Nick Gallo: True Hitman

In the middle of the pile of screaming, cheering Hitmen, senior and captain Nick Gallo stood beaming. The fact that a perfect double play had just secured his seven inning, four hit shutout in the first round of the playoffs was at the back of his mind. All Gallo could think about was that he had prolonged a magical season with a team he loved, even if it was only for one more game. “I love playing with you guys, and I don’t want this season to end,” he told his …

Despite Disappointing Loss, Hitmen’s Season was a Success

… relinquish.

The loss marked the end of the careers of four seniors, ace pitcher and team captain Nick Gallo, leftfielder Brandon Sirkisoon, first baseman Michael Block and pitcher Michael Affuso. It was the contributions of these seniors that helped the Hitmen make the playoffs for the 14th consecutive year. Gallo led the team in both wins and earned run average, while Sirkisoon moved from third base to leftfield in order to fill a hole in the otherwise solid Hitmen defense. Meanwhile Block …

Hitmen Look to Build on Strong Start to the Season

… well.” This is in contrast to last season when hitting was a constant problem.

Senior captain Nick Gallo even went as far as to say “[the Hitmen are] one of the best hitting teams that I’ve seen,” he said. In its two games against West 50th Street Campus this season, the Hitmen has combined for 18 runs to go along with 14 hits.

Though the Hitmen lost its seventh game of the season on Thursday, April 22, it played the best game it had all season against the best team in the city, …

Hitmen Turn to New Players in Search of 14th Straight Playoff Berth

… we are having a lot of fun. I think this group of kids is really great,” senior and captain Nick Gallo said.

“A lot of the guys are good friends away from the team,” coach John Carlesi said. “They knew each other from [junior varsity] or have known each other from practices or winter workouts.”

While the influx of new players gives the Hitmen reason to look forward to the season, they will still miss the eight total players—six graduating seniors and two current …

Playoff Hopes Hanging By A Thread

For the Runnin’ Rebels, 2010 began with a bang. Rejuvenated by the week-and-a-half long holiday break, the Rebels, Stuyvesant’s varsity basketball team, swept their three-game home stand. However, two consecutive road losses last week against the Bayard Rustin Educational Complex Titans and the Bread & Roses Integrated Arts High School Jaguars have left the Rebels at 6-6 and barely …

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Getting the Job Done, With or Without Fans

While the spirit of last year’s fan club Woo-Peg-Sooie may be losing steam, the winning ways of the Stuyvesant Runnin’ Rebels do not seem to be going anywhere.

Even though there have been doubts about the Rebels’ ability to follow up last year’s 13- win season with more success, the numbers speak for themselves:  two games, two victories, and not a single worry about losing …

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The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat

The Peglegs believe that their unsuccessful season can be attributed to a lack of consistent execution.

Another season gone by, and another disappointment for the Peglegs, Stuyvesant’s varsity football team.

This seems to be a recurring theme for the team. After posting a 2-8 record this year, including six consecutive losses to close out the season, the Peglegs have had just one …

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Peglegs: Back to the Drawing Board

When last season came to a close with a 34-12 loss to Franklin K. Lane Campus High School, the Stuyvesant Peglegs stared blankly across the gridiron in silent and palpable awe. After the team’s already high expectations were increased by an impressive 2-0 start, a 3-6 overall record and no playoff berth were the last things anyone expected.

“After our final game last year many were …

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Rebels Survive a Close One and Stay in First Place

After a season high of 29 points and 20 rebounds in an 88-67 victory over the High School of Economics and Finance on Wednesday, December 10, senior and captain Nolan “Franchise” Becker lived up to his nickname on Monday, December 15. In this game against Seward Park Campus, he scored nearly half of his team’s points in the thrilling 84-83 overtime victory, finishing with 41 points …

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Hitmen Make Playoffs With Complete Team Effort

… a great feeling.”

Down 3-2 with bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh, sophomore pitcher Nick Gallo walked, tying the score 3-3 and setting up Rozar for the winning hit.

With Schatz waiting at third, Rozar hit the winning RBI off a 0-1 pitch. As the ground ball rolled into right field, members of the Hitmen stormed onto the field and cheered around Rozar as he crossed first base while Schatz scored the winning run.

“It was the longest time of my life,” Schatz said. “It was …