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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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VIDEO: Albertus Magnus High School Veritas Honor Choir Performs National Anthem at Yankee Stadium

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – The Veritas Honor Choir from Albertus Magnus High School delivered a powerful and patriotic performance of the National Anthem at Yankee Stadium before a recent New York Yankees game.This remarkable opportunity showcased the talent and dedication of the Rockland County-based student choir on one of baseball’s biggest stages, earning applause from thousands of fans in attendance.

The performance not only highlighted the school’s strong performing arts program but also brought pride to the Albertus Magnus community and all of Rockland County.

Video by the New York Yankees and more on the rocklandreport.com

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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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