Season Review: Winter 2021-22
Celebrating Husky Athletes
Message from the Director of Athletics
Dear Harrison Community,
The Winter 2021-22 season was an exciting one for Harrison Athletics. Our Girls Basketball Team, ranked among the top 25 teams in the state and 3rd in Section 1, won the League Championship. The Girls Winter Track Team persevered and also won the League Championship. Congratulations to both teams and all the Husky athletes who earned individual post season honors.
Harrison High School once again was named a School of Distinction by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, with 90% of our varsity teams earning scholar athlete recognition. Supporting the success of our student athletes both athletically and academically remains the foundation of our program.
Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach Louis Kail was named League Coach of the Year. Coach Kail is a true role model, and has had a tremendous impact on the lives of many student athletes. Recently retired, long-time Harrison Varsity Wrestling Coach, Vinnie Nicita was inducted into the Section 1 Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a coach and leader. I would like to congratulate and thank Coach Kail and Coach Nicita for their commitment to Harrison's student athletes!
HCSD Athletics is committed to supporting and developing young athletes in our community. Our varsity players and coaches continue to host youth clinics for children who participate in Harrison Recreation programs. The clinics are a great way not only to develop skills, but also to build community among Huskies of all ages. Husky spirit and pride were in full force this winter as we welcomed family and fans to watch games. Harrison cheer teams of all ages also gathered in the Harrison High School gym to send the Varsity Team off to nationals, where they placed 12th in the nation in their division.
Each of our student athletes approached the winter season with determination, an unyielding commitment to improving skill and endurance, supporting teammates and exemplifying Husky Pride in all they do. I could not be more proud of all they achieved. Please join me in celebrating our Husky student athletes and coaches.
Sincerely,
Christopher Galano
Girls Basketball
Scholar Athlete Team
Record: 19-3
Awards and Recognitions
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
The Girls basketball Team also competed in the Class A Semi Final Game.
All Section: Victoria Fernandez
All Conference: Olivia Fernandez, Stella Perini, Mia Strazza, Victoria Fernandez
All League: Olivia Fernandez, Stella Perini, Mia Strazza, Victoria Fernandez; Honorable Mention: Blayse Jennings
Coach’s Award: Lauren Homem, Isabella Sinis
Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach Louis Kail was named League Coach of the Year. Congratulations Coach Kail!
Girls Winter Track
Scholar Athlete Team
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Awards and Recognitions
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Katrina Torelli placed 5th at the New York State Meet Intersectional Relay.
All County 3rd Team: Katrina Torelli, Ami Goble
All League: Kyangchat Kapio, Ava Cefaloni, Katrina Torelli, Casey Curow, Taylor Hermann, Ami Goble, Meghan McGurk, Annika Torelli, Allie Stilo, Carrie Gilmore
Boys Winter Track
Scholar Athlete Team
Awards and Recognitions
Sean Geraghty placed 6th at New York State Meet Intersectional Relay.
Boys Basketball
Scholar Athlete Team
Record: 3-18
Awards and Recognitions
All League: Alex Homem
Alex Homem was named to the Section 1 William J. Thom Court of Excellence, an award given to only ten student athletes who excel in the classroom, on the court, and in the community.
Cheer
Scholar Athlete Team
Awards and Recognitions
UCA Regional Champion for Medium School Division at Varsity Game Day Competition
UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship - 12th in Nation for Medium School Division Varsity Game Day Competition
Runner-up at Section 1 Large School Small Team Division Championship
Boys Swimming
Scholar Athlete Team
Record: 8-2
Awards and Recognitions
All League: Nicholas Byrd, Matthew Rogliano, Jacob Robinson, Aidan Grant
Boys Bowling
Record: 5-4
Awards and Recognitions
All League: George Roggiero
Girls Bowling
Scholar Athlete Team
Record: 6-12
Ice Hockey
Scholar Athlete Team
Record: 2-8-2
Awards and Recognitions
All League: Benedetto Galluzzo; Honorable Mention: Tyler Tse, Max Tse
Wrestling
Record: 1-11-1
Awards and Recognitions
All County: Filipe Couto
All League: Luis Ferreira, Kieran Frawley, Seizan Arai, Carter Erbelding, Raul Mendoza, William Roggero, Sergio Sadl
Modified Athletics at LMK Middle School
The LMK Middle School modified sports teams were back to competing in person this season. More than 175 student athletes competed in modified Wrestling, Ice Hockey, Cheer, Indoor Track, and two Girls and Boys Basketball Teams. Their energy and enthusiasm demonstrated why athletics in schools are so important. Student athletes developed friendships, built and improved skills for a sport they love and enthusiastically competed against neighboring school districts. The Cheer Team took 1st Place at the competition in Scarsdale. The Track team once again competed in meets at Hendrick Hudson and the New York Armory. Wrestling welcomed a new wave of students who had never wrestled before, and created immediate success that will continue to grow the program in the future. The winter season wrapped up with both the girls and boys basketball teams playing Maroon vs White games at Harrison High School. The winter season was a success and offered athletic experiences to our students as we continue to grow the HCSD athletics programs.
Department of Physical Education, Health and Athletics
Chris Galano, Director (galanoc@harrisoncsd.org)
Danny Gonzalez, Assistant Director (gonzalezda@harrisoncsd.org)