The sad fall of former Northville women's basketball coach Jim Zullo isn't over yet after all.
Unfortunately, in this writer's view, Hailey Monroe may have herself become a victim yet again, this time of a lawyer who convinced her and her family to file suit against Zullo and the Northville district on Monday, alleging, among other things, that Zullo supposedly had a "reputation and history of inappropriate, aggressive, & dangerous conduct" toward Northville players, not just Monroe, in his 2 seasons there (2023-5), and that the district was aware of it.
Apparently, a fine of $200 to pay court costs two weeks ago wasn't enough to satisfy the Monroe family in the eyes of attorney Peter Moschetti, who filed the suit. As far as Zullo's alleged "reputation", I'd say maybe Moschetti should talk to Zullo's past employers, such as Shenendehowa, to see if they can verify the claims. If not, then there's going to be more issues, this time against Moschetti.
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Another Section II standout is going the prep route.
Rodger Wyland (WNYT/WTMM), writing in today's Albany Times-Union, is reporting that CBA's Jack Donohue is transferring to the Newman School in Boston, with 2 years of high school eligibility remaining. We've noted before that transferring to prep schools enhances a player's chances of gaining a college scholarship, not just Division 1, but anywhere. You didn't see a lot of this years ago, when there were no travel teams, just AAU summer leagues. Travel teams attract prep school scouts, as well as college scouts, which is why you see a smallish exodus from Section II virtually every summer now.
Rodger Wyland (WNYT/WTMM), writing in today's Albany Times-Union, is reporting that CBA's Jack Donohue is transferring to the Newman School in Boston, with 2 years of high school eligibility remaining. We've noted before that transferring to prep schools enhances a player's chances of gaining a college scholarship, not just Division 1, but anywhere. You didn't see a lot of this years ago, when there were no travel teams, just AAU summer leagues. Travel teams attract prep school scouts, as well as college scouts, which is why you see a smallish exodus from Section II virtually every summer now.
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Francisco Cupp of Saratoga captured the NYS Men's Jr. Amateur Golf Championship in the 14U division on Tuesday at Eagle Crest Country Club in Clifton Park. Cupp finished at just -1, and, by his own admission, didn't play his best golf, as he bogeyed the final 2 holes, but did enough to win.
Section II golf season starts next week, and Cupp will have some momentum if he's on the varsity for the Blue Streaks.
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Inasmuch as Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello is taking heat for moving City Hall to Proctors Theatre on 4th Street, she's also a sports fan, and got to spend some time Tuesday at Knickerbacker Ice Arena with former members of the NY Rangers.
The occasion was the launch of a 10 week program for kids, presented by the Rangers' "Learn to Play" program. Brian Mullen, who retired before the Rangers won the Stanley Cup in 1994, was among the Ranger alumni in attendance.
Photo courtesy Albany Times-Union.
Registration for the "Learn to Play" program begins this week. The Troy-Albany Youth Hockey Association will manage the local program.
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The Tri-City Valleycats defeated the NY Boulders, 8-5, Tuesday, to kick off a 7 game road trip. Jake Reinisch (Shenendehowa/Wake Forest) homered in support of starter & winner Easton Klein. The teams will play a doubleheader today at 5 pm.
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