Catching up with Christina Katsamouri

by Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor Christina Katsamouri is playing an important role for the Lady Jaspers in her sophomore year after arriving in Riverdale from Thessaloniki, Greece. By choosing basketball, Katsamouri has followed in the footsteps of her mother, Katrina Petachti, who is a former professional basketball player. Katsamouri scored her first basket against Siena on January 16, 2020 in a season in which she … Continue reading Catching up with Christina Katsamouri

Ant Nelson Settling in as Jaspers’ Starting Point-Guard

by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Ant Nelson is the starting point guard for the Manhattan men’s basketball team this season after transferring from Seton Hall where he spent his first two seasons coming off the bench in a limited role. At Manhattan, Nelson’s playing time and overall responsibilities have increased for a Jaspers team that is 4-8 in MAAC play. In 13 games, Nelson … Continue reading Ant Nelson Settling in as Jaspers’ Starting Point-Guard

Start the Countdown: Jasper Basketball Set to Return at End of the Month

by Pete Janny, Managing Editor & Sports Editor The start of the college basketball season is less than a month away, and the clock is ticking. While Manhattan students will be vacating campus for Thanksgiving break, the school’s basketball teams will be getting back in the swing of playing competitive games again. That is, of course, if the novel coronavirus pandemic doesn’t get worse than … Continue reading Start the Countdown: Jasper Basketball Set to Return at End of the Month