Pine Bush’s Sophia Licardi carries the ball as Newburgh’s Vivian Gage and Gianna Alisandrella (5) defend during a Division I girls’ lacrosse game on April 16 at Newburgh Free Academy North.

Pine Bush girls roll past Newburgh, 16-1

Sophia Licardi and Samantha Budney have one more chance for a Section 9 Class A championship and their senior girls’ lacrosse season is off to a good start. The Pine Bush Bushmen won four …

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Valley Central’s Molly Hoover carries the ball as Newburgh’s Madison Foti defends during Thursday’s Division I girls’ lacrosse game at Valley Central High School in Montgomery.
It had been a long nine days for the Valley Central girls’ lacrosse team. After losing two straight games, the Vikings got back in the winning column, tipping their record over .500 with a …
Detz leads Panthers to walkoff win J.J. Detz hit a bases-loaded single in the seventh inning, lifting the Wallkill Panthers to a walk-off 10-9 win over the Marlboro Iron Dukes on Wednesday in a Mid …
VC boys and girls lose at Minisink The Valley Central boys’ and girls’ track and field teams each suffered losses to the Minisink Valley Warriors on April 16 at Valley Central High …

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Pine Bush’s Gavin Carey shoots the ball as Highland’s Andrew Terranova defends and goalkeeper Landon Zehr waits for the ball during Thursday’s non-league boys’ lacrosse game at Marlboro High School.
Last season was a rough one for the Pine Bush boys’ lacrosse team. The Bushmen fielded a young team in 2023, and struggled mightily, winning only four of their 14 games. This season …
Pine Bush’s Kileigh Smykla runs through the Our Lady of Lourdes defense during a non-league flag football game at Thomas F. Longergan Field in Pine Bush.
The second trip to the field was more difficult for the Pine Bush flag football team. A week after routing the Highland Huskies, the Bushmen got enough offense and leaned on their defense late …
Vikings top Minisink, 12-6 Trevor Mitchetti had two hits, including a double and a run scored, helping the Valley Central Vikings to a 12-6 win over the Minisink Valley Warriors in an Orange County …

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Wallkill’s Kody Best dives into third base as FDR third baseman John Theysohn tries to tag him during a Strike Out Cancer and MHAL Division I baseball game at Tony Williams Park in Highland.
The Wallkill Panthers spent their spring break in Myrtle Beach, preparing for the upcoming baseball season. So, when they returned home to cold weather and rain, they were getting cooped up …
Pine Bush’s Kileigh Smykla intercepts a pass during Friday’s non-league flag football game at Thomas F. Lonergan Field in Pine Bush.
It took about five minutes for the Pine Bush Bushmen to find their groove. And when they did, the offense got rolling, scoring 26 unanswered points in the first half on their way to a 40-19 win …
Valley Central’s Aiden Kaleta returns the ball during the OCIAA boys’ tennis consolation match on May 19, 2023.
Valley Central’s Aiden Kaleta came within a victory of qualifying for the New York State boys’ tennis tournament last season when he finished fourth in the Section 9 tournament. If …

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Sisters Ally, left, and Lorena Rivera will compete at the 2024 Women’s U20 women’s lacrosse championships in Hong Kong in August. Ally will represent Mexico and Lorena will represent Puerto Rico.
Lorena and Ally Rivera, have both been playing lacrosse for about 10 years. This summer, they will play at the highest level they’ve ever played. They will travel to Hong Kong for the …
Newburgh’s Parker Mullarkey slides safely into second base as Valley Central’s Emilia Brundage applies the tag late during a non-league softball game on March 26.
The first game of the season was delayed by 24 hours, but it didn’t matter. The Valley Central Vikings posted a five-run third inning on their way to a 7-2 win in a non-league softball …
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) introducing Luke Satriano (left) in Albany on Wednesday, March 27. Also pictured are Luke’s parents.
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) introduced Luke Satriano, who is a back-to-back New York state wrestling champion. He is currently an honor roll student at Valley Central High School where he …

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The top golfer in the area will return to the Valley Central Vikings this year, as state qualifier Sarah Samuelson will lead five returning players for the 2024 season. Samuelson finished last …
Wallkill catcher Kasey Garzione looks to tag Highland’s Katie Dauenheimer as she tries to score during a non-league softball game on May 9, 2023, at Highland High School.
Last year was a stepping stone year for the Wallkill softball teams. The Panthers finished with a .500 record in the Mid Hudson Athletic League to earn a berth in the Section 9 Class A …
Pine Bush’s Shaylen Goslar runs the 800-meter event during the Section 9 state qualifying track meet on June 1, 2023.
The Pine Bush Bushmen are returning some key talented seniors that have plenty of big meet experience. The Bushmen finished second in Section 9 last year, but return New York State competitors …

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