Star Review digital edition - June 5, 2024

LIvErPooL soFTBALL wIns sECTIonAL TITLE

By PhIL BLACkwELL

Everyone who wins a championship in any sport at any level is quick to point out how hard they worked and how much they sacrificed to make it all possible.

And few people ever illustrated this better than Liverpool softball during the course of beating rival Cicero-North Syracuse 8-7 May 24 at Carrier Park to earn the Section III Class AAA championship.

Four times, the Warriors trailed in this game. Every time it came back, and then held on thanks to the tremendous pitching of senior Mackenzie Frani in the last two innings with her side clinging to a one-run lead.

Frani said the struggles of this game “makes the win that much more memorable and satisfying” and her senior catcher, Joelle Wike, agreed.

“I couldn’t be more proud of this team and the way everyone did our job,” said Wike.

In fact, it took the entire Liverpool lineup to rescue the game, since C-NS proved far tougher than the side the Warriors beat by 5-1 and 8-0 margins back in April.

Each of the first two innings had the Northstars grab the lead, 1-0 in the first and then 4-2 in the second as it took full advantage of Frani’s struggles finding the strike zone along with a couple of fielding mistakes.

The Warriors answered in the first with two runs off C-NS starter Mila Owens and then added three runs in the second, two of them driven home by hits from Maya Mills and Ava Falvo.

This back-and-forth struggle continued in the fourth inning, the Northstars’ Aubrey Coyle adding a go-ahead two-run single to the RBI single and bases-loaded walk she had earlier in the game to run her total to four RBIs. Then the Warriors loaded the bases and tying it 6-6 on Wike’s sacrifice fly.

The Liverpool softball team won the Section III Class AA championship at Carrier Park Friday night, rally

ing from four different deficits to beat Cicero-North Syracuse 8-7.

would prove decisive. A fourth C-NS rally created a fourth C-NS lead as Peyton Bach doubled and Erica Hibbard’s single drove her home.

By AnnA EdwArds

Regina Morris, a former dispatcher for the Onondaga County Department of Emergency Communications, spoke at the Liverpool Public Library on Wednesday, May 29, to provide information on the 911 call center.

Morris discussed the central role of dispatchers in emergency communications. She talked about the necessary skills for the job and the process of taking calls. The former dispatcher explained that all calls for police, fire, and emergency medical services go through 911.

“We are the central hub of everything. We’re the nervous system,” she said.

Morris talked about the pressure on dispatchers to do their job right under dire conditions. Dispatchers must ensure that they assign the right department to the right location. There is no room for mistakes, according to Morris.

“If I put in a call for the Syracuse police and the incident is actually in Baldwinsville, I have the potential of killing someone,” Morris said.

Dispatchers must be able to handle stress along with talking, typing and listening effectively. It’s important for them to notice the tone of callers.

“Are they screaming? Are they whispering? What other sounds are you hearing behind them? Are things being thrown?” Morris said.

Morris said that there are cases in domestic issues where people call 911 sitting right beside someone who does not know they are calling.

In these cases, the dispatcher tells the person calling to pretend they are talking to a friend and the dispatcher asks only yes or no questions.

Morris took her audience through the process of taking a 911 call.

She said dispatchers always ask for names and telephone numbers. Morris said that to find where an emergency is taking place, dispatchers ask more than just the street name.

“We always verify locations … What’s the nearest corner or intersection? If you don’t know that,

Then came the fifth, which 911 l Page 2

Down 7-6, in the bottom of the fifth Katia Flavin sparked the latest Warriors comeback, reaching on an error and then sprinting to second and third. Kiyara Bembry relieved Owens, but Lauren Ragonese doubled to the wall to tie it 7-7 and Mills, grounding out, brought home the go-ahead run. Frani was charged to do the

By russ TArBy Contributing writer

Guitarist Michael Crissan is a hard-working singer-songwriter from Syracuse who plays hundreds of solo gigs every year at bars and restaurants across New York State.

A gifted singer and musician, Crissan covers a wide variety of classic rock songs with an energetic and rhythmic feel.

This coming Wednesday at Johnson Park, however, Crissan will be joined by six like-minded Central NY musicians to pay tribute to the music of New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.

The Syracuse-based band called Born to Run features Bill Barry on Hammond B3 organ, pianist Bob Caraher, tenor saxophonist Rick Huyge, bassist Mark Leon Tanner, drummer Gene Voce and lead guitarist Mark Westers.

Born to Run will perform a free concert at Johnson Park at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 as part of the 38th annual Liverpool Is The Place Summer Concert Series.

The septet will recreate such Springsteen hits as “Hungry Heart,” Rosalita” and “Thunder Road.”

“As a group, we bring a unique level of precision and passion to Springsteen’s music through each individual’s respect for the authenticity of the artists we are emulat-

rest. She said that, through the early innings, she reminded herself that playoff games are never easy to win.

“Every pitcher goes through some adversity,” she said. “Once you get past it, you can really buckle down.”

Wike said that Frani kept a positive attitude, and the chemistry from playing softball together since age 8 helped them save their best work for the homestretch.

Against the 2-3-4 hitters in the C-NS order in the sixth, Frani coaxed three groundouts. Then,

in the seventh, Frani struck out the side, fanning pinch-hitter Mia Farone, doing the same with Bach and then getting strike three from Owens for her 11th strikeout to end it. Now Liverpool got a full week to rest, savor its accomplishment, and prepare for a Class AAA regional final Saturday at Malta against Section II champion Saratoga Springs, with a berth in the state final four at stake.

To read about the regional final, go to eaglenewsonline.com

ing,” Crissan said, “but we don’t do it in a clone-like manner.”

Born to Run provides audiences “one of the most authentic performances they’ll ever experience,” Crissan said. “That is unless they go to see Bruce himself!”

The free concerts will continue at the park from 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday through mid-August.

Chuck Schiele’s Quatro will perform Americana and originals on Wednesday, June 5, followed by the Fab Cats playing British Invasion tunes on. Monday, June 10, and the Baby Boomers focusing on Sixties songs on Monday, June 17.

This year, LITP has added a special triple bill for 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, a Community Bands Jubilee showcasing the Liverpool Community Concert Band, the Skaneateles Community Band and the Lyncourt Community Band. For nearly four decades, LITP has presented two-dozen free concerts annually at the park.

“We’re still seeking sponsorship for the balance of our 2024 concert season,” said LITP Treasurer Colleen Gunnip.

To donate, contact Gunnip at colleen.gunnip@gmail.com, or call the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce at 315-457-3895.

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Liverpool boys lacrosse takes sectional title

By PhIL BLACkwELL

Sticks, gloves and helmets were not the only things left on the turf at Fulton last Wednesday night when the clock hit zero and the Liverpool boys lacrosse team celebrated its 7-5 win over Baldwinsville in the Section III Class A championship game. Also cast aside was the frustration these same Warriors felt for years, whether it was winning just three games in 2021 or reaching the sectional final in 2022 and 2023, only to get turned back by these same Bees that went on to backto-back state titles.

Even this season, a tough schedule that dealt the Warriors nine defeats raised more questions and doubts, all of which have now gone away.

“There’s a lot of emotion right now,” said head coach Mike Felice. “We went through some tough competition this year. Our record might not show it, but we’re a very scary team.”

And a great deal of that self-confidence for Liverpool stems from its defense, which carried much of the burden in this sectional final, especially in the early and late stages when the outcome was most in doubt.

Senior goalie Owen Salanger led the unit. He turned back 15 of the Bees’ 20 shots, making a series of stops in the first quarter that kept B’ville from moving out in front, then was even more clutch in the fourth quarter with point-blank saves that rescued the Warriors when the attack stalled.

“Owen played out of his mind,” said Felice. “He gives us a spark in every -

thing we do.”

But as Salanger pointed out, “I trust my guys around me”, and he had reason to do so.

The starting back line of seniors Braden Seymour and Joe Gravante and sophomore Jake Berthoff each did their part frustrating the Bees’ forwards and forcing them outside, often causing turnovers and taking plenty of pressure off Salanger.

“There’s a tight connection between all of us,” said Salanger. “We found the right pieces and came together.”

Against a B’ville side it beat 8-7 and

12-7 when they met in the regular season, Liverpool took the lead for good when freshman Chris Mattot scored in the waning seconds of the first quarter to break a 1-1 tie before Mason Gridley hit on back-to-back goals in the second period.

Another big play came from mid -

fielder Danny Dunn, who after a defensive stop in the last minute of the half cleared it out of the zone, sprinted deep into the Bees’ end and passed it to Brady Michaud, who quickly found Owen Michaud for a one-timer that made it 5-2, where it stood a the break.

what’s the nearest landmark? Maybe you ask for a zip code. What do you see? What’s around you?” she said.

Certain questions are asked based on the situation at hand.

If a burglary is being witnessed, dis-

patchers ask about the point of entry, weapons, and descriptions of people. In a medical emergency, dispatchers can walk those at the scene through CPR.

Dispatchers stay on the line in these cases until someone arrives to help.

Morris explained that certain information can be collected through technology,

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a helpful way to confirm the information provided over the phone.

Cell phones tell dispatchers the GPS location. Morris also talked about how cell phones allow users to put their medical information or emergency contacts into their settings so that workers can find it easily in the case of an emergency. People can also text 911 if they cannot speak.

After Dom Osbeck found the net with 2:12 left in the third quarter to make it 7-3, the Warriors did not score again, but it did not have to.

Seymour, Gravante and Berthoff continued to do fine work, and blanked the Bees over the game’s final eight-plus minutes to end B’ville’s stay at the top - and begin one for Liverpool, who went into the state tournament Saturday night to face Section IV champion Corning in the regional final at Vestal.

For more coverage, go to eaglenewsonline. com

The Liverpool boys lacrosse team won the section III Class A championship last wednesday at Fulton, defeating two-time defending state champion Baldwinsville 7-5 after falling to the Bees in each of the last two sectional finals. l From page 1

Morris said that events that pose an imminent danger to people and property take priority, and those calls are responded to within three minutes. She said that calls that don’t involve imminent danger can have a longer response time.

Dispatchers work to give emergency workers all the information that they need.

“We’re the system (for officers). Whatever they need, whatever they want, we’re going to be there,” Morris said.

Dispatchers also check on the safety of officers responding to calls. If they don’t hear back from officers, dispatchers send over another unit.

“We’re constantly in contact with our officers,” Morris said.

The difference between emergency and non-emergency calls was also discussed.

Morris informed attendees about fake 911 calls and situations where children call or people call accidentally. Emergency services must take every call seriously, even when it is probably nothing.

“We are always double-checking,” she said.

Penalties for fake 911 calls can be up to $1,000 in fines or jail time.

Morris informed listeners that emergency services in different areas tend to respond to different types of calls. She explained that smaller agencies have time to answer more of the “feel-good calls,” like a cat stuck in a tree, while larger agencies often don’t have as much time for those calls.

Wed. June 5: CHUCK SCHIELE’S QUATRO- Americana

{Aetna}

Mon. June 10: THE FAB CATS- British Invasion

{NBT Bank}

Wed. June 12: BORN TO RUN- Springsteen Tribute

{Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce}

Mon. June 17: THE BABY BOOMERS- 60s & 70s

{Rosie’s Trackside Diner}

{Sponsor space available}

Wed. June 19: THE JESS NOVAK BAND- Pop & Rock

Mon. June 24: POWER OF TWO+3- Harmonious 70s Vibes

{Syracuse Hearing Solutions}

Wed. June 26: SOUL MINE- Dance Funk and R & B

{Sponsor space available}

Mon. July 1: LIVERPOOL COMMUNITY BAND- Patriotic tunes -

“Share the Music” Instrument Dr. {Steve Pierce Family}+{Liverpool Chiropractic & Wellness}

Wed. July 3: THE MONTERAYS- Old Time Rock & Roll

{Sponsor Space Available}

Schedule

LIVERPOOL is the PLACE Free Concerts! 7pm at Johnson Park 315-457-3895, litpconcerts@gmail.com www.LiverpoolisthePlace.com

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r uby is a precious pup who would look great with any outfit! s he’s a German s hort-haired Pointer m ix who came to the shelter when her family could no longer take care of her. This was at least her second home, and she hopes her next home will be her “furever!” s he’s a big girl (ninety-six pounds) with a bigger heart. s he’s about six years old and is gentle, calm, friendly, sweet and happy. s he’s lived with children and has been very gentle. If you’re looking for a dog to help you train to run a marathon – keep looking! But if you’d like a lovely companion to keep you company as you watch television, go on errands, and drink your morning coffee, r uby’s the girl for you! In order to adopt, you must fill out an application, pay an adoption fee, and have your pets up to date on their rabies vaccines. All adopted cats and dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on their vaccinations before they go home. The C nys PCA is located at 5878 East Molloy Road, Syracuse. For more information about adoption, call 315-454-4479, email frontdesk1@cnyspca.or g , or visit cnyspca.org.

Boxing hall of Fame weekend set for June 6-9

to feature over 35 boxing greats

An impressive list of over 35 boxing greats from the United States and abroad, including the Class of 2024, returning Hall of Famers and special guests will participate in the Hall of Fame Weekend celebration.

Among an impressive list of over 35 boxing greats from the United States and abroad scheduled to attend include returning Hall of Famers “The Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya, “Sugar” Shane Mosley, “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” Christy Martin, “The Baby Faced Assassin” Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik “El Terrible” Morales, Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe, “The Spinks Jinx” Michael Spinks, Ann Wolfe and special guests “Irish” Micky Ward, Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik, “Merciless” Ray Mercer and Kenny Bayless.

The Class of 2024 to be honored includes boxers Ricky Hatton, Ivan Calderon, Diego Corrales (posthumous), Michael Moorer, Jane Couch, Ana Maria Torres, Luis Angel Firpo (posthumous), Theresa Kibby (posthumous), trainer Kenny Adams, manager Jackie Kallen, publicist Fred Sternburg, journalist Wallace Matthews and broadcaster Nick Charles (posthumous).

The Class of 2024 will be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend on June 6-9 in “Boxing’s Hometown.” Many events will take place in Canastota and nearby Turning Stone Resort Casino throughout the four-day celebration including ringside talks, fist casting, fight night, 5K race/fun run, boxing autograph card show, banquet, parade and induction ceremony. Complete event details can be found on ibhof.com

For more information on the weekend call 315-6977095.

Lynus m. duger, II, 59 avid sports fan

Chip Duger, 59, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2024.

Born Lynus M. Duger, II, on Oct. 25, 1964, he was the son of Lynus M. and Annette (Durgee) Duger. Chip graduated from Baldwinsville High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Elmira College. He was united in marriage to Charis Ames on Nov. 11, 2000 (11/11). They shared a special bond of love, devotion and friendship.

Chip was the regional sales manager at Ehrlich in East Syracuse. His ability to make friends, have fun and bring positive energy to a room is legendary.

He was deeply intelligent, thoughtful and loyal to his family and friends. He laughed and smiled often, even in the toughest times.

Peggy J. Posecznick, 82 spent her life serving others

Peggy Jane Posecznick passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of her lord and savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the age of 82. Peggy was a lifelong resident of Skaneateles.

She was born to Thomas and Virginia Hollier on Jan. 15, 1942, a twin to her brother Paul, and older sister to her brother Russell. She was president of the Future Homemakers of America her senior year at Skaneateles High School and graduated in 1959.

She was employed at Welch Allyn in her young adult years.

Peggy married the love of her life, Edward Posecznick, on June 5, 1965, and, following a year in Brooklyn, they continued to raise their family in Skaneateles.

They continued the family legacy of enjoying spending time camping in their special place at Cranberry Lake each year.

She spent 10 years working at Stella Maris Retreat Center serving the patrons and exercising her love of baking. Peggy spent her life serving others and took great joy in serving as a deaconess, Sunday school teacher and youth leader in her church family at the First Baptist Church of Skaneateles.

She also loved her years at the Auburn Christian and Missionary Alliance and she created many long-lasting friendships within that church home. In her later years, she deeply missed her church family and attend -

DEATH NOTICES

Kimberly A. Darby, 51, of Brewerton, passed away on May 22, 2024. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.

Reba J. Spencer, 91, of North Syracuse, passed away May 26, 2024. Fergerson Fu-

He was an avid sports fan who spent many years playing volleyball and hoping for a win from Syracuse University and the Washington Redskins.

If you didn’t see Chip cheering on his favorite teams, he was probably at camp listening to music or on a float.

He was the favorite uncle of many. He was a brother who cherished his little sister. His dog Darby, cats Phoebe and Tilly, had his heart.

His love was great for his “Cha Cha,” who he lovingly referred to as his bride.

He worked hard, played hard and loved hard. He showed us what living life to the fullest looked like.

It didn’t matter who you were you could always count on a few things: a detailed story or two, entertaining festivities and the kind of friend you never forget.

Chip will be missed by his loving wife, Charis; his sister and brother-

ing church services in person as her health declined.

She was a diligent caregiver to many family members, and those that became family simply by her grace and thoughtfulness.

She was an avid student of the Bible and could be found reading and diligently learning more, deepening her faith and relationship with Christ. She was a profound example of a Proverbs 31 woman.

Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor, with an unwavering faith and valiant prayer life that influenced others. Her love for others was constant evidence of her faith.

Peggy’s greatest pride and joy was in her family. She and her husband raised their four children, Thomas (Christine) Posecznick, Timothy Posecznick, Tanya (Vinson) Davis and Terrence (Laura) Posecznick, shaping their spirituality by their tireless Christian example.

She was a loving and nurturing grandmother to her nine grandchildren, Emily (David) Hart, Joseph (Haley) Davis, Benjamin Posecznick, Jay Davis, Daniel (Anne) Posecznick, Sarah Posecznick, Samuel Posecznick, Caleb Posecznick and Paige Posecznick, and one great-granddaughter, Nora Jayne Davis and another greatgrandchild arriving soon.

She shared unique relationships with each of them, praying for them daily and was deeply proud of their accomplishments, strengths and character. Peggy’s legacy of love and service lives on in each of us as well as

neral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.

James Faulkner, 77, of Jordan, passed away May 27, 2024. The Bush Funeral Home of Elbridge has charge of the arrangements.

Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show set for July 13-14

“The Magic of Fluorescents” is the theme at Gemworld 2024, the 57th annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show, presented by The Gem and Mineral Society of Syracuse (GMSS). The show will return to the Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairgrounds on Saturday July 13 and Sunday July 14. There will be various interesting displays of fluorescent rocks, as well as other minerals and fossils, many that come from New York state.

The show will be open from 10 am to 6 pm Saturday, and from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Suggested donation is $8 for adults each day. Scouts in uniform and children under 12 will be admitted free with an adult. You will discover minerals, geodes, crystals, fossils and other items of interest at more than 65 retail and wholesale dealers from New York State and 14 other area states from New Hampshire to Florida, Massachusetts to Illinois. There will also be

beautiful jewelry, trendy beads, cut stones and supplies as well as educational exhibits, interesting demonstrations, informative speakers, and a special activity area for the kids. There will also be a Treasure Hunt with prizes for the kids. Hourly prize drawings and the popular 25 Cent Straw Draw will be at the GMSS Club Booth. Six Metaphysical practitioners will also be in attendance, located in the Annex area.

Speaker topics at the Learning Center will include ones on fluorescent minerals, UV lights, geode cracking, and “Historic and Cataclysmic Volcanic Eruption Sites,” “Lagerstatten - Windows into the Past” (fossils from the Burgess Shale in Canada) and “Extraordinary Fauna of Fossil Lake, Wyoming.”

More information is available on the group’s website: www.gmss.club, on its Facebook page: gemandmineralsyr, and on Instagram and Twitter at: @gemmineralsyr.

in-law, Lynette and Sean Durkin and his nephew Nathan; in-law, Mary Jo Ames; brothers-in-law and sisters-inlaw, Chris and Karen Ames, Bob and Chrissy Ames, Laura Langling and Jody Ames; he was Uncle Chip to an abundance of nieces and nephews; and a good friend to all. He was predeceased by his parents Lynus and Annette and his dog Brady. Calling hours were held Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 4-8 p.m. at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, at Falardeau Funeral Home. Arrangements by Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to an organization close to Chip’s heart, FEAT of CN Y (Families FIRST.)

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those that were touched by her over the years.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Virginia Hollier, her husband, Edward Posecznick, her son, Thomas Posecznick.

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

Visitation with family and friends will take place at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles, on June 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. with a memorial service led by Dr. Jim Lytle, D. Min. to follow. Graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery, Skaneateles at 10 a.m. on June 15.

Donations may be directed to Clarks Summit University, Development Office, 538 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411, or online at clarkssummitu. edu/give-to-csu/.

To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

Albert C. Clos Owner & Licensed Manager

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Be ‘water smart’

Living in the Finger Lakes region comes with many perks, not the least of which is the access we are able to enjoy to the many lakes in our region.

Throughout the summer many can be found out on the lakes taking advantage of the long, warm days swimming.

But whenever you are out on or in the water, it is good to keep some safety tips in mind.

When it comes to swimming safety is also of the utmost importance.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 4,000 unintentional drownings occur every year.

Drowning is also one of the leading causes of unintentional death in children between the ages of 1 and 9, while children ages 1–4 have the highest drowning rates.

Most drownings among children aged 1–4 happen in swimming pools.

Many of these fatalities occur even with supervision.

The American Red Cross encourages families to prepare for the fast-approaching summer swim season by learning to be “water smart.”

Before families head out to pools and parks, it’s important for all family members to learn and review critical water safety skills. Knowing fundamental Red Cross water safety skills will help you feel more prepared for fun outings in, on and around the water and help save lives.

This summer, remember these water safety tips.

Nobody should ever swim alone – adults and teens as well as children. Never leave a young child unattended near water, and don’t trust a child’s life to another child.

It’s best to always designate a “water watcher” who will keep a close eye and constant attention on children and weaker swimmers in, on and around water until the next water watcher takes over.

Have young children or inexperienced swimmers wear properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets around water, but don’t rely on life jackets alone.

In the event of an emergency, reach or throw an object to the person in trouble and tell them to grab on. Don’t go in. You could be in danger of drowning yourself.

The Red Cross also suggests to always swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards.

Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone. Never leave a young child unattended near water and teach children to always ask permission to go near water.

Make sure everyone in your family learns to swim well and consider taking lessons at the YMCA or similar organizations.

If you have a pool, secure it with appropriate barriers. Many children who drown in home pools were out of sight for less than five minutes and in the care of one or both parents at the time.

Avoid distractions when supervising children around water. If a child is missing, check the water first. Seconds count in preventing death or disability.

Also consider enrolling in a home pool safety, water safety, first aid and CPR/AED courses to learn how to prevent and respond to emergencies.

Other safety measures to keep in mind include making sure to have the proper equipment such as well fitting pool covers so that children and pets cannot slip under them as well as surrounding the pool with proper fencing or barriers.

Surround your pool with a fence or other barrier.

It is also recommended to keep the pool area clear and to keep children away from filters and other mechanicals.

Other considerations include limiting the use of alcohol as the CDC reports that alcohol is involved in 70 percent of all teen and adult deaths associated with water recreation.

Regularly check the pool area for any potential accident hazards.

For more information visit redcross.org/ watersafety.

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ThErE’s no CryInG In BAskETBALL

I like to keep up. The current craze for women’s sports, particularly basketball … kudos to Caitlin Kelly …is a challenge. Why? I am now and always have been … what is the word? Uncoordinated? Clumsy? Probably both.

Ramblings from the empty nest ann Ferro

Even the simple street game like hopscotch were hard for me. And jumping into a turning jump rope? Not a chance. I was the anathema of the school yard.

So when it came to high school and gym or PE class was not one in which I excelled. Not hurting myself was my goal.

And in college, well, here is my story.

Syracuse University required students to take four semesters of PE. For the female version, that took place in the Women’s Building, located off Comstock Avenue.

It was the Mecca for women’s sports. There were choices for those four semesters, but the only ones I am remembering were fencing, modern dance and basketball.

I’m sure they had tennis and so forth, but I am very clear that I lusted after fencing. It was so much more romantic than the other options. But, no matter how early I signed up, I was wait-listed.

Fencing was the most requested PE activity for women at SU.

There are only so many instructors, padded vests and protective head gear, not to mention the rapiers. No female swashbuckling for me.

For one semester I took modern dance. This required specific clothing.

The student supplied the leotard and SU supplied the floor length circle skirt, de rigeur for Modern Dance.

At SU PE also meant classes and lectures

about the sport you for which you signed up. Oh, my gosh, how many short, grainy films did we watch about Martha Graham and Isadora Duncan?

The teacher, whose name I have long forgotten, spoke those women’s names as one would speak of God in church. And when she told us how Isadora met her maker … well, it was more than dramatic. I did make a mental note not to wear a silk scarf when riding in an open motor vehicle.

Instruction was mostly watching these films, and our final for the semester was a dance composition that we, the class, designed and performed.

The group of 12 met about two hours before our performance to plan.

We wore our long sleeve leotards and the circle skirts.

The quickly-invented plan was to start seated on the floor in a circle.

One of us would arise and tap each girl as she danced around the circle, causing each to rise and circle after her.

Of course this terpsichorean feat was performed to music. We had two choices, based on what records were available.

One was “Sleepwalk” by Santo and Johnny and the other was “Claire De Lune” by Debussy. We chose Clair de Lune because one of us had a 33 1/3 of the music

I took basketball for two semesters. Ms. Wadsworth was our instructor. Note here that I do remember her name.

We used to joke that she was probably the only person in the world who could logically connect basketball to the Renaissance or the

Crystal visions, yoga stretches at Blue Moon

Last November when Kelly Tompkins relocated her Blue Moon Apothecary from 612 Oswego St. to 105 First St., the shop suddenly expanded.

Livin’ in Liverpool russ tarby

The new upstairs location offered plenty of elbow room for display cases of stones, herbs, crystals, incenses, tarot cards, T-shirts, books, gift cards, spice kits etc. etc.

Tompkins dedicated herself to sustaining the workshops, herbal consultations, selection of self-care and spiritual goods that Blue Moon regularly presents.

yoga suite added

Now, just six months later, Blue Moon has expanded once again to take over the yoga suite at an adjacent upstairs room sporting a spacious and shiny hardwood floor.

Already, instructors are conducting multiple yoga sessions practically every day at Blue Moon.

On Mondays and Tuesdays folks can spread their mats for a 7 a.m. Sunrise Yoga, or you can enjoy a Mid-day Flow at noon. Wednesday Awakenings are at 6:30 a.m., and on Thursdays at 7 a.m. Morning Flow is followed by a 6 p.m. Evening Vinyasa, which is a type of yoga that links movement and breath in a flowing sequence of poses.

Most sessions cost $15 individually but discounts can be arranged for those who purchase a whole month’s worth of sessions. You can save even more by booking six months at a time.

Comprehensive wellness

To make the transition possible Tompkins had set up a crowdfunding page to offset the costs of the expansion.

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One of the great joys of bar-hopping is that you never know who you may bump into.

Last week, patrons of the Tiki Bar at The Winds of Cold Springs Harbor came face-to-face with a face they recognized from the HBO megahit, “The Sopranos.”

Brooklyn-born actor Joseph R. Gannascoli who played Vito Spatafore, visited the Tiki Bar over the Memorial Day weekend to promote a new vodka called Rocavaka Vodka.

He autographed limited-edition bottles of the “vaka that rocks” which features his name and face. Gannascoli’s character, Vito, came to a violent end on the show.

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IT’s okAy To noT BE okAy

This was never a place where I was going to talk about deep personal feelings. Comments on the sports world, the occasional foray into politics, the arts? Sure, because each of those topics, even if we have opinions on them, are still subjects of outside observation.

Yet it’s always difficult and dangerous to undergo too much self-examination here, for who knows what people will do about your sense of vulnerability and sensitivity.

Then something happens and there’s no choice but to talk about it, because if it helps even one soul that reads this, it’s well worth it.

One day, Grayson Murray is breaking par in the first round of a PGA Tour event in Fort Worth, Texas. The next day, after a series of bogeys, he walks off the course and withdraws. The next morning, he takes his own life in his Florida home.

He was 30 years old.

Just four months earlier, Murray had won a tournament in Hawaii and openly talked about how he had dealt with anxiety, depression and substance abuse, and it looked to the outside world that he was addressing those challenges.

Basketball

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Sermon on the Mount.

What happened only reminded us (if we need the reminder) that none of us truly know, understand, or comprehend the lives of others if we only get brief, periodic, and public glimpses into them.

And if that is true, then you can bet that all of our lives are full of complexities and issues. Some get resolved. Others remain and linger. None of this means we’re weak or helpless.

Here is where the personal part kicks in.

Since childhood, on and off I’ve gone through therapy. At first, and through my youth and adolescence, it was dealing with issues of anger and social discomfort, of reacting badly when getting teased.

When as an adult I resumed this therapy, it was because it was apparent to almost everyone in my orbit, especially my family, that I was battling depression.

True, I had mostly learned to control my outbursts through lots of hard work and the added element of personal faith. Still, all the aspects of my life left plenty to feel sad and insecure about.

Needless to say they aren’t fully resolved, and might never reach a point of resolution. But the

Those Wadsworth lectures on basketball were thorough, if a bit unbelievable. But we did learn that although Jim Naismith is credited with the invention of the game, it had roots in other activities throughout the world.

Personally I don’t think that Mr. Naismith studied the history of games of people all over the world in order to figure out how to get a round ball through a basket.

We were actually tested on this. And back then, in 1959, women played half-court basketball. You stayed on your side of the court. Boring and, since I was playing, dangerous.

One of the gals shot the ball from the other side of the court to me and it hit the tips of my outstretched fingers. Ouch.

By the time the game was over, the pinky finger on my left hand was the size of both thumbs.

One of my fellow players called Ms. Wadsworth’s attention to my finger … and I was, of course, trying not to appear weak, but the racking sobs were a big giveaway.

Ms. Wadsworth shook her head, coached me on what to do the next time the ball came at me and said as a side remark, “Oh, soak that finger in the cold water of the

mere fact that I acknowledge them and try to make things better has improved my quality of life.

It has also allowed me to gain a greater appreciation and empathy for all those in life undergoing similar struggles, whether they admit to it or not. Many in the public eye do so, but far more do not, and it’s understandable.

Especially in the years since the COVID pandemic, there’s been a large increase in mental health awareness. Thank goodness. We should all understand that maintaining our mental health is as important as physical health.

Still, society took a long, long time to get to this point. The idea of openly talking about depression, anxiety and related illnesses was long considered a liability, for people (mostly men) seemed to think, and many still do, the only real strength comes from brawn and toughness.

Turns out, though, that we got it all wrong. The most apparent reality is that those who talk the loudest, and boast the most about how tough they are, betray total weakness beneath that veneer. Maybe it’s time we celebrate and highlight all of the qualities within us. Not

drinking fountain.” Which I think is the equivalent of “walk it off.”

Back at my dorm, the finger started to change colors and I was advised to go to the infirmary to see if there was anything that could be done.

Off I went. It was broken. Yup. The intern on call padded it so that it was maintained in a slight curve, wrapped it in serious-looking tape and told me not to use it.

Really? When I reported to PE next, Ms. Wadsworth’s assessment of my dramatically-bandaged broken digit was use my other hand while I was playing.

I tried to explain what the doctor had advised and her reply was that I should not use it while I was playing.

Didn’t I understand? I told her that it would be dangerous to play with a broken finger. She pulled herself up as straight as she could and told me that there were “no excuses” in basketball.

Then she said that maybe I should have chosen fencing, where you only use one hand.

Ann Ferro is a mother, a grandmother and a retired social studies teacher. While still figuring out what she wants to be when she grows up, she lives in Marcellus with lots of books, a spouse and a large orange cat.

just our talents and gifts, but also the places where we could use some help, whatever form it may take. Think of how many lives can be changed, and how many more lives can be saved, simply by feeling free to admit our faults to each other without fear of losing anything because of it.

Failing this, the least we can do is be nice to family, friends and strangers alike, for it might not change your day, but it could change theirs, and perhaps even more.

As humans, we are all capable of astonishing amounts of grace. You could even call it amazing. If we grant it to ourselves while spreading that same quality all around us, pain and grief will not disappear, but we can manage the hurt and, more importantly, heal each other.

Troubling signs of change

To the editor:

There are troubling signs of change in the Village of Liverpool. The loss of our Memorial Day parade, a source of community pride and patriotism, is a symptom. It understandably sent shock waves and sadness through the community. Unilaterally canceling the parade, without consulting first even with the American Legion Post 188, was inconceivable.

The new board members emerged into civic life last year under a banner of “togetherness.” But there is mismanagement at the helm and when they think it feasible they are pursuing a partisan agenda. Our leaders failed to keep a historic parade going and are also raising taxes the first time in memory without any real notice. Another “act first, explain later.” Now they think we will believe changing our election to November is a true priority for us when not one resident brought it up to a trustee in the previous decade. We’re not buying it.

Our new representatives are using their positions to work on solidifying Liverpool for the D team, following similar plans in Fayetteville and Baldwinsville, while losing touch with the average person living here. The mayor does not appear to want our input so much as manage the message after when things gets messy.

For context, consider the following: The village board takeover last year was engineered by outside Democrats and their allies targeting Liverpool. Their involvement was kept in the shadows delaying and omitting required campaign finance reporting. After taking office, the new mayor inexplicably moved the public comment portion of board meetings to the end, when dear sincere residents who just wanted to ask questions about sidewalks or have a chance to speak before decisions were made had to wait nearly two hours, if they could.

Yet the first new initiative put forth was changing election administration from our able village clerk to the county board of elections – a solution in search of a problem – sold as a money saver but in truth a necessary precursor to now try to move the village election date to November. Meanwhile they’ve spent multiple thousands of dollars on new expenses such as their favored website designer without soliciting quotes, an outside cleaning service for village hall, programs and apps we can’t afford, unnecessary legal fees, and more. They now will sell shipping our village election off to be buried in the fall as expanding “access.” As though “access” (i.e. a voter already voting due to fed and state races) equals caring about our village which it does not.

The embarrassment of canceling the parade has exposed misguided priorities. If you also are a disaffected Liverpool village resident, send a message on village Election Day, Tuesday, June 18. Vote no to losing our historic village independent elections to partisan meddling that has

Phil Blackwell is sports editor at Eagle News. He can be reached at pblackwell@ eaglenewsonline.com.

nothing to do with your interests. Let’s bring the focus back to our village, our residents, our needs, and the things we decide matter in our village.

ChrIsTInA m. FAddEn former truStee and deputy mayor, village of liverpool

Supports L’pool mayor’s decision

To the editor:

I am in favor of our mayor’s decision to cancel this year’s Memorial Day parade and hopefully create future parades that display a more overall true meaning to our veterans and community. Instead of berating the mayor, perhaps Mr. Sanford would be the perfect person to help organize a new Memorial Day parade that our village could be proud of.

I would also like to thank our new mayor for the success she has had in stopping the big rigs coming through our village.

vICTorIA BLACkwELL liverpool

Let freedom ring

To the editor:

I worry about what is happening to our country and the threat of losing our democracy we fought to achieve 200+ years ago. The current hostile political climate perpetrated by the Big Lie has friends and families retreating to their corners. Polite social discourse regarding political differences has been abandoned. In addition, our law makers are not working in a bipartisan way resulting in political gridlock.

Other countries look to America as a shining example of how democracy works for the people, by the people. Is our country perfect in every way, probably not, but I’ll take democracy over dictatorship any day.

What happened to our leaders taking an oath to uphold the Constitution? We take our freedoms for granted, but the Supreme Court and Republican conservatives are eroding our rights we have fought so hard to achieve.

The election this fall is a critical one, the very future of our country is at stake. This warning has been repeated throughout the years, but this time it is more important than ever before. We are at an existential crossroads in our political and everyday lives.

We need to remember what and who we are voting for in the general election this fall. The Democrat who respects the rule of law and democracy or the Republican who is now a convicted felon and has informed us if elected, on day one, he will be a dictator.

We the People have the power to decide how we live. In my opinion this is a choice that could not be clearer. Let’s stand united and protect our democracy and the rule of law. “Let Freedom Ring.” JoAnnE LAnE liverpool

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THROUGH JULY

Nourishing Ourselves through Nature

Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Join for naturalist wellness classes that combined observing nature with mindfulness. Visit.baltimorewoods.org for more information.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5

Liverpool Concerts in the Park

7 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Americana band Chuck Schiele’s Quatro will perform.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6

Baldwinsville Rod and Gun Club

7 p.m. 1405 Kingdom Rd. Learn about the workings of the club and help run the organization.

JUNE 7, 8 & 9

Nunsense

Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m.

Auburn Public Theater, Downtown Auburn. $20 general admission. $15 for students and seniors. This comedy follows the surviving members of Litter Sisters Hoboken as they try to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook. www.auburnplayers.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7

Baby Party Time

10 a.m.-11 a.m. NOPL Brewerton. Bring your baby for stories, music, and tummy time.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

Pride Picnic

2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. NOPL North Syracuse, Trolley Barn Ln. Enjoy Pizza, ice cream, games, crafts, and more! Children’s book author Daniel Haack will make a Zoom appearance. 139th Annual Alumni Banquet

5 p.m. Emerson J. Dillon Middle School, 116 Volney St., Phoenix. $23 includes dinner, drink, and dessert. Reserve by 5-30. Call Linda at 315-695-6782 to reserve.

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MONDAY, JUNE 10

Liverpool Concerts in the Park

7 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. British Invasion band the Fab Cats will perform.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11

Young Naturalists

2 p.m.-3 p.m. NOPL Brewerton. Join SUNY ESF and Izaah Walton League’s Young Naturalists to learn about nature journaling and why it’s important. We’ll take a walk and make journals. For kids, tweens, and teens. Register at nopl.org/events.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

Plank Road Quilt Guild Business Meeting

9:30 a.m. Cicero United Methodist Church, 8416 WN. Main St. After the business meeting, a speaker from Helping Hounds will present about their organization. Special guests will include adoptable dogs. Liverpool Concerts in the Park 7 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Bruce

Springsteen tribute band Born to Run will perform.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

Strawberry Shortcake 4K Sunshine Horses, 3721 VerPlank Rd., Clay. Open house to

Which are worse for golf… Mental or physical mistakes?

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is that both mental and physical mistakes are bad for our golf game and cost us strokes on the golf course. However, my experience has taught me that the mental mistakes we make during a round of golf have the potential of a ecting our scores much greater than the physical (poor ball striking) mistakes we make. Look at it this way…a physical mistake should cost us one stroke (bogey), maybe two (double bogey) when we miss a shot. A mental mistake has the potential to cost us two, three or even four strokes on a hole, depending on how we handle the “adversity factor”, as well as how we play the rest of the round when our “thoughts” turn to doubt, we hesitate and our minds begin to vacillate to “negative thoughts. No, you are not the only one that has experienced these “thoughts” on a golf course. Yours truly once had a “quadruple bogey” (4 over par) on the rst hole of an important tournament as well as on the last hole of the same tournament (8 over par on two holes). BRT…Bull, Rubish, Trash! So, how do we establish a “game plan” for competition, as well as to apply “course management” during our round to become more e ective and shoot lower scores? If you want to improve your scores, simply “avoid” the following mistakes that Nick Foy (Foy Golf Academy) says has cost every golfer strokes on the course. MISTAKES TO AVOID:

* Sacri ce a little distance to increase accuracy.

3. Trying To Fix Your Golf Swing During A Round - When you go to a golf course to play 9 or 18 holes, you never know what golf swing you will have that day.

* Learn to play the swing you have that day.

* If you start making grip changes, closing the face, or other adjustments, it might lead to poorly hit shots that end up 40 yards away.

4. Playing too quickly

* Slow down your pace of play if you feel you are playing too quickly.

* Slowing down gives you more time to think about the shot you want to make.

* Factor in distance to bunkers, water and out of bounds.

5. Looking Up Too Early On Putts

1. Not Using A Pre-Shot Routine - A pre-shot routine is like a checklist to give you structure so you can go through a proper setup and make good decisions before hitting your shot.

* Analyze the lie of your golf ball (how’s it sitting).

* Evaluate the weather conditions (wind, rain).

* Establish the distance from your ball to the ag on the green.

* Visualize the golf shot you want to hit…in your mind.

* Pick your club choice.

* Make a practice swing.

* Setup to your golf stance and align yourself to the target.

* Make the swing and hit a great shot.

2. Trying To Hit A Golf Club You Are Not Con dent With - If a golf club is not playing well for you, try other clubs in your bag you like more.

* Lay up on a hole instead of trying to reach the green with a club that you don’t have con dence in.

* Keep your eyes and head down a little longer on your putting stroke and nish the follow thorough.

* Apply the same thoughts to your golf swing and chip shots as well.

6. Not Using Enough Lo When Hitting From e Rough

* Take a higher lo ed club to get the ball to “pop out” of the rough when it is tall and thick to avoid a clunker.

From Practicable Golf: “5” Mental Mistakes You Should Never Make

1. Don’t analyze your swing, or think about it while swinging.

2. Don’t think about your score (unless you really have to).

3. Don’t beat yourself up. Be your own caddie and remember, it’s just a game.

4. Don’t just aim at the fairway or green…have a very precise target in mind.

5. Don’t forget about your “pre-shot routine”. Good Luck!

C-NS girls lacrosse wins sectional title

By PhIL BLACkwELL

An overwhelming force all spring long, the Cicero-North Syracuse girls lacrosse team wasn’t about to stop with the Section III Class A championship within its sights.

And the presence of Liverpool as an opponent in Tuesday night’s sectional final at SUNYCortland only gave the Northstars more motivation, which it quickly turned into impressive action that resulted in a 15-5 victory over the Warriors.

Quite unlike C-NS’s last sectional title in 2021 earned in an epic overtime win over Baldwinsville, this game had little real suspense, the Northstars doing well in all phases and boasting six different players with multiple goals.

Liverpool’s task was a big one, trying to turn around 20-7 and 16-8 regular-season defeats, and it did make a series of stops in the early going. It took nearly six minutes for the Northstars to get on the board with Elizabeth Smith’s free-position goal.

Less than a minute later, though, Sophia Nesci one-timed a Brooke Molchanoff pass home to make it 2-0, and C-NS took over, with goals from Gabby Pauline and Natalie Wilson following

By PhIL BLACkwELL

Four outs stood between Cicero-North Syracuse from claiming the first-ever Section III Class AAA baseball championship, but it never quite got to that plateau.

Breaking out at the plate just when it counted the most, Christian Brothers Academy used a five-run sixth inning to rally and beat the Northstars 8-3 in the May 26 sectional final at Onondaga Community College.

Just getting to this title game was already quite an accomplishment, C-NS first having to rally to beat Rome Free Academy in the May 21 quarterfinal before going to Auburn’s Falcon Park two days later and beating no. 2 seed Utica Proctor 6-3 in the semifinals.

It helped, no doubt, that the Raiders had to use up so much energy in its quarterfinal game, a 5-4, 12-inning marathon with Syracuse City that prevented Proctor from getting its pitching just where it wanted. Also, C-NS had seen the Raiders just one week earlier, winning by that exact same 6-3 margin with yet another late-game comeback.

The Northstars had starter Justin Coyne fresh and ready, and he threw a complete game,

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in quick succession and Mackenzie Prentice scoring in the last seconds of the period.

Marissa Doty struck midway through the second period off a feed from Gabby Putman after Mia Berthoff put the Warriors on the board. Then Prentice and Nesci converted 12 seconds apart, followed by goals from Prentice and Wilson that helped the Northstars go to the break in front 10-3.

All the while, Gabby Putman continued her season-long excellence in the draw circle, ultimately claiming 18 draws that gave her team plenty of extra possession time to move the ball around and wear out Liverpool’s reisstance.

Putman joined in the scoring parade less than a minute into the third quarter, and C-NS kept adding on from there, Miabella Gates also finding the net to become the Northstars’ eighth different goalscorer.

It was a near-perfect balance, with only Prentice getting a hat trick but Putman, Gates, Nesci, Smith and Wilson all converting twice. What’s more, Molchanoff, Putman and Pauline had two assists apiece, with Kaelyn Reid adding an assist.

All of the drama had come for Liverpool in the May 23 semifinal against no. 3 seed Baldwins -

striking out nine and only surrendering a single walk while limiting the Raiders to six hit.

For once, C-NS didn’t wait to go in front, getting single runs in the first and third innings for a 2-0 lead. After Proctor cut it to 2-1, the Northstars put up decisive two-run rallies in the fourth and fifth to bridge the Raiders’ two-run fourth.

Mason Mingle provided the spark, twice walking and adding a single and scoring three runs as Ben Watkins, Battista Wood and Joe Lukasiewicz also crossed the plate.

Though never getting more than a single off three Proctor pitchers (Josh Martinez, Parker Giruzzi and Reece Jantzi),, C-NS saw Jaden Zimmer, Andrew Davis and Kyle Gancarz join Wood in the RBI column.

Then C-NS watched as CBA outscored top seed Baldwinsville 10-6 in the other semifinal, denying the Northstars a chance to face a Bees side it beat twice in the regular season.

Instead, it was the Brothers, against whom the Northstars lost 11-7 late in April at Tom Dotterer Field. Kaden Kalfass, who didn’t pitch in that game, was on the mound for C-NS as CBA, who had knocked out Liverpool and Baldwinsville in the

Once more, the entire attention of high school track and field in New York State will turn to Bragman Stadium which, this weekend, again serves as host for the state and Federation championships.

And as always proven the case in the past, athletes from Cicero-North Syracuse and Liverpool will be a big part of it, due to what they had accomplished all season plus their efforts in last Thursday night’s state qualifier at that same C-NS facility.

Northstars freshman Anna Eells would win the long jump by going 17 feet 11 ¾ inches to win a close battle with East Syracuse Minoa’s Akuot Kuany, second with 17’11” as Samantha Moreno was sixth in 16’8 3/4” and Selena Moreno seventh with 16’6 3/4”.

In the triple jump, Eells’ 39’ 1 1/2” was second to Kuany’s 40’5” as Elizabeth Moreno (34’7”), Selena Moreno (34’2) and Samantha Moreno (34’1”) closely followed.

Jaydin Mackey got the Northstars a victory in the 200-meter dash in 25.87 seconds to the 26.01 of Liverpool’s Mikayla Greene. A 1-2 finish in the 400 hurdles saw Aaliyah McDonald, in 1:08.25, beat out the 1:08.81 from Grace Murray.

In the girls Division I pentathlon, C-

ville at Central Square, a game that spilled into overtime before the Warriors were able to edge the Bees 10-9.

Despite two regular-season wins (by 11-8 and 14-6 margins) and B’ville’s struggles through a 1-15 regular season, Liverpool would find the Bees toughest in their playoff encounter.

Controlling the tempo most of the way, the Bees also diversified its attack, something the Warriors found it difficult to do as it leaned heavily on Mia Berthoff, who had three goals and three assists, and Maura Woods, who scored three times.

By contrast, B’ville got a threegoal hat trick from Jaya Madigan,

previous two rounds, in the sectional playoffs.countered with Ben Lovell,

What quickly emerged was a pattern where the two sides frequently threatened big innings but only partially delivered on them, keeping things close.

With two on and one out in the top of the first, CBA’s Jack Landau doubled to the wall, but the chase for the ball froze the runners, and only Riley Clemons-Butenko scored, with the Brothers unable to add to it.

C-NS answered in the bottom of the first, Carter King singling home Andrew Davis, but the 1-1 tie was broken in the second with another two-out RBI hit, this one a double by Riley Clemons-Butenko.

The Brothers loaded the bases in the top of the third with no one out. Harris lined it right at Zimmer, who stepped on second for a double play, and Ben Snyder popped out in foul territory, keeping it at 2-1. Fired up by this, C-NS pulled back even 2-2 in the bottom of the third thanks to Zimmer, who walked, stole second, went to third on a groundout and scored on King’s sacrifice fly. The Northstars then loaded the bases with no one out in the fourth, pushing across a run when Zim-

NS’s Jasmine Ayre had a strong showing, taking third place with 2,347 points, though it was well behind Rome Free Academy star Imani Pugh’s first-place total of 3,261.

Aaliyah McDonald got to fourth place in the 100 hurdles in 14.99 seconds, with Alexa Bellknap, in 1:01.42, edging Stephanie Todd (1:01.45) for third place in the 400meter dash, Todd adding a fifth (27.53) in the 200.

Kennedy Jones gained fourth place among Division I runners in the 3,000 in 10:38..98, while Camilla MacNaught was sixth (8:08.02) and Allison Moran eighth (8:37.72) in the 2,000 steeplechase.

Liverpool’s wins included the 4x800 relay, where the quartet of Taylor Page, Charlotte Warner, Addison Ziegler and Kaitlyn Hotaling went 9:34.66 to pull away from Fayetteville-Manlius (9:55.95) and the pack that included C-NS (10:53.63).

Page, who ran the third leg in the 4x800, won on her own in the Division I portion at 1,500 meters in 4:52.26, more than seven seconds ahead of Auburn’s Mary Alice Pineau (4:59.91), to go with a fifth (2:24.96) in the 800 behind C-NS’s Cameron Sisk (2:23.81) in fourth place.

Maddie Devendorf was victorious in the 100-meter dash, her 12.52 seconds making her the fastest qualifier for the finals and then,

but also two goals from Raegan Ratliff and Peyton Dyl, while Lea Otts had a goal and two assists and Olivia Bartlett also found the net.

Despite leading most of the way – 4-2 after one period and 6-5 at halftime – the Warriors found it difficult to get clear and, in the fourth quarter, were shut out as the Bees pulled even, 9-9, with three minutes left in regulation.

But Isabelle Akely got the OT draw, giving Liverpool possession, and the ball went to Berthoff. Drawing in the Bees’ defenders, Berthoff fed it to Emma Esposito, who netted the game-winner.

This followed an opening semifinal where C-NS, facing no.

4 seed Rome Free Academy, had its way with the Black Knights, roaring to a 23-2 victory.

Putman won 17 draws to set the tone, and everybody else followed, with 11 different players earning goals by game’s end. Molchanoff led with four goals and an assist. Nesci scored three times and got three assists, Putman adding three goals and two assists. Prentice and Smith each had two goals and two assists, with Doty and Ella Grotto also converting twice. Single goals went to Gates, Wilson, Meghan McGrath and Sophia Graham.

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mer hit a sacrifice fly to take a 3-2 lead.

Now, though, it was C-NS unable to get away with Tom Menar, relieving Lovell, getting out of that fourth-inning jam and a bases-loaded, two-out situation in the bottom of the fifth when Mingle hit into a force play. Then came the top of the sixth.

Harris led off with a walk, and Kalfass exited, replaced by Wood, who got two outs but gave up walks to Jimmy Kennedy and Clemons-Butenko that loaded

matching that 12.52 in the final, beating out a field that included teammate Nahla BattleCrenshaw (12.61) in sixth place. Devendorf also finished eighth in the long jump.

In the pole vault, Layla Pearl Collins cleared 9’6”, second to the 10’2” of Central Square’s Aubrey Greene as C-NS had Nuata Luangaphay fourth topping 8’6”. Devendorf and Battle-Crenshaw helped Greene and Audrey Jenkins take third in the 4x400 relay in 4:17.93, while in the 4x100 the favored teams from C-NS (disqualification) and Liverpool (did not finish) ended up behind Nottingham’s winning 50.19. Taima Tearney cleared 5 feet for sixth place in the high jump as Jenkins (4’10”) was seventh.

On the boys side for C-NS, Joe Main swept both Division I throwing events, heaving the discus 152’7 ahead of Jamesville-DeWitt’s Kevin Vigneault (138 feet) along with a shot put of 53’6” on his second attempt beating the 50’ 1/2” from Vigneault.

Dante Melfi was victorious in the 800, his time of 1:57.42 edging Auburn’s Keegan Brady (1:57.62) as Liverpool had Roman Murray third in 1:57.69. The Northstars’ Tyler Graham (1:58.97) and Warriors’ Nate Auriello (2:01.41) also finished in the top eight.

Andrew Potter nearly won the Division

the bases.

Cooper Marko was up. Connecting, Marko drilled a Wood pitch to the wall in left, clearing the bases. Mike Giamartino followed with an RBI triple and raced home on Landau’s single. This, along with Kennedy’s RBI single in the top of the seventh, gave Menar the cushion to work the last two innings and secure a sectional championship, while C-NS saw its first season under head coach Stephan Bailey conclude with a 15-7 record.

I portion of the pentathlon, earning 2,887 points, just 70 behind the winning 2,957 of PSLA-Fowler’s Siyir Price. Anthony Johnson’s triple jump of 43’5” was only behind the 43’10” of East Syracuse Minoa’s Ryan Sullivan. Davine Bennett finished fifth in the 100 sprint in 11.11 seconds. Bennett, Johnson, Derick Hicks and Antwan Maxwell were third in the 4x100 relay in 44.21 seconds, beating out Liverpool’s fifth-place 44.70 done by Ny’Quez Madison, Rondell Cunningham, Malrtin Ramadani and Antonio Rivera, wih Rivera adding a 10th in the 100 sprint in 11.31 Jaiden Tagliarano climbed to third place in the 110 hurdles in 15.70 seconds, with Dan Henry fourth in the 400 sprint in 51.81. Rhett Andrews ran 3,200 meters in 9:47.97 for eighth place. Joe Massett got sixth in the Division I 3,000 steeplechase in 10:45.92 ahead of Nolan Zinsmeyer (11:08.74).

As for Liverpool, Madison was third in the long jump with 21’9” and added a third in the triple jump with 43’ 1/2”.

Dom Petrera, Evan Champ, Ryan Stuper and Jacob LaPoint were fourth in Division I in the 4x800 relay in 8:52.97, with the Northstars eighth in the 4x400 in 3:49.76. Brayden Smith took seventh in the 400 hurdles and Brady Ruediger 11th in the 3,200.

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The Cicero-north syracuse girls lacrosse team defeated Liverpool 15-5 Tuesday night at suny-Cortland to win the section III Class A championship, the program’s second in four years.

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Cicero-north syracuse pinch-runner Joe Lukasiewicz (9) records a stolen base in the may 26 section III Class AAA championship game, where the Northstars lost 8-3 to the Brothers.

C-NS girls golfers advance to state tourney Barrett reaches state tennis championships

By PhIL BLACkwELL

A strong season for the Cicero-North Syracuse girls golf team would culminate in two of its players, Isabella Borte and Chloe Tice, playing last weekend in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association championships.

Borte and Tice earned those spots by their play on May 23 in the Section III state qualifier at Cedar Lake Club in Clayville, located south of Utica, where both finished in the top eight.

Having finished second in the sectional Division I tournament two days earlier at Pompey Club, Borte would not quite match that finish here against the top players in both divisions.

However, by shooting an 88, Borte did tie Rome Free Academy’s Rachel O’Rourke for fourth place, easily making the state qualifying cut, while Tice, one group behind, finished with a 92 to tie Fayetteville-Manlius’ Lindsay Chong for seventh.

Both joined a sectional All-Star team led by Rome Free Academy’s Evie Denton and Sauquoit Valley’s Kathryn Yerman, who tied for the top spot at the qualifier, each shooting 81, well clear of the 87 from Vernon-VeronaSherrill’s Anna Peterson.

Chong’s teammate, Gabby Dardis (91), advanced, as did Remsen’s Ellie Secor with a 93 as two other C-NS golfers, Aubrey Pento and Abby Hildreth, were unable to advance.

By PhIL BLACkwELL

Liverpool boys tennis singles player Justin Barrett didn’t let up this season until he was at the USTA-Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens battlng for a New York State Public High School Athletic Association singles championship.

Unbeaten on the way to the Section III Division I title, Barrett followed that up with another dominant effort during the May 2324 sectional state qualifier at Utica Parkway Courts. Barrett defended his top seed by rolling past Cooperstown’s Isaish George 6-2, 6-1 in the first round and doing even better in the quarterfinals, routing Christian Brothers

Academy’s Chanu Yang 6-0, 6-1.

Simply needing a semifinal win over Cortland’s Tyler Cranfield to get to the state tournament, Barrett rolled through the first set 6-2 and, in a second-set tiebreak, kept Cranfield from extending the match, winning it 7-3 to secure advancement. And this set up the final, Barrett against Fayetteville-Manlius’ Cameron Lukasik, a rematch of the Division I final set up when Lukasik knocked off Cazenovia’s Traian Cherciu in the other semifinal.

Completing a four-match run, Barrett again beat Lukasik 6-3, 6-0, then got ready for a state tournament where Lukasik and Cranfield (who beat Cherciu 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 in the thirdplace match) would join him in the field.

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