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Nyack Native Joe Giles-Harris signed by Jacksonville Jaguars

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NYACK – Joe Giles-Harris, a native of Nyack, NY and captain for Duke University Football signed with by the Jacksonville Jaguars .


Growing up in Nyack, Joe played his youth football for the Valley Cottage Indians (photo below). After middle school he attended St. Joseph Regional in New Jersey. He would lead the Green Knights to two New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA). As a senior he was rated as the No. 42 outside linebacker in the country by Rivals.com, and committed to Duke University.

According 24/7 Sports, Giles-Harris was team captain in 2018 and 2017 team Most Valuable Player, Giles-Harris played in and started 34 career games with the Blue Devils and compiled 312 tackles, 32.0 tackles for lost yardage, 9.5 sacks, 15 quarterback pressures, one caused fumble and one fumble recovery. He would close his career ranking 10th on the Duke career chart in tackles for loss and 19th in tackles.

Giles-Harris has finished all his coursework for a cultural anthropology major and will graduate from Duke in May, 2019.

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Congratulations to the 2024 Girls Soccer NY State Champions from Albertus Magnus High School

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Supervisor George Hoehmann and Councilman Axelrod joined the school’s celebration recognizing the team and coaches. The Town of Clarkstown proclaimed January 29, 2025 as Lady Falcon Day in honor of the 2024 State Championship. Great job by the players and coaches – you make Clarkstown proud!

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Congratulations To North Rockland HS Football Coach Joe Gizzi On Being Named The 2024 NY State Assistant Football Coach Of The Year

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Coach Gizzi has been an unwavering force within the North Rockland Football program for 14 years, beginning his journey at the modified level and steadily rising to become a key leader on the Varsity Coaching Staff. His extraordinary dedication, unmatched work ethic, and selfless spirit have made an indelible impact on the football program, culminating in their first Section 1 Championship in over a decade.
In his third year as Defensive Coordinator, Coach Gizzi’s defensive strategies have set a new standard, holding opponents to just 12.3 points per game and an average of 66 passing yards. His defense delivered an incredible 15 turnovers and 12 sacks this season, shutting out three playoff opponents and holding others to only 3.5 points per game in the postseason.
Coach Gizzi’s impact goes beyond the stats; he is a mentor, a motivator, and a model of what it means to lead with heart. Whether on the field or during the offseason, he inspires our players to achieve greatness both athletically and academically. His leadership has transformed the #NRockAthletics football program into one of the best in the state, and his influence will be felt for years to come.

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