for breaking news visit www.timesnewsweekly.com JULY 16, 2015 • times 51 sports 8f6or Tbhree QaUkeineNgS n CeowUsr iveirs i•t a wpwriwl 9.t,i m20e1s5n e w s w e e k l y . c o m f o r b r e a k i n g n e w s v iAsPitR IwL w9w, 2.q0u1e5e n•s c otuimrieers.c o 5m1 sports Argonauts finish second in NY State Federation Tournament bY antHonY giUDiCe [email protected]/@A_GiudiceReport After winning the B Division City Championship in the Public School Athletic League (PSAL), the Maspeth High School boys varsity basketball team followed up that performance with a second-place showing in the New York State Federation Class B Tournament. In their first tournament game, Maspeth faced off against a tough Dwight School Lions team in the SEFCU Arena at the University of Albany. The Argonauts didn’t get off to a promising start, falling behind 10-2 in the opening minutes. At the beginning of the second quarter, Maspeth put together a 10-2 run to tie the game at 12. The Lions quickly took back control of the game, scoring 18 points in just over four minutes. Dwight held a commanding 35-19 lead heading into the half. The Argonauts had a tough task ahead of them but were more than up for the challenge. They chipped away at Dwight’s lead during the third and fourth quarters and with two minutes remaining in the game, the Argonauts trailed by only one point, 47-46. Maspeth’s Paolo Tamer hit a layup with 1:30 left, giving the Argonauts a 48-47 lead. Matthew Nickel followed that up with a 3-pointer, putting Maspeth up 51-47. Dwight’s Dajuan Piper then hit a layup and was fouled. He scored the free throw and brought the Lions to within one point of the Argonauts with 30 seconds remaining in the game. Maspeth missed two free throws, giving the Lions one final chance, but Dwight missed a short jumper at the buzzer to cement the Argonauts’ comeback victory, 51-50, sending them to the finals of the tournament. In the finals, Maspeth faced off against Park School, although their fate would not be the same. FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.timesnewsweekly.com APRIL 16, 2015 • TIMES 51 The Maspeth High School Argonauts after the NY State Federation Tournament. The Park School Pioneers jumped all over the Argonauts from the tip off, leading 18-10 after the first and 35-24 at the half. The Pioneers put together a 15-0 run during the third quarter and led 50-29 heading into the fourth quarter. The game ended with the Pioneers victorious, 71-50, dashing the Argonauts’ dreams of a state championship. Photo courtesy Maspeth High School St. John’s baseball wins fourth straight game Get into the stretch at special Citi Field yoga session BWG SOCCER TEAMS WERE AT GLENRIDGE SPORTS 1-8:999. 2-Col. Ad Source Template 02. 3/3/15 5:21 PM BY BY ANTHONY GIUDICE [email protected] @A_GiudiceReport Yoga Alliance is giving the seventhinning IT AGAIN THIS WEEKEND stretch a whole new meaning this summer as they host Yoga Day at Citi Field. Yogis are invited to purchase a $45 ticket to enjoy a one-hour yoga session led by Yoga Alliance-certified instructor Stephanie Armijo on the outfield grass of Citi Field on Aug. 15. Included in the price of the ticket is free parking for the morning yoga class, plus a ticket for that night’s game as the Mets face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:10 p.m. Participants should bring their own mat and bottled water, as the concession stands will not be open. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Bullpen Gate and the class begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. At the end of the one-hour class, participants will need to exit Citi Field and re-enter the stadium at the normal game-day gate opening at 5:10 p.m. For more information, please contact Christina Andrews of the New York Mets group sales department at 718- 559-3069 or [email protected]. Z NYC Hotel launches second annual rooftop yoga series in LIC BY MAUREEN MULLARKEY [email protected] @Ridgewood Times Get ready to take your yoga to a higher level. Z NYC Hotel is inviting guests to salute the city skyline during its second annual rooftop yoga series in partnership with yoga instructor Dina Ivas. Participants will be guided through a dynamic Vinyasa-style yoga on the 14-story hotel rooftop, located at 11-01 43rd Ave. in Long Island City, while watching the sunset over the city skyline. Suitable for all levels and open to hotel guests and locals, the curriculum incorporates the unison of breath, movement, strength and flexibility, as well as stress-melting sequences that invigorate the body. Afterward, guests will enjoy complimentary skinny cocktails and light bites while enjoying the view. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Dina once again this summer,” said Lisa Gneo, director of sales and marketing at Z NYC Hotel. “Our rooftop yoga series last year was so successful that we have increased the number of classes from once a month to twice a month.” Gneo added that the idea for the rooftop yoga series came from her having a healthy lifestyle and wanting to incorporate that into the hotel. Along with providing the yoga classes, Gneo also hopes participants can sit and talk after the classes and network with new people. “What better place to do yoga than on the rooftop? We wanted to create something different. When people come and see that view, they are just blown away,” Gneo said. “You do feel like it’s really intimate.” Since 2002, Ivas has been leading yoga and fitness classes at some of the city’s top-rated fitness establishments. In 2010, she completed the 200-hour teacher training program at Sonic Yoga in Hell’s Kitchen. She currently teaches at Equinox Fitness Clubs and The Yoga Room, and also works privately with individuals and corporate clients. Classes will be held at 7:30 p.m. on July 27 and Aug. 10, 24 and 31, weather permitting. A makeup class will be arranged if necessary due to weather. The hour-long sessions cost $35 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your spot in advance by calling 212-319-7000 and ask to speak to reservations. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. Complimentary t r a n s p o r t a t i o n will be provided at 6:30 p.m. sharp from Manhattan at 59th and Lexington (in front of H&M). For more information, visit www.zhotelny.com. Photos courtesy of Z NYC Hotel Yoga instructor Dina Ivas THE COURIER/File photo Enjoy a one-hour yoga class and tickets to the Mets game on Aug. 15. Photo courtesy of Blau Weiss Gottschee The BWG Girls 98 Blue team celebrates winning the 2015 NYC College Showcase Tournament. BY ANTHONY GIUDICE [email protected] @A_GiudiceReport Many of the Blau Weiss Gottschee soccer teams took the pitch this weekend seeking victory. The biggest story for the BWG teams was the BWG Girls 98 Blue team winning the 2015 NYC College Showcase Tournament. They defeated the Bridgeport Premier team 1-0 in the fi nals of the tournament. The BWG Blue U8 team played a very good game and beat Vera Soccer Club 6-2 in their second game of the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League’s (CJSL) A Division. In the same division, the BWG Royals were victorious 1-0 against Korabi SC. The BWG U9 White team played two games over the weekend, but failed to win either game. BWG fell 1-2 against FC Select Orange and lost 5-0 against Chelsea Piers. In the second game of the young CJSL season, the BWG 2004 White lost to the Manhattan Kickers 2004 by a score of 3-8. The BWG pre-academy 2002 teams played over the weekend as well with mixed results. The BWG 2002 White team won their game against Oakwood, 6-5. The BWG 2002 Blue team tied both of their contests, 4-4 against NYSC and 1-1 against Albertson “It was a tough game for us as the five starters on that team were all over 6 foot 2 inches,” Maspeth coach Anastasia Bitis said. “Our team never gave up even after being down by 20-plus points.” The Argonauts are looking forward to next year to defend their PSAL title and possibly bringing home the state championship. ST. JOHN’S BASEBALL WINS FOURTH STRAIGHT GAME bY antHonY giUDiCe agiudice@ridgewoodtimes. com/@A_GiudiceReport After sweeping a weekend road series in Indiana against Big East Conference foe Butler, St. John’s Red Storm traveled to Brooklyn to defeat the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, 6-3. The scoring opened up in the third inning when the Red Storm’s Michael Donadio tripled to center field with one out in the inning. Zach Lauricella followed that with an RBI groundout to put St. John’s up 1-0. The Blackbirds answered right back, scoring three runs in the bottom WWW.GLENRIDGEORTHODONTIST.COM Est. 1976 FREE* Consultation and Exam Medicaid Approved Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics of the third. St. John’s starter, Joey Christopher, gave up a two-out walk and was lifted from the game. Alex Katz came in for relief, but promptly walked the next two batters to load the bases. LIU Brooklyn wasted little time making St. John’s pay, as first baseman Mark Hernandez doubled to center, driving in three runs, giving them a 3-1 lead. St. John’s began chipping away at the Blackbirds’ lead in the fourth inning when second baseman Ty Blankmeyer reached on an error to score Troy Dixon, cutting LIU Brooklyn’s lead to 3-2. In the following frame, St. John’s tied the game at 3 when Jarred Mederos hit an RBI double into right field. The Red Storm retook the lead in the seventh inning when Donadio lined a hard RBI single up the middle, scoring Alex Caruso who reached base on an infield single and moved to second on a wild pitch. With the score 4-3, St. John’s added two more runs in the top of the ninth to increase their lead to 6-3. This was the Red Storm’s fourth consecutive victory, bringing them to a 16-10 overall record. Photo courtesy of St. John’s Athletics Zach Lauricella of the St. John’s Red Storm had two RBIs in St. John’s win over LIU Brooklyn. ORTHODONTICS 65-34 Myrtle Ave., Glendale, NY 11385 Most Insurance Accepted As Partial or Full Payment 1-718-381-2965 1-718-386-8728 ©Times Newsweekly 2015-GLENRIDGE WWW.GLENRIDGEORTHODONTIST.COM Vincent J. Bilello, D.D.S., ABO Diplomate, Specialists in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics ANTHONY GIUDICE [email protected]/@A_ GiudiceReport After sweeping a weekend road series in Indiana against Big East Conference foe Butler, St. John’s Red Storm traveled to Brooklyn to defeat the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, 6-3. The scoring opened up in the third inning when the Red Storm’s Michael Donadio tripled to center field with one out in the inning. Zach Lauricella followed that with an RBI groundout to put St. John’s up 1-0. The Blackbirds answered right back, scoring three runs in the bottom of the third. St. John’s starter, Joey Christopher, gave up a two-out walk and was lifted from the game. Alex Katz came in for relief, but promptly walked the next two batters to load the bases. LIU Brooklyn wasted little time making St. John’s pay, as first baseman Mark Hernandez doubled to center, driving in three runs, giving them a 3-1 lead. St. John’s began chipping away at the Blackbirds’ lead in the fourth inning when second baseman Ty Blankmeyer reached on an error to score Troy Dixon, cutting LIU Brooklyn’s lead to 3-2. In the following frame, St. John’s tied the game at 3 when Jarred Mederos hit an RBI double into right field. The Red Storm retook the lead in the seventh inning when Donadio lined a hard RBI single up the middle, scoring Alex Caruso who reached base on an infield single and moved to second on a wild pitch. With the score 4-3, St. John’s added two more runs in the top of the ninth to increase their lead to 6-3. This was the Red Storm’s fourth consecutive victory, bringing them to a 16-10 overall record. St. John’s next game is April 8, as they host Columbia at 3:30 p.m. Photo courtesy of St. John’s Athletics Zach Lauricella of the St. John’s Red Storm had two RBIs in St. John’s win over LIU Brooklyn.
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