PSAL/CHSAA baseball roundup: Monroe tops Clinton, nears division title

James Monroe inched closer to yet another Bronx A East division title Thursday, topping bitter rival DeWitt Clinton, 6-1, as senior right-hander Jesus Brito delivered six shutout innings and struck out three for his third win. ‘ Vladimir Gomez had… Read more

Offensive onslaught produces statement win for Berkeley Carroll

Berkeley Carroll prides itself on playing anybody anywhere, whether it’s Ivy Prep League dynamo Poly Prep or PSAL powerhouse James Monroe. The tiny Park Slope private school, which has long domianted the ACIS/PSAA Alliance, plays the games for… Read more

Cuas connection: Brothers hit, pitch Grand Street into first Monroe final

Before yesterday, Alex Cuas was known simply as Grand Street Campus star Jose Cuas’ younger brother. After the Wolves’ thrilling 6-2 victory over powerhouse James Monroe, the baby-faced freshman has a new role: Closer. “He earned it today,”… Read more

Grand Street frosh closes out Monroe

Before yesterday, Alexander Cuas was known simply as the younger brother of Grand Street Campus star Jose Cuas. After the Wolves’ thrilling 6-2 victory over powerhouse James Monroe, the baby-faced freshman has a new role: closer. “He earned it… Read more

PSAL baseball roundup: South Bronx stays hot, tops Kennedy

Break up the Phoenix. In three days, South Bronx edged James Monroe in a pitcher’s duel and blasted John F. Kennedy in a slugfest. The Phoenix scored in six of seven innings and cruised to a 17-7 road win over the Knights, ranked sixth in the… Read more

South Bronx shocks Monroe, displaying vast potential

Frank Colon didn’t want to make too much of South Bronx’s shocking 2-1 victory over Bronx powerhouse James Monroe on Wednesday. He talked about the Phoenix’s record at just 2-1 now, all the games that are remaining, starting with Friday’s… Read more

Cortijo saves Monroe, helps himself

On a team full of experienced seniors with professional aspirations and talented underclassmen hoping to be the next big thing at James Monroe, Carlos Cortijo’s role is uncertain. It may not be for much longer. The seldom-used junior earned at… Read more

Improved South Bronx can’t overcome mistakes in loss to Monroe

For a minute, Frank Colon was trying to take a positive approach. The South Bronx coach was talking about the toughness his kids showed in rallying from a five-run deficit, combining for eight hits against Bronx powerhouse James Monroe’s top three… Read more

PSAL boys basketball roundup: Taylor sparks Manhattan Center to second straight win

Timothy Taylor posted team-highs of 22 points, 16 rebounds and six assists as Manhattan Center topped James Monroe, 68-41, in Manhattan AA-Bronx AA crossover action. Jorden Carter added nine points and 10 rebounds for the Rams (5-4) who have won two… Read more

Mboungou’s first two playoff goals send Monroe to ‘B’ final

As each round of the playoffs passed, the opposition paid more attention to Erick Hungria, James Monroe’s talented striker. After he was held without a goal or an assist in the quarterfinal round, coach Carl Campbell realized if the Eagles were… Read more