TRR photo by Richard A. Ross Quantum leaps like this long jump, recorded at the OCIAA league meet, have become routine for the soft-spoken scholar athlete who topped all comers in the Federation meet with a mark of 22-10 in the long jump and 47-2 in the triple jump.

Anthony soars to glory

Eldred long and triple jumper garners four gold medals in NYSPHAA Division II and Federation Meet combined

By RICHARD A ROSS

CANTON, NY - When it comes to making a statement, Eldred’s Kyle Anthony believes that actions speak louder than words. A soft-spoken, mild-mannered scholar athlete, Anthony is far more comfortable in the long and triple jump pits than on the podium.

This past weekend, Anthony made his statement and the echoes of it reached his hometown of Eldred numerous miles away and are apt to resound for years. Anthony realized his dream of becoming a state champion. Not once, but four times.

As Section 9’s leader in the long jump with a mark of 22-10½ and a triple jump of 47-8½ at the state qualifying meet at Warwick on June 4, Anthony headed into the state meet as the number-one seed in Division II schools that have fewer than 600 students from grades 9 to 11.

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Sullivan West spring sports awards

Sullivan West honors spring athletes and seniors

By RICHARD A ROSS

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY - All great stories have their end and so it was that the Sullivan West sports year concluded with the annual spring sports awards ceremony held on June 12.

The school’s varsity and junior varsity baseball, softball, golf and track athletes were honored, and a number were bestowed. Each coach presented certificates to each team member, gave special awards to several exceptional athletes and announced the two winners of the team’s coveted awards.

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Monticello Senior Athletic Awards

Panthers honor 2005-06 outstanding athletes

By RICHARD A. ROSS

MONTICELLO, NY - Despite the gloomy weather, the stars were out and shining at Monticello’s annual senior athletic awards banquet held at Carpenito’s Restaurant on June 8.

In the course of the evening, athletes from the fall, winter and spring seasons were acknowledged and celebrated. The awards culminated in the presentation of the Mayor’s Trophy by Monticello Mayor Jim Barnicle. Former village Mayor John Diguid initiated the coveted award in 1981. Basketball standout Brad Cooper was chosen as this year’s recipient.

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Also in this issue:

• Sound mind, sound body
• Fallsburg standout Gates signs with SCCC