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The “Wildcat Athletics Corner” is a weekly feature intended to highlight and update our community on events for the week as well as the past week's accomplishments of our local scholastic teams. Please check back weekly for important dates in Warwick Athletics.

March 31, 2008

Highlights of the Week in Wildcat Athletics

• Teams Open Spring Season this Week
• Eric C. Commits to Iona College
• Junior Prom Clears Athletic Contests for
April 4th

track and field

strength in numbers

The Warwick Boys and Girls Outdoor Track Teams will look to continue their winning ways and build on their strength through numbers. The boys and girls teams have great participation (over 90 boys and 80 girls have come out for the varsity teams). The teams will travel to Minisink for opening division meet. First event starts at 4 PM. Boys Track will travel to Mngr. Farrell on Saturday while girls will head to Pearl River Relays.

Baseball

Home stand to start the season

The varsity baseball team will host Onteora (4/1) and Burke Catholic (4/3) this week with the first pitch at 4 PM. Wildcats will be strong in the field. Look for the bat of Dan L. to cause other teams' pitchers to lose sleep. Paul P. will be an excellent addition to an already strong pitching staff, up from last year's JV’s. Opening day pitcher is yet to be announced.

varsity softball

on the road opening day

The girls’ varsity softball team will be on the road to start the season (Rondout Valley, 4/1) before coming home on Thursday against Goshen. Kate S. will be on the mound in the opener. Lady Cats defeated Chester in scrimmage on Thursday last week. Erin F. will be a key component to the teams’ success as a 4-year varsity player.

Boys lacrosse

Home stand to start the season

The boys Lacrosse team will open up Wednesday at Home against the Goldbacks of Newburgh Free Academy and then take on Highland on Thursday, 4/3. All home games are played at Sanfordville Elementary and begin at 4:30 PM. The Wildcat boys will be led by seniors John K., Kevin C. and Matt C., to name a few. Junior Mark H. scored 4 goals in scrimmage against Vernon. The boys will strap on the shoulder pads Saturday, 4/5 to take on Saugerties at Saugerties (day after the junior prom).

girls lacrosse

Two Games Opening Week

The girls lacrosse team will open their season on Tuesday, 4/1, against Kingston at Home (4:30 PM) before traveling to O’Neill on 4/3 for a 7 PM game. Megan C. will be a big contributor for the Lady Cats, who will look to defend their division title.

Boys Tennis

Two matches this Week

The boys tennis team will open their season this week with games against Cornwall (4/1 at home) and at Pine Bush on 4/2. The team is talented and coached by former OCL champion and Sanfordville teacher Kevin McGovern.

Boys golf

Open Season against Middie Bears

The boys will open the season at Middletown’s Wallkill Country club on Thursday 4/4 at 3:30 PM. Team will be led by junior Ryan M., Mike S. as well as seniors Rich L. and Steve F. 37 young men came out for the highly competitive team that will look to win the division.

girls golf

season opener next week in middletown

The girls’ golf team will open the season next week at Middletown, 4/9. Team will be led by senior Katlyn C. and junior Chelsea H. Girls have held practice at Scenic Farms and other sites around Warwick. Look for 7th-graders Charlotte C. and Meg R. to have an impact.

student athlete of the week

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Questions

Contact the Athletic Director’s office for Gregory Sirico at 987–3050 EXT 2085 or cell 222–1402 for information. The Warwick athletic hotline is a great resource for cancellations and daily contests at 987–3050, Option 5 (It is updated daily).
All schedules are available on line at http://ociaa.ouboces.org.