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Joe Giles-Harris of Nyack, makes the Jacksonville Jaguars 53-man roster

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NYACK, NY – Joe Giles-Harris who grew up in Nyack, New York and played his collegiate football at the University of Duke, has made the Jacksonville Jaguars 53-man roster.

Harris, a linebacker, will start the season as a reserve. He will have the ability to learn from one of the best in the National Football League – Starting linebacker Myles Jack.

At the beginning of training camp, there are 90 men on each NFL team’s roster. Midway through camp the number will be cut down to 75. At the end of camp, the number is cut down to the final roster of 53. Only 46 of the 53 are active on game days.

Joe grew up in Nyack, playing for the Pop Warner Football Team – the Valley Cottage Indians. He would go to High School at St. Joseph Regional in New Jersey. After High School, he choose to play Football at Duke.

While at Duke, Harris was a Three-year letterman (2016-17-18), a team captain in 2018 an was a recipient of the program’s Carmen Falcone MVP award as Duke’s most outstanding player in 2017.He would end his career as a three-time All-ACC honoree (Honorable Mention – 2016; first team – 2017-18)

In July, Giles-Harris was a guest on the Relax.the Podcast, hosted by Rockland County natives. In the interview he discusses the process on receiving the call from the Jaguars, to the emotions of making it to the NFL after years of hard work.

Photo credit: Duke University & NFL/Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Suffern High School Hockey Team Are New York State Champions!

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This is the second consecutive state title for Suffern HS, cementing them as one of the best Hockey programs in New York.

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North Rockland Varsity Girls Bowling Team Capture The Division 1 Championship with Thrilling Final Victory

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The competition at Strike and Spare Lanes in Syracuse, NY was intense, with the girls battling all the way to the final frames. In an exciting finish during game six, they never gave up and secured the championship victory. The eight girls—Gianna Varano, Lily Conrad, Riley Ferguson, Penelope Hernandez, Sophia Vinci, Kaylee Dabreau, Jane DeSimone, and Lilianna Boulay—showed incredible teamwork throughout the event. Individually, Captain Gianna Varano bowled the highest game (290) and series (1359) of the competition. Riley Ferguson was honored with the Section 1 Sportsmanship Award.

We are so #NRProud of our #RedRaiders and coaches that have won this highly prestigious competition. They worked incredibly hard this season and we’re so happy to see it has paid off. Go #Raiders‼️

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