January 20, 2023

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‘Wrap around’ services keep patients healthy at Open Door

Need to see your medical provider to discuss a health concern? Receive a flu shot? Get a checkup?

The U.S. medical system currently typically gives you about 15 minutes. Or about the time it takes you to drink your morning coffee and, maybe, scarf down a piece of toast.

This can be a problem for any patient, but particularly those who may be new to this country, have minimal or no medical insurance, speak little English, or have not seen a doctor in months or even years.

patients were out of work, lost their medical benefits, and/or found food pantries and other community services closed. Many fell behind in meeting their health care needs.

As a result, patient advocacy services at Open Door, which had been trending up pre-pandemic, soared 27 percent from 2019 to 2021 (accounting for more than 21,500 visits at Open Door’s sites in Ossining, Brewster, Port Chester, Mamaroneck, Sleepy Hollow, Mount Kisco, and Saugerties).

HUSKIES BOUNCE BACK

Strazza takes the ball to the hole during Harrison’s game against Lourdes on Jan. 12. The Huskies rebounded from a tough loss to league rival Rye with a double-digit win over the Warriors. For story, see page 16.

WCA spotlights area’s life sciences ecosystem

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development (OED) and the Westchester County Association (WCA) will host All Access Healthcare: Regional Life Sciences Outlook on Feb. 2 at the Auditorium at 30 Hamilton Avenue in White Plains.

The tri-state region leads the nation in recent Life Science activity. Westchester County, in particular, is home to the largest life sciences cluster in New York State, with over 8,000 jobs, representing over 20% of the State’s total (private sector) life sciences employment. Speakers will discuss why the region has become a leading force in the life science sector, as well as the outlook going forward.

The morning event will feature a panel discussion moderated by Mary Howard, Executive Director of FirstXFounder, and OED partner leading the Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator. Panel participants include Rajiv R. Ratan, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Director, Burke Neurological Institute; Teresa Leste, Principal, Deloitte Consulting; George Santo, Executive Director,

J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Commercial Banking; and Deborah Viola, MBA, Ph.D., Vice President, Office of Research and Grants Administration, Westchester Medical Center.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Life sciences is an integral part of the Westchester County business ecosystem and a linchpin in our economy. Companies at various stages that call Westchester home have been able to adapt, adjust and continue to find success. This event will allow us to take a look at national trends, local innovations and how we can continue to support businesses in the life science industry throughout the region.”

Westchester County Director of Economic Development Bridget Gibbons said, “The Office of Economic Development is invested in the continued growth and success of the life sciences industry, and are thrilled to partner with the Westchester County Association to highlight the latest trends and future outlook of this exciting space.”

Deborah Novick, Westchester

County Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, said: “To maintain our competitive edge as a region, we must continue to have these conversations about the direction and growth of our life sciences economy. By looking at local breakthroughs, national trends and what future technologies can mean for the industry, we are better positioned to continue to not only compete, but be leaders in the sector.”

Amy Allen, Vice President of WCA, said: “Westchester is home to leading academic medical systems in the region and a burgeoning life sciences industry. That’s a powerful combination with great potential for collaborative research between clinicians and nascent biotech firms. Events like this shine a spotlight on Westchester’s leading role in biotech innovation, helping to create new opportunities to drive scientific and medical breakthroughs and economic growth.”

For more information and to register for the event, visit: https://www. westchester.org/events/all-access-healthcare-regional-life-sciences-outlook/.

This describes the realities of many patients at Open Door Family Medical Center, which is why the federally qualified health center offers “wrap around” or care coordination services to its patients – a bundle of services with origins 20 years ago in support of patients living with HIV.

For patients who are generally healthy or managing non-critical, uncomplicated conditions, this means making sure they understand what the doctor just told them and educating them on next steps. For those patients with multiple chronic medical conditions like diabetes, asthma, cancer or heart disease, Open Door provides a personal care manager to accompany them to appointments with their medical specialists. Such services may hook patients up with a registered dietitian so they eat better, introduce them to a Spanish-speaking specialist, refer them to services offered by resources in the community (e.g. food pantries, support groups, legal service), or help them fill out the paperwork necessary for them to receive additional medical services.

The Pandemic

The pandemic greatly increased the need for these services at a time when many

By Definition

“When we talk about ‘wrap around’ services, it’s really about all those things that happen beyond the exam room,” said Andrea Ruggiero, Executive Vice President of Community Health at Open Door. “Our patients have really complex lives and it goes beyond health care. It impacts the way they live – the food they eat, where they live, and their mental health. So, if they come in for a flu vaccine, we aren’t just responding to this, but also looking at what’s going on in the context of their lives. Do they have food to eat? Stable housing? Are there other barriers they face to getting good health care?”

When Ruggiero first arrived at Open Door 19 years ago, HIV case managers were already in place. “We saw that our patients were having a positive experience,” she said. “They were taking their medication, showing up for appointments, engaging actively in their care. So, we decided to replicate it.” This has grown over the years to include a team consisting of care managers, patient advocates and navigators, wellness coordinators and digital literacy specialists.

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County recognizes New Rochelle nurses who saved student after suspected overdose

After a New Rochelle High School student nearly overdosed from vaping a substance suspected to be laced with fentanyl, County Executive George Latimer and County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler recognized five New Rochelle school nurses who saved the student’s life by quickly administering Naloxone (Narcan).

County Executive George Latimer said: “We would like to recognize these nurses from the New Rochelle City School District, for their heroic actions that ultimately saved this teen’s life. We recognize that fentanyl is present in our communities and among young people, and we want our communities to be saturated with Narcan. Our school districts, communities, residents and families should know that our Health Department offers free Narcan training. Because of these nurses this student was given the gift of continued life, and they are all deserving of our most esteemed praise.”

Amler said: “We recognized the dangers of these substances more than eight years ago, when the Westchester County Health Department began training first responders to administer Narcan. To increase the potential to save lives, we have

expanded our training program every year and, with the support of County Executive George Latimer, we continue to do so.”

The Westchester County Health Department is also taking this opportunity to remind residents of its free, life-saving Naloxone (Narcan) Training Program. The training program can be taken by anyone 18 years of age or older who live or work in Westchester County, and educates people on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.

Naloxone is a prescription medication that is used to reverse an opioid overdose, and the drug is provided for free to anyone who attends a training session. When administered correctly, Narcan nasal spray restores breathing that has been dangerously slowed by an overdose of heroin or prescription painkillers. If used quickly and effectively, Narcan has the potential to save lives.

The Health Department provides school trainings as well as community trainings, and residents who participate will receive a free Narcan kit. To learn more about Narcan or register for an upcoming Community Opioid Overdose Training Session, visit the Health Department’s Website.

County Executive George Latimer and County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler recognized five New Rochelle school nurses who saved a student’s life by quickly administering Naloxone.

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working with an Open Door registered dietitian to lose a significant amount of weight. For another, it’s about getting a clean bill of health after a breast cancer scare. For a third, it’s to help with their struggles with anxiety and depression caused by the pandemic.

Karen Mandel, Open Door’s Senior Director of Community Health explains, “Our patients have multiple stressors in their lives. Some are undocumented immigrants, some are recent arrivals, some are low income, and some have little or no insurance. These are all things that automatically set them back when it comes to managing their health care. Our programs in community health are designed to help the patient follow through on what went on in their medical visit so they can maximize the value of the medical provider’s time. Without these services, the patient by and large would not be able to take those next steps.”

Taking Care of Basic Needs

“The thinking behind this,” said Mandel, “is that without having the basic needs of life taken care of – food, shelter, safety, clothing – being able to take care of one’s diabetes, or getting the necessary prenatal or dental care, or educating them on the benefits and availability of wellness programs, is impossible.”

“Our patient advocates do an assessment, design a care plan, and provide education,” said Ruggiero. “If the patient is not really comprehending diabetes or how it affects them short-or long-term, the patient advocate engages them so they become more invested in their care. It’s about ongoing communication, providing knowledge and making sure it gets retained. It means supporting them physically and mentally.”

“We want patients to become proactive in their health care. Our patient advocates find that patients tend to be very engageable because we’re building trust and making a huge difference in their overall well-being, and doing so in a culturally and linguistically appropriate way.”

Office for Women collects winter essentials

Westchester County’s Office for Women has partnered with the Women’s Ministry of the Messiah Baptist Church of Yonkers to collect more than 500 pairs of socks for people in need. The socks were distributed to local police departments, domestic violence shelters and the Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network.

Socks are one of the most requested items

for people facing housing insecurity. Other needed items include feminine hygiene products, formula, diapers and baby products.

The Office for Women also collected and distributed diapers, gift cards and groceries over the holiday season. Together with the county’s Department of Social Services, the Office for Women tries to meet the needs of all of Westchester’s residents.

Westchester County’s Office for Women has partnered with the Women’s Ministry of the Messiah Baptist Church of Yonkers to collect more than 500 pairs of socks for people in need.

STEM Alliance gets $25K grant for Digital Equity Now

The STEM Alliance announced that they were awarded a $25,000 grant from the Alliant Credit Union Foundation as part of a nationally competitive grant process. This gift will help expand the success of their Digital Pathways initiative, a digital navigator model that provides one-to-one case management assistance to help individuals find access to free/low cost internet, devices and tech skill classes.

As part of Alliant’s mission, they are taking a stand to bridge the digital divide by assisting charitable organizations through grants to bridge systemic gaps in internet access, device ownership and basic tech skills. The Alliant Foundation has made grants to Digital Inclusion Organizations via Alliant’s Quarter Million Dollar Challenge. This $25,000 grant will help strengthen The STEM Alliance’s digital equity work and allow them to serve a larger portion of Westchester County.

Margaret Käufer, The STEM Alliance President, said, “We are so grateful for Alliant’s support which helps us grow our reach and acknowledges The STEM Alliance as a national leader of digital equity and inclusion services. Here in Westchester, we have thousands of residents trying to compete in a digital world with limited digital skills and tools.

In Westchester County, over 51,000 households have no internet service and nearly 30,000 households have no computer. With an average of 3.3 members per household, over 150,000 children and adults are impacted by the digital divide. As technology continuously advances, having an online connection is critical for equity of access to educational opportunities, healthcare access, financial planning, and workforce development.

Since 2020, The STEM Alliance has served over 1,100 clients and maintains a data dashboard of their impact metrics showing that clients triple their comfort on workforce platforms such as Google Calendar, Sheets and more with just 15 hours of basic tech education. The STEM Alliance recently expanded their Digital Pathways model and provided direct assistance with enrolling clients in the federally funded Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Through ACP, qualifying residents can receive a $30 credit on their internet bill and a credit to purchase a low cost device. However, the application process itself is digitally based and clients often distrust the enrollment process. Beyond

The STEM Alliance announced that they were awarded a $25,000 grant from the Alliant Credit Union Foundation as part of a nationally competitive grant process.

teaching tech education classes, The STEM Alliance’s Digital Navigators provide one-toone assistance to assess a client’s needs and eligibility for programs like ACP and then personally assist the client with the ACP enrollment process. Chief Program Officer Walter Gabino Rendon stated, “Any one of

us can appreciate how intimidating it can be to handle registration portals or speak with an internet service provider about billing. Our Digital Pathways program reduces obstacles and transforms lives by making the process of access free/low cost internet possible for those who are most in need.”

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This grant helps to address these systemic inequities through programmatic action.”

Clay Art Center celebrates Black History Month with online exhibit

This February marks the 47th annual Black History Month, a celebration of the achievements and advancements of Black Americans who have contributed to the history of the United States. We are excited to honor Black History Month by providing an online invitational exhibition “The Sustaining Presence: Stalwarts of African American Contemporary Clay” guest curated by Syd Carpenter, that celebrates Black ceramic artists from across the U.S., throughout February.

Carpenter said: “The African diaspora has influenced globally diverse expressions in music, dance, theatre, literature and the visual arts for more than a century. From the majestic and poetic works of Dave Drake in the 19th century to celebrated works of Simone Leigh in the 21st, Black clay artists have been a consistent community of innovative clay productivity. From pure abstraction to explicit representations of the experience of being Black in America, the presence of Black artists is here represented by notable stalwarts who have continued to creatively enhance the field. Many beginning their careers in the late 60’s and early 70’s, their work reflects the ongoing vibrancy, technical brilliance and creative insight of this group of artists.”

Participating Artists include: Earline Green, Winnie Owens Hart, Malcolm Mobutu Smith, Sana Musasama, Bobby Scroggins, Kevin Snipes

and Lydia Thompson

Guest Curator Syd Carpenter lives In Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. Her work is included in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institute, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, James A Michener Museum, Tang Museum of Skidmore College, and Fuller Craft Museum. She is a professor of Studio Art, at Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania.

View the exhibition online at www.clayartcenter.org.

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WJCS awarded Westchester Community Foundation Grant

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) has been awarded a $141,000 grant from Westchester Community Foundation to support families in ParentChild+ (PC+), a WJCS early childhood literacy program in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, and to help Jewish families with emergency cash assistance grants.

PC+ works to bridge the achievement gap and advance equity to help marginalized, low-income, and, primarily, immigrant families in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. It is a home visiting program that prepares children 16 months and up for school success by increasing language and literacy skills, enhancing social-emotional development, and strengthening the parent-child relationship.

The PC+ program helps parents learn how to increase positive interactions with their children and create language-rich home environments filled with books, games, and conversation. Each week the Early Learning Specialist assigned to each family brings a book or educational toy for the child and models reading, conversation, and play. Studies show that children of families who have participated in the program graduate from high school at a 20% higher rate than their socio-economic peers.

The WJCS Emergency Cash Assistance program for Jewish families in need helps families with costs

associated with their children’s education (tutors, tuition), special needs (evaluation, therapists) and well-being, such as helping with the cost of summer camp so parents who work, are seeking employment, or are ill can be assured of proper supervision for their child while their child also has an enriching summer experience. A recent Pew survey, conducted in 2021, found that 38% of Jewish respondents said they or someone in their household lost a job or suffered a pay cut since the beginning of the pandemic.

“We, at WJCS, are so grateful to Westchester Community Foundation for their support of ParentChild+, which will provide a better future for the children in the program and subsequent generations,” said WJCS CEO Seth Diamond. “The financial help provided by this grant to help Jewish families who are struggling financially and can barely make ends meet will enable them to access childcare, services, and activities that they, otherwise, would have been denied.”

Westchester Community Foundation’s mission is to connect generous people to the causes they care about and invest in transformative ideas and organizations to improve lives and strengthen our community. WCF is a division of The New York Community Trust, one of the largest community foundations in the country with assets of approximately $3 billion.

Experience sugaring season in Westchester County Parks

The winter months usher in a new season of activities in Westchester County, including the art of making maple syrup. The Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation is offering sugaring events throughout the county this season.

Events range from tree tapping, sugar house tours, cooking events plus tastings and run through March.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “The sugaring events provide families the opportunity to not only get out during the winter months, but to also learn more about making syrup from beginning to

end. Starting with tapping and collecting, boiling and bottling, the sugaring events are a great way to learn more about the treats nature has to offer.”

The Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, Kathy O’Connor said, “Our Conservation Division does a great job every season planning events across the county for the public to experience the sugaring process.”

Several events require pre-registration and fill up quickly. View the list of events and register today.

The Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation is offering sugaring events throughout the county this season. Events range from tree tapping, sugar house tours, cooking events plus tastings and run through March.

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Medicare doesn’t pay for dental care.1

That’s right. As good as Medicare is, it was never meant to cover everything. That means if you want protection, you need to purchase individual insurance.

Early detection can prevent small problems from becoming expensive ones.

The best way to prevent large dental bills is preventive care. The American Dental Association recommends checkups twice a year.

Previous dental work can wear out. Even if you’ve had quality dental work in the past, you shouldn’t take your dental health for granted. In fact, your odds of having a dental problem only go up as you age.2

Treatment is expensive — especially the services people over 50 often need.

Consider these national average costs of treatment ... $217 for a checkup ... $189 for a filling ... $1,219 for a crown.3 Unexpected bills like this can be a real burden, especially if you’re on a fixed income.

1 “Medicare & You,” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2021. 2 “How might my oral and dental health change as I age?”, www. usnews.com, 11/30/2018. 3 American Dental Association, Health Policy Institute, 2018 Survey of Dental Fees, Copyright 2018, American Dental Association.

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that PROPOSALS for:

RFP #2024-1: STU DENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

will be received until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All proposals will be publically opened and read at said time and place.

In the event that on February 10, 2023 the Harrison Central School District is closed or has an early dismissal due to weather or any other emergency, bids will be due at 11:00 a.m. on the next day that the school district is in session.

Specifications and forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the District Business Office beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023. All addenda will be transmitted to registered specifications holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528. Although the pre-bid meeting is not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend.

Proposals shall be submitted in sealed packages or boxes bearing the name and address of the proposer on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the opening date and “RFP #2024-01: School Transportation Services”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for proposals opened prior to the opening if proposal number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. The proposer assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery.

Proposers shall be required to furnish, at their own expense, a Proposal Bond or certified check for 10 percent (10%) of the first-year amount of the contract for each operating Proposal being submitted. The surety company issuing the Proposal Bond must be licensed in New York State and rated as a “Secure” carrier (Superior, Excellent, or Good) in the current edition of A.M. Best’s Insurance Guide. A single Proposal Bond or a single certified check can be provided in the total amount of all of the Proposals being submitted.

The Proposal Bond or certified check will be deposited with the Harrison Central School District as a guarantee that the Contract will be signed and delivered by the Proposer, and in default of this, the amount of such check or Proposal Bond shall be retained for use by the Harrison Central School District as liquidated damages on account of such default.

A Performance Bond in a sum equal to 100% of the annual amount of the operating contract(s) for each year an award is made will be required. The Proposer must submit proof of ability to be bonded with the Proposal. Proof must be consent of surety from a surety company rated in the current edition of A.M. Best’s Insurance Guide as a “Secure” carrier (Superior, Excellent, or Good), or from an agent authorized to bind the surety company, guaranteeing coverage consistent with what is specified.

The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the proposals, or to reject all proposals, or to accept any proposal which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest.

By order of the Board of Education

NOTICE TO BIDDERS HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for:

RFB #22/23-22: AV Services for High School Graduation

will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning Thursday, January 19, 2023. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect.com/newyork.

Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #22/23-22: AV Services for High School Graduation”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery.

The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest.

By order of the Board of Education

Michelle DeCarlo District Clerk

Dated: January 19, 2023

Michelle

DeCarlo District Clerk

Dated: January 17, 2023

Time to stick the landing

It seems like a no-brainer to say that fans of the New York Giants haven’t had a ton to cheer about in, oh, about a decade. But with last weekend’s win over Minnesota in the NFL Wild Card Round, many supporters of the team—myself included—are starting to feel an emotion we haven’t felt in years; hope.

Make no mistake, I don’t think the Giants are going to beat division-rival Philadelphia—arguably the best team in the NFL—on Saturday. But after last week, it just doesn’t seem like it’s completely out of the realm of possibility.

Take, for example, the Giants’ matchup with the Vikings; on paper, it looked like it should’ve been a laugher. The Vikes were coming in 13 wins, sure . . . but they weren’t convincing victories. The Giants, on the other hand, had played them tough in the regular season, to the point where most Giants fans, if you asked them honestly, were pretty confident that Big Blue was going to take care of business against the NFC North champs.

Which is preposterous if you think about where the Giants were at the start of the season. The general consensus on the Giants was that this team would be lucky to win five games and that Daniel Jones may only get a few games to prove to a new coaching staff and

front office that he was, in fact, the quarterback of the future.

And look where we are now; Jones has surpassed all expectations despite throwing to a group of unknowns, the Saquon Barkley finally looks like the explosive game-changer the Giants spent a second-overall pick on, head coach Brian Daboll has become a cult hero in the city, the defense is rounding into form, and for the first time in a while, you can’t help but be optimistic about the future of the franchise.

Again, does that mean they’ll win on Saturday? Absolutely not. But that fact that they’re here, ahead of schedule, two wins away from a Super Bowl berth? Heck, you can’t help but be giddy about this group. The fact that I, as a

long suffering Giant fan, am going to get the chance to be thoroughly invested in a January playoff game is an unexpected treat to say the least.

The Giants may be playing with house money at this point, but the closer we inch to game-time, the less that seems to matter. Sure they might be lucky to be here, but

they are.

So for all fans, I just want to ask the Giants for one more thing in an already inexplicable, unimaginable NFL season.

Just keep the ride going.

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Rally lifts Huskies over Warriors

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor

When it comes to facing the long grind of a high school sports season, having a short memory can be a major advantage. On Thursday afternoon, the Harrison girls basketball team proved this was the case, as they bounced back from a slow start to earn a decisive 56-43 victory over visiting Lourdes.

For Harrison, a team with plans to make a deep postseason run this year, Thursday’s performance is further evidence of the squad’s mental toughness and resilience.

The shots weren’t falling for Harrison in the early-goings of Thursday’s game, as they headed into halftime trailing the Warriors 18-13. But things turned around for Harrison in a big way after the intermission, as the Huskies grabbed control of

the game with a 24-point third quarter that was fueled by a renewed intensity on the defensive end. That momentum carried the team through the final whistle, as the Huskies came away with a double-digit win over a strong Section 9 opponent.

Head coach Louis Kail said his team’s ability to

shake off a slow start speaks to the mindset in the locker room and the team’s ability to overcome adversity.

“Their motto this year is ‘Be a goldfish’,” said Kail. “We just goldfished our way out of this one.”

The Huskies were led by a 16 point effort from Mia Strazza, while Blayse

Jennings and Abby Trotta chipped in 14 and 12, respectively.

The win was an especially important one for the Huskies (9-2) who came into Lourdes game fresh off a Tuesday loss to rival Rye. Kail chalked up the team’s slow start in part of their game against the Garnets

but commended his players again with finding a second gear as regulation wore on.

“We were coming off a loss on Tuesday that was emotional for a lot of reasons,” said Kail. “So I think it just took us a little bit to get going.”

The Huskies will have an undefeated Ketcham team

(12-0) on Tuesday, after press time, and have another tough stretch coming up that will see them take on Walter Panas (9-2) and Pelham (11-0). They will get another shot at Rye when they take on the Garnets in a Feb. 2 rematch.

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Mia Strazza drives to the hole against Lourdes. Strazza led all scored with 16 points.

Stella Perini shoots a jumpshot on Jan. 12. Photos/Mike Smith

Blayse Jennings grabs a loose ball against Lourdes on Jan. 12. Jennings and the Huskies bounced back from a loss against Rye to top the Warriors.

At Harrison HS

Girls Basketball Non League

Harrison

Lourdes

• Mia Strazza