TRR photo by Richard A. Ross Sullivan West quarterback Brad Reimer, right, breaks a tackle by Ellenville’s Sebastian Constable. Reimer ran for three touchdowns and had 180 yards on 19 carries. He also threw for a pair of scores and was eight for 19 for 186 yards in the Dawgs’ season-opening 41-19 league win over Ellenville.

Football

Reimer leads Sullivan West to huge league win over Ellenville in season opener

By RICHARD A. ROSS

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY—When it comes to first games of the season and especially league frays with playoff implications down the line, the team that makes the fewest mistakes is most likely to win. Great players who make plays in key moments also define big games.

On September 5, Sullivan West overcame some first-game issues to ride an unbelievable performance by senior quarterback Brad Reimer to down new league rival Ellenville 41-19.

The match up was a key one and no doubt there were jitters aplenty on both sides.

Each team made its fair share of blunders, but Reimer righted his team’s ship making a statement about the looming Class C wars to come.

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Football

Stand and deliver

By RICHARD A. ROSS

ELDRED, NY—The season opener between visiting Hancock and perennially powerful Eldred was an edge-of-the-seat thriller as a group of experienced Wildcats took on a young Eldred team. While there’s little doubt that Eldred’s championship pedigree will continue in the near future, it’s going to take time to reload.

Coach Kean’s green demons currently have only three seniors on board in running backs Christian Martinez, Joe Counts and tackle Matt Puzio. They hope to get Cody Conklin back soon but he didn’t play in this game.

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Poker run

SCATV charity Poker Run to benefit Micro Preemie twins

By RICHARD A. ROSS

SMALLWOOD, NY—For nearly a decade, a sporting event in Sullivan County has been more than just a day of fun. This year, the Sullivan County ATV Association (SCATV) will host its 10th annual Poker Run on September 13 and once again a pair of ailing children will benefit.

Each year, the SCATV selects two children in Sullivan County in need of medical assistance, whose families could use help in providing for their child’s medical bills and other costs associated with their care. The children are located with the help of local pediatricians and word of mouth.

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Also in this issue:

• Flame on
• Slippery rock