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may 12, 2008
Highlights
of the Week
in Wildcat Athletics
• Lady Wildcats Softball Knock off States’ 5th Ranked
Team (Kingston)
• Baseball Sweeps VC – Beats Pine Bush to go 4 – 0
• john k. has Hand in 10 points in win over Washingtonville
• Boys Golf Wins Division Title
• Scholar – Athlete Breakfast Set for May 20th
track
and field
Friendship Games Rained Out – Cats to Host Decathlon
The Warwick Track Teams will hold the annual Section 9 Decathlon this week on Monday and Tuesday 5/12 and 5/13. The event is a two-day 10 event competition to see who will be crowned the section's top overall track and field athlete. The boys and girls will travel to Monroe Woodbury to compete in the throwers' pentathlon on Monday 5/12. Eric C., Tom K., and Matt B. as well as females Ashley V. and Samantha K. will compete in the 5 event competition.
Baseball
billy j.’s Grand Slam Keys Wildcat Sweep of Valley Central
Senior Billy J. hit a grand slam homerun in the second game of the three-game series to key the Wildcats' sweep of Valley Central. In game three of the series, Brandon M. and Sam C. each hit homeruns and Bryan H. pitched 7 shut-out innings in the Wildcat victory. On Wednesday the team traveled to Pine Bush and defeated the Bushmen 11 – 3 behind freshman sensation Nick G.’s pitching performance. Greg V. had three hits including a double and Jon M. went 4 – 4 at the plate. The Wildcats are currently 13 -3 heading into an important division series with Washingtonville.
varsity
softball
Lady 'Cats Knock off state's 5th-ranked team
Behind Kate S.'s six strike outs the Lady Wildcats defeated the state's 5th-ranked team (Kingston) 7 – 3. Kim S. had two hits and two RBI’s in the win. On Tuesday the Wildcat women defeated SS Seward 3 -2. Katie R. spread out 4 hits over 4 innings and Siobhan B. drove in 2 runs in the win. The girls defeated Wallkill on Thursday to win three in a row, capped by the first homerun at Warwick over the new fence by senior Alysha J. (earned the hole team ice cream from Coach Sirico) in the Wildcats' big win over Wallkill. The girls are home Wednesday at Memorial Park against Middletown. First pitch is 4 PM.
Boys
lacrosse
john k. Contributes 5 Goals and 5 Assists vs. Washingtonville
Following a close 1 point loss to Valley Central in which Byron Q. had three goals and an assist and Sean M. scored two goals, the Wildcats bounced back against Washingtonville with a 16 – 2 division victory. John K. has a hand in 10 points scoring 5 goals and giving 5 assists in a winning effort. Brent H. scored his first goal for Warwick and Steven C. contributed 10 saves in the goal. The team will take on Minisink on Monday at Minisink and then FDR at home on the 14th beginning at 4:30 at Sanfordville.
girls
lacrosse
Play Valley Central in tough Loss
The girls lacrosse team played Valley Central tough in a 9 – 7 loss. Alexa J., Olivia D., Sarah B. and Megan C. scored for the Wildcats. Ally S. had two saves as the ladies get ready for a division game on Monday against Minisink and then return home on Thursday 5/15 against Washingtonville. The 'Cats are 6 – 6 overall and 2 -1 in division.
Boys
Tennis
peter k. defeats newburgh free academy's number one singles player
Peter K. continues to play well in the number one singles spot defeating NFA’s number one singles player in the Wildcats loss at NFA on 5/8. The Tennis Team will compete in the Orange County League Championship beginning on Tuesday 5/13 and finishing on 5/15 before the Section 9 tournament begins the following week.
Boys
golf
Knocks of Washingtonville to stay Undefeated in Division Play
The boys’ golf team kept their perfect season in league play intact as they defeated Washingtonville 212 – 213. Ryan M. lead the way with a 38 over nine holes while Jack L., (41), Tim H. (44), Dan D. (44), and Rich L. (45) all played well for the Wildcats on Washingtonville’s home course. The Golf Team secured the Division Title and ran their record to 13 -1 (7 – 0 in division). Boys will take on Valley Central at home on 5/12, and will be at Sullivan West on 5/14.
girls
golf
Girls Record 7 – 4 Overall
The girls golf team is now 4 – 2 in division and 7 – 4 overall. The Lady 'Cats lost to Middletown this past week but had a solid performance. Led by Corinne S.’s 54 on the Country Club's front 9. The girls take on Valley Central at home on 5/12 and travel to Newburgh Free Academy on 5/13 before taking on Valley Central at Town of Wallkill Country Club on Wednesday 5/14.
student
athlete of the week
Who stood out this week as a WVHS Student Athlete? MORE
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.
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