TRR photo by Tom Kane Members of the undefeated Narrowsburg modified team, first row, from left to right, are: Bryce Copp, Dan Knecht, Chris Miller, Chris Melore, Steve Daley and Bryan Miller. Second row: Kevin Freda, Adam Quinlass, Ludi Lushaj, John Nober, Ryan Taylor, Clinton Copp, Steve Cutler, Lloyd Shaffer, Bill Nordernhold and Coach Steve Daley. (Click for larger image)

Modified team finishes the season undefeated

By TOM KANE

NARROWSBURG — Sullivan West at Narrowsburg’s modified baseball team rolled over another victim on May 31 to keep hold of first place and remain undefeated.

Thursday’s victim was Tri-Valley. The score was 26 to 3.

Narrowsburg’s record is 10-0.

John Nober hit a home run, driving in two runs. Winning pitcher Ryan Taylor also drove in five runs.

Other Narrowsburg hitters were: Clinton Copp with four RBI’s, Bill Nordenhold with three RBI’s and Chris Melore driving in two with a triple.

“We have seven seventh graders on the starting team,” said coach Steve Daley.

Narrowsburg has scored 153 runs this year and the team’s opponents have scored 19.

“These kids can really hit and they’re not bad at all on defense,” Daley said.

Sullivan West plays smart softball

SULLIVAN WEST — The Sullivan West softball team has been named as a state champion scholar athlete team for 2001 by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). The eleven members of the softball team had an average GPA of 90.862.

Teams earn the title of State Champion by having varsity team members earn the highest academic average in their sport. Many area schools competed for these titles. Each team that achieved an average of 90.0 percent or greater during the spring sports season received NYSPHSAA awards.

The program concludes its 10th year and has received continued sponsorship by the Pupil Benefits Plan, Inc.

Gymnasts jump to states

MONTICELLO — The Level 5 girls Monticello Gymnastic Club had a sectional meet in Cortlandt Manor, NY, at Gymnastic City, on Saturday, May 19.

The girls received the following scores: Alyscha DeLuca all-around score of 31.45, and Donia VanKeuren all-around score of 30.35.

The Level 5 girls will competed at the state level on June 1. The girls attending were: Donia VanKeuren, Alyscha DeLuca, Kate Oldfield, Emily Drobysh and Rachael Pompeii.

New post times

MONTICELLO — Beginning in June, all post times at Monticello Raceway will be at 1:00 p.m.

“It means we are changing our Monday and Tuesday post times to be the same as our Sunday and Wednesday posts,” track general manager Bill Sullivan said. “Now there will be no confusion as to when Monticello is racing. We are going at 1:00 p.m.”

The Sullivan County oval will have live racing on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the month of June.