2025 SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW

Crystal Tweed

Posted 1/2/26

SULLIVAN COUNTY – Take a look back with the Democrat at sports around the county. The teams, athletes, and coaches that went the extra mile. From fall soccer and volleyball to winter sports on the …

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2025 SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW

Girls wrestling makes its mark! Liberty High School hosted a girls wrestling tournament in January. The sport has grown tremendously since 2018.

Crystal Tweed| Democrat

The Sullivan West Bulldogs pull an upset, defeating the Monticello Panthers in the Pit!

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Sullivan West skier Ian Pammer hits the slopes at a competition in February. Pammer is one of the Bulldogs’ top returning skiers this season.

Eldred girls and boys basketball sharing matching Class D titles and move on to Regionals play back in March!

Crystal Tweed| Democrat

Hannah Johnson of Fallsburg clears a hurdle in the 100 in one of the most frigid season openers for outdoor track.

Crystal Tweed| Democrat

Surrounded by friends: Liberty Fitness Center’s Cindy Fracasse takes one final “step” before retirement.

Crystal Tweed| Democrat

Tri-Valley’s Kane Poje wins his first NYSPHSAA State Championship title in the shot put with a throw of 53’11.25.”

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Lady Bulldogs show their prowess in the Section IX Softball Sectionals. They finished the season as the #1 Class B seed and were the OCIAA Divisional Champs!

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The 2025 Turtle Trot is just one of almost 15 races that take place around the county from July to November. Maven Wall is joined by her pup. Wall finished third in the 10K women’s category.

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Legends of the LPGA are joined by local First Responders, played the pristine Monster Golf Course this summer at Resorts World Catskills.

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A view of the newly-renovated course.

Crystal Tweed| Democrat

Sullivan County Golf Club celebrates a milestone! Co-owner and operator of the Sullivan County Golf Club, Tom Coyne, greets the guests attending the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Sullivan County Golf Club.

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Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 6:20 am

Crystal Tweed

SULLIVAN COUNTY – Take a look back with the Democrat at sports around the county. The teams, athletes, and coaches that went the extra mile. From fall soccer and volleyball to winter sports on the court, and on the slopes. From September-June we keep an eye on all the sports action. Here’s a look back at some of those highlights from 2025. See the Tuesday, January 6 edition for the September to December ‘Year in Review.’