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Con Edison Athlete of the Week: Somers boys lacrosse's Landon Pepe

debbie schechter, rockland/westchester journal news
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Name: Landon Pepe

School: Somers

Sport: Lacrosse

Class: Senior

John JayÕs Luca Diva (2) drives to the goal in front of Somers goalie Landon Pepe (22) during lacrosse action at John Jay High School in Cross River May 7, 2024. John Jay won the game 11-10.
John JayÕs Luca Diva (2) drives to the goal in front of Somers goalie Landon Pepe (22) during lacrosse action at John Jay High School in Cross River May 7, 2024. John Jay won the game 11-10.

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Athletics: On Wednesday, May 7 against John Jay-Cross River, Pepe made 11 saves in a loss. ... In a game against Horace Greeley on May 2, he made 20 saves in a win. ... In the 14 games he's played so far, he's made 131 saves. ... Pepe, the captain of the team, is a four-year varsity player and a two-year starter. ... He was named to the lohud Elite 11 'Best of the Rest' this season. Last season, he garnered All-League and All-Section honors. ... Pepe is also a member of the football team as a starting defensive end/tight end. ... The two-year varsity player was a member of back to back NYSPHSAA Class A championship teams. ... He garnered all-league honors.

Somers Landon Pepe (22) and Ryan Brush (28) break up a pass intended for Niskayuna's Cameron Grasso (1) during the Class A state semifinal playoff game at Middletown High School Nov. 24, 2023. Somers won the game 21-7.
Somers Landon Pepe (22) and Ryan Brush (28) break up a pass intended for Niskayuna's Cameron Grasso (1) during the Class A state semifinal playoff game at Middletown High School Nov. 24, 2023. Somers won the game 21-7.

Extracurriculars: Pepe is a member of the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, and English Honor Society. ... He's the Culture Club treasurer. ... Pepe volunteers his time with Able Athletics, providing inclusive lax experiences for players with diverse disabilities. ... He volunteers with United for the Troops collecting and packing food/comfort items to the US troops overseas. ... Pep i's a math and spanish tutor. ... He's a member of the Chess Club. ... Pepe works as a NYS Community Habilitation Worker for a boy on the autism spectrum from Able Athletics.

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This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Con Edison Athlete of the Week: Somers boys lacrosse's Landon Pepe