New Stockade coach talks new job, new season
‘We have opportunities to do some things the club hasn’t been able to do yet, and everybody that’s here has a chance to be a part of that.’
Sports
Softball preview: New Paltz defends title; Highland regroups
I’m not sure if New Paltz softball can top last year’s first-ever Section 9 (Class A) title, especially after losing eight starters to graduation, but brand-new coach Brooke Frey — up from JV’s, like lots of her players — certainly will give it a try.
Baseball preview: New Paltz pitching; Highland rebuilding
Both New Paltz and Highland baseball had solid seasons in 2016, but both ended with losses in the Section 9 quarterfinals — New Paltz to Wallkill in Class A; Highland to Spackenkill in Class B — and with both suffering major losses to graduation.
Go hard or go home: In the weight room with the Saugerties Sawyers
They call it “Sawyer Strength.” It’s the slogan on a tee shirt that students at Saugerties High School have to earn.
KHS baseball itching to get on the field
The Kingston High School varsity baseball team isn’t just ready for the season to begin; after a long winter and a wet start to spring, the Tigers are really looking forward to getting outside in the sunshine.
Three-sport star athlete Derek Whittaker will be inducted into the Saugerties Sports Hall of Fame
If not for his amazing recovery from a car accident as a young man, Derek Whittaker might not be here for his induction into the Saugerties Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2017.
The best of the best for winter 2016-17 Highland and New Paltz sports
It was a winter sports season of many surprises for New Paltz and Highland varsity teams.
Ulster Fillies take it inside for the winter
While most high school softball players in the area are in the midst of trying to figure out how to get on the diamond when it’s buried under over a foot of snow, members of the Ulster Fillies’ travel team are already in midseason form. Or maybe between-season form.
Stephen Freer to be inducted into Saugerties Sports Hall of Fame
Freer has held a Saugerties High School varsity sports record for more than three decades.
Varsity Football returns to Onteora
After a three-year absence, Onteora High School will field a Varsity football team for the 2017 fall season.