TRR photo by Richard A. Ross
Alan Ackermann, Section IX Class C/D Lineman of the Year.

Football

Dawgs honored at football banquet

Ackermann chosen as Section IX Class C/D Lineman of the Year; four others make first team and three earn honorable mention

By RICHARD A. ROSS

CALLICOON, NY — In an evening rife with emotion, stirring pictures presented by Bill Moloney, awards and speeches, the Sullivan West Section Nine Class C champion Bulldog football team was lauded for its stellar season and its immense collective heart.

No one represented that enormous determination and courage better than Nick Mootz, who stalwartly faced his own battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma but never abandoned his teammates even though he was unable to play this season.

Mootz was a shining example to the team that dedicated their season to him. Fittingly, they hoisted him on their shoulders when they won their third consecutive Section IX title by defeating Tri-Valley in November.

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Basketball

County teams hit the hardwood in winning style

By RICHARD A. ROSS

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY - If the first week’s performances by Sullivan County’s high school basketball teams are an augur of what is to come, this season could be a productive one for a number of the local squads on the hardwood. Here is a brief recap of early tip-off action.

Boys basketball

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Track

Back on track

By RICHARD A. ROSS

WEST POINT, NY - The Tri-Valley girls and boys outpaced teams from Chester, Liberty and Eldred to roll out to a 3-0 record in Division IV on December 2 at the Gillis Field House.

Nick Denman took first in the 3200 (11:04) and the 1000 (3:05.6). Jack Parrow led the high jump with a leap of 5-0, while Gary North took first in the pole vault (9-0). Nationally recognized Ryan Loughney took the shot put with a heave of 40-11½. Liberty’s Scott took first in the long jump with a leap of 14-11½.

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