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Fingertip control. Manor’s Alyssa Peck and Webutuck’s Joanna Voight, who posted 12 points.

Webutuck nicks Lady Wildcats for Class D crown

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan’s Paul Gerry Fieldhouse has the reputation for bringing out both the best—or the worst—in basketball teams. On March 1, the Lady Wildcats … more

By TED WADDELL | 3/15/23

Tri-Valley’s Caitlin Stungis added a point from the free-throw line...

Two scrappy squads

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — As the Lady Bears of Tri-Valley (9-10) closed out their regular season of hoops against the James I. O’Neill Lady Raiders (9-7) on February 23, both coaches described … more

By TED WADDELL | 3/8/23

Hands on hoops. Sullivan West’s Viola Shami and Manor’s Mackenzie Carlson.

Hoops honor Audra Sipple-Spath

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — “This is incredibly overwhelming,” said John Spath of the February 11 community outpouring in support of the first annual Audra Sipple-Spath Scholarship Fund … more

By TED WADDELL | 3/1/23

Rising to the occasion. Sullivan West’s Allyn Walter eyes the rim.

Hoops honor Audra Sipple-Spath

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — “Orange was Audra’s favorite color, so we wanted to bring a lot of sunshine, keep everybody happy,” said Barb Smith, chairperson of the newly launched Audra Sipple-Spath Scholarship Fund. more

BY TED WADELL | 2/22/23

Now hear this. Veteran ref Mike Bernstein makes his point emphatically to Eldred’s coach Bill Furler on a disputed call from the court.

Shooting for the cure Part two

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — On February 4, SUNY Sullivan hosted the 14th annual BCANY Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at the local community college’s Paul Gerry Fieldhouse. more

BY TED WEDDELL | 2/15/23

Classic pose. Eldred’s Sydney Furler posted 6 points, while Sullivan West’s Nicole Reeves scored 9 points, including a three-pointer.

Shooting for the cure

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — For the 14th consecutive year, SUNY Sullivan hosted the annual Sullivan County BCANY vs. Cancer classic. It was held “down in the bunker” at the local community college. more

BY TED WADDELL | 2/8/23

Battle zone. Roscoe’s Ashlee Ladenhauf and Manor’s Jocelyn Mills.

Lady Wildcats zap Roscoe

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — It’s gotta be tough trying to rebuild a championship team after a legendary basketball coach retires, and the new crop of hoopsters don’t have a whole lot of experience on the local hardwood. more

BY TED WADDELL | 2/1/23

Center of attention. Tri-Valley’s Matt Fanslau was the top scorer of the game with 16 points. He is pictured with Yellowjackets defensemen Trai Kaufmann and Tyese Mack.

Bears ‘rumble’ over Yellowjackets

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — In the opinion of this sports scribbler, the Tri-Valley cheerleading squad played a significant role in sparking the Bears boys’ varsity basketball team’s 49-28 home-stand win over the Yellowjackets of Eldred on Friday, January 21. more

BY TED WADDELL | 1/25/23

Snowshoeing with the family is a lot of fun.

Learn the basics of snowshoeing at Morgan Outdoors

HURLEYVILLE, NY — Curious about snowshoeing? To find out if it’s for you, the public is invited to “Snowshoeing Basics” on Saturday, January 28 at 10 a.m. at Morgan … more

1/24/23

Taking a break. The Homestead School’s Ayana Banks, right, strikes a pose in between events with a runner from Monticello.

New kids on the track

HURLEYVILLE, NY — Last year, the student athletes from the Homestead School Collaborative College High School (CCHS) got their feet wet when they joined Section IX of the New York State Public High School Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHAA). more

BY TED WADDELL | 1/18/23

Natalie Westergreen, a sophomore, runs the 55-meter and 300-meter races. She is pictured checking her times with Coach Shannon.

New kids on the track

HURLEYVILLE, NY — It all started with a “team of one,” as last year the Homestead School Collaborative College High School (CCHS) joined Section IX of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) with a single runner named Bryce Shannon. more

BY TED WADDELL | 1/11/23

Gotcha! Chapel Field’s Bryce Hollo reels it in on the paint.

Lions tame Blue Devils

ROSCOE, NY — It was a game that was decided in the last half, when the pendulum swung rapidly in favor of the visiting bucketeers. more

BY TED WADDELL | 1/4/23

In this photo shot for the River Reporter by Ted Waddell, Herman J. Swartzentruber, trainer, driver and groom is pictured on the track at Monticello Raceway.

Ted Waddell to be honored for harness racing stories

MIDDLETOWN, NY — River Reporter sports columnist, photographer and journalist Ted Waddell was honored by the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) on Sunday, December 11. more

12/31/22

Fallsburg’s Gisella King, a senior, is pictured with a Monticello runner in close pursuit.

Running with the wind

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — It’s always better to run with the wind at your back. more

BY TED WADDELL | 12/28/22

Inbound. Sullivan West’s Jacob Hubert posted 15 points, including a trio of three-pointers, and in the final seconds of the game, closed the gate on Eldred at the free-throw line.

Bulldogs squeak by Yellowjackets

At the close of the first half, it looked like the visiting Yellowjackets of Eldred were headed for their first victory in a year in a varsity game of hoops. more

By TED WADDELL | 12/21/22

On the attack. Eldred’s Grace Loretto, a senior, and Seward’s Camila Fuentes.

Not much experience, but a lot of heart

ELDRED, NY — On December 9, the home team Eldred Lady Yellowjackets were decisively defeated 44-9 by the Lady Spartans of S.S. Seward in a game that marked Joe DiMattina’s 300th career win at the helm of Seward’s girls’ varsity basketball program. more

BY TED WADDELL | 12/13/22

A Night of Giving kicks off December 6

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan’s undefeated Men’s Basketball team is the new number one-ranked team in the nation in today’s NJCCA Division II Men’s Basketball rankings. It is the first number-one national ranking for the Generals since joining Division II in 2018. more

12/6/22

Teamwork. Eldred’s Mason Raymond and Rory Brady work together in the Yellowjackets’ match against Chapel Field Christian School on September 16. The Lions won, 9-0.

Dawgs and Jackets

LAKE HUNTINGTON and ELDRED, NY — It wasn’t the best of seasons for either squad of varsity booters, as neither the Sullivan West Bulldogs nor the Yellowjackets of Eldred posted a winning record in 2022. more

BY TED WADDELL | 12/6/22

Don't miss a SUNY Sullivan charity basketball doubleheader on December 6. The evening raises funds for the college's toy and food drive, helping out students who have families of their own.

Watch a game, help out SUNY Sullivan students with kids

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan kicks off the holiday season on Tuesday, December 6, with “A Night of Giving,” a night of basketball and—even more importantly—the … more

12/1/22

Jubilation. Sophie Flynn and Brooke Nunnari, a sophomore, played in five games and posted two assists. They are pictured with their teammates, celebrating Sullivan West’s 3-1 win over the Lady Spartans of S.S. Seward. “Brooke joined us halfway through the season and was a huge help.”

Bulldogs’ girls’ soccer season report card

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — “The girls’ varsity soccer program had a very successful season,” said Megan Brockner, coach of Sullivan West’s girls’ booters, when asked how the 2022 season went. more

BY TED WADDELL | 11/30/22

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