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A net gain

TRR photos by Ted Waddell (4772) On the edge. O’Neill’s Ellie Hajjar goes up against Sullivan West’s Sarah Jacobson. (4914) Portrait of volleyball player. Sullivan … more

By TED WADDELL | 9/19/19

Goal! Seward’s Noelle Conde scored a goal in the first frame against Sullivan West’s keeper Riley Ernst.

Sullivan West girls’ soccer: a rebuilding year

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — No doubt about it, when you lose 14 seniors, nine of whom were starters, you’re most likely headed into a rebuilding year as new players fill leadership roles and … more

By TED WADDELL | 9/18/19

Touch and go. Seward’s Jason Mitchell contends for possession of the ball against Sullivan West’s Dylan Sager.

An afternoon of remembrance and regeneration

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Wednesday, September 11 marked the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. homeland, a day that forever changed the world as we know it.But it was also an … more

By TED WADDELL | 9/18/19

Wheel-to-wheel racing. Ryan Brockner of Kenoza Lake, NY in the heat of action during the street stock feature race. He finished in second place after 25 laps, at 28:05.062, .0893 behind first place winner Chris Peloso’s fast and furious time of 28:04.168.

Wheel-to-wheel racing at Bethel Motor Speedway

BETHEL, NY — There’s always a sense of rebelliousness in the air at the local quarter-mile oval asphalt track. Picture Robert Mitchem in the cult classic flick “Thunder Road” … more

By TED WADDELL | 9/11/19

Winding it up! Mountain Athletic Club pitcher Franklin “Chopper” Davis takes aim at the plate.

A Mirror of History: Base Ball as Played in 1895

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — “These are no ordinary games,” said Collin “Stumpy” Miller, captain of the Mountain Athletic Club. “More than likely, the player and the style … more

By TED WADDELL | 9/4/19

Underhanded pitching. George “Wild Horse” Ferchland pitched the “lemon peel” toward home plate—in those days, a metal dish 10-inches in diameter—from a distance of 45 feet. Proving he’s one tough hombre, “Wild Horse” hurled the first game and caught the 1895 game barefoot.

A return to the yesteryear of base ball: ca. 1864

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — It was the perfect day for a base ball game. The scent of a freshly mown field, bales of straw used to fashion a backstop, an American Flag flying from the topmost bale and … more

By TED WADDELL | 9/4/19

In your face! In close quarters action, “Mimic,” left, teams up with “Rusty Foxidation,” or “Foxi,” to block “Leggs.”

The Misfits: high rollers on skates

ACCORD, NY — Roller derby is a sport of passion and empowerment, combined with the flavor of punk-meets-pop-culture camp in a full-contact sport that showcases a rainbow of colors, mixing it up … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/28/19

I’m the champion! Ariyan Cottman of Liberty, NY won the 7- to 11-year-old division.

Down to the last rind

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — At the end of the competition, all the contestants had a bellyful of watermelon.On Saturday, August 17, the 140th Annual Little World’s Fair presented their 4th annual … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/21/19

Horse power

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — These days, when people talk about horse power, they think about how many ponies are under the hood.But for the folks who make up the New York State Horse Pulling Association … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/21/19

Jeffrey Lefcourt, owner of Bethel Motor Speedway, prepares to go racing in his signature Legends car #14.

NASCAR shifts into ‘Top Gear’ in Sullivan County

BETHEL, NY — While 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Aquarian Exposition, commonly known as the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival, it also chronicles the advent of NASCAR- sanctioned … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/14/19

Flaming Ride. A frame-off restoration of a 1967 Chevy Super Sport 396/325 by Jim Prousalis drew a lot of attention.

Steeds of steel

CALLICOON CENTER, NY — On Sunday, August 4, Callicoon presented its Sixth Annual Car Show on the grounds of the town’s Veteran’s Memorial.The event showcased 88 registered cars that … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/14/19

Bulleye! Curt Rickard of Rickard Enterprises scores three-points with a perfect pitch in the axe-throwing contest.

Making the chips fly

HONESDALE, PA — On Saturday, August 3, the Wayne County Fair, now in its 157th season, presented the 36th Annual Woodsmen’s Competition in center court as an exhibition before the … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/7/19

Red, white & blue. The driver of demo car #68 moments after winning a heat.

Adrenaline junkers

HONESDALE, PA — The grand stand was sold out for the ever-popular demolition derby on Friday night, August 2 during the 157th Annual Wayne County Fair, co-sponsored by the Wayne County … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/7/19

Gearing up. Legend cars line up to go out on the quarter-mile asphalt track.

High-octane racing at Bethel Motor Speedway

BETHEL, NY — On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Aquarian Exposition, it may be hard to believe that some things in the western part of Sullivan County have been around longer than the … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/31/19

Gearing up. Nicole Winglovitz before finishing 35th in the 5K walk at 53:52.30.

21st Annual Delaware Youth Center River Run

CALLICOON, NY — Man, I don’t see how these folks can do it. On Sunday, July 21, the Delaware Youth Center held their 21st Annual River Run along River Road, which runs beside the banks … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/24/19

Dual legends. Roscoe’s legendary athletic director and coach Fred Ahart, left, and coach Ron Bauer have more than 100-years of coaching experience between them.

Legends of Section IX: Coach Ron Bauer

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — For Ron Bauer, Sullivan West’s veteran track and football coach, home is where the heart is.In 1960, he graduated from Delaware Valley Central School. After getting … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/10/19

Class of 2019 ‘Home of the Bulldogs’ graduates

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — On Saturday morning, June 29, Sullivan West Central School held its annual rite of passage as the local high school honored the graduating Class of 2019. Before the … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/8/19

A notable award. Erik McBride received the 2018-2019 Milt Gaebel Award, presented by varsity baseball coach Bill Kirk.

We are the champions: Honoring Sullivan West’s athletes

According to ancient Greek lore, in the 23rd book of Homer’s “Iliad,” Achilles organized funeral games to be held in honor of his friend Patrokios, who was slain during the Trojan War. more

By TED WADDELL | 7/3/19

TRR photos by Ted Waddell Grappler&rsquo;s glory. Senior wrestler Nicholas Curreri was awarded Liberty High School&rsquo;s 2019 Goodstein Perseverance Award by John Lennon, the Indian&rsquo;s veteran wrestling coach. To the left is Eldred&rsquo;s wrestling coach Joshua Potter, who earlier awarded Curreri the MVP award. Eldred, Liberty and Sullivan West compete as a combined&nbsp;

Hail the Heroes

ELDRED, NY —History recounts the gladiator games of the ancient Roman republic and empire that lasted a millennium; high schools recognize the accomplishments of their scholar athletes every … more

TED WADDELL | 6/19/19

TRR photos by Ted Waddell Victory is sweet indeed. John Poplawski took gold in the boy&rsquo;s pentathlon, narrowly edging second place finisher Swabik, who posted 4:22.32 in the 1500m.

The rise and fall of Icarus

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Sometimes you can get too close to the sun. Never look back, someone may be gaining on you. John Swabik of Clymer-Sherman-Panama has the lead, nearing the finish line of … more

TED WADDELL | 6/12/19

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