Athletics

What a game! The Varsity Unified Basketball team played their home opener against Monroe-Woodbury yesterday, April 24, and what a matchup it was! "We played with heart, worked as a team, and kept it close right to the end, falling short by just one point," said Varsity Coach Theresa Uhelsky. "Beyond the game, we made new friends, had a ton of fun, and were treated to an awesome halftime show thanks to some of our Minisink Valley baseball players and a game of musical chairs!" The team's next game is Tuesday, April 29, at home in the High School gym, and everyone is invited to attend and cheer the team on!

TODAY'S FEEL GOOD MOMENT! The Varsity Unified Basketball team kicked off their spring season with an away game at North Rockland High School yesterday, April 23. Take a look! "For many, it was their first-ever varsity bus ride—an experience full of laughter, bonding, and unforgettable memories," Varsity Coach Theresa Uhelsky said. "North Rockland welcomed us with open arms, and not only did we sharpen our basketball skills, we also made some great new friends along the way." Halftime turned into a celebration as both teams came together for an epic dance party to the classic song “YMCA!” "Here’s to a season full of teamwork, fun, and unity," Coach Uhelsky added, "both on and off the court!"

The Varsity softball team is victorious over Port Jervis in the team’s recent 8-7 win! The game was tied at seven in the top of the eighth when Hannah Ringus hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run! Coach Bruce Guyette is proud to share these highlights: •The team jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Hannah Ringus singled, scoring one run, and Ryin Perico homered to left field, scoring two runs. •A home run to left field by Hannah Connoly gave the team the lead, 6-3, in the top of the fourth. •Hannah Ringus singled up the middle, which helped the team tie the game at seven in the top of the seventh. •Emily Smith earned the win, giving up 12 hits and seven runs over eight innings, striking out six and walking one. •The team collected 12 hits in the game. Hannah Connoly, Keira Filip, Hannah Ringus, Natalie Rogers, and Ryin Perico each collected two hits for Minisink Valley Varsity Warriors. Hannah Connoly went 2-for-4 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Keira Filip stole three bases. •The team ran wild on the base paths, collecting four stolen bases for the game.

The Boys Modified Lacrosse Team beat Cornwall yesterday, April 10, in a 5-4 final! We love when our coaches share information about their games! Modified Coach Matt Dupuis is proud to say the win was a result of hard work, teamwork and great communication. He's sharing these highlights: ---- Goals were scored by eighth-graders Jake Jeurs, Mason Luciano and seventh-grader Luke Zeigler. ---- The team won 10 out of 14 faceoffs taken by Alex Sarno and Mason Tietz ---- Special recognition to Rody Waugh and Horatio Manon.

Varsity Wrestling Head Coach Kevin Gallagher is proud to share that sophomore Wyatt Boice earned sixth-place honors at the recent NHSCA High School National Wrestling Tournament at Virginia Beach! “Wyatt was in a loaded weight class with over 120 wrestlers in his weight class,” Coach Gallagher said. “He wrestled great and won his first four matches before losing a heartbreaking 6-5 match in the semi-finals. Wyatt proved again he is one of the best wrestlers in his age group in the country! Coming off his third-place finish in New York State, Wyatt continues to work hard and get better every day. He was also a freshman All-American last year and a Middle School All American as an eighth- grader." Kudos also go to sophomores Mason Murphy (0-2), Colin Matone (3-2) and Joe Uhrig (2-2) for their tourney performances! “All three of the guys wrestled tough but ran into some very tough competition” added Coach Gallagher. “Colin looked good and won three matches and Joe Uhrig won two with both of his losses coming to the third- place and the fourth-place wrestlers.”

The Varsity Flag Football's season record improves to 5-0 after a massive 25-0 win over Warwick! Coach Michael Tepper is proud to share these highlights: --- Vanessa Tepper: 4 touchdown passes --- Ava Semco: 2 receiving touchdowns --- Ariana Junca:j 1 receiving touchdown and an extra point. --- Kate O’Neill: 1 receiving touchdown

Congratulations to Senior Varsity Lacrosse Goalie Isabella Odland, who recorded her 200th career save against Pine Bush on April 3! Starting in goal for the last three seasons, Isabella has been a pillar on a team that has won three of the last four Section IX titles, and was one goal away from defeating eventual State Semi-finalist Horace Greeley last season. She was "lights-out" late in the recent Pine Bush game, shutting down a Pine Bush run with some very impressive one-on-one saves. She has committed to Division I Wagner College this fall!

The Girls Lacrosse Program is off to a fabulous start! Varsity Assistant Rory Boice reports that the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams’ recent games against Pine Bush ended with the Varsity team beating Pine Bush in a 17-10 final! The team created an offensive onslaught that Pine Bush had difficulty containing! “The team left it all on the field,” Varsity Head Coach Jessica Gurrieri said. “It was a great day!” Additionally, the Junior Varsity team ran away in their Pine Bush game, besting that Junior Varsity team which beat them the last two consecutive in a 20-2 final. Junior Varsity Coach Samantha Woodward’s squad was unselfish with the ball offensively and stingy on defense, as they displayed their skills. To top things off, the Modified team beat Warwick in an 8-7 final! “We demonstrated excellent ball movement, control, teamwork and communication,” added Modified Coach Rachael Moran.

Kudos the Varsity Softball team, who were gracious hosts at the March 29 softball scrimmage at our Slate Hill campus! Teams from Valley Central, Saugerties, Port Jervis, Pine Bush, Middletown , FDR/Hyde Park and Delaware Valley joined Minisink Valley in taking part in a great skills development and enhancement day!

It's another huge win for the Varsity Flag Football team! They beat Highland 40-0 this past Friday! Coach Mike Tepper is proud to share these highlights: •Vanessa Tepper: 3 passing touchdowns; 1 rushing touchdown •Kate O’Neill: 2 receiving touchdowns; 1 passing touchdown • Ava Revella: 1 receiving touchdown •Jaida Macaluso: 3 interceptions; one interception touchdown •Ariana Juncaj: 1 receiving touchdown •Extra points: Ava Downing (2), Vanessa Tepper, Ava Semco and Catherine Cucuzza •Interceptions by: Jaida Macaluso (3), Kylie Depeau and Sam Kassel

Sunny snow showers? No problem! The Varsity Flag Football team defeats Washingtonville in the season opener, 32-0! Kudos to Vanessa Tepper, who rushed for two touchdowns and threw for two touchdowns; Ava Revella, who had a receiving touchdown; and Ariana Juncaj, who had a receiving touchdown and an interception for a touchdown! Next game: Tomorrow at Minisink Valley against Highland! Join them!

Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Jim Golden is proud to share that his team made a very inspiring run to the recent Class AA Final Four game as part of their season play! "The team dominated in three must-win league games in the final weeks to qualify for the Section IX playoffs," he said. "Our players’ skill and toughness were on full display when they traveled to FDR and won a very physical game against a bigger team in front of a very intense FDR crowd. The girls were very impressive in their play and their composure." Congratulations to the team on a remarkable season!

GOOD LUCK to the 16 athletes who are representing Minisink Valley with grit and tenacity at tomorrow's NYSPHSAA State and Federation Championships, which will be held at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island! Ladies and gentlemen: YOU GOT THIS!

Congratulations and best wishes to Girls Varsity Basketball seniors Helena Sopin and Adriana Vareikaite, who were honored for their dedication and many contributions to the team's success at the recent Girls BasketBall Senior Night!

Kelsie Doller’s Modified Girls Basketball team recently went on the road for an amazing workout at The Pilates Club in Middletown, NY! The girls loved trying a new form of strength training that challenged them in new ways while improving flexibility, core strength, and overall athletic performance! Take a look! Pilates is a type of exercise that focuses on controlled, precise movements designed to strengthen one’s core muscles, improve flexibility, posture, and balance. It’s considered a full-body workout with a primary emphasis on core engagement and can be adapted to different fitness levels. Often, pilates is performed on a mat using specialized equipment like reformers. It was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century.

The Boys Varsity Basketball Team honored its seniors for their dedication and commitment to the team at the team's recent Senior Recognition Night! Congratulations and best wishes to: Max Earl, Nashaun Green, Angel Rodriguez, Nick Hughes, Jeremiah Phanor, Ian Tanous, Nik Marrero, Jaiden Calcano and Dominic Marasco!

And....they're off! Thank you to everyone who took part in this afternoon’s CLAP OUT to wish our eight wrestlers competing in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championship good luck, best wishes and much success at tomorrow’s tournament! You got this, ladies, and we’re thrilled you’re representing Minisink Valley in this first-ever girls wrestling championship tournament! We're rooting for you! Please share your good wishes below!

Congratulations and best wishes to members of the senior members of the Varsity Cheer team, who were honored and recognized for their many contributions to the team’s success during their recent Senior Night and Cheer Showcase: Jillian Babcock, Natalie Christiano, Sara Delmar, Cara Durlester, Emma Gutzeit, Kaitlyn Howell and Mia Lockowitz! Members of the Minisink Youth Cheer program and the team showcased their routines during this gathering!

The varsity girls and boys indoor track & field programs capped their invitational season in winning style this past weekend at the Garden State Open, hosted by The Armory Track & Field Center. The teams had nine podium finishers and six event winners in their final tune-up for the Section IX State Qualifier. Minisink Valley once again drew on the strength of its relays, sweeping the boys' and girls' 4x400 meter relays to close the meet, outdueling Section IX rivals Monroe-Woodbury in both races. The girls quartet of Zoey Terpak, Kaleigh Murphy, Lyla LaBarbera and Ferrah Hill eased to the win in 4:07.07, good for #1 in the section this season. Not to be outdone, the boys' squad of Benjamin Spevak, Robert LaBarbera, Jon Mausling and Samuel Anderson stormed to victory in a thrilling lean at the tape, establishing a new program record and New York #2 mark of 3:21.02 in the process. Also earning gold medals for Minisink Valley were Samuel Anderson (:48.75, 400-meter dash), Ella Michelitch (5' 6", high jump), and Delila Kronimus (11' 6") and Logan Schupner (15' 6") in the pole vault. Tyler Cloidt (11' 6", pole vault) and the girls 4x200 team of Murphy, Chloe Beck, Terpak and Kessler Hirsch earned fifth place medals, while Michelitch nabbed the final podium position in the long jump (16' 3"). The teams now have their eyes set on advancing individual athletes and relay teams to the NYSPHSAA/Federation Championships, with the Section IX State Qualifier to be hosted by The Armory Track & Field Center on Saturday, March 1.

Girls Modified Basketball Coach Kelsie Doller is proud to tell everyone about her teams’ work, passion and drive this season! “What makes this team truly stand out is their coachability—they’re always ready to learn, improve, and support each other,” she said. “That kind of mentality doesn’t just make great basketball players; it builds strong, determined young women who will go far in whatever they do. I have no doubt that their futures—both on and off the court—are bright.”