TRR photo by Richard A. Ross Sullivan West’s Kim Jay eyes an incoming pitch in win over O’Neill. Jay drove in three runs. (Click for larger image)

Lady Bulldogs win opener

By RICHARD A. ROSS

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The good news is that the Bulldogs persevered through several defensive miscues and held on to win their season opener against James I. O’Neill. The bad news is that they may have lost starter Mary Kuen for an unspecified period after she injured her ankle on a late slide into home plate. Kuen was taken to Catskill Regional Medical Center in Callicoon for X-rays.

Starting pitcher Erin Rosenberger pitched a complete game. Leslie Bright who went three for four with three RBI sparked the Bulldogs’ offense. Each time O’Neill rallied, the Bulldogs answered. Tiffany Hauser drove in four runs and Kim Jay drove in three more. Heather Nober contributed two hits and two RBI as the Bulldogs (1-0, 1-0 OCIAA) prevailed.

“We hit well. It was a good game, although I thought we’d be better defensively,” said Coach John Meyer. The coaches and team were hopeful that Kuen’s injury wouldn’t be that serious. The inclement early spring weather prevented the team from getting much practice outside. Clearly, sliding is not something you get to practice in the gym.

Sullivan West track off to the right start

FALLSBURG, NY — Firing right out of the blocks, the Bulldogs’ boys’ and girls’ teams showed their dominance over the Fallsburg Comets in the season opener. Although Liberty was at the meet, Sullivan West was not scheduled to compete against the Indians. Sullivan West and Liberty and will compete against each other later in the season. Both teams scored themselves against Fallsburg. Sullivan West winning results were as follows:

Boys: Sullivan West 102, Fallsburg 31

32000-meter relay: Ian Parnett, Adam Nebzydoski, Rob Kautz and Mike VanWagenen: 10:16. 110 hurdles: Jeremy Morgan: 16.3. 100: Seth Hodge: 12.0. 1000: Ian Parnett: 5:02. 400: Dave Abrams: 61.4. 400 relay: Scott Peters, Seth Hodge, Dave Abrams, Jeremy Morgan: 48.2. 3200: Mike VanWagenen: 11:36. 400 hurdles: Jeremy Morgan: 60.9. 800: Mike VanWagenen: 2:47. Discus: Joe Ackerman: 104-5. Team record: Sullivan West 1-0.

Girls: Sullivan West 95, Fallsburg 17

3200-meter relay: April Ackerman, Amanda Ward, Jamie Clifford, Kim Parks: 11:28. 100: Jessica Wagner: 13.8. 200: Jessica Wagner: 28.4.1500: Amanda Ward: 6:10. 400 hurdles: Kim Park: 1:29. 800: Jamie Clifford: 2:50. 3000: Eleanor Bryan: 14:59. Triple jump: April Ackerman: 29-10. Other winners included Eleanor Bryan in the 100 hurdles and Kim Parks in the 400 hurdles.

The next meet will be on Saturday, April 26 at Tri-Valley.

	TRR photo by Richard A. Ross Bulldog hurler Everett Saul throws heat in 7-2 win over James I. O’Neill. (Click for larger image)

Sullivan West 7, James I. O’Neil 2

Saul fires strong outing in Bulldogs’ first win

By RICHARD A. ROSS

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — It’s all about pitching. Any fan of the game can attest to the fact that good pitching overwhelms good hitting. Everett Saul had it going on April 14 as he hurled a three-hitter against James I. O’Neill. Saul pitched his way out of a fourth inning jam by inducing a double play grounder and a line drive to third baseman Ryan Taylor after the Raiders got a lead off single and a walk. Saul struggled with his command at times and walked six. He struck out two.

J.C. Henry continued his hot hitting going 3 for 4, driving in two runs and scoring twice. In the season-opening 6-5 loss to Goshen on April 10, he hit a two-run homer and scored three times. Sean Kelly had two hits and two RBI for the Bulldogs in the win over O’Neill.

On the links: golf tees off

Eldred 222, Tri-Valley 247

SPARROWBUSH, NY — The Yellowjackets remained undefeated with their April 14 win at Eddy Farm. Par was 35.

Eldred Results: Henry Bosch: 41, Brent Nash: 41, Jim Nieke: 43, Nick Klufas: 46, Derek Abrahmson: 51. Team Record 1-0 league, 2-0 overall.

Teams in search of a league

REGION — Do you have a team in search of a weekend baseball league, which will offer your kids more exposure? The Atlantic Scout and Media Baseball league, an officially sanctioned AAU baseball league and part of the American Scouting Bureau is looking for teams with players from age 10 to 24. For more information about the league call 877/839-2678 or email to scoutball@aol.com. The league is also looking for individual players ages 10 to 24. All information is available on www.asmbi.com.

Former champs in Passover Pace

MONTICELLO, NY — Three former winners of Monticello Raceways Passover Pace will lock horns when the Catskill Mountain oval presents the fifth edition of the race on Tuesday, April 22. Set to do battle are Alan Schwartz, Dr. Douglas King and Jack Rice. Dr. King won the inaugural Passover Pace in 1999 with PD’s Bunny; Rice won the 2001 edition with Wildfire King while Schwartz was victorious in last year’s Passover Pace with Mac Wildwood Nukes. Presented during the Passover holiday season, the race features the talents of drivers of Jewish heritage.

Anyone of Jewish heritage interested in competing can call 845/794-4100, ext. 557.