Year

Philip Terrigno — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:53:20 +0000

By Phil Terrigno (photo credit: Carucha L. Meuse/The Journal News) Parade magazine announced Friday that Ossining’s Saniya Chong was selected as it’s 2012-2013 girls basketball Player of the Year. Chong, who accumulated 2,988 points in four varsity seasons, led Ossining to it’s first ever girls state basketball title this season... Read More →

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Hamilton’s Tiffany Corselli commits to Monroe CC

Philip Terrigno — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:59:22 +0000

Senior transfer Tiffany Corselli, who burst onto the Section 1 hoops scene with a 27-point performance against Hackley in the Slam Dunk Tournament, has committed to Rochester’s Monroe CC. “I went up there last Friday and all that matters is that when I worked out with the girls, I automatically... Read More →

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Chong’s jersey headed to Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

Mike Zacchio — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:40:18 +0000

By Mike Zacchio mzacchio@lohud.com Ossining senior Saniya Chong is going to the Hall of Fame… well, her jersey is. The all-time leading scorer in Section 1 history was asked by the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame to “borrow” a jersey of hers to add to its “Ring of Honor” in Knoxville, Tenn.... Read More →

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Chong, Martins named ALL-USA New York, Parahus an honorable mention

Mike Zacchio — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:10:49 +0000

In a pleasant bit of breaking news, it was announced that Ossining guard Saniya Chong and Irvington forward-center Lexi Martins were named to the American Family ALL-USA New York team this morning, according to USA TODAY. Albertus Magnus guard Maeve Parahus was an honorable mention to the team. Chong, who... Read More →

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Tilford impresses at Boo Invitational; Niya Khan signs LOI with STU

Mike Zacchio — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:29:47 +0000

Woodlands junior Imani Tilford took a trip down to Virginia last week to play in the 2013 Boo Williams Invitational, a prestigious AAU tournament, with her team, the 16U New Jersey Sparks. The Sparks, who are among the top AAU teams in the country, made a strong showing at the... Read More →

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Hood signs National Letter of Intent to play at Lafayette

Mike Zacchio — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:29:53 +0000

Hamilton senior forward Maia Hood officially signed her National Letter of Intent to play Wednesday in front of coaches, teammates, and family members at Hamilton, committing to Lafayette for next season. Hood, who helped lead Hamilton to a section title last season, was an integral part of this year’s state... Read More →

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BREAKING: Rockland high schools nix move to Section 9

Mike Zacchio — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:27:03 +0000

By Mike Zacchio mzacchio@lohud.com After months of discussions with Section 9 officials, all 11 Rockland County public high schools have decided to remain in Section 1 for the 2014-15 season, The Journal News confirmed Monday. Tappan Zee athletic director Liam Frawley, who has been spear-heading the proposed move to Section 9 since... Read More →

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Rockland County all-time girls basketball leading scorers

Mike Zacchio — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:32:13 +0000

En route to her Journal News Rockland player of the year selection, Albertus Magnus senior Maeve Parahus cracked the top 25 for all-time scorers in Rockland County. The Manhattan-bound guard (pictured) compiled 1,220 point during her four years on the varsity, placing her 21st overall. See where other Rockland greats... Read More →

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WNBA draft to make history

Mike Zacchio — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:42:10 +0000

For the first time in the history of the Women’s National Basketball Association, the league’s annual player draft will be aired on national television Monday night at 8 p.m. Fans can catch first-round coverage on ESPN2, with following rounds airing on ESPNU. With little, if any surprise anticipated, Baylor sensation... Read More →

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All-LoHud team

Mike Zacchio — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:14:56 +0000

As promised, for the first-time ever, The Journal News is bringing you “All-LoHud” teams, which combine the best of Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam counties. These lists were compiled by LoHud girls hoops writers Mike Zacchio and Phil Terrigno. All-LoHud First team G: Brittni Lai, Sr., Irvington (pictured right) G: Saniya Chong, Sr.,... Read More →

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