MINISINK VALLEY WRESTLERS EARN THREE TITLES THIS SEASON; 'FAB FIVE' TO HEAD TO ALBANY FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Minisink Valley had a dominating performance in capturing the 2019 Section IX Tournament Championship, League Title and Team Duals Title!

CONGRATULATIONS ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: VICTORIA BURGER AND RYAN PIETRASZKA

Victoria Burger – Senior Indoor – Track: Victoria has taken a leadership role in Minisink Valley’s indoor track program this season, setting personal records in the 800, 1000, and 1500-meter, and 1-mile races. She has also been the anchor for the 4x800 relay team. Victoria’s contributions to her school’s athletics programs extend to cross country and lacrosse. A member of the National Honor Society, she has been named to the high honor roll throughout her high school career.

Ryan Pietraszka – Senior – Boys Swimming: Ryan captured the gold medal in two recent events leading the Warriors to a first-place finish at the OCIAA Division 2 championship meet on Friday, Feb. 1. Ryan has been one of the top swimmers in the section throughout his career at Minisink Valley and will be sorely missed next year.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW FOR SPRING HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

High school students and parents: Online registration for spring sports is now open through Monday, March 4. Sports include baseball, softball, lacrosse, boys' tennis, golf and track & field.

REGISTRATION PROCESS: Log into FamilyID to complete registration forms. If you have previously completed the “Intent to Participate” online form, simply log in to complete the process. For additional registration information, including physical exam, go to the 2019 Spring Registration section of the Athletics page. 

Practice and tryouts begin Monday, March 4, afterschool. Registration for modified sports (grades 7-8) will take place Monday, Feb. 11 - Monday, Mar. 11.

VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM RANKED THIRD BEST TEAM IN NEW YORK STATE FOLLOWING DUAL MEET CHAMPIONSHIP!

The Minisink Valley varsity wrestling team has been ranked third statewide following the Jan. 26 Dual Meet Championship tournament in Syracuse.

MV BOYS SWIMMING-DIVING TEAM CAPTURES OCIAA DIVISION II TITLE

By Coach Brian Golden

Congratulations to the boys varsity swimming and diving team on capturing the OCIAA Division II Title on Friday evening, Feb. 1. First place finishers include Ryan Pietraszka, JJ Henriques, Jack Bellettiere and Nikolas DeBeauvernet. Way to go Warriors, and good luck at Sections next week!

1. Minisink Valley 491 • 2. New Paltz 396 • 3. Cornwall 382 • 4. F.D. Roosevelt 263 • 5. Goshen 173 • 6. Highland-Marlboro 109 • 7. Rhinebeck 63 • 8. Rondout Valley 43 • 9. S.S. Seward 40

2019 SPRINGS REGISTRATION FOR VARSITY/JV BEGINS TODAY, FEB. 4

The 2019 Spring Sports online registration process is now open. 

REGISTRATION DATES

• Varsity/JV sports: Monday, Feb. 4 - Monday, Mar. 4
• Modified sports (grades 7-8): Monday, Feb. 11 - Monday, Mar. 11

REGISTRATION PROCESS: Log into FamilyID to complete registration forms. If you have previously completed the “Intent to Participate” online form, simply log in to complete the process. For additional registration information, including physical exam, start and tryout dates, go to the 2019 Spring Registration section of the Athletics page. 

CASSANDRA ANNE WILSON INDUCTED INTO MINISINK VALLEY'S CHEERLEADING HALL OF FAME DURING JAN.12 'WARRIORS ULTIMATE CHEERLEADING COMPETITION'

Cassandra Anne Wilson, a member of the Minisink Valley High School Class of 2013 and its Varsity Cheerleading Team, is the first inductee into the Minisink Cheerleading Hall of Fame, established this past October.

Cassandra’s induction took place on Jan. 12, during the "Warriors Ultimate Cheerleading Competition," where student-athletes and their families assisted coaches in an event where 14 teams, featuring hundreds of cheerleaders from neighboring school districts, competed.

MV BOYS SWIMMING-DIVING TEAM CAPTURES OCIAA DIVISIONAL CROWN

By Coach Brian Golden

With the swimming and diving meet tied at 70 a piece last night, your MV Warriors kicked it into high gear and swept the last three events against arch rival Cornwall, capturing their first OCIAA* Divisional crown in three years. Ryan Pietraszka, JJ Henriques, Nate Mason, Owen Colfax, Nik DeBeauvernet and Jack Bellettiere led the way for Minisink pushing their league record to a perfect 7-0.

CONGRATULATIONS ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: ALEXANDER KRUPINSKI AND SAIGE COLON

Alexander Krupinski – Sophomore – Boys Varsity Basketball – Alexander has been a key all-season contributor to the boys varsity basketball team. In recent road conference wins, he led the team’s scoring at Goshen and scored 21 points on an 8-of-11 shooting at Port Jervis. He also earned all-tournament team honors at both the Monticello Jingle Ball Classic and Delaware Valley Rotary tournaments. His drive on the court extends to the classroom as a high honor roll student.

Saige Colon – Senior – Girls Varsity Basketball – A three-year varsity veteran and this season’s team captain, Saige is the second leading scorer on the team and a standout in offensive and defensive rebounds. She leads by example and is well respected by coaches and players throughout Section IX. Her athletic excellence is matched by her academic achievements. She is currently in the top 20 of her graduating class and serves as secretary for the National Honor Society.

WARRIORS VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM WINS SECTION IX DUAL MEET CHAMPIONSHIP AND ADVANCES TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!

Go Warriors!

The Minisink Valley Warriors varsity wrestling team won the Section IX Dual Meet Wrestling Championships on Jan. 9, defeating Monroe-Woodbury High School in the final round by a score of 48-24, and now advances to the NYSPHSAA Dual Meet State Wrestling Championships on Jan. 26 in Syracuse.