Daily Sports Digest: New Rochelle Bests Scarsdale 63-39 in Benefit Tripleheader

We just witnessed a great sports weekend both in high school and professionally. Six local basketball teams took each other on at New Rochelle’s in a Hoops for a Cure Tripleheader, to benefit juvenile diabetes.

The first game pitted unbeaten teams Tuckahoe and Blind Brook against one another and Tuckahoe came out on top 55-26. New Rochelle took the second game with ease as the Huguenots beat Scarsdale 63-39, and Eastchester came from behind to win the nightcap 66-57.

The weekend was also phenomenal for local fans who were interested in the pros because the Knicks finally got back on track with two wins in Washington and Detroit and the Giants cruised passed the Falcons 24-2.

The final game of the NFL’s Wild Card Weekend was the best of them all as the Denver Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first overtime game in the playoffs under the new rules. The Broncos were led by controversial quarterback Tim Tebow and we have all seen the skit on Saturday Night Live and read about the former Gator. But one thing is for sure; the man’s competitive fire can help heat the city of Denver throughout the winter.

Tebow threw for two touchdowns and 316 yards yesterday which is undoubtedly a great day but it should be noted that the number "316" has its own special place in sports and religious history.

3:16 refers to a passage in the Book of John in the Bible that has been referenced on signs and shirts at sporting arenas for decades now. We all know that Tebow’s faith is always referenced when his football skills are discussed, but he himself has worn this passage on his eyes during college games.

The passage reads:

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

The Broncos seems to be imperishable this season as Tebow is now 8-4 since taking over as starter.

Next week the Broncos will head into New England while the Giants will kick off in Green Bay. Both the Patriots and Packers will be the favorites but the way the Giants and the Broncos are playing right now I wouldn’t be shocked to see Eli and Tebow advancing after next weekend.

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Yesterday’s Results:

Sport: Girls Basketball (Friday)

Game: New Rochelle vs. White Plains

Score: White Plains Won 49-40

Highlights: Kim Hanlon picked up 15 points for White Plains in the win as Sofia Roman and Alyssa Ghilardi each added 12. Aaliyah Hayes led New Rochelle with 14 points in the loss.

Sport: Ice Hockey (Friday)

Game: New Rochelle vs. Scarsdale  

Score: New Rochelle Won 3-2

Highlights: Brett Barry led the way for New Rochelle with two goals, Andre Vigroux picked up the third score as the Huguenots edged out Scarsdale. Hunter Gurman had the two goals for Scarsdale in the loss. 

Sport: Girls Basketball (Friday)

Game: Ursuline B vs. Pelham

Score: Ursuline B Won 37-31

Sport: Girls Basketball (Friday)

Game: Mamaroneck vs. Ursuline

Score: Ursuline Won 65-27

Highlights: Led by Ariana Apostolopolous and her 21 points the Kolas rolled by the Tigers. Patsy Kealey had 14 points in the win. Jessica Degina was the only Tiger to reach double figures with ten points.

Sport: Boys Basketball (Saturday)

Game: New Rochelle vs. Scarsdale

Score: New Rochelle Won 63-39

Highlights: Malik Burts brought home the MVP of the game, Burts picked up 14 points and nine boards in the win while teammate Joe Clarke had 12 points. Scarsdale’s Greg Scacchi had eight points in the loss.

Sport: Girls Basketball (Saturday)

Game: Ursuline vs. Cardinal Spellman 

Score: Ursuline Won 42-31

Highlights: Alyssa Lawrence led the Koalas with 13 points as Maria Backman also had 13 in the loss.

Today’s Schedule:  

In Ice Hockey, New Rochelle and Kennedy will face off at the Ice Hutch at 6 p.m.

In Girls Basketball, Palisade Preparatory heads to New Rochelle to take on Ursuline B at 4:15 p.m.

CLARIFICATION: This article was modified from its original version to identify the basketball tripleheader as a benefit.