Everything happens for a reason. I said that on Twitter on Dec. 27, two days before I was officially let go by News 12 Varsity. And I believed it. I believed that whatever was going to be next would be presented to me, I’d immediately recognize the potential and I’d seize the opportunity. I’d get…
Author: Kevin Devaney Jr.
Kevin Devaney Jr. has been covering high school sports in the Hudson Valley since 1998, working with The Journal News and LoHud.com, MSG Varsity and News 12 Varsity. He currently hosts a weekly radio show on WVOX 1460 AM and broadcasts for Verizon Fios, while also operating his own website KDJMedia.com
KDJ Show podcast: Lakeland baseball coach Casey reveling in ride to state semis (audio interview)
In the final segment of Tuesday’s KDJ Show, Lakeland baseball coach Bill Casey discussed the team’s unexpected run to the state semifinals. Next up for the Hornets, who were the No. 12 seed in the Section 1 playoffs, is three-time Long Island champion Wantagh on Friday at 2 p.m. at the University of Binghamton. Wantagh…
KDJ Show podcast: John Jay lacrosse wins section; Treglia takes over at Staples football (audio interview)
Part 3 of the KDJ Show on Tuesday night discussed John Jay-Cross River’s sweep of Yorktown to claim the Section 1 boys lacrosse championship, as well as an interview with new Staples football coach Phil Treglia. John Jay knocked off Yorktown last week in the Class B championship before upending Balston Spa in the state…
KDJ Show (podcast): Pleasantville preps to get over hurdle in state lax semis
Pleasantville lacrosse standout Charlie McPhee joined the KDJ Show on Tuesday night to discuss the team’s run to a fourth straight Section 1 title, its bid to capture a state crown and why they’ll be waking up at 4 a.m. on Sunday morning. The Panthers travel the University of Albany on Wednesday to face off…
KDJ Show podcast: Beacon star Lenny Torres drafted by Cleveland Indians (audio interview)
Less than 24 hours after hearing his name called in the MLB Draft on Monday night, Lenny Torres still feels like he’s living a dream. The Beacon ace right-hander — selected No. 41 overall by the Cleveland Indians — called in to the KDJ Show on Tuesday and talked about how is phone is blowing…
Big Apple Classic 7 on 7 set for Saturday at Briarcliff HS
The 10th annual “Big Apple Shootout” 7 on 7 football event is set for Saturday, June 9 at Briarcliff High School. Stepinac, the reigning Catholic state champions, headline the field of 20 teams vying for the tournament title. The complete list of teams entered: Stepinac Briarcliff Rye Neck Canarsie Tuckahoe Spring Valley Clarkstown North Rye…
Video tribute: Best moments from the 2018 Section 1 Boys Lacrosse championships
Four games over two days at Lakeland High School this week featured some of the best drama and finishes in recent Section 1 boys lacrosse memory. Mamaroneck, John Jay-Cross River, Pelham and Pleasantville are headed to the state tournament after capturing Section 1 titles. Check out KDJ’s video tribute and a look back at the…
PLAAYoff highlights: Pleasantville runs away from Westlake for fourth straight crown
It took for Pleasantville to lose its lead in the third quarter in Wednesday’s Section 1 championship for the real Pleasantville team to finally show up. The Panthers fell behind by a goal to rival Westlake in the third quarter of the Class D final before ripping off 10 straight scores. They bolted to a…
KDJ Show: Recapping the Section 1 baseball championships
The 2018 Section 1 baseball championships were held on Saturday at Palisade Credit Union Park in Pomona and I was there for all three games. Afterwards, I recorded this week’s KDJ Show, recapping the entire tripleheader of games. On this week’s show, I talk to Clarkstown South coach Mike Amendola and ace left-hander Kieran Finnegan…
Mamaroneck reclaims Section 1 boys lacrosse title – PLAAYoff highlights (VIDEO)
Thomas Conley jogged back to the line of his Mamaroneck teammates with almost an embrassed look on his face. The standout attackman made his way straight over to Will Martin, extending the MVP plaque he was just awarded and made an offer to his teammate. “You want it?” Conley said. “We can split it.” Both…
