TRR photo by Richard A. Ross Over... Donald Cooper of Sullivan West took second in the freshman/sophomore pole vault, clearing the bar at nine feet.

Track and field: Tri-Valley Invitational

Staying on track in the eye of the storm

Host Bears win out in Division II boys’ and girls’ meets; many fine performances from region’s top athletes

By RICHARD A. ROSS

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY—Neither rain, gloom, fog, nor threats of thunderstorms could stop the pilgrimage of more than two dozen track teams to the annual Tri-Valley Invitational meet on April 23.

While several schools did opt out based on predictions from the Weather Channel of torrential downpours and possible thunderous mayhem, the majority of the invitees showed up, pitched their tents and competed in one of the best run track meets of the year.

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Softball

‘Dawgs’ discover the joys of winning

By RICHARD A. ROSS

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY—“How sweet it is,” a phrase made famous by comedian Jackie Gleason, could well become the new mantra for the Sullivan West Bulldogs.

The team earned a pair of convincing Division IV wins over Liberty this past week. The second of a three-game set began with the unleashing of a 14-run first-inning barrage. As pitcher Sarah Lander got her second win in as many outings, Sullivan West (2-3, 2-2 OCIAA) posted a commanding 20-13 victory over the Indians.

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Baseball

Beware of the bats

By RICHARD A. ROSS

GOSHEN, NY—Any thoughts the John S. Burke Catholic Eagles had of getting out the broom to complete a three-game Division IV sweep of Sullivan West were blasted into oblivion on April 21.

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Also in this issue:

• Sullivan West teams find their stroke
• Cherry named to Section 9 basketball all-star team

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