Sports

Evander’s Hoops Team Has Talent and Personality to Match

By Will Speros On the eve of their first playoff game, the boys on Evander Childs’ varsity basketball team hustled up and down the practice court as head coach David Fonfa pleaded for composure. They appeared focused and confident, with leaders like Michael Bernard and Ezekiel Sierra handling the ball effortlessly, never once breaking stride. Evander Childs, of the Bronx A East League, came within two games of playing for the city championship last year and, after another stellar season that included an impressive 18-3 record and a thrilling buzzer-beater against Taft, the Tigers want to show, once again, they’re


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Elite Eight in Bronx Borough Playoffs Face-Off Today

The Final Four in the Bronx Borough playoffs will be determined today, as eight of the borough’s best boy’s basketball teams face off in a series of games that should not disappoint. Here’s a brief rundown of the match-ups:

Bronx Sports Report: Battle for the Bronx Tonight!

The Bronx Sports Report is making a brief comeback today to announce that Manhattan College is taking on Fordham University tonight in the annual Battle of the Bronx. It’s the 105th meeting between the two northwest Bronx rivals. Last year, the Jaspers humiliated the Rams, 81-47, up in Riverdale. Tonight’s game is at Fordham. Both squads are off to slow starts. Fordham is 1-4 and Manhattan is 1-3. Here are previews of the game from Manhattan’s website and Fordham’s website. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. and is being broadcast on the YES cable channel.

Bronx Sports Report: Walton Softball Steps Up Its Game

The Walton High School Campus girls softball team dominated its B Division opponents last year. This year, after a jump up to the A Division, the Wildcats are working overtime to keep up with the higher level of competition.