Jeffrey Merchan
@ph_jeffmerchan
Sports Reporter - Peekskill Herald. Covering all things Peekskill and Hen Hud Athletics. ✉️: [email protected]
Talented young man. Congrats @JadenChavis0 @coachsearight @AD_Goldberg @PeekskillDevils

Beau Morki has been named Hen Hud’s next Director of Physical Education, Health & Athletics, beginning Jan 2026. He'll join this fall to work alongside retiring A.D. Tom Baker. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/29200/news/bea…
Beau Morki has been named Hen Hud’s next Director of Physical Education, Health & Athletics, beginning Jan 2026. He'll join this fall to work alongside retiring A.D. Tom Baker. @HenHudAthletics @henhudschools peekskillherald.com/29200/news/bea…
After winning a Fanatics Fest costume contest, Peekskill's Sarah Peterson has become a regular at major sports events nationwide—most recently traveling from Fort Lauderdale’s beaches to Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/28927/news/one…
For the ninth straight year, Peekskill High School’s top graduates are young women. Meet Class of 2025 Valedictorian Mireya Rodriguez Ortega and Salutatorian Jemell Acosta—first-generation trailblazers making history. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/28777/news/ort…
Peekskill High School students can now earn P.E. credit through dance and theater, thanks to Coach Patricia Johnson. From dance classes to a new year-round dance team, she’s redefining fitness through creativity. Read her story here: peekskillherald.com/27984/schools/…
A memorable year for Peekskill Athletics: final four for boys soccer, back-to-back league titles in basketball, and a breakout track season for Umaru Conteh. Read our full Year in Review here: peekskillherald.com/27783/news/pee…
Congrats to junior Victor Delgado & freshman Sophia Savatgy.Victor placed 2nd in Class B.His time 9:02.70, puts him 6th place in Westchester history, results go back to 60's. Sophia placed 5th in Class B in both100 & 200m.Our girls 4x1relay which Sophia anchored was 8th inClass B
Congratulations to our @PeekskillDevils and their families and coaches committed to playing at the collegiate level!
Peekskill senior Arisa Specce turned a reluctant start in race walking into a standout career. From Nike Nationals to leading by example, her legacy goes far beyond the track. Read her story here: peekskillherald.com/27559/news/pee…
Congratulations Umaru! We are proud of you! Let’s go @PeekskillDevils
Peekskill honored its top student-athletes at the 2024-25 Varsity Awards Night on June 2, with nearly 60 postseason honors and 15 district awards. See the full list of winners here: peekskillherald.com/27447/schools/…
Hendrick Hudson’s historic 2025 flag football season came to an end on May 31, as the Sailors lost to Section 4 champions Owego Free Academy, 40-14, in the regional championship at Tappan Zee High School. 📸: Chloe Trieff More photos here: bit.ly/3FMhM7L
Great kid. Actually ran cross country with him when he was a freshman. Wish him nothing but the best!
Peekskill senior Tony Monchinski has overcome early challenges to become a five-sport athlete, team captain, and standout student. Now he's setting his sights on a future in physical therapy. Read his story here: peekskillherald.com/27315/news/pee…
Class C Champs. Postseason runs. Record-setting performances. @HenHudAthletics delivered a big week across multiple sports, including a historic flag football title. Get the full breakdown in this weeks roundup: bit.ly/45vi6lN
This article has been a long time coming. Great young men and wish them nothing but the best after graduation.
During their time at Peekskill, Jaden Chavis and Isaiah Crawford led a basketball revival—winning a sectional title and setting a new standard for the Red Devils. From humble beginnings to All-State honors, their full story is now live. Read here: peekskillherald.com/27144/news/pee…
Congrats to Hen Hud Flag Football! 🏈 Lucy Mager, Kaitlyn Raguso, Kate Stratton & Sasha Lemus-Villeda were named All-Section (Class C). Lemus-Villeda also earned Co-Defensive Player of the Year, and Craig Solomon is Coach of the Year! Well done, @HenHudAthletics

Peekskill’s Jealina Searight has been named All-Section by Section 1 flag football coaches. Congratulations!! @PeekskillDevils @coachsearight @AD_Goldberg

Hen Hud flag football made history on May 24, edging Ardsley 13-12 to win the Class C title. Hen Hud advances to the regional championship game on May 31 at Tappan Zee High School. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/27080/news/his…