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Brandley dominates, Timber Creek takes down Highland - Softball recap
Devin Brandley struck out 17 batters over eight innings, allowing three earned runs on seven hits to lead Timber Creek to a 5-4 win in extra innings in Erial. At the plate, Brandley had an RBI double for Timber Creek (9-10). If you purchase a product or register for an...
Softball teams to watch in each class for the 2024 Section 1 playoffs
Who will get to raise the Gold Glove and earn the title of Section 1 champion? With the Section 1 softball postseason set to begin for the rest of the section, here are some teams in each class to keep an eye on for the playoffs. ...
Poll: Vote for the Journal's May 5-12 Athletes of the Week
Several milestones were reached, some upsets pulled and playoff berths secured last week as the regular season winds down. As such, we've got a full list of nominees. Last week's Athlete of the Week winners were Pawling softball player Lyndsey Cole and Roosevelt baseball player Aidan Hartwell. Cole won the small-schools poll with 29,454 votes and Hartwell received 19,202 votes to take the large-schools poll.
High school softball: Vote for the Varsity 845 player of the week (May 6-12)
Online voting for the Varsity 845 softball player of the week for May 6-12 is now open. Go to RecordOnline.com/sports and vote as often as you like until 11 p.m. on Sunday (no computer bot voting, please). Nominations are pulled from reports to Varsity 845 and other sources. Players from...
Stewart Friesen Wins Rain Shortened Battle of the Bullring At Accord
ACCORD, NY – “Rain man.”. Stewart Friesen emerged victorious in a rain-shortened ‘Battle of the Bullring’ at Accord Speedway with the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled by Sunoco. The win rewarded Friesen with a $9,090.90-plus payday, as the event honored longtime Accord...
Softball: Gunsett, Del Salto help Marlboro beat Roosevelt, Pine Plains for MHAL title
HIGHLAND - The weight felt almost unbearable for Leah Gunsett, who already had shouldered so much. Eager to be relieved of the pressure, the Marlboro pitcher turned to her teammates and asked for the burden to be lifted. “It’s heavy!” the senior said Monday, a bag of ice by then strapped to her shoulder. “That’s real gold.” ...
Dietz Stadium construction continues
KINGSTON – The $22 million renovation project at Kingston’s Dietz Stadium, announced in 2021 continues, despite rain that has kept the Hudson Valley dampened for months. In March, Kingston Mayor Steven Noble said that nearly all the renovations would be completed by Fall 2024. The Dietz Stadium Improvements...
Feature Winners: May 14 – May 20, 2024
BAPS, PA (410 Sprint) Bear Ridge, VT (Sport Mod) Big Diamond, PA (358 Mod) Brockville, ONT (358 Mod) CARS LM Tour: 'North Wilkesboro, NC (Sat.) Devil’s Bowl, VT (Sport Mod) Formula 1: Italian Grand Prix (Sun.) Fremont, OH (410 Sprint) Fulton, NY (358 Mod) Georgetown, DE (Mod.) (USAC East...
Short Track Super Series Race Day Preview: Accord Speedway
The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco goes green tonight at Accord Speedway for the ‘Battle of the Bullring.’. Tonight’s event serves as the 10th ‘Battle of the Bullring’ under STSS sanctioning at Gary Palmer’s quarter-mile oval. The STSS and...
Softball Recap: Goshen Central wins going away against Beacon
Goshen Central had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Beacon Bulldogs a 19-0 shutout on Monday. That 19 run margin sets a new team best for Goshen Central this season. Addison Freiberger made a splash while hitting...
Riley Weatherwax's no-hitter, lifts Ketcham in pitchers' duel vs. Fox Lane
Pardon the cliché, but this really was a classic, an as-advertised pitchers' duel between two aces. Both performers delivered, perhaps even more than was expected, and Riley Weatherwax stole the spotlight. The senior was almost flawless Tuesday, weaving his first no-hitter while leading Roy C. Ketcham in a 1-0 win over Fox Lane. Quite the show to close the regular season. ...
Baseball: Latest top 10 rankings, Section 1 bracketology before 2024 playoffs begin
The playoffs are right around the corner. Here's a look at where the Lower Hudson Valley baseball teams stand, entering the final days of the regular season. This will be the last edition of rankings until the postseason plays out in its entirety. Top 10 ...
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