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Clev Lubin of Suffern HS Named New York Gatorade Football Player of the Year

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SUFFERN, NY – Clev Lubin, a senior at Suffern High School and An Army-West Point prospect, has been named the New York Gatorade Football Player of the Year.  Lubin broke the 1,000-yard mark in just six games this spring, leading the program to a 5-1 record. He scored 16 touchdowns on 110 carries and had 22 tackles on defense. Clev is also a star on the basketball court. Lubin is the first Gatorade New York Football Player of the Year to be chosen from Suffern High School.

The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Lubin as New York’s best high school football player. Now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Football Player of the Year award to be announced in May, Lubin joins an elite group of past state football award-winners, including Emmitt Smith (1986-87, Escambia High School, Fla.), Matthew Stafford (2005-06, Highland Park High School, Texas) and Christian McCaffrey (2012-13 & 2013-14, Valor Christian High School, Colo.).

The Section 1 Offensive Player of the Year, Clev had a season-best 303 yards and five touchdowns rushing on 31 carries in a victory over defending Class AA state champion New Rochelle. Lubin was an All-State selection as a junior.

Lubin has volunteered locally on behalf of a youth mentoring program. “Clevmer Lubin is one of the best running backs that we’ve ever played against,” said Ray Rhett, head coach at New Rochelle High. “His size, speed and patience are rarely seen.”

Lubin has maintained a 3.23 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at the U.S.
Military Academy this fall.

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Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History With 45-Point Masterpiece, Joins Elite Company

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Caitlin Clark delivered one of the greatest individual performances in basketball history Friday night, pouring in a career-high 45 points to lead the Indiana Fever to a thrilling 110-107 victory over the Seattle Storm while rewriting the WNBA record books.

Clark didn’t just have a career night—she made history.

The Fever superstar added 10 assists, four steals and two blocks, becoming the first player in WNBA history to record a 40-point, 10-assist game. Her 45 points also set a new Indiana Fever franchise record.

The performance becomes even more remarkable considering Clark accomplished the feat while playing just 29 minutes as she continues to return from a back injury and was still on a managed minutes restriction. She shot 11-of-18 from the field, including 6-of-10 from three-point range, and sealed the win with a clutch late three-pointer and four free throws in the closing seconds.

Clark also became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 200 career three-pointers, accomplishing the milestone in just 74 games, breaking the previous record of 81 games.

Her historic stat line also places her alongside some of basketball’s biggest names. According to widely shared statistical research, Clark is one of only five players in NBA/WNBA history to record at least 45 points, 10 assists, four steals and two blocks in a single game. The others are Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade, Luka Dončić, and Cade Cunningham.

For many basketball fans, Friday night’s performance was another reminder that Clark is already reshaping the WNBA record book just two seasons into her professional career. From becoming the league’s first player to post a 40-point, 10-assist game to reaching 200 three-pointers faster than anyone before her, the Fever guard continues to accomplish feats that place her among the sport’s all-time greats.

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Team USA Faces Belgium Tonight With Historic World Cup Quarterfinal Berth at Stake

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The United States Men’s National Team is just one victory away from making history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

After advancing through the group stage, Team USA earned a convincing 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the tournament’s Round of 32, securing a place in the Round of 16. The win marked the Americans’ first men’s World Cup knockout victory since 2002 and has fueled hopes of a memorable run on home soil.

The next challenge comes Monday night in Seattle, where the United States will face Belgium with a coveted spot in the quarterfinals on the line. A win would send the Americans to the World Cup’s final eight for the first time in 24 years.

Under head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the U.S. has impressed with disciplined defending, organized play, and an opportunistic attack. Captain Christian Pulisic continues to lead the squad, while striker Folarin Balogun has emerged as one of the team’s biggest offensive threats. Balogun is expected to be available after FIFA overturned his one-match suspension, giving the Americans a significant boost heading into the knockout match.

Belgium presents a formidable opponent, but many analysts view the matchup as one of the most evenly balanced contests of the Round of 16. Sportsbooks have listed the United States as a slight favorite, while predictive models give Team USA roughly a 50 percent chance of advancing to the quarterfinals.

Should the Americans defeat Belgium, they would meet the winner of Portugal and Spain in the quarterfinals, with a potential semifinal against another international powerhouse such as France or Morocco.

While winning the World Cup remains a daunting challenge, statistical models still give the United States approximately a 2 percent chance of lifting the trophy. Those odds reflect the caliber of competition remaining, but they also underscore how remarkable Team USA’s tournament has already been.

Regardless of what happens next, this squad has rekindled excitement for American soccer. With the World Cup being played on home soil, a victory over Belgium would mark one of the program’s most significant achievements in decades and bring the United States one step closer to an unforgettable run toward the championship.

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