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IN MEMORIUM. Geri Schwarz is pictured in the Monticello Raceway paddock distributing several of her harness racing photos. She was the long-time official track photographer at the Mighty M and the Goshen Historic Track...

MONTICELLO, NY — This sports column is dedicated to the memory of Geri Schwarz, the beloved official track photographer at Monticello Raceway and the Goshen Historic Track, who was tragically … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/10/24

Joshua Warming, Eldred’s MVP for the second consecutive year, is portrayed in action in a varsity baseball game against the Bulldogs of Sullivan West. ..

Small school, big hearts

ELDRED, NY – On June 11, Eldred Central School—the “Home of the Yellowjackets”—paid homage to its scholar athletes with an awards ceremony that recognized the spring … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/3/24

Liz Reeves was selected as Most Outstanding Senior Athlete (Female), and in softball, was named the Most Valuable Defensive Player. She played three varsity sports: soccer, basketball and softball. She is pictured with softball coach Anthony Durkin (left) and assistant coach Kurt Scheibe (right), both sporting their signature sports-themed neckties...

Bulldogs honor scholar athletes

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — On June 12, Sullivan West, the Home of the Bulldogs, paid homage to their spring JV and varsity scholar-athletes. The ceremony culminated in the presentation of the … more

By TED WADDELL | 6/30/24

Liberty High School honors athletes

LIBERTY, NY — The Liberty High School Athletics Department hosted the Athletic Block "L" Awards banquet on June 6 in the high school gymnasium. The event honors the varsity … more

6/22/24

A proud moment. Zaylee Cox, one of Roscoe’s Athletes of the Year, shares a festive moment with teammate Gianna Dutcher, who was recognized with a varsity softball Coaches Award. ..

Livingston Manor and Roscoe honor their scholar athletes

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — For decades, Livingston Manor and Roscoe, two neighboring high schools, competed on the fields under the banners of the Wildcats and Blue Devils respectively. But as … more

By TED WADDELL | 6/16/24

Kicking up the cinders at Monticello Raceway

MONTICELLO, NY — On June 15, 1878, photographer Eadweard Muybridge astounded the world with a series of high-speed stop-action shots that proved, once and for all, that at certain points in … more

By TED WADDELL | 6/12/24

Jim Taggart Jr. is pictured in the paddock preparing to take to the track in pursuit of his 6,000th trip to the winner’s circle at Monticello Raceway.

Horse power at the Mighty M

MONTICELLO, NY — On May 30, Lady Luck proved to be a bit elusive, as Jim Taggart Jr., one of Monticello Raceway’s most illustrious reinsmen, was in search of yet another harness racing … more

By TED WADDELL | 6/5/24

Ribbon cutting at All Things Accuracy

LIBERTY, NY — All Things Accuracy, a store dedicated to archery supplies and a place to learn to shoot or to practice your skills at the indoor range, will hold an open house and ribbon cutting … more

6/4/24

Lady Spartans stun Sullivan West 17-5

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — When push came to shove in the opening round of sectional play, as the Sullivan West Lady Bulldogs took on the Lady Spartans of Spackenkill on Monday, May 20, Sullivan West … more

By TED WADDELL | 5/24/24

Senior Night softball 2024

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — “On a good team, there is a point where teammates become friends, and then friends become family,” said Sullivan West’s varsity softball coach Anthony … more

By TED WADDELL | 5/22/24

The ‘eyes’ have it

J EFERSONVILLE, NY — In softball, there’s a classic chant from the bench that rewards a hitter for not swinging on a pitch ruled a ball; a pitch way out of the strike zone that goes … more

By TED WADDELL | 5/22/24

Hope springs eternal

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — As the varsity softball season draws to a close, the Lady Bulldogs of Sullivan West 8-6) are one win away from nailing down a berth in the upcoming sections. But on … more

By TED WADDELL | 5/15/24

Wildcats host a ‘purrfect’ baseball/softball tourney

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — On April 27, the Livingston Manor/Roscoe (LM/R) athletic department hosted its annual Wildcats Baseball and Softball Tournament at Manor—attracting several hundred … more

By TED WADDELL | 5/8/24

Manor gears up for Wildcats softball tourney

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — A couple of days before the annual Wildcats softball tourney, the Lady Wildcats varsity softball squad squared off against the Ellenville Lady Blue Devils. It was in … more

By TED WADDELL | 5/1/24

Fish foolers

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — On Saturday, April 20 the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild (CFTG) hosted the 2024 Fly Tyers Rendezvous in the world-famous Wulff Gallery at the Catskill Fishing Center & … more

By TED WADELL | 4/24/24 | 2 comments

Dawgs ‘eclipse’ Yellowjackets

JEFERSONVILLE, NY — While the country at large was waiting breathlessly to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, the Sullivan West Bulldogs (1-0) squared off against … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/17/24

Students take aim during the New York State National Archery in Schools tournament.

Great shots

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Scott Scardino fell in love with archery, so he started an afterschool club for the sport. In 2016, the Sullivan West Elementary School received a grant from the … more

By VICTORIA SKUTHAN | 4/17/24

Abby Parucki on defense in January against Anastasia Niforantos of Livingston Manor’s Lady Wildcats...

Bulldogs honor winter scholar-athletes

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — On Tuesday evening, March 19, the Sullivan West Central School District recognized the junior varsity and varsity winter scholar-athletes during an awards ceremony in the … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/2/24

Horsin’ around at the Mighty M

MONTICELLO, NY — Drive by the once-Mighty M, and at first glance from the hectic highway, it’s a faded relic of its former glory from the heydays of harness racing. The grandstands … more

By TED WADDELL | 3/27/24

A moment frozen in time. Manor’s Sarah Evans is pictured in a game against the Lady Yellowjackets of Eldred. She received the Coaches Award in varsity girls’ basketball for 2023-2024..

Wildcats honor fall-winter scholar athletes

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — On March 11, the Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central School Districts presented their 2023-2024 Fall-Winter modified/junior varsity/varsity athletic awards ceremony in … more

By TED WADDELL | 3/20/24

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