I was never a good enough athlete to win one but having the opportunity to partner with the Con Ed Scholar Athlete award these last two years has truly been a privilege. Amazing job as always by @KDJmedia1, this video perfectly shows how important this award is to area athletes.
Many of us grew up with the Con Ed Scholar Athlete of the Week Award appearing in the newspaper. For 75 years, it's a distinction that stands out among any other for a local athlete.
Here's my look back on what the award means and the prominent stars who've won it. @ConEdison
For the audio listeners, you can listen to the season finale of the Inside Stepinac Basketball podcast
Apple: https://t.co/8gVO5Dlsky
Spotify: https://t.co/TdGlkoqu71
Very few coaches put as much time in for their players as @ionafootball coach Joe Spagnolo. And not just his current players.
Sat down with coach Spags this week to talk about recruiting, the NY/NJ Showday, the portal, NFL-bound Gaels and more.
https://t.co/Jc0CZlMVol
In the years since starting GameDay One, @jamisonstev17 is one of my favorite young athletes I’ve had the privilege of being around. The athleticism and talent are obvious, but this is a kid who has a remarkable work ethic and self drive and also possesses a rare combination of confidence and humility.
In the studio tomorrow to tape a couple of GameDay One podcasts. Two great guests:
Former Woodlands basketball star Jamison Stevens, who is coming off a freshman year as a football player at Norfolk State under coach Michael Vick. And where is in the depth chart after spring ball. @GreenburghSport@ionafootball coach Joe Spagnolo will also be joining me to talk about alumni in the NFL, this week's NJ/NY Recruiting Showcase, the 2026 schedule and what's next for the two-time state champs.
In the studio tomorrow to tape a couple of GameDay One podcasts. Two great guests:
Former Woodlands basketball star Jamison Stevens, who is coming off a freshman year as a football player at Norfolk State under coach Michael Vick. And where is in the depth chart after spring ball. @GreenburghSport@ionafootball coach Joe Spagnolo will also be joining me to talk about alumni in the NFL, this week's NJ/NY Recruiting Showcase, the 2026 schedule and what's next for the two-time state champs.
Congratulations to Tyler Taerstein of @BBBVLacrosse on earning the title of Section 1 All-Time Scoring Leader. A tremendous accomplishment and example that young athletes can and should play multiple sports.
I’ve been privileged to cross paths with some very special HS athletes over the last few years with @KDJmedia1 and GameDay One and Jake Pampolina of @SuffernBoysBask is absolutely on that list. Couldn’t be happier to see him getting the opportunity to play Divison 1 basketball.
Congrats Jake Pampolina of @SuffernBoysBask on committing to D1 Tennessee Tech and coach Tobin Anderson.
Perfect pairing of a demanding coach and a player willing to do anything asked. Pampolina will need to prove himself. But Rockland's all-time leading scorer is ready
These type of honorary ceremonies are planned far in advance and to insinuate that the county government is taking a side in a dispute between a private Catholic institution and their athletic governing body is just irresponsible.
County Governments now seem to be going to bat for @step_basketball in their impending disciplinary case with @CHSAA_NYC - requests to @KDJmedia1@nateblue_ - who have been vocal on the topic - have not responded/denied invitation for civil discourse on the topic.
A season like this doesn’t come around often. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins invited the Archbishop Stepinac High School Boys Basketball Team to mark a season that speaks for itself. Winning at the city level, state level and finishing as undisputed champions. That doesn’t happen without commitment and a group willing to put in the work day in and day out. Westchester is proud of what this team accomplished and the example they set.
This is the money quote from @lohudhoopsmbd article.
You can indisputably leave for the betterment of your career/family, but there are ramifications to the job you take.
Massaroni is a lot of things, including self-aware. Accepting that job would be a hit to his pulpit.
Pat Massaroni will NOT be leaving Archbishop Stepinac.
Confirmed this morning that Stepinac President Father Thomas Collins informed the community Massaroni will remain the boys basketball coach at the school after reports he was a finalist for the prestigious IMG Academy in Florida.
Massaroni met with the entire @step_basketball program this morning, as well, and explained he turned down IMG and will remain at Stepinac, his alma mater and where he is the Vice President of Institutional Advacement.
In 11 seasons as head coach, Massaroni has won 5 CHSAA titles - including the last 4 - has produced 6 McDonald's All-Americans and is already over 200 career wins, the most in program history.
Class of 2030 F Michael Beasley III, the son of former No. 2 overall NBA Draft pick Mike Beasley, has committed to national powerhouse @step_basketball
Four NBA families have now sent their sons to play for @Pmazz21 at Step:
The Ratliff Twins
Howard Eisley Jr
AJ & Alan Griffin
Section 1 schools are contemplating changing their constitution to keep their four private schools from competing against their public schools for sectional titles. It would effectively keep those schools from playing for NYSPHSAA championships as well. https://t.co/YNI619mCau
At 7'0" apiece, Adonis and Darius Ratliff started their high school careers on the freshman team at Stepinac. Now, the twins stand over high school basketball as McDonald’s All-Americans, with four straight city titles and USC on deck.
Read their story: https://t.co/JKuSOo8DyR