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Generals de-fang Wolverines

And then take regional championship

By TED WADDELL

Posted 3/9/22

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — On February 19, the men’s basketball team at SUNY Sullivan defeated the visiting Wolverines of Essex Community College, thus closing out their regular season of hoops …

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Generals de-fang Wolverines

And then take regional championship

RR photo by Ted Waddell

Hang 20! SUNY Sullivan’s Jay Alvarez lights up the crowd and scoreboard with an alley-oop. He posted 20 points including a couple of three-pointers.

RR photo by Ted Waddell

“Defense, defense, defense!” As the Generals’ hoopsters on the hardwood defended their end of the court, their spirited benchmates yelled out a chorus. “Defense!” Pictured are Jalen Minto and Essex’s Pascal Dodard, who posted 17 points.

RR photo by Ted Waddell

Hold on tight! SUNY Sullivan’s Daivel Jackson and the Wolverines’ Amir Porter.

RR photo by Ted Waddell

Rip it! SUNY Sullivan's Kareem Welch blows past Pascal Dodard of Essex. Welch scored 26 points, including a pair of three-pointers.

RR photo by Ted Waddell

Blocking moves. The Generals’ Jarrel White and Samuel Desouza bookend Essex’s Keon Evans. Desouza racked up 23 points.

Posted Wednesday, March 9, 2022 3:35 pm

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Lady Generals nip Lady Wolverines

By TED WADDELL

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — On February 19, the men’s basketball team at SUNY Sullivan defeated the visiting Wolverines of Essex Community College, thus closing out their regular season of hoops with a 106-68 victory.

The outcome of the game wasn’t really in contention, as the Generals had posted a 57-33 lead at halftime.

The Generals (22-3) are coached by Brent Wilson and assisted by Simon Clement and Chris Martinelli, while the Wolverines (8-17) are led by Bobby Morgan, and assisted by Andrew Kemp and Jahreal Cadogan.

SUNY Sullivan’s top scorers were Kareem Welch (26 points); Samuel Desouza (23); Jay Alvarez (20 points including two three-pointers); Jalen Reneau (16 points including four three-pointers); and Jarell White (13).

The top scorers for Essex were Pascal Dodard (17 points, including two three-pointers); Jonathan Delgado (14, including four three-pointers); Keon Evans (12); and Orion Mickens (10).

Victory didn’t stop there. The Generals, both men’s and women’s teams, took the Region XV championships at the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) basketball tournament last weekend. Both teams advance to the East District championship tournament this weekend at Niagara County Community College in Sanborn.