Monday, September 30, 2002
Fletcher picks up offense as Walton perfects winning ways
2002 high school football
WINDSOR — The rich got richer — and more disciplined. Junior Kirk Fletcher's ankle finally allowed him to have an impact on offense, and unbeaten Walton did not commit a penalty nor a turnover in the first half of its 32-0 victory Saturday. Fletcher, who had rushed for 18 yards in Walton's first three games, carried 18 times for 133 yards and two touchdowns. He also led a Walton defense that limited the Black Knights to 100 yards of offense.
O-State volleyball ends Cortland's 66-match streak
O-State roundup
Oneonta State ended Cortland's 66-match SUNY Athletic Conference winning streak in volleyball Friday with a 19-30, 30-22, 30-17, 30-23 victory in the league's round-robin tournament at Utica/Rome. O-State (18-3) went 5-0 in the two-day tournament, which was the first of two that will determine seedings for the SUNYAC Tournament in November.
Deemer goal propels OHS boys
High School Roundup
Mark Deemer scored 9 1/2 minutes into the second half as visiting Oneonta defeated previously unbeaten Susquehanna Valley, 3-2, in a Southern Tier Athletic Conference soccer match Saturday. It was Edema's sixth goal of the season.
Delhi drops to 2-2; Cooperstown cruises
High School Football Roundup
Barry Klossner scored with 47 seconds left as unbeaten Tioga rallied to beat Delhi, 24-21, in a Section Four Football Conference non-division game Saturday. After Tigers quarterback Chris Brown completed a 21-yard pass to Nick Dyson on fourth down, Klossner scored from the 1.
'Wick men win in OT
Hartwick Roundup
Senior Colin Burns scored with 34 seconds left in the second overtime Saturday to give Hartwick College a 2-1 men's soccer victory over host Adelphi University in an Atlantic Soccer Conference game. Hartwick (5-3-1, 2-0 ASC) took a 1-0 lead 38 minutes, 39 seconds into the game when junior Rob Catana scored from 18 yards out. The Panthers (2-7-0, 0-1) knotted the score when junior Marlon McEachnie converted a cross from senior Anders Salomonsson.
Saturday, September 28, 2002
Granderson, Ready earn top honors from NY-P
The Oneonta Tigers earned another sweep this season. Outfielder Curtis Granderson and first-year manager Randy Ready received the New York-Penn League's top honors as MVP and Manager of the Year, respectively.
OHS foiled again
ONEONTA — Travis Sohns turned a potential blunder into a third-quarter touchdown, giving Bainbridge-Guilford/Afton the spark it needed. Sohns' 60-yard punt return and Pat Zieno's extra point gave Bainbridge-Guilford/Afton the lead, and the Bears went on to defeat Oneonta, 14-6, under a steady rain Friday.
Sidney football ends Unatego's streak
Fourth-quarter touchdown runs by Toby Umbra and Eddie Gazzetti helped Sidney end Unatego's 11-game winning streak with a 14-6 victory Friday in Bainbridge.
MAC girls soccer up in the air
Here's how unpredictable Midstate Athletic Conference girls soccer has been this season: Defending champion Unatego lost to Unadilla Valley, which lost to Delhi. The Bulldogs lost to Bainbridge-Guilford, which lost to Sidney. Unatego defeated Sidney, but Sidney beat Unadilla Valley (the team that beat Unatego). So what does it all mean? Basically, there are a lot of good teams in the league, which should make for a tight race for the top overall record.
Hard to find locks in fantasy football
A sure thing. With injuries, team changes, matchups, etc., picking out a sure thing in fantasy sports is about as easy as finding that perfect birthday gift on a shopping tour of downtown Oneonta.
The Smart Money
Phew! Did the Jets play a stinkeroo last week or what? I had to burn the clothes I was wearing when I picked them to smear the Dolphins. And, just so you know that I take these fake bets seriously, I tossed and turned all night Sunday and didn't get a good rest. And my back hurts.
Hornsby still gets the edge over Williams
A few weeks ago, a man named Stephen Harvester took issue with me on a few things I had written earlier in the summer. In regards to my column on the late Ted Williams, he disagreed with my contention that Rogers Hornsby was a better hitter than Williams. That is, of course, his prerogative; my relatives have served in at least six of America's wars to preserve his right to disagree.
Iron man Jarrett staring up at 10 drivers in standings
Dale Jarrett, the 1999 Winston Cup points champion, has run in 253 consecutive races and won 28 of them since starting his streak of starts Oct. 9, 1994, with a victory for Joe Gibbs Racing in Harrisburg, N.C.
Friday, September 27, 2002
Snatch a salmon as soon as possible
The first time I journeyed to Pulaski, salmon fishing was in its infancy. The streams were crowded shoulder-to-shoulder, sometimes three-deep, waiting to attack the upstream rush of migrating salmon. It was somewhat like a modified gang war. The only rule was having a hook, line and pole.
Sidney strikes early
SIDNEY — Sidney's Garrett Munro turned Thursday's matchup of Midstate Athletic Conference soccer unbeatens into a personal highlight reel. Senior Munro played a part in all of his team's goals during a 4-2 victory over Greene in rainy conditions. Sidney (7-2, 7-0) won its seventh straight game on the strength of three first-half goals in a nine-minute span, after Greene (7-2, 6-1) had taken a 1-0 lead.
Stickle lifts Downsville boys again
Downsville boys soccer is for real, and that's causing a mess atop the division standings in the Delaware League. One day after knocking Margaretville from the top rung of the Upper Delaware with a tie, Downsville put the Blue Devils back in control of the division Thursday with a 2-1 victory over Windham. Downsville's Devin Stickle scored the final goal for the second consecutive game, this time converting the winner off a cross from Jon Accardi with 11 minutes, 33 seconds to play.
Weekend features key soccer games
Oneonta State's soccer programs highlight the Red Dragons' sports weekend as the men open play in the Atlantic Soccer Conference and the women look to extend a streak that's challenging the nation's longest in NCAA Division III play. O-State's men (3-4) play host to Philadelphia University at 1 p.m. Saturday. Since there is no conference tournament, each ASC game is critical as the regular-season champion earns an NCAA Division I Tournament berth.
'Wick football welcomes Utica
Utica College could be exactly what Hartwick football needs. After a 19-18 loss to Ithaca College last Saturday, the Hawks (1-1) play host to the Pioneers (0-2) at 7 tonight on All-Weather Field. Hartwick blew a late lead last weekend against Ithaca, the 10th-ranked team in NCAA Division III football.
Hall of Famer Niekro to visit Cooperstown
Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro is scheduled to appear at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown for a special edition of the Legends Series in the Bullpen Theater. Niekro, elected to the Hall in 1997, is expected to discuss his 24-year major league career, life as a member of the Hall of Fame and his trademark knuckleball.
U-Page back on top in Light Classic
Defending Michelob Light Classic champion U-Page drubbed Pierce Excavating, 23-1, in scratch bowling Sept. 16 at Holiday Lanes in Oneonta. Mark Rathbun threw a 660 set and Carl Bagnardi contributed a 615 series for the winners, who improved to 40-8 and took a five-game lead over Palace Cigar Store.
Small game hunting opens Tuesday
Small game hunting seasons open Tuesday for New Yorkers, and the Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging hunters to review its Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide for 2002-2003. A review of the regulations will provide information on season dates, open areas and bag limits. This information and additional details are available on DEC's website, www.dec.state.ny.us.
Cooperstown girls edge Canastota
Stephanie Smith scored the go-ahead goal — her second of the game — with seven-and-a-half minutes left to lift visiting Cooperstown past Canastota, 3-2, in a Center State Conference girls soccer match Thursday. Michelle Valentine had a goal and two assists for the Redskins (7-2-1, 5-2-1).
Thursday, September 26, 2002
Schenevus outmuscles G-MU
GILBERTSVILLE — There's a certain feistiness about the Schenevus girls soccer team that always seems to give Gilbertsville-Mount Upton troubles. It was on display again Wednesday, as the visiting Dragons handed the Raiders their first Tri-Valley League loss of the season, 3-2. "They play really physical and usually we don't deal very well with that," said G-MU junior Jessica Talbot, who scored her 19th goal of the season in the first half.
Good to the last second
Margaretville and Downsville beat the clock Wednesday, but neither could find the time for a winning goal in a 4-4 Delaware League boys soccer tie. Devon Stickle's goal with one second remaining in the second overtime gave Downsville its second tie against one of the Delaware League's best teams. The Eagles (6-1-2) played Delaware Mountain rival and division frontrunner South Kortright to a 0-0 draw Sept. 12. Upper Delaware Division favorite Margaretville moved to 8-2-1 after Wednesday's tie.
O-State volleyball sweeps Hartwick
The Oneonta State volleyball team swept visiting Hartwick, 30-20, 30-21, 30-27, Wednesday night. Cassandra Auth had nine kills and Jill Meehan eight kills for the Red Dragons (13-3).
Not so fast: Colonial CC in Tannersville has its ups and downs
TANNERSVILLE — "If you hit the ball right, you'll love it," said the Colonial Country Club employee as he pointed us to the first tee Monday. At least he was accurate. There was danger every time I looked left, which I did an awful lot Monday. Personally, I hated the nine-hole course, but the BUY.ROB Tour found it to be a neat little layout.
OHS routs SV; Unatego wins
Mara Primmer and Eileen Coyle scored first-half goals for Oneonta High in its 7-0 Southern Tier Athletic Conference soccer victory Wednesday over visiting Susquehanna Valley. Primmer scored unassisted 7 1/2 minutes into the game. Coyle scored midway through the half.
Hawks fall at 'Cuse
Neil McLean scored for Hartwick but the Hawks lost, 3-1, at Syracuse on Wednesday. Syracuse (5-3) scored the game's first two goals and iced it on Kirk Johnson's goal in the 84th minute. The Orangemen entered the game ranked seventh in the New York Region poll. Hartwick, which won the previous two meetings with Syracuse, was ranked fifth.
Delhi Tech women lose
Laurens graduate Christine Parker had two goals for the Lady Vikings (2-2), who defeated host Delhi in a Mountain Valley Conference game Wednesday.
Wednesday, September 25, 2002
DL's elite fit to be tied
STAMFORD — There are good ties and bad ties. Tuesday's 1-1 draw between the Margaretville and Stamford girls probably qualifies as a good one for both teams. Margaretville, the state's top-ranked team in Class D, came from behind to tie it with 10 minutes, 44 seconds left and remained undefeated.
OHS has tools for 1-2 punch
One of the bright spots for Oneonta High during its 12-6 loss to Division III foe Whitney Point on Saturday was the play of Joffre Alvarez. The Yellowjackets (1-2, 0-1) discovered the junior can be a threat on offense.
Rummery rallies Red Dragons
Senior Ryan Rummery picked up the pieces for Oneonta State with a goal in double-overtime Tuesday, leading to a 4-3 men's soccer victory over visiting Canisius. Rummery ended the game 108 minutes and 33 seconds after it started, converting a rebound off a Chris Montero shot that was mishandled by Golden Griffins goalie C.J. Keller in the second overtime.
OHS slips in loss to Spartans
Geoffrey Sanford scored with 1 minute, 8 seconds left to give Maine-Endwell a 3-2 victory over visiting Oneonta in a Southern Athletic Conference soccer match Tuesday. "I thought we played well," said OHS coach Alex Brannan, whose team lost, 3-0, when the teams met earlier this season. "We made some mistakes, but it was a real good game. It's hard when it goes the other way."
Windham tops Davenport
Lauren Tompkins scored the winning goal with just under 17 minutes left as Windham rallied to beat visiting Davenport, 2-1, Tuesday in Delaware League soccer. Julie Maisonave's corner kick set up Tompkins' goal.
McLean honored by ASC
Hartwick captain Neil McLean was named the Atlantic Soccer Conference Player of the Week on Tuesday. McLean, a senior midfielder, scored his team-leading fourth goal of the season in a 2-0 victory over Howard University on Sunday afternoon. The goal was his second winner for Hartwick (4-2-1, 1-0 ASC) this fall.
O-State women roll
Ten players scored for the Oneonta State women's soccer team in its 10-0 victory over visiting SUNYIT on Tuesday. The triumph extended the Red Dragons' SUNYAC winning streak to 39 games. Stamford native Rose Velan finished with a goal and two assists to lead the way. O-State (8-1, 3-0) scored four goals in the first half and six in the second.
Tuesday, September 24, 2002
Laurens boys escape with 2-1 victory
Dan Sheesley scored 30 seconds into the second overtime and Laurens remained perfect in Tri-Valley League boys soccer play with a 2-1 victory over visiting Milford on Monday. Marcus Bailey started the winning play, taking the ball down the left sideline before crossing to Bailey, who was unmarked in the center of the field. Bailey headed the ball into the goal.
O-State to induct Brannan into Hall
Oneonta High boys soccer coach Alex Brannan is among seven members who'll be inducted into Oneonta State's Athletic Hall of Fame. Keith Tozer, a 1979 graduate, Eileen Colwell-Jones (1994), Juan DeJesus (1982), Jim Dever (1969), Ronald Magin (1967) and George Werthmuller (1970) will also gain entry into the O-State Hall of Fame during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 in the atrium of the Alumni Field House.
Cooman, Davis honored by E-8
Hartwick College field hockey players Kelly Cooman and Megan Davis were honored by the Empire 8 Conference on Monday. Cooman, a sophomore forward. was named Empire 8 Player of the Week for the second straight week. Davis was named Empire 8 Goalkeeper of the Week.
Milford girls nip Laurens; G-MU wins
Shannon Weir switched to striker in the second half and scored three minutes, 41 seconds after halftime to give Milford the Tri-Valley League victory Monday over visiting Laurens. "She basically beat three people and placed a nice shot from 12 yards," Milford coach Lorin Campbell said of Weir, who played defense in the first half.
O-State to play host to Canisius today
After six road games, the Oneonta State men's soccer team opens its home schedule at 4 today against Canisius in a non-conference match. The Red Dragons (2-4) have lost their last two games, including a 2-1 setback at Northeastern on Friday. The Golden Griffins are 0-6.
Monday, September 23, 2002
Velan scores 100th to lead Stamford, 5-0
Junior Mary Velan scored three goals to surpass the 100-goal mark as Stamford defeated host Gilboa, 5-0, in a Delaware League soccer game Saturday.
Delhi, Walton football win big
Delhi quarterback Sean Whittaker threw two touchdown passes and ran for another as the Bulldogs won, 33-14, at Greene on Friday night in a Section Four Football Conference Division V game. After Greene moved the ball down the field in the first quarter, Delhi coach Dave Kelly made some adjustments to his defense.
Obidinski, partner fall short in rowing
Oneonta High graduate Mary Obidinski and her partner, Stacey Borgman of Alaska, won their consolation final Sunday in women's lightweight double sculls at the World Rowing Championships in Seville, Spain.
Hartwick keeper earns fourth shutout
Neil McLean and Jonathan Westmaas each scored a goal as Hartwick defeated Howard University, 2-0, in its Atlantic Soccer Conference opener Sunday in Washington, D.C. Goalkeeper Randall Moate earned his fourth shutout this season with four saves against the Bison as Hartwick improved to 4-2-1 overall.
Windham boys rally for tournament victory
Evan Spero scored four of his five goals in the second half, when Windham overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Hudson in the title game of Hunter-Tannersville's Tournament on Saturday.
Saturday, September 21, 2002
Franklin defeats Panthers
Chelsea Purcell's second goal broke a tie with 12 minutes left and Franklin defeated Tri-Valley League host Edmeston, 2-1, Friday in girls soccer.
Unatego football wins 11th straight
Tosh DeMulder carried eight times for 127 yards and two touchdowns Friday night as Unatego extended its winning streak to 11 games with a 36-6 Section Four Football Conference victory over Unadilla Valley/Edmeston. The Spartans (3-0) scored on five first-half possessions in the Division IX game at Hartwick College.
OHS routs Windsor in STAC
Oneonta High's boys rattled off five goals in a five-minute span in the first half en route to winning their fourth straight game, 14-0, over Southern Tier Athletic Conference soccer guest Windsor.
You said it
Hamilton off base on 10-year rule I very much enjoy Jim Hamilton's "Talkin' Baseball" column with its ongoing discussion of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, but there's one habitual topic in these columns that I really wish he would decide to reconsider.
Good luck in picking tight ends
"Rickey Dudley signs with the Arizona Cardinals," came the enormous news across the newsroom, just after deadline Tuesday night. "Heh, sounds like the topic for the next visit to Fantasy Island," I replied, mocking the announcement of a tight end signing with his third NFL team.
The smart money
Unlike most NFL fans, after last week's games I went out and bought one of those glamour dolls with lifelike hair. Not the kind you're thinking of, but one that a young girl would play with and dress for a make-believe prom or whatever.
Warriors football, Delhi swimming win
After a goal-line stand in the third quarter, Sidney put together a 16-play, 99-yard drive to seal its 26-6 victory over Newark Valley in the Warriors' first game at their new field. The scoring drive, which lasted over nine minutes, was punctuated by a 7-yard scoring run from Sean Wood with 10 minutes, 43 seconds left in the fourth quarter to give Sidney a 19-6 advantage.
2002 Hartwick college roundup
Hartwick's football and men's soccer squads begin conference play this weekend. The football team travels to No. 10 Ithaca College, while the men's soccer team opens Atlantic Soccer Conference play at Howard University.
Friday, September 20, 2002
Hunters are migrating to home geese
The cold, wet fog hung heavy among the willows. It clung to the ground and blocked any possible view of the fields before us. My son Randy and I waited one early morning last weekend for the geese to come into our decoys. We could hear small flocks honking away overhead, but visibility was limited to about three feet along the Unadilla River.
OHS loses tough one
ONEONTA — Somewhere between head-shaking disbelief and utter frustration seemed to be the feeling among Oneonta girls soccer players following Thursday's game. The previously unbeaten Yellowjackets fell in overtime, 2-0, to undefeated Seton Catholic Central in a Southern Tier Athletic Conference game at the Wright National Soccer Campus. "I'm so mad," midfielder Meghan Stetson said. "I had no doubt at any point in the game that we were going to win, except when they started counting down the final 10 seconds."
Bulldogs down Sidney in tennis, 3-2
Delhi won both doubles matches en route to a Midstate Athletic Conference victory over Sidney (2-2) on Thursday.
Early season losses fuel Sidney boys soccer run in MAC
It's not as if Sidney coach Steve Hornung wanted his team to start 0-2, but he didn't seem to mind. The Warriors opened with losses against two quality opponents, Laurens and Chenango Valley, in the Minekill Tournament. Sidney lost by a combined 7-3 score, but Hornung said it was all part of a plan. "I wanted to start the season against a couple of tough opponents before our league schedule started," he said. "And I think it might pay off down the road."
OHS graduate going for berth in World finals
Oneonta High graduate Mary Obidinski is among the competitors vying for a berth in the 2002 FISA World Rowing Championships on the Guadalquivir River in Seville, Spain. Four U.S. crews will compete in the semifinals during the sixth day of racing today. Obidinski and teammate Stacey Borgman of Homer, Alaska, are set to compete in the women's lightweight double sculls.
UV girls nip Unatego in OT; SK boys win
The Unadilla Valley girls soccer team picked the right time for everything to come together. Using what coach Christine Bieniek described as the Storm's best performance of the 2002 season, UV topped visiting Unatego in overtime of a Midstate Athletic Conference game on Thursday, 1-0. "Our intensity was there," Bieniek said. "We got to some balls first and defensively we did a better job of covering the whole field and helping people."
O-State field hockey tops Elmira
Walton graduate Brynne Hoover scored the first goal Thursday in Oneonta State's 3-1 field hockey defeat of visiting Elmira.
Big weekend in store for soccer teams
Oneonta State men's and women's soccer play key games on the road this weekend as all but the tennis team will be away. O-State's Division I men (2-3), who are coming off a 2-1 loss at Hofstra last Saturday, play at Northeastern at 6 p.m. today. Senior co-captain Ryan Rummery leads the team with one goal and one assist. Junior goalkeeper Jack Potter has a 1.40 goals against average — second-best in the Atlantic Soccer Conference — and a .720 save percentage.
Thursday, September 19, 2002
Blast from the pass
COOPERSTOWN — Time of possession isn't usually associated with soccer, but the Cooperstown girls made sure it was Wednesday. The Redskins put on a passing clinic en route to a 2-1 Center State Conference victory over Westmoreland. "We dominated," first-year Cooperstown coach Jennifer Pindar said. "We've been working on our passing game. And obviously, our defense is really strong. We're just a strong team all-around."
Forward returns in the Nick of time
Nick Laskovski and the Cooperstown boys soccer team caught a bad break last fall. After missing the entire 2001 season with a broken leg, senior forward Laskovski returns to the Redskins two years removed from leading the team in scoring. So far, the third-year varsity starter seems to have had an immediate impact.
Anonymous hacker three-jacks the day away at Woodhaven GC
WEST ONEONTA — A buddy told me about this support group that might help. He said if I shared my feelings and opened up to others who have similar problems it might get me on the road to recovery. I knew I had to stop lying to myself. With 13 three-putts in the last two rounds, including six during the BUY.ROB Tour's visit to Woodhaven Golf Course on Tuesday, the evidence was clear.
Palace Cigar rolls in Classic opener, 24-0
Palace Cigar Store started the Michelob Light Classic last week with a 24-0 romp over Suburban Delight. Joe Ingalls rolled a 621 set and Wayne Balnis added a 612 series to lead Palace Cigar. Steve Hiscox had a 674 _ the high set on the night _ to lift LL Dog over High Point Contracting, 18-6. Kyle Breier shot a 649 for the winners, and Jeff Leach rolled a 602 set for High Point.
'Wick nipped by Cortland in field hockey
Cortland State senior forward Julie Gentner scored a goal and assisted on the winner as Hartwick's field hockey team fell on the road Wednesday, 2-1. The Red Dragons (4-0), who won the NCAA Division III championship last fall, are ranked third in the country this season. Hartwick dropped to 3-2.
OHS boys bounce past Seton, 3-1
There was no letdown from the Oneonta High boys soccer team following last weekend's title run in the Hall of Fame Cup. The visiting Yellowjackets received two first-half goals from Anthony Torres in beating Seton Catholic Central, 3-1, Wednesday in a Southern Tier Athletic Conference match.
O-State volleyball defeats Utica, 3-0
Junior Lacey Musso had 19 assists, 15 kills and nine digs to lead Oneonta State's 30-25, 30-20, 30-28 SUNY Athletic Conference volleyball victory at Utica College on Wednesday. Freshman Mallory McCann had 14 assists and six digs for the Red Dragons (9-2). "It's really nice to have two setters in the game at the same time," O-State coach Colleen Cashman said of Musso and McCann. "It allows us to play faster."
Wednesday, September 18, 2002
Cooperstown field hockey rolls
Rachel Bliss had a goal and two assists as visiting Cooperstown improved to 6-0 Tuesday. Kim Goode added a goal and an assist for the Redskins, who are at Ilion on Thursday.
Unatego girls work overtime
Heather Davis and Nichole Decker scored in the first overtime as visiting Unatego rallied to beat Bainbridge-Guilford, 4-2, in a Midstate Athletic Conference girls soccer game Tuesday. B-G (5-3, 2-2) trailed at the half, 1-0, before goals by Sarah McFee and Sara Haddad gave the Bobcats the lead late in the second half.
Upper hand goes to Stamford, Blue Devils
Don't be surprised to see Cathy Cammer's Roxbury Rockets going for a sectional girls soccer championship in 2005. If it happens this fall, be surprised. The Rockets have nine freshmen and two seniors on their 18-player roster, which means a lot of new faces will be seeing time this fall. Roxbury will be licking its wounds in 2002, but it could start to taste sweet by season's end.
Forks has the stuff champions are made of
Chenango Forks will win the state Class B state championship this season. Barring injury, this team will rip through its competition and finish what it fell just short of last season.
Hartwick goalie Moate earns ASC honor again
Hartwick College senior Randall Moate was named Atlantic Soccer Conference Goalkeeper of the Week on Tuesday. Moate received the honor for the second week in a row. He allowed one goal in 180 minutes at the Butler University SoccerFest Tournament last weekend.
Two O-State teams ranked
Oneonta State's 8-2 start in volleyball earned it the No. 4 spot in the first NCAA new York Region poll, which was released Tuesday. The ranking is the first time in nearly a decade the Red Dragons have been ranked in volleyball. Junior Lacey Musso leads the team with 121 assists and is second with 55 kills.
Tuesday, September 17, 2002
Rams take Round One
MARGARETVILLE — South Kortright won its only scheduled meeting with Margaretville on Monday, 4-2, but it would not be a surprise if the teams crossed paths again. The Delaware League Championship? Most likely. The Section Four Class D final? Perhaps. "South Kortright wanted it a little bit more today," said Margaretville coach Pete Palen, whose team suffered its first loss of the season. "But we're hoping to see them again down the line."
Delaware League shaping up as two-horse race
The two boys soccer thoroughbreds expected to run away with division titles in the Delaware League this season are Margaretville and South Kortright. Still, the Blue Devils and the Rams would be wise to keep a blinder open for the longshots. "It's going to be fairly competitive," said Jefferson coach Rick Cammer, whose team is off to a 3-4 start in 2002. "South Kortright and Margaretville are probably the frontrunners. I think they're going to earn everything that they get.
Goalie assists Delhi Tech's victory
Goalie Chris Utter made nine saves and set up the game's lone goal as Delhi Tech defeated host SUNY-Cobleskill, 1-0, Monday in men's soccer. Utter punted the ball well past midfield. The ball bounced twice and Brett Forrest ran between two defenders before volleying the ball into the goal. It came three minutes into play.
Schulte shoots 34 for OHS
Birdies on the final two holes helped Oneonta High's Matt Schulte to a 2-under-par 34, but the Yellowjackets fell to Chenango Valley, 194-220, Monday in a Southern Tier Athletic Conference match at Oneonta Country Club.
Hartwick's Cooman honored by conference
Hartwick field hockey player Kelly Cooman earned co-Empire 8 Conference Player of the Week honors Monday. Cooman, a sophomore forward, scored two winning goals to lead the Hawks (3-1-0) to victories over Rensselaer and Washington College (MD) last week.
Monday, September 16, 2002
Girls dominate Vestal for A/B crown
ONEONTA — This sure doesn't look like a rebuilding season. The Oneonta girls soccer team rolled past Vestal, 2-0, Sunday in the Class A/B final in the Hall of Fame Cup at the Wright National Soccer Campus. The Yellowjackets won the tournament for the first time since 1996 and improved to 6-0 on the season.
Boys make upset of Tigers look easy
ONEONTA — Mark Deemer made it look easy Sunday at the Wright National Soccer Campus. That was the hard part for the Oneonta High boys soccer team, which defeated its second consecutive Class A opponent with a 2-1 victory over previously undefeated Union-Endicott.
Title loss a moral victory for Milford boys
ONEONTA — Imagine the impact a victory would have had on Milford's boys soccer team Sunday. Despite falling to undefeated Cincinnatus in the Class D Hall of Fame Cup championship, 2-1, the Wildcats seemed to walk off the Wright National Soccer Campus with renewed confidence. "If we play like we did today, which I know we can, we should be able to beat just about any team in our league,"
Yellowjackets rocked by bigger, faster, stronger Forks, 56-7
CHENANGO FORKS — Athletically, it wasn't close. Competitively, it was almost like watching high schoolers play against college guys. "We weren't ready for them, that's for sure," Oneonta High football coach Art Rigas said following his team's 56-7 loss Saturday to Chenango Forks. "We were making a lot of mistakes on offense and if you make mistakes on offense, they're going to take advantage of them."
Area high school sports roundup
Mike Swantak, John Paczkowski and Dana White scored second-half goals as South Kortright rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat Laurens, 3-2, Saturday in the final of the Stamford Mayor's Cup soccer tournament.
O-State women win Red Dragon Cup
Sophomore forward Brooke Davis scored two goals in the first four minutes, lifting Oneonta State's soccer team to a 4-0 victory over Elizabethtown on Sunday. The Red Dragons (5-1), who defeated Wellesley College, 3-1, Saturday, won the inaugural Red Dragon Cup.
Hartwick men fall to No. 9 Indiana
The Hartwick College men's soccer team lost to No. 9 Indiana University, 1-0, in the final game of the 2002 Butler University Adam's Mark SoccerFest VII at Kuntz Stadium on Sunday. Hartwick took second place and finished the tournament with a 1-1 record. Indiana won the tournament with a 2-0 record after toppling Air Force, 2-0, on Friday night. Hartwick beat Butler, 3-0, in its opener.
Walton's Wood paces Broncos; Cobleskill women's soccer loses
Walton graduate Justin Wood won the Bruce Bridgeman Invitational on Saturday at Finger Lakes Community College, leading Delhi Tech to the team title. Wood, a freshman, finished the 5-mile course in 27 minutes, 56 seconds. Wood pulled away from teammate Matt Russell over the final 200 meters to win by five seconds.
OHS girls stomp Westhil, 4-0
ONEONTA — The bar has been set. For the rest of the season, the Oneonta High girls soccer team can point to Saturday's victory as an example of how well it can play. The Yellowjackets overwhelmed a perennially strong Westhill team, 4-0, in the first round of the Hall of Fame Cup at the Wright National Soccer Campus.
Worcester girls fall in title game, 4-0
ONEONTA — Cincinnatus' strategy Sunday was simple — contain Worcester's No. 10. That player was forward Bethany Head, and the approach worked. Head was bottled up by double- and triple-teams all day as an undermanned Wolverines team fell, 4-0, in the Class D girls final in the Hall of Fame Cup.
Saturday, September 14, 2002
Walton football airs it out for 40-6 victory
ENDICOTT — Air Hoover? Well, it's not quite to that point, but opponents had better start respecting Walton's ability to throw the football. Chad Jackson threw three first-half touchdown passes and the Warriors' defense limited Lansing to 69 yards rushing in a 40-6 victory Friday night at Union-Endicott's Ty Cobb Stadium. "They were putting eight men up there and really coming hard," Walton coach Jim Hoover said of the Bobcats.
Unatego girls shut down Greene
Nichole Decker and Alex Baisley scored as visiting Unatego beat Greene, 2-0, in a Midstate Athletic Conference girls soccer game Friday. Decker's goal was her third of the season. She also has three assists. Baisley's second-half goal was a header off a corner from teammate Calli Jo Sheldon.
Chargers defense will be one to watch
What a first week of football. We saw little Travis Henry bowl for three scores amidst the Jets' kickoff returns. We witnessed Shane Matthews, who has yet to accomplish anything in his nine-year career, soar for 327 yards and three touchdowns (albeit, into the beaks of the mighty Cardinals) in the new favorite scheme of everyone around D.C.
The Smart Money
Last week: +$20 Season total: $520 One of the most stunning developments in the aftermath of the Bengals' preposterously one-sided loss to the Chargers wasn't the fact that ambulances weren't double-parked outside the team locker room waiting for coach Dick LeBeau to conclude his postgame commentary. But I was flabbergasted to learn that the Bengals have an offensive coordinator.
Steinbrenner's wallet receives too much credit
The wolves are howling for George Steinbrenner's comeuppance. The uproar was evoked by the July deals in which the Yankees acquired outfielder Raul Mondesi and pitcher Jeff Weaver at nominal cost.
Mayfield's slump two years and running
Two years ago, Jeremy Mayfield was best known for his stirring bump-and-run victory against Dale Earnhardt at Pocono Raceway. It was Mayfield's second victory in a six-race span and the third of his career driving the No. 12 Ford owned by Roger Penske.
B-G/A loses, 14-8; Sidney wins big
Bainbridge-Guilford/Afton couldn't overcome an early hole and fell, 14-8, to visiting Norwich on Friday. B-G/A (0-2) had its best chance to tie in the third quarter. The Bears, coming off their touchdown drive, trailed, 14-8, and had a third-and-4 from Norwich's 13. However, a busted play and a Josh Miller 2-yard run ended the drive.
2002 Hartwick College volleyball
The Hartwick College women's volleyball team defeated host Potsdam State in the North Country Volleyball Invitational on Friday.
O-State defender earns state honor for volleyball
Oneonta State sophomore Krysta Bradford earned Defensive Player of the Week honors from the New York State Women's Collegiate Athletic Association this week. Bradford earned the honor for her play in last weekend's Bomber Invitational Tournament at Ithaca College.
SUNY-Cobleskill roundup
SUNY-Cobleskill freshman cross country runner Liz Zenir earned NJCAA Division III Women's Runner of the Week honors from Hill 'N Dale, the association's official newsletter. Zenir, also named athlete of the week at Cobleskill, led the Fighting Tigers to a season-opening victory at the Cobleskill Invitational last Saturday. She completed the 3.2-mile loop in 20 minutes, 32 seconds.
Friday, September 13, 2002
OHS boys: Divided they fall
ONEONTA — The Oneonta boys soccer team was shut out for the first time in a long time Thursday, and that was only one of their problems. Defensive lapses and bickering cost the Yellowjackets in a 3-0 Southern Tier Athletic Conference loss to Maine-Endwell at the Wright National Soccer Campus. "I think that's the first time I've been shut out in four years," said Oneonta coach Alex Brannan, whose team fell to 1-2-1.
It's still early for 'Jackets
Oneonta boys soccer coach Alex Brannan isn't easily discouraged. He has 17 players on the roster, one of the lowest numbers in his 16 years, but he'll make do. The Yellowjackets must overcome the graduation of Daily Star Player of the Year Matt Shea, but Brannan has seen countless impact players pass through the program. And so what if OHS started the season a pedestrian 1-2-1? It's early.
Tigers stuffed by S.I. in final
In a series dominated by pitching, the Staten Island Yankees had better stuff than the Oneonta Tigers. The Yankees held the Tigers scoreless over the final 17 innings in winning the New York-Penn League Championship Series with a 2-0 victory Thursday night before 2,852 at Staten Island. Moreover, Yankees pitchers limited the Tigers to four hits over the final 16 innings to take the best-of-3 series, 2-0.
Cooperstown girls soccer ties S-E, 1-1
Michelle Valentine's goal 6 minutes into the second half led the Cooperstown girls soccer team to a 1-1 tie against Sherburne-Earlville in Center State Conference play. Valentine converted a pass from Danielle Vajda with a shot from about 18 yards out in the center of the field.
Redskins field hockey still unbeaten
Susan Clark and Rachel Bliss scored two goals apiece, and Cooperstown did not allow a shot on goal Thursday in its 4-0 Center State Conference field hockey victory over visiting Richfield Springs.
SK ties Downsville, 0-0; Sidney wins in OT
South Kortright and Downsville went steady on Thursday. Despite huge advantages in shots and corner kicks, defending Delaware League boys soccer champion South Kortright was shut out in a 0-0 tie against visiting Downsville.
Finding right outfitter can be a bear of a task
A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned an invitation to go bear hunting in Maine. Boy, am I glad I didn't go. Over the last 20 years or so, I have hunted black bears in Maine, New Brunswick and Ontario, as well as the Adirondacks. Only a few of those trips were successful. The reason for failure was usually the result of the outfitters.
Women's soccer highlights O-State weekend
Oneonta State women's soccer, ranked 14th nationally in Division III, plays host to the Red Dragon tournament this weekend. O-State opens the tournament at noon Saturday against Wellesley College. The Red Dragons (3-1) play Elizabethtown at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Thursday, September 12, 2002
O-Tigers are out of options: It's win or go home
Right-hander Matt Pender will be the man primarily responsible for extending the Oneonta Tigers' season tonight. The O-Tigers trail the Staten Island Yankees, 1-0, in the best-of-3 New York-Penn League Championship Series. Game 2 is at 7 tonight at Staten Island. If the Tigers win, the deciding game will be played Friday at Staten Island. The Yankees defeated Oneonta, 4-1, Tuesday at Damaschke Field.
Franklin stages improbable rally
Becky Stalter's goal with 21 seconds left completed Franklin's four-goal rally and the Purple Devils defeated Schenevus, 4-3, Wednesday in a Tri-Valley League girls soccer match. "I cannot remember one of my teams coming back from three goals down," said Gerald Laing, who is in his 18th season as Franklin's coach. "I don't think it's ever happened."
Wind makes for adventurous Skittish Open at Hiawatha
APALACHIN — It's what the BUY.ROB Tour wanted when it selected The Links at Hiawatha Landing as the site for the 2002 Skittish Open. It's a British Open-style course with high, gnarly rough, waist-high fescue and plenty of bunkers and water hazards. Plus, the greens were as fast, if not faster, as any course in tour history.
Hartwick women upset Union
Junior forward Sheri Kelleher scored the winning goal, lifting Hartwick to a 1-0 victory over Union on Wednesday night at Elmore Field. The victory came against a Union squad that defeated Hartwick, 7-0, en route to an NCAA Division III tournament appearance last season.
Carey paces Franklin; Laurens wins, 5-0
Travis Carey scored three more goals, increasing his season total 12, leading Franklin to a 4-1 Tri-Valley League boys soccer victory at Schenevus on Wednesday.
Wednesday, September 11, 2002
Football rookies smashing in debuts
For guys who didn't play football last season, James Armstrong and Mike Konstanty made quite an impact in the first week this fall. Armstrong scored three touchdowns, including two on punt returns, in Walton's 30-6 victory over Bainbridge-Guilford/Afton on Saturday.
Tigers grounded, 4-1
ONEONTA — Groundballs were the downfall of the Oneonta Tigers in Game 1 of the New York-Penn League Championship Series. The Tigers hit too many and couldn't field enough of them in a 4-1 loss to the Staten Island Yankees before 889 fans Tuesday at Damaschke Field. The best-of-3 series moves to Staten Island for Game 2 on Thursday and, if necessary, Game 3 on Friday. Game times are 7 p.m.
Windham tops Rockets in OT
Julie Maisonave's second goal Tuesday lifted the Windham girls soccer team to a 4-3 overtime defeat of Roxbury in a Delaware League game.
New-look Oneonta girls will look to come of age
Brittany Mykytyn is the most seasoned player on an inexperienced Oneonta High girls soccer team, so it's only natural that teammates look up to her. And she really is doing her best to set an example. "All along, I've always joked around and never really been taken seriously, so it's been a really hard adjustment for me," Mykytyn said with a smile.
Baseball Hall to remember Sept. 11
The National Baseball Hall of Fame will pay special tribute to the impact of Sept. 11 on baseball through a series of special programs and events today.
O-State women's soccer ranked 14th
After winning the Mayor's Cup Tournament last weekend, the Oneonta State women's soccer team debuted at No. 14 in the first National Soccer Coaches Association of America Division III Top 25 poll this season. O-State (3-1), which also moved from fifth to second in the New York region poll, defeated Allegheny, 2-1, and Southern Maine, 7-1, to win the Mayor's Cup title.
Tuesday, September 10, 2002
Snyder rescues Laurens
The distance between Laurens and Edmeston is closing, but the Leopards aren't ready to move aside yet. Josh Snyder headed in a corner by Dan Sheesley in the second overtime to lift visiting Laurens to a 1-0 victory Monday in a matchup of the two Tri-Valley League heavyweights.
Beating Yanks is no stretch
ONEONTA — Oneonta Tigers fans could have some trouble during the seventh inning stretch tonight. The Yankees return to Damaschke Field at 7 tonight for the first time since Sept. 2, 2000, as McNamara Division leader Staten Island meets Oneonta in the first game of the best-of-3 New York-Penn League championship series.
Schenevus outlasts Worcester, 4-3; Milford wins
Allison Ferullo and Teresa Spano scored overtime goals Monday to lead Schenevus to a 4-3 victory over host Worcester in a Tri-Valley League girls soccer game. Ferullo put Schenevus ahead 43 seconds into the first of two mandatory, 10-minute overtime periods. Spano struck with 1:10 left in the first extra frame for the decisive goal.
T-V is still Raiders' nation
There is little doubt Gilbertsville-Mount Upton's Jessica Talbot is the best player in the Tri-Valley League now that former teammate Shelly Miles has graduated. But there are questions whether Talbot can lead the Raiders to another T-V and Section Four Class D title without the help of her all-state cohort.
Monday, September 9, 2002
Warriors strong-arm Bears, 30-6
WALTON — Even for a guy named Armstrong it was a reach. Walton senior James Armstrong scored three touchdowns in his varsity football debut, and the Warriors' defense shut down Bainbridge-Guilford/Afton in a 30-6 season-opening victory Saturday.
O-Tigers advance to NY-Penn finals
ONEONTA — It took six pitches from Jordan Gerk's left arm for the Oneonta Tigers to go from reeling one minute to reaching the New York-Penn League championship series the next. Gerk struck out two Auburn Doubledays batters with the bases loaded in the ninth inning to preserve the Tigers' nail-biting 4-3 victory Sunday at Damaschke Field.
Laurens: All systems go
Laurens coach Dave Miller's system works. It's produced two straight Tri-Valley League and Section Four Class D titles and a 38-3-1 record the last two seasons. It's also entertaining soccer.
Hartwick men crowned again
ONEONTA — It was like Hartwick goalie Randall Moate didn't exist Saturday at Elmore Field. A strong defensive effort by the Hawks men's soccer team resulted in no saves by Moate as Hartwick won its second consecutive Mayor's Cup with a 1-0 victory over Hartford.
O-State women win Mayor's Cup
Oneonta State's women defeated the University of Southern Maine, 7-1, Sunday to win the Mayor's Cup championship. The Red Dragons, who defeated Allegheny 2-1 Saturday, finished the two-day event undefeated to earn their second crown in the last three years.
OHS girls nip Spartans, 1-0
Eileen Coyle's goal from 18 yards out in the 43rd minute helped Oneonta to a 1-0 Southern Tier Athletic Conference victory at Maine-Endwell on Saturday.
Rams advance to title game in Stamford
Max Tannone scored two goals and Mike Swantak had a goal and two assists as South Kortright advanced to the championship game of the Stamford Mayor's Cup with a 5-0 victory Saturday over Stamford.
'Wick crowns Kings
Daniel Pincelli completed 16 of 30 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns to give first-year Hartwick College coach Mark Carr his first victory, a 21-13 defeat of host King's College on Saturday. Pincelli opened the scoring with 12 minutes, 38 seconds remaining in the first quarter on an 83-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Soule.
Defending Class C state champs open with rout
Defending Class C state champion Delhi opened the 2002 season Sunday with a 41-12 rout of host Saugerties as Colin Hait scored the first three touchdowns in the first quarter. Hait, who finished with 126 rushing yards on 19 carries, ran in touchdowns from 1, 19 and 33 yards out, giving the Bulldogs a 20-lead entering the second quarter.
O-State tops Albany, 1-0
ONEONTA — Oneonta State took advantage of the chance of a lifetime Saturday at Hartwick College's Elmore Field. Following a scoreless 0-for-2 start to the men's soccer season, the Red Dragons completed a 2-for-2 effort in the 27th Mayor's Cup with a 1-0 victory over the University of Albany.
O-Tigers fall Saturday, 4-3
ONEONTA — Auburn caught Oneonta looking Saturday night at Damaschke Field. Willie Rivera's ninth-inning double with two out scored A.J. Porfirio from first, and reliever Jordan DeJong closed with a 1-2-3 frame as the O-Tigers lost a New York-Penn League playoff, 4-3.
Saturday, September 7, 2002
O-State men win thriller at Mayor's Cup
Senior Ryan Rummery scored off a direct kick with 10 seconds remaining Friday, lifting the Oneonta State men's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Hartford in the opener of the 2002 Mayor's Cup Tournament. Rummery's goal at Hartwick College's Elmore Field gave the Red Dragons their first victory after dropping their first two games this season.
Catana leads Hawks past Albany
Junior forward Rob Catana had one goal and two assists and to lead Hartwick to a 3-0 victory over University of Albany on Friday night in the Mayor's Cup XXVII Tournament at Elmore Field.
Oneonta bangs out 28-21 victory
ONEONTA — For openers, it was a spectacular finish. Geoff Bean scored the last of three touchdowns on a 3-yard run and Oneonta High's defense clamped down in overtime as the Yellowjackets defeated Maine-Endwell, 28-21, Friday. The non-division clash between Section Four Football Conference powers featured big plays on both sides of the ball.
Tigers win 1st playoff game
Eddie Romprey's RBI single Friday with one out in the top of the fifth set up Juan Figueroa for his first postseason save as the Oneonta Tigers defeated the host Auburn Doubledays at Falcon Park, 2-1.
Trade desk, waiver wire can offset a bad draft
First, I must admit I am no fantasy sports expert. I don't pore over the various player guides that are more plentiful than college students on Water Street at 2 a.m. I don't spend hours scouring the Internet for injury reports nor the one tip that will let me know if the Bengals (Chad Johnson) or the Bears (Marcus Robinson) have the better No. 3 receiver.
Trade winds have been unkind to Red Sox over years
In a recent conversation, a friend of mine remarked that the Boston Red Sox had the "worst trading record in the history of baseball." They started off well, stripping their crosstown rivals — the Beaneaters (now Atlanta Braves) — of Jimmy Collins, the best third baseman of his generation. Boston added insult to injury by making him manager.
Big second half propels B-G girls past G-MU
Emily Foster scored twice in a three-goal second half for the Bainbridge-Guilford girls soccer team, which defeated defending Section Four Class D champion Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, 3-1, Friday in the first round of the Unadilla Valley Tournament.
Orlando resident prevails at Otesaga
Orlando resident Dan Wood broke par at the Leatherstocking Golf Club for the third consecutive day Friday en route to the 20th annual Otesaga Resort Hotel Seniors Open Golf Tournament title.
Gordon, Wallace could cross paths again
How many people are going to tune in to Saturday night's Winston Cup race at Richmond just for the fireworks? This will be the last chance for drivers to clobber each other, in their cars, without running the risk of hitting the wall 200 mph. It's the final bumper-car event of the season.
Football 2002
Often last season, Oneonta High simply overwhelmed teams with its speed. The Yellowjackets will have to take a different approach in 2002. Gone from last year's 8-2 squad are burners such as Adam Remillard, Nick Catella, Chris Andreassen and Erik Johnson.
Friday, September 6, 2002
Playing for keeps: Tigers start postseason tonight
ONEONTA — The Oneonta Tigers finally have a reason to be on their toes. Oneonta (47-27) opens its first postseason series in the New York-Penn League since 1998 when the Tigers visit the Auburn Doubledays (47-29) at 7:05 p.m. today.
OHS starts at home tonight against tough Class A team
Oneonta High football coach Art Rigas lectured his team during practice Tuesday. During windsprints to close practice, Rigas said the Yellowjackets had better start doing things correctly. He then informed his players that Maine-Endwell — the Yellowjackets' opponent in the season-opener at 7 tonight in Oneonta — is very talented.
OHS boys trounce Norwich, 4-0
Anthony Torres scored twice and Mark Deemer had a goal and an assist in Oneonta's 4-0 Southern Tier Athletic Conference soccer victory Thursday over visiting Norwich.
You don't want to miss the best-kept secret in Margaretville
MARGARETVILLE — Ever find yourself arguing with things that can't talk? We argued with mapquest.com, putting surfaces and yardage markers Tuesday during the BUY.ROB Tour's 11th event. Yours truly won his fifth tour event despite shooting a 101 that included seven three-putts at Hanah Country Club. Lesson boy had a 108 and hit a moving vehicle on the 18th hole.
Weekend set for O-State
The annual Mayor's Cup soccer tournament highlights the second weekend of fall sports for Oneonta State. Hartwick College and O-State play host to the tournament. The Red Dragons men's team plays Hartford at 5:30 tonight and Albany 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Both games are at Hartwick.
Hartwick men seek first victory
Hartwick College will look for its first men's soccer victory this season as the Hawks play host to Mayor's Cup XXVII this weekend. The tournament starts at 5:30 p.m. today as the University of Hartford meets Oneonta State at Hartwick's Elmore Field.
Oneonta state tennis
Oneonta State women's tennis team stayed unbeaten with a 5-4 victory over visiting New Paltz on Thursday.
Fond memories of an old friend
Occasionally over the last two years, I've relayed stories from the Adirondacks. Many revolved around a dear friend who passed on to the Great Hunting Grounds a few years ago. John Vodron was a great man. He stood about 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighed about 320 pounds, but most of that was heart.
'Wick volleyball, tennis looking to improve
With larger rosters and a lot of freshman competing, Hartwick's volleyball and women's tennis teams look to improve their records from a year ago. Hartwick opened the 2002 volleyball season at the Oneonta State Invitational last weekend. The Hawks (2-2) won the silver bracket and finished ninth overall in the tournament.
Orlando resident on top at Otesaga
Orlando resident Dan Wood took a five-stroke lead Thursday in the second round of $100,000 Otesaga Hotel Seniors Open after shooting 6-under-par 66 at the Leatherstocking Golf Course in Cooperstown.
Thursday, September 5, 2002
O-Tigers to meet Auburn in playoffs
It took an entire season, but the New York-Penn League playoffs are finally set. Pairings for the postseason were determined Wednesday — the last day of the NY-Penn's regular season — as the Staten Island Yankees and the Auburn Doubledays earned division titles with one-game cushions.
Oneonta takes 2-1 victory in opener
Brittany Mykytyn and Mara Primmer scored to lead host Oneonta to a 2-1 victory over Southern Tier Athletic Conference foe Owego in their opener Wednesday.
Local Golf
Four players share the first-round lead in the $100,000 Otesaga Hotel Seniors Open Golf Tournament, which started Wednesday at the Leatherstocking Golf Course in Cooperstown.
O-State Roundup
Erica Polmateer and Brooke Thomson scored two goals each to lead the Oneonta State field hockey team to a 6-2 victory over visiting Utica on Wednesday.
Wednesday, September 4, 2002
OHS falls hard
The Oneonta boys soccer team gave up five straight goals and fell, 6-1, at Southern Tier Athletic Conference opponent Owego in its opener Tuesday.
Oneonta shut out by Expos
The best met the best Tuesday and the Oneonta Tigers lost. O-Tigers starting pitcher Rikki Johnston allowed three earned runs in the first inning of a 4-0 loss to the Vermont Expos in Burlington, Vt. Johnston has the most pitching victories this season for Oneonta, falling to 8-2 with the loss.
B-G girls down Delhi; G-MU wins
Bainbridge-Guilford midfielder Sarah McFee scored two first-half goals Tuesday to lead the host Bobcats to a 4-2 victory over Delhi in the Midstate Athletic Conference opener for both teams.
Tuesday, September 3, 2002
O-Tigers hold off Expos
Oneonta High graduate Jon Connolly pitched six strong innings and Rob Watson hit his first home run in the Oneonta Tigers' 7-4 victory Monday at Vermont.
O-State men go 0-2 at St. Bona tourney
Oneonta State opened its men's soccer season with shutout losses over the weekend in the St. Bonaventure/Adidas Soccer Classic.
Edmeston boys cruise to title
Tournament MVP Paul Stanton scored two goals and all-tournament selection Allen Ruffles had the other three as Edmeston downed Davenport, 5-0, to win its tournament Saturday.
Hawks men finish third
Four Virginia Commonwealth University players scored en route to a 4-0 victory over Hartwick on the second day of the Nike/ALLTEL Soccer Classic on Sunday at Richmond, Va. The host Rams (2-0) won the tournament. Hartwick finished third with a 0-1-1 record.
