Football

Friday night at the Poughkeepsie High School Football season and home opener game against Hyde Park the most accomplished Pioneer alumni football player- Charles “Big Juney” Spencer Jr.- of the past half century had his number 77 jersey retired. The former defensive end in high school, Spencer earned a full scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh, where he transitioned to an offense guard, enjoying an incredible collegiate career, leading to his being drafted as the 65th overall pick by the NFL’s Houston Texans.

Charles Spencer Jr.’s Number 77 Jersey Retired

By Jennifer L. Warren POUGHKEEPSIE - It was one of those transformative, cross roads moments, a trajectory-altering one forever etched in Charles (Big Juney) Spencer...
Sonny Mannino accounted for 313 total yards in Marist's win over Franklin Pierce. Photo: Carlisle Stockton

Mannino Accounts for Over 300 Yards

By Mike Ferraro POUGHKEEPSIE – The Marist University football team defeated Franklin Pierce by a score of 27-18 on Friday night at Tenney Stadium. Sonny Mannino’s...
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