Flag Football
Peekskill’s varsity flag football is steadily gaining momentum after a week of mixed results.
On Tuesday, April 1, Peekskill was blown away by reigning Section 1 Division 2 champs Brewster, 31-0. Peekskill’s Jealina Searight had seven passing attempts, rushed the ball eight times, and had five tackles. Mirian Bonilla contributed with five tackles, Kimberly Alfaro had six receptions, and Jayla Smith had three receptions.
Things improved on April 3, when Peekskill earned a hard fought draw against Fox Lane, 25-25. Jealina Searight got things going early for Peekskill with a 45-yard pick six, giving Peekskill a 6-0 lead. Kimberly Alfaro got a one-point conversion to make it 7-0. However, Fox Lane turned things around quickly, finishing the first half, 13-7.
Fox Lane continued to control the game in the second half, extending their lead to 25-7. It looked bleak for the Red Devils but they refused to give up. With 11 minutes left in the game, Searight connected with Zinnia Quinlan for an 86-yard touchdown – igniting a late comeback. Searight added a second touchdown with three minutes to go. With less than 20 seconds left, Searight got her third touchdown and tied the game, 25-25.
On Monday, April 7, Peekskill steamrolled Woodlands, 52-6, behind four rushing touchdowns from senior Jealina Searight in the first half. Brynne Barros had a receiving touchdown and an extra point, Kimberly Alfaro had a 35-yard rushing touchdown, Mirian Bonilla had a receiving touchdown, Amy Merchan had a rushing touchdown, and Searight had one extra point and Jayla Smith had two.
With a current record of 2-2-1, the Red Devils will hope to keep their good form going as they host Somers on Wednesday, April 9, and Irvington on Thursday, April 10. Both games are set to begin at 5 p.m.
Spring Track
Peekskill hosted a dual track & field meet against Hendrick Hudson on Tuesday, April 1. On the boys side, Josiah McClean took first place in both the 100-meter (11.97) and 200-meter dash (24.24), while Tony Monchinski placed first in the shot put at 33-09.00. For the girls, Valeria Otavalo finished first in the 800-meter race in 2:43.99 and Arissa Specce finished first in the 1,500-meter race walk in 9:15.93.
The Red Devils also competed in the Lions Den Invitational, held at Anne M. Dorner Middle School in Ossining on Saturday, April 5. Jermaine Carter placed first in both the boys 400-meter (53.87) and 800-meter race (2:09.14). For the girls, Valeria Otavalo finished fifth in the 1,500-meter race in 5:28.49 and Imani Felder placed fifth in the high jump at 4-04.
Peekskill is scheduled to compete in a quad meet at Ardsley High School on Tuesday, April 8, followed by a trip to Mount Vernon for the 2nd Annual Memorial Stadium Invitational on Saturday, April 12.
Baseball
Peekskill Stadium is back in business. After a lengthy closure due to outfield repairs, the ballpark has reopened for the 2025 season. Last year, Peekskill’s baseball team had to play their games at Torpy Field.
On Wednesday, April 2, Peekskill made its return to Peekskill Stadium, kicking off the season against Haldane. Unfortunately, the homecoming did not go as planned, as the Red Devils were shut out, 10-0. Haldane’s pitcher Hudson Yeaple did not allow Peekskill to hit, while Haldane’s Hunter Erickson went 2-for-3 with an RBI, and Jake Hotaling went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
“Although we got crushed, seeing our senior Mathew Minaya show up and deliver was good. Mathew only gave up one run the entire game. Our catchers, junior Rocco D’Elia and Mathew Minaya, had great chemistry,” said head coach Joshian Fernandez.
A game against Alexander Hamilton on April 7 was cancelled due to inclement weather.
Peekskill, who is currently 0-1 for the season, will travel to Yonkers on Tuesday, April 8, to face Yonkers Montessori at 4:30 p.m. Peekskill will also face Alexander Hamilton at home at 4:45 p.m on Wednesday, April 9, and Yonkers Montessori on Thursday, April 10, at home at 4:30 p.m.
Softball
It was a tough week for Peekskill’s varsity softball team. After three games, the Red Devils are still in search of their first victory of the 2025 season.
On Wednesday, April 2, Peekskill fell on the road to The Leffell School, 15-0. Two days later (April 4), the Red Devils were overwhelmed by Roosevelt at home, 17-0.
Games against Byram Hills (April 3) and Mount Vernon (April 7) were cancelled due to inclement weather, but will be rescheduled.
Peekskill’s upcoming games include: Riverside on April 9, at Trevor Park and Playground in Yonkers at 4:30 p.m., Poughkeepsie on April 10, at Poughkeepsie High School at 4:45 p.m., and Barack Obama on April 11, at Cross Hill Academy (Yonkers) at 4:30 p.m.
