2014 Winter Sports Guide by Sullivan County Democrat/Catskill-Delaware Publications

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Sports adds more than wins, losses he next 25 pages contains the pictures of 29 varsity winter sports teams from all of Sullivan County’s eight school districts. There are several more teams which we couldn’t get in front of a camera, which would bring that total to 34 teams. That translates into approximately 500 varsity athletes competing in interscholastic sports competition this season. That is a terrific number. And while less than a handful will go on to play organized sports in college, we feel high school sports is an integral part of our children’s education and development. Competition, striving to improve and learning how to interact with others are all important elements in our children’s education. We commend these students for putting in the time and effort which is needed to be on a varsity team and also applaud the parents for the many missed meals, late nights and dedication it takes to keep your child playing. Many of our young athletes will not appreciate their days on the hardwood or at the track until much later in life. But rest assured, it will be an experience which will certainly help mold you into a better person…hopefully a person with meaningful values instilled by your coaches, parents and friends. We know full well the tremendous sacrifice it takes to succeed at anything and while many times wins and losses get in the way of the true score, we know full well that all our student-athletes in this section are winners. Keep up the good work and don’t ever give up!

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CONTENTS

Eldred Boys Basketball . . . 4W Girls Basketball . . . 5W Cheerleading . . . . . .6W Fallsburg Boys Basketball . . . 7W Girls Basketball . . . 8W Cheerleading . . . . . 9W Liberty Boys Basketball . . 10W Cheerleading . . . . .11W Girls Basketball . . 12W Wrestling . . . . . . . 12W Indoor Track . . . . .13W Livingston Manor Boys Basketball . .14W Cheerleading . . . . .15W Girls Basketball . . 16W

Monticello Boys Basketball . .16W Girls Basketball . . .17W Cheerleading . . . . .17W Wrestling . . . . . . . .18W Roscoe Boys Basketball . .19W Girls Basketball . . .19W Sullivan West Boys Basketball . .20W Girls Basketball . . .21W Alpine Ski Team . .22W Indoor Track . . . . .23W Tri-Valley Boys Basketball . . 24W Girls Basketball . . 25W Indoor Track . . . . . 26W Alpine Ski Team . . 27W Cheerleading . . . . .27W

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Eldred boys’ basketball counts on key returnees BY ANYA TIKKA

ldred boys’ basketball Coach JJ Gass expects the season to be very competitive this year in Class D. “So, it’s going to be a fun year,” said Gass. “It’s that [competitive] spirit that helps the teams give their best.” Eldred made it to Section IX championship game last season but lost to perennial power Coleman. Their overall record was 5-15, 4-4 league. “This season we are hoping to get back to sectionals,” said Gass. “We return the majority of the team from last year. Some younger players moved up from last year’s JV team to help round up our team.” Top returners from last year are Dave Powers, Bray Curreri, Nik Dilles, Peter Vorstadt, Jake Halter, and Tim Worzel. Key players lost to graduation include Anthony Margarum, Mike Donnelly, Nick Stymacks, and Connor Frazier. “This year should be good year for the team,” said Gass. “We are looking to stay competitive in our nonleague schedule and hoping to get a shot at the league championship.”

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Members of the 2013-14 Eldred boys’ basketball team are: (front row, from left) Nick Wyss, Butch Halloran, Bray Curreri, James Fahnstock and Tim Worzel. (Back row, from left) Emerson Heasman, Peter Vorstadt, Jake Halter, Dylan Wolff, David Powers, Coach JJ Gass. Missing from photo are Nik Dilles, Danny Taylor, and Tyler Shwartz. Go Get’em Yellowjackets!

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Young players key to girls’ hoop success BY ANYA TIKKA

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e have a lot of young players so it's going to take some time to get where we want to be,” Eldred girls basketball coach Ryan Jasper said about his team prior to the season. But Jasper feels hopeful. “We're going to have to work extremely hard early on to be competitive, but if we rebound well and we defend at a high level consistently we will be successful.” He felt the team had to work hard to improve on last year’s record of 4-14 and to contend for the league title. “We have a mix of seniors and sophomores/freshmen with nothing in between (no juniors) so we need to get used

to playing together. Kelsey Collins, Jess Schips, Sam Banghart and Nicole Elvin give us some good size up front so hopefully we can use that to our advantage.” When asked about possible weaknesses in the team, Jasper explained, “Our strength will be our defense and our weakness will be the inexperience of the younger players. “We’re still learning the new system for the older ones but time will help with both of those things so it should be an exciting season. We hope to improve on last year’s record and continue working hard and improving each day.” He continued, “In the back court we’re going to be pretty young – but very talented with

Jordan Lepes, Kate Reiser, Sheila and Jenna Burns, and Rebecca Morgan, who’s currently out with an A/C separation. We hope to get her back at some point. Hannah Bisland is coming back from major knee surgery and new to the team is Destinee Arnold who transferred from Honesdale High School.” Key losses to last year’s graduation are, Kayla Kelly, Steph Lee, Abby Ellert, and Erin Angus. ANYA TIKKA | DEMOCRAT

Members of the 2013-14 Eldred girls basketball team are, front row, from the left: Kate Reiser, Rebecca Morgan and Jordan Lepes. Second row, Sheila Burns, Desiree Arnold, Hannah Bisland. Third row, Sam Banghart, Nicole Elvin. Back row, Jessica Schips and Kelsey Collins.

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ELDRED SCHEDULE BOYS BASKETBALL Dec. 3 4 12 13 Jan. 7 9 10 13 15 17 21 23 Feb. 4 7 10 11 13 19

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GIRLS BASKETBALL Nov. 25 Dec. 3 5 11 13 Jan. 8 13 15 16 21 22 23 24 31 Feb. 3 5 7 11 18 20

Eldred Indoor Track The Eldred 2013-14 indoor track team is comprised of: (front row, from left) Haley Tufano, Maria Shablovski, Claire Yorke, and Audrey Mellan. (Middle row) SaraJane Drewett, Lauren Frey, Sarah Malzahn, Anna Petrowski, Angie Schadt, Jessica Davis, Kim Davis, and Kayla Maas. (Back row) Kayla Carcone, Joe Carcone, Logan McDonell, Hans McCarthy, Julian Gottlieb, Scott VanTuyl, Kevin Maas, Jake Willoughby, Jared DeLeon, Billy Yorke, Julian DeLeon, and Coach Don Drewett. Missing from photo is assistant coach Matt Campanella.

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underneath, the Comets will be depending on Shomo more than ever this season. “He can play the guard position and pretty much every position on the court,” says Dworetsky. Along with Shomo, Pinder and Fannings, Dworetsky also names point guard Brandon Berardi as a key player this season. And with a 31 record thus far, the Comets seem primed to make that fourth sectional appearance. But Dworetsky – never one to get ahead of himself – remains grounded: “We are a really young team this season without much experience,” he says. “We’re really just looking to get better and better every day. We’d love to make sectionals again but number one is academics and to become better players.” To a Great Season… Go Comets!

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hough Fallsburg boys’ basketball coach Pete Dworetsky lost nine players to graduation last year, and carries a thin, young roster of only eight total players this season, the eighth-year coach is still looking to make his fourth straight sectional appearance. Comprised of three seniors, one junior, three sophomores and a freshman, Dworetsky’s squad is certainly young, but as the coach says, “all eight of my guys bring something very unique to the table and as long as I see improvement on a day-today and game-to-game basis, I think we’ll be just fine.” Key returners for the Comets include guard Nick Pinder, guard Jeremiah Fannings and center Ahmad Shomo. Though Shomo didn’t see much time last season – due to academic issues – according to Dworetsky, “he’s back this season with a new attitude and he’s been outstanding for us thus far.” A versatile athlete on the court with a deadly jump-shot and presence

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Lady Comets hoping for ‘banner’ season BY ELI RUIZ

aving reached the first round of sectional competition last season, first-year Fallsburg girls’ basketball coach Lucile Carter-Harris is looking to achieve even more this season. Having lost eight players from last season’s squad to graduation, Carter-Harris says her key players to watch this season are returning starters Nyasia Harris (center) and Tiffany Sutim (point guard). Losses to graduation and an early season 1-3 record notwithstanding, CarterHarris maintains some lofty goals for her team this season. “I’m looking for us to reach sectionals again this season and for us to clinch that sectional title,” she said. “I’m looking for day-to-day improvement, but we’ve never had a girls’ banner to hang in our gym. I’d really love for us to finally get that first banner this season.”

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Members of the 2013-14 Fallsburg girls’ basketball team are, front row, left to right, Stephanie Perna, Anna Natale, Brooke Sapolsky, Kirstin Jacabson and Diana Presti. Back row, left to right, are coach Lucille Carter-Harris, Cassie Foertsch, Tiffany Williams, Britney Spinelli, Naiomi Moody, Nyasia Harris, and Dee Dee Smith.

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Members of the 2013-14 Fallsburg girls’ cheerleading squad are: (front row, left to right) Maegan Hurwitz, Makyla Perneszi, Jennifer Davila and Sarah Kaye; (back row, left to right) coach Francis Garcia, Sierra Paterson-Dacosta, Liliana Moody, Diamond Fanning, Gabriella Cabrera, Jeimy Escolante, coach Kiffanie Rodgers-Sanchez and Christine Alanso (former student).

FALLSBURG SCHEDULE BOYS BASKETBALL Nov. 23 Dec. 4 6 7 16 17 20 27 Jan. 9 13 15 21 23 Feb. 1 4 6 8 12 17 19

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Game-by-game for young Indians BY ELI RUIZ

he Liberty’s boys basketball program had a tough season last year (3-13, 0-6 OCIAA) and coach Dave Slater is simply looking for game-to-game improvement from his young team this season. So far this season, the Indians have posted a 1-3 record and says Slater, “we’re a young team and we’re hoping to grow and mature as the season progresses. It’s going to be a game-bygame progression, but I’m looking for us to build as a team and win some more games [than last season].” According to Slater, his top returning players are seniors Chris Santiago and Julian Spina. Another player to watch, says Slater, is Stephen Johnson. “Last season was tough,” offered Slater. “This season I’m happy to improve game by game, and we’ll just have to see how the season ends up.”

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LIBERTY SCHEDULE BOYS BASKETBALL Dec. 2 9 16 18 20 Jan. 3 6 9 15 17 23 Feb. 4 6 8 10 12 13 19

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not only as a team but as a ‘family.’ “We preach to the girls the importance of being a family unit on and off the court. With plenty of games to still be played, we have our eyes set on making sectionals. We know

that this means we will need to pull out a few big wins. But I believe that with a bit of tenacity and heart, we have what it takes to make a nice run towards sectionals from here on out.”

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Liberty Wrestling Members of the 2013-14 Liberty/Fallsburg/Eldred wrestling team are: (front row, to right) Joseph Decker, Devin Budd, Brett Huggler, Robert Lounsbury; (back row, left to right) coach John Lennon Aaron Rosario, William DePaolo, Joe Brown and Kevn Morgans.

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Pictured are members of the 2013-14 Liberty girl’s basketball team coached by Bethanie Quatrale.

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believe we will find ourselves in a much better position to win some more basketball games,” says Quatrale. Freshman Savannah Reck is starting at the all-important point guard position this season, and according to Quatrale, “she’s been doing a great job of handling the pressure of being a varsity point guard in her debut varsity season.” With a sophomore at center, it’s a mix of old and new for the Lady Indians this season; a season where Quatrale says she’s looking for consistent improvement from her squad. “As a team we’re looking to get better every single day,’ says the fifth year coach. “Whether it be in practice or in a game, we’re looking for marked improvement out there. The girls are coming together very nicely

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Pictured are members of the 201314 Liberty girls’ indoor track team coached by Debbie Simpson. The team competes in developmental meets at Sullivan County Community College as well as OCIAA meets at West Point.

Liberty Boy’s Indoor Track Pictured are members of the 201314 Liberty boys’ indoor track team coached by Ralph Bressler. The team competes in developmental meets at Sullivan County Community College as well as OCIAA meets at West Point.

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Members of the 2013-2014 Livingston Manor boys’ basketball team are, front row, from the left; Evan Taggart, Patrick Dibartolo and Dillon Taggart. Standing, from the left, are Matt McRell, Dylan Douria, Terrance Lockhart, Matt Janik, David Dutcher, Frank Kuttnar, Max Kaplan and coach Charles Hicks. Missing from picture are Brian Esckridge, Demetrius Miranda and Jordan Heintz.

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ivingston Manor’s boys’ basketball coach Charles Hicks has big expectations of his young team. “We’re hoping to win our division and make a run for the section title,” he explained. His expectations are based on recent history. Although last year’s record was 6-12, the previous year Hicks took his team all the way to the state final four. The team’s record then was 16-5. So what happened? “I graduated 12 seniors [in 2012],” Hicks recounted, “and only two returned last year.” “We may not be young in age, but young in sports,” he continued. Looking ahead, Hicks will be counting on juniors Matt Janik and

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Terrance Lockhart, both starters a year ago. Another key player is senior center David Dutcher, who also saw quite a lot of playing time last year. “We’re still playing up,” Hicks said. “We’re a little low – the graduation [in 2012] hurt us, losing that many. This is still a transition period. “We know what to expect, we’re young, working hard, and have expectations,” he continued. Hicks is starting his 11th year as a varsity coach. He knows what it will take to get back to the state final four. “You have to have a mix,” he explained. “Kids who buy into the program, have athletic ability and skill level and a desire to win.” He also mentioned a good supportive atmosphere that fosters sports helps.

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ivingston Manor girls’ basketball team is on the young side with four sophomores among the returning players from last year’s team which won the Section IX Class D title. They have opened the season with three losses. Ami Calo is the lone senior back

and is joined by sophomores Katie Rau, Devon Dutcher, Emily Gorr and Jade Bivins. “We will work hard every day and continue to build as a team and a program as the season goes on,” said coach Kevin Clifford.

Members of the 2013-14 Livingston Manor girls’ basketball team are, front row, left to right, Kiara Pagan, Katie Rau and Jade Bivins. Back row, left to right, are TaShuana West, Emily Gorr, Devon Dutcher, Ami Calo and coach Kevin Clifford.

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The Livingston Manor cheerleading squad is comprised of: (front row) Jordyn Gorr and Lindsey Fredenburg; (back row) coach Hillary Hoag, Anna Standt, Heidi Snyder, Tara Roser, Dakota Rogers, Kailee Gorr, Rachel Barnhart, and Coach Joyce Hoag. Absent from the photo are Savannah Baum, Cynthia Roser, Sam Gould, and Liz Clingenpeel.

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Monti boys off to competitive start

he Monticello boys’ basketball team looks to be very competitive in the early part of the 2013-14 season with impressive wins over Pocono Manor East, O’Neill and Sullivan West. Their three losses to Wallenpaupack, Goshen and Cornwall have come by a total of 10 points. The Panthers have been led by Sha Shawn Drayton, Devin Williams, Joe Revelle and David Watkins. Members of the 2013-14 Monticello boys’ basketball team are: (front row, left to right) Stephon McCline, Dashawn Thompson, Donovan Williams and Trayvon Jarrette; (back row, left to right) assistant coach Stephen Matuszak, LahJuan Drayton, Semaj Prince, London Gandy, David Watkins, Dante Smalls, Sashawn Drayton, Devin Williams, Rafael Ortiz, Tyrel Poole, Joseph Revel and head coach Chris Russo

MONTICELLO SCHEDULE BOYS BASKETBALL Dec. 18 6 11 18 20 23 Jan. 3 7 9 15 21 23 31 Feb. 4 6 8 12 19

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fter losing four starters to graduation, the Monticello girls’ basketball team is off to a good start with three early victories over Eldred, Sullivan West and Liberty. The young team will need to step up when playing Class A teams in OCIAA league play, but coach Karen Atack feels the Lady Panthers can make it to the sectionals.

Members of the 2013-14 Monticello girls’ basketball team are: (front row, left to right) Lena Episalle, Shandell Jones; (middle row, left to right) Destiny Bridges, Marie Cruz, Attilah Snowden and Latise Sanders; (back row, left to right) Noaicah Clark, Kayla Nero, Quaisa Walker and Yamilersy Reyes

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Monticello Wrestling Members of the 2013-14 Monticello wrestling team are: (front row, left to right) Joseph Ng, Caleb McCallion, Patrick Owens, Najee Shackleford, Chris Pintado; (middle row, left to right) Brett Hughes, Michael LaRuffa, David Ambra, Ben Ulrich, John Doherty, Nick Brown and Anthony Caballero; (back row, left to right) Bryan Escobar Ramirez, Justyn Kelly, Frank Smith, Travis Kelly, Jesse Conklin, Nick Fiore and Sherwin Anthony. Missing from photo are coach Justin Fenichel, Dion Bottaro, Matt Doherty, Alex Lawrence, Elizabeth Koenig (manager).

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Sullivan West… young but game

BY FRED STABBERT III e started out kind of slow,” third year Sullivan West Boys Basketball Head Coach Bruce Nober said. “But we definitely played our best game of the year at James I. O’Neill.” The Bulldogs were tied at the end of

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But weather, holiday, illnesses and other circumstances have kept players sidelined all season. “I’m looking forward to getting the whole team together,” Nober said. “The junior class is really strong. They have Ronj Padu, Brian Stauch and Richard Shevak, all of whom

played last year. Two seniors, Chance Bibbo and Owen Andrews, also return to the squad from a year ago. But two big losses, three-point specialist Matt Cardona, and feisty point guard Sawyer Erlwein left two holes to fill which will take time to replace.

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The 2013-14 Sullivan West Boys Varsity Basketball team is, front row, from the left: Hanarii Padu, Noah Bauer, Jiron Kevii, Mark Castro and Chris Colton. Second row, from left: Coach Bruce Nober, Brian Stauch, Ronj Pau, Chance Bibbo, Doug Farrell, Tyler Davis, Owen Andrews, Shawn Schanil and Andrew Stabbert. Missing is Richard Shevak and Assistant Coach Chad Powell.

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Sullivan West… young but game BY FRED STABBERT III e started out kind of slow,” third year Sullivan West Boys Basketball Head Coach Bruce Nober said. “But we definitely played our best game of the year at James I. O’Neill.” The Bulldogs were tied at the end of the first quarter and down by only three at the half before losing to the tough O’Neill squad in their first league game of the season. And Sullivan West hoped to pick up its first win of the season last night on the road at Liberty in a classic rivalry showdown. But weather, holiday, illnesses and other circumstances have kept players sidelined all season. “I’m looking forward to getting the whole team together,” Nober said. “The junior class is really strong. They have Ronj Padu, Brian Stauch and Richard Shevak, all of whom played last year. Two seniors, Chance Bibbo and Owen Andrews, also return to the squad from a year ago. But two big losses, three-point specialist Matt Cardona, and feisty point guard Sawyer Erlwein left two holes to fill which will take time to replace.

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oming off a 3-15 season with no league wins, Coach Pat Donovan is optimistic his young team, which returned virtually every player, will improve in 2014. Donovan said his team has a lot of fight, play hard and never quit. Though they have already lost three games in this weather-interrupted season, Donovan feels they will get better as the season progresses. KAYLA GRECO | DEMOCRAT

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Sullivan West Ski Team The 2013-14 Sullivan West Boys Varsity Ski team is, front row, from the left: Canaan Woods, Quinn Hofer, Bristol Woods, Jared Zaccari, Ryan Rydell, Jordan Kubenik. Secon row, fro left: Coach Lionel Billard, Chase Smith, Derrik Keller, Garret Hermann, Jeffery Mitchel, Jacob Keller, Hope Erlwein.

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Cornwall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm at Walton . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:30 pm at Liberty . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm Eldred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm Monticello . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm Goshen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm at Fallsburg . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm SS Seward . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm Port Jervis . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm Tri Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm O’Neill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm at Spackenkill . . . . . . . . . .5:30 pm Liberty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm

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at Goshen . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 pm at Goshen . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 pm at Port Jervis . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm Burke Catholic . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm at Tri Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm at SS Seward . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm Liberty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm O’Neill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm at Livingston Manor . . . . .6:30 pm at Chester Academy . . . .11:00 am at Fallsburg . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm at Goshen . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 pm Tri Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 pm at O’Neill . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm at Burke Catholic . . . . . . .7:00 pm

INDOOR TRACK Jan. 3 6 15 17 24 25 31 Feb. 5 7 8 10 15 21 22

OCIAA @West Point . . . . .3:00 pm Invitational @SCCC . . . . .3:00 pm Invitational @SCCC . . . . .3:00 pm OCIAA @West Point . . . . .6:00 pm OCIAA @West Point . . . . .6:00 pm OCIAA @West Point . . . . .9:00 am OCIAA @West Point . . . . .6:00 pm Invitational @SCCC . . . . .3:00 pm OCIAA @West Point . . . . .6:00 pm OCIAA @West Point . . . . .9:00 am Championship @SCCC . . .3:00 pm Section IX @West Point . .9:00 am Section IX @West Point . .6:00 pm Section IX @West Point . .9:00 am

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Sullivan West Boys Indoor Track

The 2013-14 Sullivan West Boys Indoor Track Team is coached by Ron Bauer. Members of the team are, front row, from the left: William Siegal,Benjamin Sherman, Jeremy Nevin-Gales, Gabe Corcillo and Hunter Flynn. Second row, from left: Ethan Seidl, Dylan Ginty, Joseph Campanelli, Chris Scott, Kyle Polomcean, Caelum Rodgers, Brandon Cabassa and Ian McBeath. Third row, from left: James Rankin, Max Doetsch, Kevin Hart, Anthony Rydell, Mitchel Paciga, Patrick Pierce, Devin Creegan, Alan Sipple, Thomas Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara, Ayden Gann and Alex Davis.

Sullivan West Girls Indoor Track

Members of the 2013-14 Sullivan West Girls Indoor Track team are, front row, from the left: Corrine Van Wagner, Marissa Swendsen, Erin Sumfleth, Molly Seidl, Allison Wactor, Lexi Feinman, Megan Robisch, Maggie Keller, Kelsey Dutton and Morgan Hall Second row, from left: Tallula Gann, Uma Bullock, Victoria Arnold, Taylor Hillriegel, Elizabeth Dos Santo, Alessandra Vertrees, Kimberly McArdle, Rosa Martinez, Mary Harrison, Autumn Thiele, Emilee Schrnck, Stephanie Schwab and Coach Joe Seidl.

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T-V boys eye sectionals STORY AND PHOTO BY ED TOWNSEND

n discussing 2014 sectional play with Tri-Valley boys’ varsity coach Brian Tingley, he quickly expressed the fact that "I would be disappointed if we don't make it into the sectionals this year." Several of the players anticipate a good season. The team last season won their first game in the sectionals against Chester and finished with a 12-8 record. They lost their sectional semifinal game to Pine Plains, who at the time were ranked No. 1 in the state in Class C. When asked what the team looked like at this early stage of the season Tingley said, “we should be quick if nothing else.” He pointed out that he has a very fast team and that “they work well together, pass the ball well and they like to be around each other.” Tingley stressed that rebounding will be key to his team’s success, both offensive and defensive. He said he wants to see more shot blocking. When asked about the offense Tingley said, “we have the speed here to get up and down the court and we got some guys that can play inside, players that can shoot outside and we have guys who can also handle the ball." Returning players from last years team include Alex Brown, Devin Donnelley, Mike Post, Sam Tingley, Donntae Brock and Jesus Lozada. Moving up from the undefeated JV team are Justin Swarthout, Jarred James, Dion Lynch, Zach Nilson,

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Back row, from the left, are Jarred James, Justin Swarthout, Zach Nilsen, Coach Brian Tingley, Dion Lynch, Alex Brown and Jesus Lozada. Front row, from the left, are Kainan Justiniano, Stephen Carleton, Michael Post, Donntae Brock, Thomas Mungeer, Sam Tingley and Devin Donnelly.

Stephen Carleton and Thomas Mungeer. Moving onto the varsity team from his position as team manager is Kainin Justiniano. Tingley noted that a new transfer student would be trying out for a team position and that the squad will consist of 12 or 13 players. While talking about the varsity team being able to acquire some of last year’s undefeated JV team, Tingley pointed out, “they will find it different when

coming up to the varsity level because up here you can't overpower people and the scouting is better.” In conversation about sectional play Tingley noted, “it’s not going to be easy for us because Chester is going to have a very good team as they didn’t lose any important players and they also had a very good JV team that will add to their strength.” He also feels that Seward should also be a tough opponent.

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TRI-VALLEY SCHEDULE BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 9 15 17 23 24 Feb. 4 6 7 10 12 19

6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .at Walton at Chester Academy . . . . . . . . . . . Livingston Manor . . . . . . .6:30 pm Eldred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm at Tuxedo . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm at Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:30 pm at Liberty . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm Chapel Field . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm at Sullivan West . . . . . . . .6:30 pm at Roscoe . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm SS Seward . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm Chester Academy . . . . . . .6:30 pm

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Tuxedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Livingston Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Chester Academy . . . . .6:00 pm Sullivan West . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm Chapel Field . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm BYE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Tuxedo . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm Eldred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm at Sullivan West . . . . . . . .8:00 pm SS Seward . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm Chester Academy . . . . . . .6:30 pm

ALPINE SKIING Jan. 7 OCIAA . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holiday Mt. 9 OCIAA . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holiday Mt.

Front row, from left, are Colleen Jones, Jessie Leszczynski, Caroline Martin, Danielle Shafarsky and Sabrena Smith. Back row, from left, are Coach Jason Closs, Kayla Butler, Sara Dertinger, Ashley Exner, Katlynn Greffrath, Assistant Coach Jerry Stevens.

eager to be coached." Returning players from last year’s team include three-point scorer Katlynn Greffrath, scrappy hustling guard Caroline Martin, Sabrina Smith, Colleen Jones, and Ashley Exner. New varsity members include Kayla Butler, Sara Dertinger, Grace

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4 . . . . . . . . . .OCIAA @West Point Invitational @SCCC . . . . . . . . . . . . Invitational @SCCC . . . . .3:00 pm OCIAA @West Point . . . . .6:00 pm OCIAA @West Point . . . . .9:00 am OCIAA @West Point . . . . .6:00 pm OCIAA @West Point . . . . .9:00 am OCIAA @West Point . . . . .6:00 pm Invitational @SCCC . . . . .3:00 pm OCIAA @West Point . . . . .6:00 pm OCIAA @West Point . . . . .9:00 am Championship @SCCC . . .3:00 pm Section IX @West Point . .9:00 am Section IX @West Point . .6:00 pm Section IX @West Point . .9:00 am

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Kelly, Jessie Leszczynski and Danielle Shafarsky. Closs said that the strengths of the team are, “their work rate, conditioning, getting up and down the court

and working their fast breaks. Chuck Reynolds, head coach of Minisink Valley will certainly attest to their quickness and speed as “they ran us and down the court” during the Lady Holiday tournament. “Conditioning is very important to us as it allows us to play the type of basketball that we want to play which is to get up and down and to get into teams on defense and dictate how the game is played,” Closs added. Closs said the team is “very guard heavy and we are undersized at our forward positions but they will be physical.” The varsity girls’ team has made the sectionals the past three years but coach Closs didn’t give a prediction despite the impressive start. “We’re going to take it one game at a time and I told the girls early on let’s not think what we can do, let’s get busy doing.” Way To Go Teams!!

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Members of the 2013-14 Tri-Valley cheerleading squad are: (front row, left to right) Amy Hubbert, Lindsay McCoy, Jennifer McKenna, Aroura Cardenas; (back row, left to right) Schuyler Kraus, Dorothy Monforte, Mariah Hopkins, and Taylor Corbett.

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