Marc Raimondi

Former St. Peter's star O'Hare commits to Lafayette

July 17, 2011 , ι By MARC RAIMONDI

Staten Island native Jamie O’Hare, who will be one of the top seniors in New York City next season, has committed to play women’s basketball at Lafayette, her NYC Heat travel coach Kevin White told... Read on

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Raimondi: Food second only to hoops last week in Pa.

July 12, 2011 , ι By MARC RAIMONDI

There were prospects wall to wall. There was endless potential as far as the eyes could see. And that was just the food vendors at the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia. Oh, you thought this... Read on

There were prospects wall to wall. There was endless potential as far as the eyes could see.
	 
And that was just the food vendors at the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia.
	 
Oh, you thought this blog was about basketball?
	 
All kidding aside, my colleague Joe Staszewski and I enjoyed our tour of Pennsylvania last week, spending parts of three days in State College for the Blue Chip USA Invitational at Penn State and two more at the Reebok Breakout Challenge at Philadelphia University.
	 
We appreciated the food (Waffle Shop and Jimmy John’s in State College and Dalessandro’s Steaks & Hoagies in Philadelphia, not to mention the Reading Market) and the sights (shoutout to Goldey Beacom women’s basketball assistant and Philly native Zach Kancher for the tour), but really the trip was all about basketball and we took in hours and hours of it.
	 
I was impressed by the sheer enormity of Blue Chip’s event at Penn State. Hot gyms aside, Bill McDonough does a good job organizing a tournament, which stakes claim as the biggest in the country for girls. The city teams put in a good showing, too. NYC Heat White and the NYC Bulldogs both went 5-2 and Positive Direction went 5-2.
	 
The drive to Philadelphia from State College, in pouring rain, took seemingly forever, but once we arrived at Philly U, the people running the Reebok Breakout Challenge could not have been easier to work with. Jonathan Schecter of M&C Saatchi Sports, one of the public relations people, even took a photo for Staszewski on Friday night because he had lost his camera at one point.
	 
From what I saw the final two days at Reebok, no one from New York City did more for his stock than Brooklyn’s Kedar Edwards, who plays at West Oaks Academy in Orlando, Fla., and for Long Island Lightning Dingle on the AAU circuit. There isn’t much Edwards, a 6-foot-4 guard, cannot do on the basketball court, especially growing up as a big man and polishing his perimeter skills the last few years. He picked up an offer from South Carolina based on his play at the camp.
	 
After a hiatus, Reebok brought the event back to Philadelphia this summer and I think it should continue on. John Wall, who worked out with campers Wednesday, has called it the camp in which he blew up and there are opportunities for players to follow in his footsteps. Bob Huggins was hanging out Saturday and there was a tremendous amount of college coaches there over the four days.
	 
Philadelphia University’s facilities are incredible for a Division II school. But the best part might have been the vicinity to Dalessandro’s, which many locals believe has the best cheesesteak in the city. I’m not sold on that yet – I’ll need to try a few more to have a proper sample size – but it was damn good. Right up there with Pat’s King of Steaks.
	 
Pat’s and downtown’s Reading Terminal Market, with more than 100 food vendors, are must-see attractions for foodies heading to Philadelphia. And yeah, I guess the basketball was worth the trip, too.
	 
mraimondi@nypost.com

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Ford hosting Knicks clinic, basketball camp

June 16, 2011 , ι By MARC RAIMONDI

The Knicks and Liberty are holding a basketball skills clinic Friday night at Bishop Ford for boys and girls players between the ages of 7 and 17. Appearances will be made by Knicks great John Starks... Read on

The Knicks and Liberty are holding a basketball skills clinic Friday night at Bishop Ford for boys and girls players between the ages of 7 and 17. Appearances will be made by Knicks great John Starks, former Liberty player Kym Hampton and Knicks assistant coach Kenny Atkinson.
	 
The clinic focuses on “helping athletes improve their skills and develop their talent by learning basic practice drills and emphasizing the fundamentals,” according to a press release. Players will be grouped by age and skill level.
	 
The event will be held between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Bishop Ford’s address is 500 19th Street in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. Every player will receive one ticket to the Liberty’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 26 and Knicks giveaway items. The cost is $80. Visit the address below to sign up:
	 
http://www.nba.com/knicks/media/bishopfordclinicV2.pdf
	 
Bishop Ford is also hosting a basketball camp from July 11 to July 14 with boys coach Denis Nolan and girls coach Mike Toro heading things. Each day will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with an early bird shooting clinic for those who arrive at 8:30 a.m.
	 
Each camper received a t-shirt, a booklet of drills and a personal evaluation. Daily prizes will be awarded based on competitions. The fee for the four days is $150. Checks or money orders can be made out to “Bishop Ford High School, Attn: Bishop Ford Basketball Camp”
	 
mraimondi@nypost.com

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Tottenville star Cornelius picks Syracuse

June 13, 2011 , ι By MARC RAIMONDI

Tottenville star Alvin Cornelius has added his name to the growing list of New York City’s top football players who will suit up for Syracuse. The junior wide receiver/cornerback verbally committed... Read on

Tottenville star Alvin Cornelius has added his name to the growing list of New York City’s top football players who will suit up for Syracuse. The junior wide receiver/cornerback verbally committed to the Orange Monday, sources told The Post. He chose the Big East school and coach Doug Marrone over Boston College, Rutgers and UConn.
	 
The 6-foot-3 Cornelius was one of the city’s most explosive and clutch players last season, leading the Pirates to the PSAL Championship division semifinals, where they lost to eventual champion Fort Hamilton, after an unbeaten regular season.
	 
His 11 receiving touchdowns were best among anyone in the PSAL and so were his six regular-season interceptions. Cornelius raised his game in the post season where he had three touchdown catches and an interception he returned for a touchdown.
	 
Check NYPost.com later for more on this story
	 
mraimondi@nypost.com

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Inaugural Mayor's Cup softball game only scratches the surface

June 06, 2011 , ι By MARC RAIMONDI

When I first heard back in March that there was going to be an NYC Mayor’s Cup in softball, I was excited. The event was initially billed on the Mayor’s Cup Facebook page as a championship tournament... Read on

When I first heard back in March that there was going to be an NYC Mayor’s Cup in softball, I was excited. The event was initially billed on the Mayor’s Cup Facebook page as a championship tournament between the winners of the PSAL and CHSAA city titles and the NYSAISAA crown.
	 
The first thing that popped into my head was a potential matchup between PSAL powerhouse Tottenville and CHSAA stalwart St. Joseph by the Sea since the two elite programs, though separated by just a few Staten Island blocks, won’t play each other in a regular-season game.
	 
The thing standing in the way of such an undertaking was the CHSAA’s rule that its teams cannot play a game after the state tournament. It was disappointing to find out that a true citywide champion would not be crowned. Of course, Sea not making it out of the Archdiocese killed any chance of the Vikings playing Tottenville anyway.
	 
CHSAA city and state champ Archbishop Molloy and Tottenville would have made for a great game Sunday at the College of Staten Island. But the senior all-star game put together, while not as meaningful, was better.
	 
There’s only so much a game between two teams can do for the sport of softball. But now knowing that, as a senior, you can achieve the honor of being selected to the NYC Mayor’s Cup team in your given league is something to really strive for – whether your team is in the ‘A,’ the ‘B’ or not even that good at all.
	 
Before Sunday, few people had heard of Nazareth pitcher Stacy Peralta. All the left-hander did was give up a run on two hits in three innings against Division I-caliber PSAL hitters. St. Joseph by the Sea star Jackie Kelly said she didn’t even know Nazareth existed before meeting Peralta at the tryout Thursday night.
	 
If the NYC Mayor’s Cup continues along this same path, it will create real unity between the leagues. The PSAL has it to an extent, but the CHSAA doesn’t – at all. There’s Staten Island, Brooklyn/Queens and Bronx/Westchester and those teams don’t see each other until the playoffs and in some cases the state tournament. There are games sometimes scheduled between teams, but even though they are all “CHSAA” teams, no one really gets the feeling that they are in the same league.

David AllenThe PSAL team celebrates after winning 6-2.

This game being played every year can really bring the CHSAA closer together. It’ll give girls from The Bronx and Brooklyn a chance to showcase their ability against players from Staten Island, the softball “it” borough. It’s also a nice thing for bragging rights – there is something to play for.
	 
The Mayor’s Cup should only be better next year. There was precious little communication and organization leading up to this game, especially on the CHSAA side. Many coaches – and some administrators – didn’t learn of the game’s existence until this past Tuesday. A CHSAA tryout was hastily thrown together Thursday night in Brooklyn and only nine players showed up.
	 
The league did have 15 players in uniform Sunday, but none of them were from The Bronx or Westchester. Preston star Laura Montalto, legitimately one of the city’s best players, could not make it due to a fever. A few others – like St. Joseph by the Sea's Maria Scopellito, Moore Catholic’s Taylor Baggs, Bishop Kearney’s Amanda Sinodinos – couldn’t make it because of obligations that might not have been a problem had they been given better notice.
	 
These are issues that should be remedied as the years go on. The NYC Mayor’s Cup has the chance to be a prestigious event. It’s an honor for a player to be selected to the team from their respective league in a sport where precious few honors like that exist.
	 
The venue was good Sunday, so was the participation for the most part. And the crowd was even better. Not bad for somewhat of a last-minute undertaking. It just goes to show how big this could end up being.
	 
mraimondi@nypost.com

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NYC Mayor's Cup softball rosters released

June 05, 2011 , ι By MARC RAIMONDI

The inaugural softball NYC Mayor’s Cup all-star game, which pits the top seniors from the CHSAA against their counterparts in the PSAL, is upon us. The contest will take place 2 p.m. Sunday at the... Read on

The inaugural softball NYC Mayor’s Cup all-star game, which pits the top seniors from the CHSAA against their counterparts in the PSAL, is upon us. The contest will take place 2 p.m. Sunday at the College of Staten Island.
	 
Congratulations to all selected. Tottenville coach Cathy Morano and her staff will guide the PSAL girls and Archbishop Molloy coach Maureen Rosenbaum and her staff will be in the dugout for the CHSAA.
	 
Here’s a look at the rosters:
	 
PSAL 
	 
P/IF/OF Liza Acevedo, Telecommunications
	 
INF Nicole Baquerizo, Queens HS of Teaching
	 
INF/C Alyssa Burke, Construction
	 
INF Ashley Burke, Construction
	 
C/INF Chelsea Correa, LaGuardia
	 
INF/P Jessica Diaz, Queens HS of Teaching
	 
OF Becky Ganley, James Madison
	 
OF Amanda Garcia, Construction
	 
P/INF Kayla Hill, James Madison
	 
P/INF Jocelyn Jimenez, Environmental Studies
	 
P Kaitlyn Klein, Bayside
	 
OF Danielle Locke, Susan Wagner
	 
INF Samantha Mattsson, Tottenville
	 
P Phylicia McClendon, Flushing
	 
OF Victoria McFarland, Tottenville
	 
C Amanda McLean, Environmental Studies
	 
SS Nicole Palase, Tottenville
	 
C/INF Sophia Palumbo, McKee/Staten Island Tech
	 
P/INF Tayna Pena, Clinton
	 
OF Christine Roundtree, Manhattan Center
	 
INF Francesca Then, Environmental Studies
	 
C/INF Marigold Yin, Clinton
	 
CHSAA
	 
P/INF Brittany Smith, St. John Villa
	 
OF Nicole Alaimo, St. John Villa
	 
OF Melanie Boland, St. John Villa
	 
C/INF Alissa Setteducato, St. John Villa
	 
INF Jen Coughlan, Moore Catholic
	 
P Katie Derby, St. Francis Prep
	 
INF/C Kerrie Surdi, St. Francis Prep
	 
INF Jackie Kelly, St. Joseph by the Sea
	 
INF Kristina Mazzarisi, St. Joseph by the Sea
	 
OF Jackie Mitchell, Fontbonne Hall
	 
C Jenna Nixon, Fontbonne Hall
	 
P Stacey Peralta, Nazareth
	 
INF Laura Montalto, Preston
	 
OF Jackie Perillo, Archbishop Molloy
	 
C Gabby Basile, Archbishop Molloy
	 
mraimondi@nypost.com

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CHSAA, PSAL softball all-stars to battle it out in NYC Mayor's Cup

June 01, 2011 , ι By MARC RAMONDI

The scenarios are imaginable only on a fantasy team. James Madison ace Kayla Hill in the circle on the same team with Tottenville center fielder Victoria McFarland batting in the middle of the order.... Read on

The scenarios are imaginable only on a fantasy team. James Madison ace Kayla Hill in the circle on the same team with Tottenville center fielder Victoria McFarland batting in the middle of the order. Archbishop Molloy’s Jen DeMaria setting the table for St. Joseph by the Sea’s Jackie Kelly. St. Francis Prep’s Katie Derby throwing to Fontbonne Hall catcher Jenna Nixon. Nicole Palase and Samantha Mattsson on the same left side of the infield – oh wait, that already happens at Tottenville.
	 
But those wild things could occur Sunday at the inaugural NYC Mayor’s Cup softball game. The event, which begins 2 p.m. at the College of Staten Island, will pit the best seniors in the PSAL against the top 12th graders in the CHSAA in an all-star game.
	 
The contest is the first time, at least in a long time, that the two leagues have gotten together on the girls side and done something like this. And if the top players attend, it could be a very big deal.
	 
The PSAL, which holds its own Exceptional Seniors Game on Thursday at St. John’s, will be choosing its roster at the end of the week and the CHSAA is holding tryouts 3 p.m. Thursday at Dyker Park in Brooklyn. Any Catholic school senior from any of the five boroughs and Westchester who thinks they can make the team should come out. And any PSAL senior selected should be honored – it means you’re one of the first to compete in what could become a very prestigious event in years to come.
	 
NYC & Company has done a fine job running past NYC Mayor’s Cups this season. The event for basketball was first class and all the top players in the city competed on the boys side. A nice showing Sunday – players and spectators – could elevate the game of softball in New York City.
	 
Just for fun, NYPost.com CHSAA softball beat writer Joe Staszewski and I put together our mock rosters if we were choosing them for our respective league. We took some liberties with positions to make things fit. Check them out below:
	 
RAIMONDI’S PSAL STARTING LINEUP
	 
1. RFDanielle Locke, Susan Wagner
	 
2. PKayla Hill, James Madison
	 
3. 3B Samantha Mattsson, Tottenville
	 
4. SS Nicole Palase, Tottenville
	 
5. CFVictoria McFarland, Tottenville
	 
6. 1BAshley Burke, Construction
	 
7. DPMarigold Yin, Clinton
	 
8. LF Becky Ganley, James Madison
	 
9. C Sophia Palumbo, McKee/Staten Island Tech
	 
FLEX2B Tayna Pena, Clinton
	 
STASZEWSKI’S CHSAA STARTING LINEUP
	 
1. 2BBrittany Smith, St. John Villa
	 
2. CFMaria Scopellito, St. Joseph by the Sea
	 
3. 3B Jackie Kelly, St. Joseph by the Sea
	 
4. 1B Laura Montalto, Preston
	 
5. DPTaylor Baggs, Moore Catholic
	 
6. SS Kristina Mazzarisi, St. Joseph by the Sea
	 
7. PKatie Derby, St. Francis Prep
	 
8. C Jenna Nixon, Fontbonne Hall
	 
9. LFJen DeMaria, Archbishop Molloy
	 
FLEX: RF Krissa Sagona, Moore Catholic
	 
mraimondi@nypost.com

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Bergtraum's Coleman chooses Cleveland State

May 23, 2011 , ι By MARC RAIMONDI

After a season in which she led her team to a 13th consecutive PSAL city title, Murry Bergtraum senior guard Cori Coleman has committed to Cleveland State, Lady Blazers coach Ed Grezinsky told The... Read on

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PSAL releases Class A softball seeds

May 16, 2011 , ι By MARC RAIMONDI

As far as PSAL seedings go, there’s certainly been worse. But this one is not without a few head-scratching selections either.Like I said in my mock seeding blog yesterday, this might have been the... Read on

As far as PSAL seedings go, there’s certainly been worse. But this one is not without a few head-scratching selections either.
	 
Like I said in my mock seeding blog yesterday, this might have been the toughest draw to figure out yet – in all of the PSAL sports I cover. So I sympathize with the committee and their plight. Below is the full list of ‘A’ seeds followed by my analysis.
	 
1. Tottenville
	 
2. James Madison
	 
3. Construction
	 
4. Francis Lewis
	 
5. Susan Wagner
	 
6. Clinton
	 
7. Environmental Studies
	 
8. McKee/Staten Island Tech
	 
9. Bryant
	 
10. InTech Academy
	 
11. Cardozo
	 
12. Bayside
	 
13. Newtown
	 
14. LaGuardia
	 
15. Petrides
	 
16. Bushwick
	 
17. Stuyvesant
	 
18. Manhattan Center
	 
19. Port Richmond
	 
20. Riverdale/Kingsbridge
	 
21. Stevenson
	 
22. Fort Hamilton
	 
23. George Washington
	 
24. Lehman
	 
25. Richmond Hill
	 
26. New Dorp
	 
27. Hunter College HS
	 
28. Lincoln
	 
29. Midwood
	 
30. Curtis
	 
31. CSI/McCown
	 
32. Bronx Science
	 
I really don’t have a problem with the top six. Tottenville, Madison and Construction were going to be the first three for sure, but then there was an issue with Francis Lewis and Wagner. I would have put Wagner fourth after Lewis’ loss to Bayside last week. I know the Patriots won their division title, but the Falcons had three league losses all year: Tottenville twice and Construction.
	 
Honestly, it doesn’t matter much anyway, because those teams will probably meet in the quarterfinals. Wagner will just have to take a bus ride to Fresh Meadows instead of Lewis heading to Staten Island.
	 
That’s far from the worst thing in this seeding. I wouldn’t have Environmental Studies or InTech as high as they are, but sources told me this weekend that the committee placed a ton of importance on where a team finished in its division. Environmental won Manhattan and InTech was second in The Bronx, but was first for almost the entire season.
	 
Two seeds I’m not sure about are Newtown and LaGuardia. Newtown had a nice league record, but didn’t beat Construction or Bryant and LaGuardia can’t be judged at all on when ace Alexandra Sappington, one of the city’s best pitchers, was still healthy. She went down in April with a torn ACL.
	 
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Petrides and Port Richmond were a little undervalued. Petrides finished fourth on Staten Island, the city’s best borough, and played tight games with everyone except for Tottenville. Port Richmond beat McKee/Staten Island Tech less than two weeks ago, but was probably hurt when Clinton run-ruled the Red Raiders, 12-2, last week. I do think both teams will be the favorite in the first round, though.
	 
I know I said this Saturday, but expect a lot of upsets. There just isn’t a whole lot of difference between some teams in the top 10 and a team like Riverdale/Kingsbridge at No. 20. Defense is at a premium this season, so if one team has a breakdown anything can happen.
	 
I expect Tottenville and Madison to be in the semifinals. Whoever joins them is still up in the air. Construction will not have it easy if it meets Clinton in the quarterfinals – and that’s if the Red Hawks get by a potential meeting with Port Richmond in the second round. Wagner also likely gets a maturing Bayside team in the second round in what could be an interesting game.
	 
The whole postseason, in fact, should be interesting. I’m looking forward to it. Let’s hope the rain stays away.
	 
mraimondi@nypost.com

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Raimondi's PSAL softball mock seeding

May 15, 2011 , ι By MARC RAIMONDI

Yes, it’s that time again – the eve of softball seeding when I provide a logical list of playoff teams in order only for the PSAL committee to throw rationality out the window and all but pick names... Read on

Yes, it’s that time again – the eve of softball seeding when I provide a logical list of playoff teams in order only for the PSAL committee to throw rationality out the window and all but pick names out of a hat. The funny thing is, though, this year I can’t blame them. I might have come up with a better list than the one below had I done that.
	 
Things are so even, so wide open in the middle of this draw that you can make an argument for a number of permutations. I wish the committee luck Sunday – they’re going to need it.
	 
Here’s what I think and then scroll down for some analysis after:
	 
1. Tottenville (16-0 Staten Island A)
	 
2. James Madison (14-1 Brooklyn A)
	 
3. Construction (12-1 Queens A-II)
	 
4. Susan Wagner (14-3 Staten Island)
	 
5. Francis Lewis (12-1 Queens A-I)
	 
6. Clinton (11-2 Bronx A)
	 
7. McKee/S.I. Tech (12-5 Staten Island A)
	 
8. Bryant (10-3 Queens A-II)
	 
9. Cardozo (10-3 Queens A-I)
	 
10. Environmental Studies (11-4 Manhattan A)
	 
11. Bayside (8-5 Queens A-I)
	 
12. Petrides (10-7 Staten Island A)
	 
13. InTech Academy (9-4 Bronx A)
	 
14. Port Richmond (9-8 Staten Island A)
	 
15. Newtown (8-5 Queens A-II))
	 
16. Bushwick (11-4 Brooklyn A)
	 
17. LaGuardia (9-5 Manhattan A)
	 
18. New Dorp (5-12 Staten Island A)
	 
19. Manhattan Center (8-6 Manhattan A)
	 
20. Stuyvesant (8-7 Manhattan A)
	 
21. Richmond Hill (6-7 Queens A-II)
	 
22. George Washington (6-9 Manhattan A)
	 
23. Riverdale/Kingsbridge (6-7 Bronx A)
	 
24. Lincoln (7-8 Brooklyn A)
	 
25. Lehman (6-7 Bronx A)
	 
26. Stevenson (6-7 Bronx A)
	 
27. Fort Hamilton (7-8 Brooklyn A)
	 
28. Hunter College HS (6-9 Manhattan A)
	 
29. Midwood (6-9 Brooklyn A)
	 
30. Curtis (3-14 Staten Island A)
	 
31. CSI/McCown (2-15 Staten Island A)
	 
32. Townsend Harris (4-9 Queens A-I)
	 
Pretty much the only givens here are Tottenville and Madison at Nos. 1 and 2, respectively. You could make the argument that Construction is a near lock at No. 3, but the Red Hawks had that tough loss to Richmond Hill.
	 
Almost every team after that had a loss that they wouldn’t care to remember this year. All except for Susan Wagner, which is why I put the Falcons at No. 4. Lewis would have been fourth if not for a defeat to Bayside last week. Wagner’s only losses came to Tottenville twice and Construction, 3-0. That’s not too shabby.
	 
I like Clinton at No. 6 after its late-season surge. Yes, the Governors lost to Environmental Studies. But they also beat Francis Lewis and Bryant in non-league games and run-ruled Port Richmond, 12-2, which was pretty impressive. I’ll take McKee/Staten Island Tech after them with solid wins over Petrides and InTech Academy and a split with Port Richmond.
	 
To me, Bryant should come next with its non-league win over Cardozo and its one close loss to Construction. Cardozo beat Bayside twice and only lost to Lewis twice and Wagner in league play all season – that should be good enough for No. 9.
	 
I know the PSAL likes to put a lot of weight into division winners and I love the Eagles, but Environmental Studies shouldn’t be higher than No. 10 – not with league losses to Manhattan Center and George Washington. No team that I have higher than Environmental has two losses like that and the Eagles have four losses altogether.
	 
After the top 10, it really gets dicey. InTech Academy had a red-hot start and then a horrific collapse, losing to Clinton, Lehman and last-place Bronx Science before a tough defeat against MSIT on Thursday. I think the Panthers are better than a No. 13 seed, but I can’t justify making them any higher – ditto for Port Richmond at No. 14.
	 
I can really envision a lot of second-round – and maybe even first-round – upsets. Teams like InTech and Port Richmond won’t be seeded high, but they’re going to cause problems for the upper-echelon teams in the early rounds. A team like Riverdale/Kingsbridge, which I have down at No. 23, could really put a scare into people. The Tigers lost a ton of close games this year and have a good pitcher in Zanovia Pierce.
	 
It should be a very exciting and unpredictable playoffs. Many people think it’ll be Tottenville-Madison for the title a third straight season, but who knows? The final four should be interesting. Can a team like Clinton or Francis Lewis sneak in there? The Govs have never made it that far. Then again, neither has fourth-year varsity program Construction.
	 
Stay tuned.
	 
mraimondi@nypost.com