TRR photo by Richard A. Ross The Sullivan West Lady Bulldogs enjoy the moment following their clinching of the Billy Moran Tip Off Classic Tournament title after defeating Onteora. The team is comprised of Jessica Pitz, left, Lauren Ellison, Lindsey Murphy, Jennifer Pitz, Erin Bernhardt, Sarah Lander, Patti Knack, Donna Kelly, Katrina Graby, Audryanna Ward and Rachel Houghtaling.

Basketball

Fire and ice

Sizzling Lady Dawgs ice Billy Moran Tourney title by freezing out Onteora

By RICHARD A. ROSS

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY - To the casual observer, basketball appears to be a simple game: dribble up the floor and shoot the ball into a basket.

Or to quote the words of Abe Lemons, the legendary coach of Oklahoma City University, “There are only two plays: Romeo and Juliet and put the darn ball in the basket.”

No disrespect intended for the iconic coach whose 40-year tenure led to numerous appearances in the NIT and NCAA tournaments, but basketball is far more complex.

Orchestrating an effective defense to diminish your opponent’s capacity to score is vital to winning. So, too, is an effective offense where players are open to shoot the best percentage shots available.

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Wrestling

Panthers ground young Ganders

By RICHARD A. ROSS

MONTICELLO, NY—Monticello had little trouble with a young Rondout Valley Ganders team on January 23, after surviving the daunting competition the weekend before by placing third in the Edgemont Tournament in Section One.

As expected, Monticello dominated Rondout Valley in the non-league match up against a squad that featured a significant number of freshman and sophomores in the middle of its lineup.

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Basketball

Juggernaut Bears victimize Goshen again

By RICHARD A. ROSS

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY - With blinding speed, spectacular no-look passes and deft shooting, Tri-Valley is systematically dispatching its opponents one-by-one.

After sweeping the season league series with a 69-59 road win over the Chester Hambletonians on January 26, Tri-Valley, the fifth ranked Class C team, extended its unbeaten mark to 13-0. The win clinched the Division V title.

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Also in this issue:

• Back in the groove