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Nyack Native and Duke Junior JT Giles-Harris Named ACC Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year

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NYACK — Duke University junior defenseman JT Giles-Harris has been selected as the 2019 ACC Men’s Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year in a vote of the league’s five head coaches.

The Nyack native has been a three-year starter for Duke and has started 52 of the 53 games. The last 15 games he has played alongside fellow defenseman Cade Van Raaphorst shutting down the opponents’ top scorers. Giles-Harris lead the Blue Devils in caused turnovers and ranked third among non-faceoff specialists in ground balls. His 24 caused turnovers in 15 games are two more than he had in 20 games last season, leading the ACC and are fifth among Blue Devils since it became an official NCAA statistic in 2010. He owns a career-best 32 ground balls this year.

Duke currently has the nation’s fourth-ranked defense with a 9.07 goals against average.

Before Duke, JT was a four-year starter at Saint Joseph Regional High School (NJ) . He amassed 511 ground balls as a defenseman during his career, with 21 goals and 49 assists.

While at St. Jospeh’s, he was a four-time all-league first team pick, named to USA Today All-American squad as a senior, first team all-county and All-North Jersey honors as a sophomore, junior and senior, and first team all-state in 2015 and 2016.

He selected as a 2016 Under Armour All-American pick.

Duke (12-4) the No. 2 seed travel to Hempstead, N.Y. to take on the No. 7 seed Notre Dame.

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Spring Valley HS Taniyah Joseph Breaks Rockland County Record in 100m at Championship Meet, Ranks Among Top Sprinters in New York State

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SPRING VALLEY, NY — In a performance for the history books, Taniyah Joseph of Spring Valley High School shattered the Rockland County 100m record at the Rockland County Championship Track Meet, clocking in at a blazing 11.83 seconds — the fastest 100m time in county history.

Joseph didn’t stop there. She also claimed the 200m County Championship title, finishing with a season-best time of 24.98 seconds, solidifying her status as one of New York’s top high school sprinters.

With these achievements, Taniyah Joseph is now:

Ranked #4 in New York State for the 100m

Ranked #10 in the State for the 200m

Her remarkable season continues to turn heads as she prepares for the Sectionals, State Qualifiers, and State Championships, culminating in a national appearance at the New Balance Nationals.

Joseph, who is committed to Norfolk State University, is widely considered to be having one of the greatest track seasons in Spring Valley High School history. Special recognition goes to Coach Andrew Delva Sr. and the dedicated team of Spring Valley assistant coaches for their guidance and support.

Stay tuned as Taniyah Joseph continues her historic run toward state and national glory.

Photo and information courtesy of Sabrina Charles Pierre.

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SUNY Rockland Hawks Win Region 15 Baseball Championship with Stunning 12-10 Comeback, Advance to East District Tournament

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May 16, 2025

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — In a stunning display of resilience and determination, the SUNY Rockland Hawks have claimed the Region 15 Championship title after mounting an incredible 12-10 comeback victory. Trailing 10-0 early in the game, the Hawks refused to give up—storming back to secure one of the most thrilling wins in recent team history.

The dramatic victory not only crowns the Hawks as Region 15 champions, but also earns them a spot in the East District Championship, which will take place this weekend in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

This historic win has generated excitement across the Rockland County college sports community, as fans rally behind the Hawks on their quest for national glory. The team’s grit and tenacity have become a rallying point for students, alumni, and local supporters alike.

The SUNY Rockland Hawks will now prepare to face the top contenders from across the East Coast in Scranton. A victory there would punch their ticket to the NJCAA Division III World Series, bringing national attention to the community college athletic powerhouse.

Stay tuned to the Rocklandreport.com for updates as the RCC Hawks continue their postseason run.

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