Vikings rout FDR 34-7

The Valley Central Vikings had a big first half. Despite an offensive slowdown in the second half, the Vikings build a big enough lead, and the defense stood tough as they routed the FDR …

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Pine Bush Central School District The Pine Bush girls’ swim team has not lost a dual meet in 9 years.
The Pine Bush girls’ swimming and diving team has reached a remarkable milestone, winning its 90th consecutive dual meet. Pine Bush defeated Valley Central, 108-70, on Sept. 16 to extend a …
Wallkill tennis Wallkill defeats Highland, improves to 5-1 Wallkill defeated Highland in girls tennis Sept. 24 to improve to 5-1. Gabby Morales and Julia Price won at first doubles, defeating …
Wallkill’s Emma LaRocco makes a kill during a MHAL volleyball match on Sept. 15 at Wallkill Senior High School.
The Wallkill Panthers were up by a set, and leading the second set by 11 points, needing only four points to take a two-set lead. Then, things started to fall apart. The Red Hook Raiders …

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Wallkill earns first win with 41-0 shutout Wallkill’s football team picked up its first victory of the season Friday, blanking Poughkeepsie 41-0 in a non-league game. The host Panthers (1-2) …
The Pine Bush Bushmen gave the Warwick Wildcats a steady diet of Ruben Simpson. Their senior running back answered the call scoring three touchdowns as the Bushmen got their first win of the …
Members of the Valley Central football team raise the helmet trophy in celebration after defeating Wallkill.
It’s been a strong start for the Valley Central Vikings, and even before they played their first Class AA football game, they already have something to show for their efforts. The Vikings …

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Pine Bush’s Madeline Doyle tips the ball over the net as Port Jervis’ Riley Dunn defends during Thursday’s non-league volleyball match at Pine Bush High School.
It looked like the match was going to a fourth set. The Pine Bush Bushmen already had a two-set lead over Port Jervis but were trailed the third by about five points before starting the long …
Pine Bush’s Kara Wittenberg plays the ball as Red Hook’s Nova Webster defends during a MHAL field hockey game on Sept. 9, 2025, at Pine Bush High School’s Alumni Field.
After enduring a rebuilding season in 2025, Pine Bush field hockey enters 2026 with renewed confidence and championship aspirations under first-year coach Denise Crisafulli. The Bushmen faced …
The Dragons: Front row L-R: Dennis Leake, Howie Bauscher, Dave Whitney, Dom Raponi, Ronn Lewis Jr., Ronnie Crover, Justin Lewis, Chris Miller Back row L-R: Jim Miller, Ralph Villani, Joe Kugler, Ray Padilla, Joe Frangione, Al Ortiz Not Pictured: Pete Montalvo, Mike Walsh, Brad Jollie.
It took three games to settle one semifinal series and two in the other, but the Montgomery 50 & Over Softball League championship matchup is set. Dragons and Team Camo will meet in a …

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It’s a new day for the Valley Central Vikings, who are entering the 2026 football season with a new coach and a new attitude. Former Pine Bush assistant coach Kyle Schneider was appointed as the …
Key Panthers (l- r.) Bradyn Nicoli (24), DJ Moore (54), Alex Mikesh (2), Quincy Rogers (21 ) and RJ Meyer (3).
By Morgan E. Maier Wallkill is breaking in a freshened offense in 2026, from line adjustments to its first-year quarterback. The redesign centers in part on new quarterback Alex Mikesh, who …
Pine Bush’s Ruben Simpson runs the football during a game on Sept. 20, 2025, at Warwick Valley High School.
The Pine Bush Bushmen took their skill players to a 7-on-7 tournament in Cortland and wound up winning the tournament. That victory improved the Bushmen’s morale entering the 2026 football …

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Marco Futia had his plan for his post-high school wrestling career. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association champion at 132 pounds planned to do a year at New York Military …
Kyle Schneider, shown coaching the Pine Bush flag football team, will replace Scott Rumsey as the Valley Central football coach this season.
Kyle Schneider has been part of two rebuilds as an assistant football coach. Now he has an opportunity to lead one. Schneider, an assistant coach under Rich Ormsby for four years at Pine …
Montgomery’s inductees at Berea Field : L - R Dave Scott, Terry Lewis, Ron Lewis, Nick Raimondo.
By Morgan E. Maier The City of Newburgh-Orange County Fast Pitch Hall of Fame welcomed 10 new inductees this summer, marking the first class since the organization expanded its scope to …

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