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Wallkill pitcher Kye DeGroat drafted by the Kansas City Royals, passes on Texas Longhorns
The wait was a little longer than Kyle DeGroat expected but the result was just as he hoped. DeGroat, the 18-year-old Wallkill High School graduate, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday. He was picked in the 14th round with the No. 407 overall selection. "It's...
Port Jervis wrestler Charlie Wylie takes home Fargo Nationals title
It’s been a transformational year for Port Jervis wrestler Charlie Wylie, all because she learned to accept change. Standing only 4 foot, 11 inches, Wylie was always cutting weight trying to maintain 100 pounds for her matches. She proved successful for the most part but it wasn’t always comfortable. “I finally went up,’’ she...
Monster Run Classic in Monticello set for August 4th
MONTICELLO – The Monticello Rotary Club 46th annual Monster Run Classic will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 4th at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello. The proceeds from the 2024 Monster Classic race will benefit the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition and is an event run by Monticello Rotary as part of Sullivan County Patriots Day. The race consists of 5K and 10K running and 5K walk events for the whole family. This course proves to be challenging and is considered by many one of the best run/walk courses in the area.
Minisink Valley grad Dolson to compete in WNBA three-point shooting contest
It’s rare for a center to be a 3-point sharpshooter unless you are Stefanie Dolson. Dolson, a Minisink Valley graduate, will be part of the WNBA All-Star festivities on Friday night at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, competing in the three-point shooting contest. The former University of Connecticut star leads the WNBA in three-point shooting percentage at 48.5 percent (49-of-101 shot attempts) among all players who attempted at least 50 three-point shots this season.
Above and beyond: Here are Warwick's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Warwick High School selected Melina Garby and Conrad Wendell. Here are their profiles:. Melina Garby. GPA: 105.8. Class Rank: 1. Varsity Sports: Soccer; Softball. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: Valedictorian; National Honor Society; Secretary of the...
Feature Winners: July 16 – July 22, 2024
Albany-Saratoga, NY (Mod) ARCA East: Brownsburg, IN (Sat.) ASCS 360 Sprint: Lakeside, KS (Fri.) Bear Ridge, VT (Sport Mod) Big Diamond, PA (358 Mod) Bridgeport, NJ (Mod Twin 20) (Mod Twin 20) Brockville, ONT (358 Mod) BRP Mod Tour: Mercer, PA (Sat.) Can Am, NY (358 Mod) Chemung,...
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