High School Sports - Sullivan County Democrat

Members of the varsity girls and boys track teams.

Liberty High School breaks ground on new athletic field

LIBERTY – The sun made a rare and welcome appearance this past Friday, just as the first trumpet notes of the national anthem, superbly performed by Liberty High School student Luis … more

Rob Van Harlingen | 6/17/25

Grace Halloran of Sullivan West- burned up the final 200 meters of the 1500 to finish first in her heat with a time of 4:45.49 race to finish just shy of a full second ahead of Lucy Fleckenstein from Skaneateles. Halloran broke the school record in the 800 and 1500 meters this season.

Running to success: Outdoor track season comes to a close

MIDDLETOWN – Now that the NYSPHSAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships have come and gone, it’s a wrap on competition season with just a few exceptions. A handful of local athletes … more

Crystal Tweed | 6/17/25

Eldred’s Emma Bisland, a freshman, is one of Eldred’s youngest starters.

Scots top the Yellowjackets in Class D NYSPHSAA Championships

MONROE-WOODBURY – “We will be a better team next season,” said Eldred Coach Bill Furler on their Monday night loss to Argyle Central School in the Section IX State Quarterfinals. … more

Crystal Tweed | 6/13/25

Annette Foy returned to the Village Board for their permission on factors such as law enforcement involvement.

Monticello follows up on Basketball proposal

MONTICELLO — Village Resident Annette Foy returned to the Village Board Wednesday afternoon for answers towards her Hoops Towards Leadership proposal given during the last … more

Vincent Kurzrock | 6/10/25

Logan Weyant of TV catching flight in his jump of 10-06!

Day two of track & field ‘quals: Next stop States!

GOSHEN– After last week’s two-day state pre-qualification meet at Monroe-Woodbury High School many track & field athletes from Sullivan County are one step closer to states. Teams … more

Crystal Tweed | 6/10/25

The 2025 Section IX Class D Baseball and Softball Champs The Eldred Yellowjackets. Eldred softball

Around the Diamond: Eldred baseball and softball teams head to state 'quals

Following their 4-1 Section IX win over Chapel Field, the Eldred Yellowjackets softball team is one step closer to States. Giada Donato pitched a CG, 2 hits 1 run, 6 SO’s. Sydney Furler went 2-3- … more

Crystal Tweed | 6/6/25

The boys & girls Tri-Valley outdoor track teams brought home first place team awards at the Section IX Class C Championships last week. The Fallsburg boys team finished second and their girls team finished third.

Track & Field state meet hopefuls

SULLIVAN COUNTY –– All around the district, athletes from Eldred, Fallsburg, Liberty, Manor/Roscoe, Monticello, Sullivan West and Tri-Valley compete in state qual’s. more

Crystal Tweed | 6/6/25

Alvord wins 1st place at his home gym standing in front of what they refer to as the “Devil Stairs”, where it all officially began for him.

Liberty’s Ninja Warrior returns to World’s

LIBERTY – The salmon ladder is a fitness obstacle that requires an athlete to climb a series of rungs using a movable bar. Not an easy feat even for the best athlete. According to experts, it … more

Crystal Tweed | 6/6/25

Monticello Trap Team shoots in their final Match Week before States

FERNDALE– Trap shooting is the fastest growing school sport in the country, says Jay Mendels, head instructor of the Monticello High School Trap Team. Close to 52,000 children in 38 … more

Crystal Tweed | 6/3/25

Jenna Carmody on the mound against Pine Plains.

Bombers defeat the Bears in Friday night Sectionals matchup

NEWBURGH ––Mount Saint Mary College was bustling this weekend with back-to-back Sectional softball games. The Tri-Valley Bears (7-3) was the first of our Sullivan County teams to take the … more

Crystal Tweed | 6/3/25

Sectionals: Sullivan West Softball wins one at home but falls short on the road

JEFFERSONVILLE – The Sullivan West Bulldogs entered their matchup against the Ellenville Blue Devils coming off a recent 8-6 victory over them. The Bulldogs had a strong season overall, with … more

Crystal Tweed | 6/3/25

SW Elementary School’s Running Club’s 800m race with Shae Seibert leading the pack.

Donna Deppa Track Invitational returns to Sullivan West

JEFFERSONVILLE –– On Wednesday May 21, The Donna Deppa Track and Field Invitational returned to Sullivan West after a 7-year hiatus. Last run in 2018, the Sullivan County invitational was … more

5/30/25

Tri-Valley’s Angie Hinkley competes in the steeplechase.

On the field: checking in with outdoor track

GRAHAMSVILLE – At the OCIAA Championships 2025 the Bears had several athletes finishing with exceptional times/distances. Throwers Pentathlon: Dakota Evans: 2nd in Hammer … more

Crystal Tweed | 5/27/25

Liberty Softball seniors surrounded by family, friends, and coaches inside the diamond on Senior Night earlier this week.

Beacon spoils Liberty’s Senior Night in 13-0 five-inning victory

LIBERTY–– Beacon’s bats never cooled and right-hander Kat Ruffy was in complete command as the Beacon Bulldogs rolled to a 13-0 mercy-rule victory over Liberty on Tuesday, crashing … more

5/23/25

Batter up: Julia Meola of the Wildcats up to bat during their dynamic game against the Burke Eagles.

Manor/Roscoe Wildcats “handle” Burke Eagles on Senior Night

LIVINGSTON MANOR – The Manor/Roscoe Wildcats used their homefield advantage and crowd support to win an exciting matchup on Senior Night against the visiting Burke Eagles. The … more

Crystal Tweed | 5/20/25

Sports Calendar 05/20-05/22

Tuesday, May 20 Girls Golf Section Semi’s, multi schls, 11am at Apple Green Golf Course Boys Golf Sectionals, multi schls, 9am at Wiltwyck Golf Club Baseball … more

Crystal Tweed | 5/20/25

Scoreboard Snapshot

Golf Monticello defeats O’Neill The Monster Front Par 36 Monticello 279 O’Neill 310 Monticello: 1-14 Overall … more

5/20/25

Graduating seniors left to right: Jayden Berrios-Cuevas, Mikey Schnitzer, Julio Santiago, Reese Kelly, Logan Brundage, Sean Clearwater, Dante Tallia

Panthers fall to visiting Minisink Warriors

MONTICELLO – It was Senior Night for the Panthers baseball team. Parents and friends filled the stands in support of their favorite athletes. Monticello High School English teacher and high … more

Crystal Tweed | 5/16/25

Six-foot sophomore Ella Herbert controlling the play down low on a fast break for the Sullivan West Bulldogs.

Two athletes from Sullivan County named to all-state team

GRAHAMSVILLE – “Jenna Carmody has helped reestablish a standard for Tri-Valley basketball over the last 4 years. Jenna averaged a double-double with 17 points, 10 ½ rebounds, 6 … more

Crystal Tweed | 5/16/25

West Point Golf Course is located just north of the Bear Mountain Bridge. It is an 18-hole challenge on a mountain layout.

Kinne, DiMatteo, Moore and Thomas lead Sullivan golfers to Sections

WEST POINT–– On Monday the OCIAA Boys Golf Championships took place at West Point Golf Course, an 18-hole, par-70 course. The top 29 players qualified for the Sectional … more

Crystal Tweed | 5/16/25

Sports Calendar 05/16-05/19

Friday, May 16 Track & Field Championships multi schools, 1pm at Warwick Softball Liberty at T-V, 4:15pm Manor/Roscoe at O’Neill, 3:30pm Monticello at … more

Crystal Tweed | 5/16/25

Scoreboard Snapshot

Golf Marlboro defeats Monticello and M-W Marlboro 137 M-W 149 Monticello 166 The Monster Par 36 Top 3 scores count Marlboro: 14-0 Overall … more

5/16/25

Fallsburg CSD honors Winter scholar athletes

FALLSBURG – The Fallsburg Central School District is excited to announce its NYSPHSAA (NYS Public High School Athletic Association) scholar-athletes for the 2024–2025 winter season. Each … more

5/13/25

Trai Kaufmann bringing the ball up the court during an early-season game. Kaufmann was a fourth team pick and the only player selected from Sullivan County this year to be named to the all-state team.

Eldred’s Trai Kaufmann named to All-State team

ELDRED –– Trai Kaufmann of Eldred has been named to the all-state team by the New York State Sports Writer’s Association (NYSSWA). Kaufmann was a fourth-team pick for Class D and … more

Crystal Tweed | 5/13/25

Scoreboard Snapshot

Softball Eldred defeats Manor/Roscoe Eldred 14 Manor/Roscoe 2 Winning Pitcher: Giada Donato- 3 hits, 6 k’s. Hitting (Eldred) Olivia … more

5/13/25