TRR photo by Richard A. Ross Steven Butler, top, (215) of Port Jervis won his school’s first-ever individual Eastern States Classic title by defeating Zeal McGrew of Burnt Hills 12-1 in the finals. Butler is a two-time defending Section Nine champion.

Wrestling

Port Jervis’ Steven Butler wins school’s first-ever Eastern States Classic individual wrestling title

By RICHARD A. ROSS

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY - Strength, guile, dedication and an indomitable will are just a few of the attributes possessed by great wrestlers whose road to success goes through a seemingly endless parade of foes who seek to vanquish them.

Each match is an all-out test of skill and force. Consequently, when a wrestler evinces the kind of success demonstrated by Port Jervis senior Steven Butler, it is more than noteworthy, it is inspiring.

click for story

Basketball

Finishing school

By RICHARD A. ROSS

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY—There’s a first time for everything and for the Lady Raiders of James I. O’Neill, their stunning 55-48 overtime victory over Sullivan West on January 9 proved that maxim as they registered their first-ever win over the Lady Bulldogs.

With their come-from-behind victory, O’Neill threw down the gauntlet, altering the existing pecking order in Division IV by overtaking a team that has historically owned them.

click for story

Basketball

Home rule

By RICHARD A. ROSS

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY - “Our House!” growled the rabid Bulldog crowd as Dan Figueroa’s tie-breaking three swished through the rim to give Sullivan West a 52-49 lead with 1:32 left in a topsy turvy fourth quarter against league rival James I. O’Neill on January 8.

click for story

Also in this issue:

• Shop Rite honors Monticello Athletes of the Month