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2016 Graduate: JOHN DENIS named IVY LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
John Denis Claims Ivy League Player of the Week Honors
5-point performance earns senior second career nod
IVY LEAGUE RELEASE
PRINCETON, N.J. — Columbia men’s soccer senior John Denis was named Ivy League Player of the Week, as announced by the league office Monday afternoon.
Denis took part in all three goals to lead Columbia (3-3-2, 1-0-0 Ivy) to an Ivy League-opening victory over Brown on Saturday. The Yorktown Heights native put the Lions on the board in the 12th minute before assisting Matthew Swain’s first goal of the season to make it a 2-0 game heading into halftime. Despite the Bears coming back level the score in the second half, Denis won the match by converting a second chance off a penalty with 15 minutes remaining.
The five-point performance was the second of the season for Denis, who also recorded two goals and an assist two weeks prior in a 3-2 victory at UConn. Denis leads the Ivy League in total points (13) and shares the league lead in goals (5). He ranks among the NCAA’s top 50 in total points, points per game (1.63) and goals per game (0.63).
The weekly honor is the second of Denis’ career, last being named Ivy Player of the Week Sept. 10, 2018. Denis is the second Lion this season to earn one of the league’s weekly awards. First-year Michael Collodi was named Rookie of the Week last Monday.
For the latest on the Columbia men’s soccer program, follow @ColumbiaMSoccer on Twitter and Instagram, on Facebook at Facebook.com/ColumbiaMensSoccer and on the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
Pictures from Game vs Hen Hud September 9
Freshman BRYAN JARAMILLO & SONNY KARAQI named Section 1 Players of the week (9/11/19)
Boys soccer: Lakeland freshmen Brian Jaramillo and Sonny Karaqi are voted lohud POTW
Mike Dougherty, Rockland/Westchester Journal NewsPublished 8:13 p.m. ET Sept. 10, 2019 | Updated 8:36 p.m. ET Sept. 10, 2019
Freshman Bryan Jaramillo scored a goal in each of Lakeland’s first three games of the season and was named lohud player of the week along with teammate Sonny Karaqi. (Photo: Submitted photo)
The impact was immediate.
Bryan Jaramillo and Sonny Karaqi introduced themselves in a big way, helping Lakeland open the season with three consecutive wins. The freshmen were big in each match, contributing three goals and two assists apiece.
The duo was singled out by our readers, who cast more they 12,000 votes.
Freshman Sonny Karaqi had a goal in each of Lakeland’s three wins to start the season and was named lohud player of the week along with teammate Bryan Jaramillo. (Photo: Submitted photo)
Week 1 Players of the Week
Bryan Jaramillo and Sonny Karaqi, Lakeland
“I have known both of these guys for a long time now,” Hornets coach Tim Hourahan said. “They have been around the program for many years, coming to watch us play as younger kids and coming to my youth camps. They both played on our JV team last year as eighth graders and produced at a very high level. With only six seniors on the roster this fall, it was time to move these guys up now and see where it would go. Watching them closely in my summer league and then during August training, I anticipated that they would be able to have a very positive impact on our team, but for both of them to come in and score a goal apiece in three consecutive games to start their varsity careers truly is inspirational.”
Voting results
Bryan Jaramillo and Sonny Karaqi, Lakeland, 3,487 votes
Aidan Cougan, Byram Hills, 2,922 votes
Bennett Leitner, Somers, 2,307 votes
Jake Sadow, New Rochelle, 1,980 votes
Tristan Phillips, Panas, 850 votes
Jake Creus, Rye, 510 votes
Thomas Merritts, Pleasantville, 189 votes
Luke Masciopinto, Rye Neck, 123 votes
7th Annual West vs Rock Challenge Recaps
7th Annual Westchester v Rockland Challenge
Recaps
7th annual Rockland vs. Westchester Challange at Lakeland High School
More than $2,000 dollars was donated to Go 4 the Goal, a pediatric cancer foundation, running the grand total raised over the life of the event to more than $15,000.
Pearl River 1, Bronxville 0
Jack Healy scored off a throw-in from John Hayes in the 34th minute. Tyler O’Neill made a pair of saves to notch his first varsity shutout. Theo Liao gave the Broncos a chance, finishing with 10 stops.
Mamaroneck 6, Spring Valley 0
Jack Radovich scored twice in the first half then added one more after the intermission to make it a 4-0 lead. Liam O’Reilly netted a pair of goals and Milton Mancias Magana handed out a pair of assists. Ryan Rosenblatt converted a rebound to close out the scoring.
Albertus Magnus 2, Valhalla 1
An unassisted goal by Rob McGrath knotted the score at 1-1 midway through the second half and Sean Fitzpatrick set up Seamus Nicholson for the winner with 13 minutes to play. Josh Moulard had the Vikings up 1-0 at the half. Albertus keeper Jack Gelok made six saves in the win.
Byram Hills 1, Tappan Zee 0
Yusuf Hafez set up Alex Lambos in the 71st minute. Aidan Cogan made four saves to lock down the win. Christian Florencia stopped nine shots for the Dutchmen.
Lakeland 2, Clarkstown South 0
Sonny Karaqi and Bryan Jaramillo each netted a goal in their varsity debut. Both are freshmen. Augie Karaqi and Nicolas DeSantos provided the assists while Nick Bassani recorded his first shutout of the season. Alex Magner stopped 11 shots for the Vikings.
Athlete Spotlight - Nick Bassani
Athlete Spotlight: Lakeland Goalkeeper Nick Bassani
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Lakeland’s Nick Bassani makes a save.
Credits: File Photo/Rob DiAntonio
By MIKE SABINI
August 21, 2019 at 11:13 AM
SHRUB OAK, N.Y. – Rising Lakeland senior goalkeeper Nick Bassani is entering his second year on the Hornets’ boys varsity soccer squad. Bassani, who is coming off an All-League campaign from a year ago, is one of the Hornets’ captains.
How old were you when you started playing soccer and what got you started?
I was 4 when I started playing soccer and my dad played soccer when he was younger, so I wanted to do the same.
What is your favorite thing about being on the soccer team at Lakeland?
My teammates and coaches, and the relationships we have built over the past years.
What is your favorite team activity or pregame or postgame ritual that you share with your teammates? What about a personal pregame or postgame ritual?
My teammates and I huddle up on the field and have a pre-game talk before every game, and when playing a game I always put my right glove on before my left.
Do you have any goals for your final season at Lakeland?
Win a section title.
Who has been your biggest role model over the years and what have you learned from them?
Coach (Tim) Hourahan has been a major role model in my life not only on the field but off the field as well.
Tell us one thing about yourself that not a lot of people know?
My friend and I have our own brand of merch.
Do you plan on continuing playing soccer in college? Tell us about where you are going to school and why you chose it?
I am undecided on whether I want to play in college.
Do you know what you want to study in college? If yes, what are you planning on studying and why?
I am planning on studying business in college, I would like to be a successful businessman one day.
Who is your favorite professional athlete and pro (or college) sports team?
Baker Mayfield, New York Rangers.
What is your favorite music to listen to warming up for a game?
Rap.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
Reading people’s minds so I can know what everyone is thinking about.
If you could pick one place to visit on vacation that you’ve never been to, where would you go and why?
Russia, seems like an interesting country that would be great to visit and see in person.
What is your favorite food to eat before or after a game?
Pasta.
Best place to eat in Yorktown and why?
Bob-B-Q’s. The food is always great and the owner and the staff are always friendly.
Facebook, Twitter or Instagram? Why?
Instagram. It’s a great way to see what’s going on.
What would you tell a young athlete growing up in the Lakeland district about the experience of being part of the soccer team and why should they go out for the team?
The experience is something I will remember for the rest of my life and joining Lakeland isn’t just being a part of a team, it’s being a part of a family
