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An iconic match up between Sullivan West’s Kevin Cappiello (21) and Tri-Valley’s John Merchant (30) takes place as Cappiello brings it up in the late going. Cappiello led all scorers with 13, while Merchant posted 12 as Sullivan West gained an invite to the sectionals by defeating Tri-Valley 42-36 on February 23.
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Boys basketball
Westies will waltz
Dawgs punch sectional ticket with gutsy win over Bears; both teams brace for postseason frays
By RICHARD A. ROSS
GRAHAMSVILLE, NYRent that tux, call for the limo and purchase that lovely corsage. After a roller-coaster season that had its ups, downs and loopty loops, Sullivan West will head to the sectional tournament, also known as the big dance. The old adage says, every dog will have his day, and the Bulldogs couldnt have chosen a better moment to claim theirs.
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Indoor track: state qualifier
Four county schools send kids to states
By RICHARD A. ROSS
WEST POINT, NYAt the Section Nine state qualifier, held on February 25, only the top two finishers in each event would move on to compete at the state meet. In addition, any third-place finisher who met the state standard would move on to the New York State Public High Schools Athletic Association (NYSPHAA) championship meet at Barton Hall at Cornell University on March 4.
For those athletes who did not qualify, their winter indoor season is over. A significant number of track athletes opt to continue in spring track, which begins on March 7.
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Town of Callicoon Youth Basketball
Theyve got game
By RICHARD A. ROSS
JEFFERSONVILLE, NYWhen they make a basket, their smiles light up the gym. Rousing cheers from teammates, coaches and parents solidify that moment as something to remember.
Its a Saturday morning in winter and approximately 150 boys and girls, grades three through six, have donned their team-name-emblazoned t-shirts to engage in a morning of hoopla at the Town of Callicoon Youth Basketball program.
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