It’s bracket time. We’re breaking down the Section 1 playoff brackets and making our Gold Ball predictions as we head into the Westchester County Center — the Mecca of Section 1 basketball.

In-studio: John + Coach Ward
On-location picks: Kevin Deainy (full prediction segment included)


🏀 What we cover

Class C Boys + Girls (County Center path + finals talk)

Class B Boys & Girls (rivalries, matchups, County Center semifinals)

Class A Boys & Girls (TZ / Pelham / Byron Hills / Pearl River discussion)

Class AA Boys & Girls (Rye vs Suffern debate + Austin momentum)

Class AAA Boys & Girls (Mount Vernon / Mamaroneck / Albertus Magnus outlook)

Who wins the Gold Ball in every class?

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Drop your picks in the comments — disagree with us, call your shot, and tell us who takes home the Gold Ball.

00:00 Intro – County Center Week
03:33 Bracket Breakdown Begins (Class C)
08:12 Class C Girls
12:33 Class B Boys
21:40 Class B Girls
28:55 Class A Boys
40:12 Class A Girls
52:48 Class AA Boys
1:05:22 Class AA Girls
1:15:10 Class AAA Boys
1:19:35 Class AAA Girls
1:22:56 Kevin Deainy’s Gold Ball Predictions 


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🏀 Episode 12 – Playoff Picks, Gold Ball Predictions & Anthony Ficarrotta Joins the Show

It’s officially playoff time in Section 1.

We’re joined in studio by Anthony Ficarrotta alongside Coach Chris Ward and Kevin Devaney as we break down every boys and girls bracket heading into the postseason. From buzzer-beaters to Gold Ball predictions, this episode is all about what happens next.

Anthony reflects on breaking the Section 1 scoring record, the work behind the scenes, and why none of it matters without a Gold Ball. Then we dive into full playoff mode — bracket breakdowns, key matchups, officiating factors, County Center impact, and updated Gold Ball picks across all classes.

Who sticks with their preseason picks?
Who switches?
And who’s peaking at the right time?

It’s win or go home from here.

0:00 Heat. Heat.
0:27 Welcome Back + Anthony Ficarrotta Joins
2:50 Breaking the Section 1 Scoring Record
9:16 Preparing for the College Level (St. Thomas Aquinas)
13:28 Class B Boys Breakdown + County Center Talk
21:54 Gold Ball Revisited (Episode 1 Picks)
23:42 Class A Boys Debate
28:50 Class AA Boys Picks (Rye vs Suffern Debate)
40:30 Class AAA Boys – Destiny vs Dynasty
43:41 Girls Playoff Breakdown Begins
46:42 Class B Girls – YMA vs Hamilton
48:11 Class A Girls – TZ vs Pelham Debate
52:05 Class AA Girls – Is Austin the Favorite?
58:26 Class AAA Girls – Albertus Magnus Path
1:02:06 Gold Ball Over Personal Records
1:07:13 Wrap Up + Locked In Moment

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🏀 Welcome back to the Winning Moments Show!
It’s the best time of the year — postseason + bracketology season — and we’re breaking down the matchups, seeding drama, and the moments that are going to define the playoffs.

This week: a packed North Rockland gym turns into an instant classic as Suffern wins 72–70 in TRIPLE overtime, plus we hit the biggest headlines including Julia Scott breaking the Rockland County all-time scoring record and a conversation about whether Stepinac’s Pat Massaroni could be next up for a D1 coaching opportunity.

Then we roll into Players of the Week, Teams of the Week, and our Games to Watch segment (brought to you by SportsEngine) as we head straight into postseason play.

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00:00 Playoff season is here: seeding, matchups, home court
00:55 Suffern wins 72–70: ending + impact on postseason prep
02:10 Road crowds, pressure, and playoff readiness
02:53 Week recap: Nanuet/Suffern seeding ripple effects
03:37 Julia Scott breaks Rockland County scoring record
06:48 Could Pat Massaroni coach Division I?
11:59 Bracketology questions + how seeding works
14:54 Boys Players of the Week 
24:16 Girls Players of the Week
31:58 Boys Teams of the Week
44:44 Girls Teams of the Week
49:59 Games to Watch (SportsEngine)
54:10 Playoff schedule + calendar quirks this year
55:47 Next week teaser: special guest + giveaway



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 We’re back with a jam-packed Episode 10 of Winning Moments as the season hits full speed. We break down the biggest headlines in Section 1, talk record chases, debate private vs public playoff formats, and hand out our Players of the Week and Teams of the Week on both the boys and girls side.

🔥 This episode includes:

Stepinac’s historic McDonald’s All-American news

Jake Pampolina’s record moment + how tough it really was

Anthony Ficarra’s Section 1 record watch

The private vs public postseason debate (and why it won’t go away)

Players of the Week (Boys/Girls) + Teams of the Week (Boys/Girls)

Social shoutouts + milestone updates

KDJ Games to Watch (SportsEngine)

📩 Coaches/parents: keep sending milestones, stats, and clips so we can spotlight the kids: [email protected]

📲 Follow on Instagram + vote for Players/Teams of the Week!

00:00 Intro + Welcome back
1:30 Headline: Stepinac has 3 McDonald’s All-Americans
3:31 AAU talk: tryouts during HS season 
5:04 Jake Pampolina record night + pressure moment breakdown
8:01 Big game recap: Mamaroneck beats Mount Vernon
9:11 Anthony Ficarrotta Section 1 record watch + 2,000-point history
14:21 Private vs public playoffs debate (NY vs NJ model)
30:32 Players of the Week — Boys
35:59 Players of the Week — Girls
40:54 Teams of the Week — Boys
49:49 Teams of the Week — Girls
58:14 Social shoutouts + milestones
1:06:06 KDJ Games to Watch (SportsEngine)


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Episode 9 is a big one 🔥 — milestones everywhere, playoff momentum building, and we welcome Suffern star Jake Pampolina to the studio!

We start with a real debate every parent and player thinks about:
Would you rather win a championship… or hit huge individual milestones?

Then Jake joins us for an in-depth conversation on:

his mindset this season

leadership + the Suffern culture

battling back from wrist surgery

chasing the Rockland County scoring record

and his huge matchup vs Tappan Zee (and Jack Bacone)

Plus: Players of the Week, Teams of the Week, and the KDJ Must-Watch Matchups coming up next.

📩 Coaches/parents: keep sending in milestones + highlights so we can celebrate the kids!
📲 Follow us on IG + subscribe for weekly Section 1 hoops coverage.

00:00 Intro
01:11 Milestones quick hits
02:18 Stats vs Championships debate
10:00 Week recap
12:28 Coaching corner
14:03 Guest intro: Jake Pampolina (Suffern)
28:09 Wrist surgery 
30:55 Record chase: 11 points away + Tappan Zee (Jack Bacone)
38:14 Players of the Week (Boys)
43:33 Players of the Week (Girls)
48:10 Teams of the Week (Boys)
53:48 Teams of the Week (Girls)
1:00:09 Games to Watch
1:05:09 Jake’s pregame routine (nap + country music)
1:08:34 Wrap + submit info + subscribe 

Week 8 of The Winning Moments is here and we’re deep in the playoff push. We break down Section 1 bracketology, the surge of milestone scorers, and name our Players of the Week and Teams of the Week on both the boys and girls side. Plus: key matchups to watch next week on SportsEngine, and a reminder to support the Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser.

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00:00 Intro: Welcome Back
00:27 Headlines + Bracketology (Playoff Seeding Talk)
08:32 Player of the Week (Boys): Debate & Decision
19:13 Player of the Week (Girls): Debate & Decision
30:10 Team of the Week (Boys): Debate & Decision
41:15 Team of the Week (Girls): Debate & Decision
57:09 Next Week Must Watch – KDJ Match Ups (SportsEngine)
01:03:41 Outro: Like, Subscribe + Fundraiser Reminder

Welcome back to The Winning Moments Show — Episode 6! After Kevin’s trip to Florida, the crew jumps straight into a packed week of Section 1 hoops, starting with reflections from the Slam Dunk Showcase and rolling into this week’s biggest storylines.

We break down teams that stood out, teams that left us with questions, and the players who are putting up monster numbers as the season hits the midway point and basketball starts to get real.

In this episode:

Behind-the-scenes recap of the Slam Dunk Showcase weekend and what it meant for the players, coaches, and coverage

Deep dive on Fordham Prep’s execution, extra-pass offense, and “catch-and-shoot” dominance

How Byram Hills stays locked in and why they’re built for a real run

Spotlight on teams we’re watching closely after the showcase (including Albertus Magnus girls and Mamaroneck boys)

Players of the Week (Boys & Girls): huge stat lines, milestones, and impact beyond scoring

Teams of the Week: momentum builders, statement wins, and programs trending upward

KDJ Games to Watch (powered by SportsEngine): must-see matchups across the region

Why the second half of the season is where identities are revealed — and contenders separate

Boys Players of the Week nominees:

Anthony Ficarata (Dobbs Ferry) — back-to-back explosions vs. Tuckahoe (including 43) and still the talk of the county

Jake Pampolina (Suffern) — relentless motor, big scoring nights, and nonstop pressure

Matt McCoy (Harrison) — hits the 1,000-point milestone and impacts both ends

Girls Players of the Week nominees:

Claire Schnecker (Ossining) — huge bounce-back week after a tough Florida trip

Carly Vos (Clarkstown South) — 1,000 career points and dominant physical presence

Emily Dardy (YMA) — evolving into a dynamic scorer/playmaker for an undefeated team

Team of the Week highlights:

Roosevelt (physical, dangerous, building through a real schedule)

Arlington (7 straight wins and proving resilience after adversity)

Tappan Zee (statement win over Pearl River + elite culture and discipline)

On the girls side: Rye, John Jay-East Fishkill, and Hen Hud among the key teams to track as postseason positioning develops

Games to Watch (SportsEngine):

A full slate of big-time matchups on both sides — including heavyweight tests like Bronxville vs. Tappan Zee, Albertus Magnus at Rye, and key boys games that will shape the next month.

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00:00 Intro: Welcome Back
00:27 Past Week Headlines
07:27 Hot Take of the Week: G League and College

11:07 Player of the Week (Boys): Debate & Decision
20:01 Player of the Week (Girls): Debate & Decision

28:17 Team of the Week (Boys): Debate & Decision
41:08 Team of the Week (Girls): Debate & Decision

52:48 Coaches Corner – Fordham – Slam Dunk Classic
01:00:56 Next Week Must Watch – KDJ Match Ups
01:03:58 Outro: Like and Subscribe

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Welcome to Episode 5 of The Winning Moments Show, recorded live from the Westchester County Center during the 8th Annual Slam Dunk Showcase × Crusader Classic, held January 2–3, 2026 in White Plains, NY.

Presented by the Westchester County Parks Department and Archbishop Stepinac High School, this two-day event featured 10 varsity boys and girls matchups showcasing elite high school basketball talent from across Section 1, the CHSAA, and the region.

In this episode, we bring you game previews, postgame breakdowns, coach interviews, MVP features, and tournament recaps — all from one of the premier high school basketball events in New York.

🏀 2026 Slam Dunk Showcase × Crusader Classic Results

Friday, January 2

Girls: Mamaroneck def. Pelham (38–28)

Girls: Yonkers Montessori Academy (YMA) vs. Ardsley

Boys: New Rochelle def. Woodlands (41–39)

Boys: Pearl River vs. Tuckahoe

Boys: Dobbs Ferry vs. Westlake

Saturday, January 3

Girls: Christ the King def. Albertus Magnus (57–52)

Girls: Rye def. Westlake (57–38)

Phoebe Greto (Rye) named MVP after scoring her 1,000th career point

Boys: Fordham Prep def. Mamaroneck (64–53)

Boys: Byram Hills vs. Fox Lane

Crusader Classic Main Event

Archbishop Stepinac vs. Iona Prep

The 2026 Slam Dunk Showcase delivered high-level competition, standout individual performances, and unforgettable moments — with highlights and replays available via SportsEngine Play and coverage from local outlets including @.

If you enjoy in-depth high school sports storytelling, like, subscribe, and share to help us continue celebrating the moments behind the scores.

🎥 About The Winning Moments Show

We spotlight youth and high school sports through storytelling, coach insight, and player features — preserving moments families and communities can relive forever.

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Welcome to Episode 4 of The Winning Moments Show — where we celebrate the kids, coaches, and communities that make youth and high school sports unforgettable.

This episode is all about records, milestones, and moments that don’t come around often.

🔥 Hot Take of the Week:
We dive into record-setting performances and why breaking milestones like 1,000 and 2,000 career points still matters — for players, teams, families, and entire programs.

🎤 Special Guest Spotlight:
We’re joined by Kendall Konigsberg, Colgate commit and all-time leading scorer at Blind Brook, as she shares:

Her recruiting journey

How she stayed locked in through injuries and setbacks

What chasing records really feels like when team success comes first

⭐ Also in Episode 4:

Week-in-review headlines you need to know

Player of the Week & Team of the Week debates

Coach’s Corner insight you won’t get anywhere else

KDJ Matchups to Watch, powered by SportsEngine

Our mission stays the same:
To keep kids in the game by making fundraising easier — and turning their biggest moments into interactive keepsakes families can relive forever.

0:00 Intro: Welcome Back
2:15 Week Review
7:44 Hot Take of the Week
18:55 Guest Interview
35:23 Player of the Week – Girls
42:47 Team of the Week – Girls
50:56 Player of the Week – Boys
1:01:47 Team of the Week – Boys
1:08:50 KDJ Matchups
1:15:06 Outro

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🏆 The Winning Moments Show — Celebrating moments that matter. Fueling futures that last.