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Golf: Newburgh's Josh Yan, 16, sets tournament record to win Dutchess County Amateur
Josh Yan was most passionate about hockey as a small child and an interest golf only came about for him and his older brother when their stepfather got into the sport. And that wasn't all that long ago. Josh competed in his first tournament as a 9-year-old and that, too, was only a few years ago. Even he admitted that his success in golf does often “surprise me,” and he still is wrapping his mind around how...
Above and beyond: Here are Red Hook's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Mid-Hudson Athletic League recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Red Hook High School selected Ani Safaryan and Ryan Very. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: Valedictorian; National Honor Society Treasurer; Junior Class Co-President; Mentor Club; Math Team Captain; Band; Jazz Band; Pit Orchestra; New York All-State Orchestra; New York All-State Band; piano, violin, and clarinet lessons; AP Scholar with Distinction.
Golf: Louise-Anne Morin repeats Women's Dutchess County Amateur champion
Dr. Louise-Anne Morin still is enthusiastic about veterinary medicine and caring for animals, but she certainly has enjoyed these first two months as a retiree. There are the obvious benefits, of course, like reduced stress and more time for leisure. And, for some, taking a few strokes off their golf game. “I’m still getting...
Balcarcel Opts to Return for Fifth Year With Red Foxes
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Marist men's lacrosse midfielder captain has announced his return to the Red Foxes for his fifth season of eligibility. A native of Milford, Pa., Balcarcel announced his return to Poughkeepsie on social media. Balcarcel will be taking advantage of an NCAA waiver that allows student-athletes who competed during the 2020-21 season to use an extra year of eligibility. "I got one more in me with the fellas," Balcarcel stated on Instagram. "Beyond blessed for the opportunity." He will enter the 2025 season as a graduate student. Balcarcel joined the Red Foxes as a freshman in 2021 and...
Walker announced as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Bard College
The Bard College Department of Athletics and Recreation named Alaina Walker the school’s new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Walker, who served as an assistant coach with the Spartans at St. Thomas Aquinas for two seasons, brings a wealth of experience and skills to her new role. “We’re looking...
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