Stephen Haynes

1 week ago | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Stephen Haynes

With spring sports now fully underway, we've got the first Athletes of the Week for this season. The first week-plus included several superb performances from athletes representing track and field, lacrosse, tennis, softball, golf and baseball. Voting will be open until 6 p.m. Saturday. This week's nominees:Large-school nomineesSpencer Natoli, John Jay baseballThe right-hander allowed two hits and struck out 11 in five innings, leading the Patriots in an 8-0 win over Walter Panas. Need a break?

1 week ago | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Stephen Haynes

FISHKILL — It’s something like the first day of school, Antonio Gomez said, describing the feeling of excitement and optimism as a new baseball season begins. “It’s always a fun thing,” the Hudson Valley Renegades catcher said Friday after signing autographs on the way to the clubhouse.

2 weeks ago | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Stephen Haynes

WICCOPEE — There was a bemused expression, followed by a shrug, then a smile. That was Kayleigh Petrillo's reaction when asked if she was nervous at any point during his varsity softball debut. What about when her control faltered in the second inning and she faced a bases-loaded jam? Even her dad, Chris, admitted to feeling a little jittery as a spectator. "Not really," said Kayleigh, a seventh-grader who seemed unfazed.

2 weeks ago | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Stephen Haynes

It didn’t come as a surprise to John Dunne when Josh Pascarelli informed the coach of his intent to transfer from Marist University. That had been discussed even during his breakout season on the men’s basketball team. “We’d had conversations with him and his family about it beforehand, so we knew it was a possibility,” Dunne said of the sophomore standout, whose impending transfer was announced earlier this week.

3 weeks ago | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Stephen Haynes

NEWBURGH ― It’s the spontaneity that Stella Plant most enjoys, getting into a groove and seamlessly making quick decisions, allowing the moment to determine her next maneuver. “That’s always fun,” the Franklin D. Roosevelt sophomore said. “Being on the field and not knowing what’s gonna happen but having confidence that we know what we’re doing. Plus, our movement has been great.”She was talking about the girls lacrosse team’s success this week.