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Nicolas Flores, Assistant Sports Editor

Nicolas is a junior at Pelham Memorial High School. A passionate and involved student, he is a member of the Young Democrats Club, Debate Club, and Breast Cancer Awareness Club. Nicolas joined the Examiner in December of 2022.

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Moments before Douglass breaks the record.

Kate Douglass sets new world record, leads UVA women to third NCAA swimming title

By Nicolas Flores, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2023

Pelham's Kate Douglass broke the world record in the women's 200-yard individual medley during the NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, and her University of Virginia team went...

Pelham falls to Skaneateles 4-1, takes second in state ice hockey championships

Pelham falls to Skaneateles 4-1, takes second in state ice hockey championships

By Nicolas Flores, Assistant Sports Editor
March 12, 2023

Pelham ice hockey fell to Skaneateles on Sunday with a score of 4-1. The Pelicans put up a fight, leaving Skaneateles scoreless in the third period. Junior Santino Esposito was able to slot in a goal...

Nick Lapponese (left) holding the annual Division 1 S.J. Cup.

PMHS graduate Nick Lapponese named Division 1 rugby All-American

By Nicolas Flores, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2023

Fairfield University rugby player and PMHS alumnus Nick Lapponese was named a 2022 All American in February, joining just 22 other players on the prestigious list. "It's a great feeling," said Lapponese....

The Pelicans pose with the regional plaque.

Buffalo bound: PMHS hockey wins regional versus Beekmantown, booking return trip to state championships

By Nicolas Flores, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2023

The PMHS ice hockey team is heading to the state championships in Buffalo for the second year in a row, following a dominant 5-2 win over the Beekmantown Eagles in their regional match on Saturday. Pelham...

Pelham ice hockey claims Section 1 Division II title.

PMHS ice hockey defeats Rye to take sectional title, advances to regionals

By Nicolas Flores, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2023

PMHS ice hockey defeated Rye 6-4 in Sunday's Section 1 Division II title game. The Pelicans would trudge through a back and forth game to claim the section title for the second consecutive year. Pelham...

Pelham defeats John Jay in Section II semi-final.

PMHS hockey advances to sectional final after 6-3 win over John Jay

By Nicolas Flores, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2023

The PMHS ice hockey team took down No. 3 ranked John Jay in Thursday's Section 1, Division II semifinal. The match was the Pelican’s last home game of the season, sending the team to the Section 1, Division...

PMHS student section celebrates on court with the team.

PMHS boys basketball beats Rye in dramatic senior game

By Nicolas Flores, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023

The PMHS boys basketball team won their last home game in dramatic fashion, beating Rye 66-65 in overtime. The Pelicans now move to a 10-8 record, after beating Eastchester away on Feb. 2. Two very...

PMHS indoor track and field shines at Division 1 Class B sectionals with seven top 3 finishes

PMHS indoor track and field shines at Division 1 Class B sectionals with seven top 3 finishes

By Nicolas Flores, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2023

The PMHS indoor track and field team stood out at the Division I Class B sectional meeting on Sunday, bringing home an impressive seven top 3 finishes. The team put together an all-around dominant performance,...

PMHS hockey hands Scarsdale their eighth loss of the season

PMHS hockey hands Scarsdale their eighth loss of the season

By Nicolas Flores, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2023

The Pelham varsity ice hockey team was able to hold down a strong win against Scarsdale Friday afternoon. Pelham will advance with a 10-5-1 record, and as the 7th overall seed in New York's Division II...

Pelham boys basketball defeats Eastchester in thrilling away game

Pelham boys basketball defeats Eastchester in thrilling away game

By Nicolas Flores, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2023

The PMHS boys basketball team took home an important win against Eastchester Thursday. With this victory, the Pelicans moved to an overall record of 9-8, placing them in a prime position to gain momentum...

From left, Emma Van Praagh, Katie Brandler and Leah Sherbansky.

Three PMHS students named to list of top 300 scholars in national science competition

By Nicolas Flores, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2023

Pelham Memorial High School students Emma Van Praagh, Katie Brandler and Leah Sherbansky were named among the top 300 scholars in Regeneron's esteemed Science Talent Search. This is the first year three...

Pelham boys basketball fails to defeat Somers in holiday tournament final

Pelham boys basketball fails to defeat Somers in holiday tournament final

By Nicolas Flores, Staff Reporter
December 30, 2022

The PMHS boys basketball team fell short on Wednesday as they faced Somers in the second round of their annual holiday tournament, losing 56-45. This loss follows the team into their next match against...

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