TRR photo by Richard A. Ross
Jonathan Counts (34) returns the opening kickoff flanked by blockers Nick Gottlieb (84) and Walter Kreidell (66). Counts was deemed the game’s Most Valuable Player after he carried the ball 28 times for 165 yards and two touchdowns.

Section 9 Class D Football Championship

Yellowjackets defeat Chester for Class D title

Eldred follows the yellow brick road to a storybook ending

By RICHARD A. ROSS

KINGSTON, NY—To the deafening chants of the crowd roaring, “Eldred, Eldred,” jubilant players hoisted their coach Frank Kean onto their shoulders as they released their pent-up emotions in an effusion of smiles and tears. This epic scene followed Eldred’s 27-14 Section 9 Class D title win over Chester on November 4.

Big tackle John Adams wept openly. The weight of his coach on his shoulders was nothing compared to the burden he had just set down, the unrelenting, multi-year urge to deliver this championship to the small town that wanted it so badly. After 36 years, Eldred was finally crowned the Class D champion, and all of the years of disappointment vanished in the blink of an eye.

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Section 9 Class C Championship

‘Dawgs’ inhabit cloud nine one more time

By RICHARD A. ROSS

KINGSTON, NY—When it mattered the most, Sullivan West proved it was the best of the Class C lot. After starting its season with an ignominious 62-6 loss to Delhi, it capped off its Section 9 run on November 6 with a resounding 34-7 defeat of Tri-Valley, a team that recently dashed its hopes for a league title. After that loss bruised their pride, the Bulldogs got the payback they worked for and the Class C Section 9 title they sought from day one.

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Class A Volleyball Section 9 Semifinals

Lady Panthers upset in Section IX semifinals

By RICHARD A. ROSS

MONTICELLO, NY—The atmosphere in the Monticello gymnasium was electric on November 3 as hundreds of avid spectators were on hand to cheer on their beloved Lady Panthers volleyball team. The home crowd was already stoked behind the arrival of the boys’ soccer team, who had just returned following their 1-0 semifinal victory over Wallkill.

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