AMHERST — The Hudson Valley scholastic field hockey team won its third straight game at the Empire State Games, defeating Adirondack, 6-1, this morning amidst the rain and wind at the University of Buffalo.
Pawling native Erin Lidl, a student at the Kent School in Connecticut tallied a goal and an assist for Hudson Valley. Also on Hudson Valley's roster are Wappingers field hockey players, Jade Dennett on defense and Daniella Bernasconi at forward.
Read more about the Hudson Valley field hockey team in Saturday's Poughkeepsie Journal
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Pair of Walshes pick up medals
BUFFALO — LaGrangeville's Shannon Walsh won the gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke in scholastic women's swimming in 1:17.51.
Kevin Walsh, also of LaGrangeville won bronze in the men's 100 breaststroke.
Kevin Walsh, also of LaGrangeville won bronze in the men's 100 breaststroke.
ESG: Our reporter checks in after a busy day
Well, it's been a long and busy day here at the Empire State Games.
I'm currently tucked away in the media center at University of Buffalo, waiting for results to trickle in. I think I have pretty much everything I am going to get for the print product at this point. I will continue to monitor results and post things pertinent to the Hudson Valley on this blog.
• The Hudson Valley scholastic women's basketball team defeated Western, 100-36, today at the Taps Gallagher Center on the campus of Niagara University. WOW!
That is quite the score. Poughkeepsie native Teneka Whittaker scored 11 points and Liz Milner of Cold Spring added six.
Milner mentioned to Journal intern Adam Patterson earlier this summer that since many of the women play AAU ball together, that might be to their advantage. It certainly sounds like it was today.
• I was at two events today and scurried past several others. I watched as the open softball team from Hudson Valley was swept in two games by Adirondack and New York City.
Against NYC, both teams played some pretty sloppy softball. There was only one 1-2-3 inning in the entire game. Baserunning mistakes, errors, you name it. At one point in the third innings, Hudson Valley scored three runs because they hit balls to the outfield that would have been singles if they were actually fielded cleanly by the NYC outfield. They weren't.
Not exactly the way you'd like to start off a tournament, but at least it can only go up from there.
• I was also at crew over at the West Side Rowing Club in Buffalo, where the Hudson Valley won three medals. Those were in the men's eight, women's eight and men's double.
Almost the entire Hudson Valley women's team, as well as most of the men's team are from Dutchess County, which as everyone knows, is rich in tradition thanks to the Hudson River and several outstanding rowers in local high schools and colleges.
Don't see something on this blog or in the Poughkeepsie Journal? Well, I am only one person, but I want to make sure that the athletes of the Hudson Valley, and specifically, the Journal's coverage area, get their just due. E-mail me at pstrum@poughkeepsiejournal.com with date, location and any other specifics on the event and I will do my best to make sure it gets out there.
I'm currently tucked away in the media center at University of Buffalo, waiting for results to trickle in. I think I have pretty much everything I am going to get for the print product at this point. I will continue to monitor results and post things pertinent to the Hudson Valley on this blog.
• The Hudson Valley scholastic women's basketball team defeated Western, 100-36, today at the Taps Gallagher Center on the campus of Niagara University. WOW!
That is quite the score. Poughkeepsie native Teneka Whittaker scored 11 points and Liz Milner of Cold Spring added six.
Milner mentioned to Journal intern Adam Patterson earlier this summer that since many of the women play AAU ball together, that might be to their advantage. It certainly sounds like it was today.
• I was at two events today and scurried past several others. I watched as the open softball team from Hudson Valley was swept in two games by Adirondack and New York City.
Against NYC, both teams played some pretty sloppy softball. There was only one 1-2-3 inning in the entire game. Baserunning mistakes, errors, you name it. At one point in the third innings, Hudson Valley scored three runs because they hit balls to the outfield that would have been singles if they were actually fielded cleanly by the NYC outfield. They weren't.
Not exactly the way you'd like to start off a tournament, but at least it can only go up from there.
• I was also at crew over at the West Side Rowing Club in Buffalo, where the Hudson Valley won three medals. Those were in the men's eight, women's eight and men's double.
Almost the entire Hudson Valley women's team, as well as most of the men's team are from Dutchess County, which as everyone knows, is rich in tradition thanks to the Hudson River and several outstanding rowers in local high schools and colleges.
Don't see something on this blog or in the Poughkeepsie Journal? Well, I am only one person, but I want to make sure that the athletes of the Hudson Valley, and specifically, the Journal's coverage area, get their just due. E-mail me at pstrum@poughkeepsiejournal.com with date, location and any other specifics on the event and I will do my best to make sure it gets out there.
Hudson Valley scholastic girls basketball cruises
LEWISTON — Teneka Whittaker of Poughkeepsie scored 11 points and Liz Milner of Cold Spring added six as Hudson Valley crushed Western, 100-36 in the scholastic women’s basketball opener at the Taps Gallagher Center on the campus of Niagara University.
Hudson Valley led Western, 50-17, at halftime.
Raegan Knox of Cross River led all scorers with 27 points. Hudson Valley plays Long Island today at 2 p.m.
HV women's tennis wins
The Hudson Valley scholastic women's tennis team blanked Central, 5-0, with wins coming from locals Dorothy Tai and Eva Siska.
Tai's sister, Josephine, teamed with Kristen Villani to win at second doubles.
Tai's sister, Josephine, teamed with Kristen Villani to win at second doubles.
HV softball swept
The Hudson Valley open softball team suffered defeats to Adirondack and New York City.
John Jay High School graduate Jennifer McCracken had two hits in each game for Hudson Valley.
John Jay High School graduate Jennifer McCracken had two hits in each game for Hudson Valley.
HV scholastic soccer teams roll
The Hudson Valley scholastic women's soccer team blanked Long Island, 6-0, behind three goals by Mahopac's Erin Felix. Hopewell Junction's Gabrielle Humphreys assisted on a goal.
The Hudson Valley scholastic men's team beat Long Island, 4-1. Wappingers Falls' Matt Garcia, Hyde Park's Pat Noonan and Hopewell Junction's Chris Metz all had a goal.
The Hudson Valley scholastic men's team beat Long Island, 4-1. Wappingers Falls' Matt Garcia, Hyde Park's Pat Noonan and Hopewell Junction's Chris Metz all had a goal.
HV lacrosse teams swept by Adirondack
The Hudson Valley scholastic men's lacrosse team lost to Adirondack, 7-6, and the scholastic women's team suffered an 11-6 loss to Adirondack.
Field hockey team blanks Western
John Jay High School's Daniella Bernasconi scored a goal, and her high school teammate Jade Dennett added an assist as Hudson Valley beat Western, 3-0 on Thursday.
Later in the day, Hudson Valley beat Long Island, 4-0. Dennett had a goal for Hudson Valley.
Later in the day, Hudson Valley beat Long Island, 4-0. Dennett had a goal for Hudson Valley.
Open volleyball teams lose to Central
The Hudson Valley open men's and women's volleyball teams were swept in three games by Central.
Both teams lost by the identical scores, 25-22, 26-24, 15-13.
Both teams lost by the identical scores, 25-22, 26-24, 15-13.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Let the Games begin
OK, so I am not a photographer, but this is the view that I have from the press area of University of Buffalo Stadium in Amherst for the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Empire State Games, which will be held in Western New York through Sunday.
“This feels pretty cool,” said Darnell Cummings of Millbrook, shortly before the athletes were moved indoors because of impending bad weather. “I didn’t make it my first year trying out, so I wanted to get up here. I always loved this track and the environment just feels great.”
The Games issued a media guide with statements from state dignitaries on the return of the Games.
"These exciting Games have long represented an important standard of measure for athletic success, and moreover, they are symbolic of the drive and spirit inherent in all New Yorkers," Gov. David A. Paterson said. "Over the next few days, our State's finest amateur athletes will engage in contests of skill, endurance, and ability against other equally talented individuals in Olympic style sports events."
"The real stars of this event are the many outstanding athletes who inspire us with their talent, their dedication and sportsmanship," said Carol Ash, commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. "I am very pleased that we could return these Games to you this year."
Well, Third Eye Blind — tonight's headlining band — just hit the stage. Gonna check that out and then get ready for a full day of sports on Thursday.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
ESG blurb: Tennis' Tai sisters
Poughkeepsie Journal intern Dave Aderson caught up with tennis players Dorothy and Josephine Tai for an upcoming story, and filed the following report for our ESG blog...
Dorothy and Josephine Tai are sisters who will be competing for the Hudson Valley Scholastic tennis team at the Empire State Games for the first time. When I first got the news that they would be competing, I was excited because it’s not often you get to see a pair of sisters competing on the same team, at the same Empire State Games. What’s also interesting about the Tai sisters is the way they got into playing tennis.
While some athletes have been playing their respective sports for quite some time, Dorothy (seen here) and Josephine have only been playing tennis for three years. Both sisters initially started playing tennis because their ice-skating coach told them it would help with their footwork and strength.
Well, Coach … it looks like your advice paid off!
Both Dorothy and Josephine have competed in USTA tennis matches and came away with victories. Josephine was also named a first team tennis all-star by the Poughkeepsie Journal.
Although both of them hope to be victorious in the Games, being there together it something they’re not taking for granted.
“Well it’s the first time, I think it will be a good experience to go with my sister,” Dorothy said.
Look for Dave full story on the sisters in an upcoming edition of the Journal.
Friday, July 9, 2010
ESB blurb: Erik Simonson
Poughkeepsie Journal intern Dave Aderson caught up with track athlete Erik Simonson for an upcoming story, and filed the following report for our ESG blog... 
Erik Simonson is going into his senior year at New Paltz High School. He’ll be competing in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles at the Empire State Games.
When talking to him about the Games, there was one thing about him that stuck out to me.
This guy sounds really enthusiastic about competing at the Games, I thought to myself while interviewing him.
After all, Erik has traveled an interesting path to get this far. Originally playing baseball for his town league, Erik decided it was time for a change and joined the track and field team in the seventh grade. Soon after he suffered a dislocated patella in his knee from playing football and was sidelined for a year before returning to the track.
I was also able to get a sense of Erik’s competitive nature during his interview. Erik placed second in the 400 intermediate hurdles in the Section 9 championship meet this year. Seeking redemption, Erik then beat the opponent who had placed first in sectionals in the state championship meet by nearly a second.
While Erik is passionate about track and field, he’s also looking forward to taking a break after competition at the Games is over. His time off won’t last very long though. Erik is also a member of the football team and swimming team at his high school, and he will start preparing for those sports after the Games are completed.
Look for Dave's full story on Erik in an upcoming edition of the Journal.
ESG blurb: Blair Wegescheide
Poughkeepsie Journal intern Sam Speer caught up with local swimmer Blair Wegescheide for an upcoming story, and filed the following report for our ESG blog...
One word comes to mind about Our Lady of Lourdes athlete, Blair Wegescheide: athleticism. The 16-year-old has been selected to participate in this year’s Empire State Games. The swimmer is competing in not just one event, but rather three: the 50-yard freestyle, and the 100- and 200-yard backstrokes. This wasn’t an easy accomplishment; she had to place in the top two in each of these events.
But swimming isn’t the only sport she excels in. She also plays basketball for Our Lady of Lourdes HS, and was selected as an honorable mention in the Poughkeepsie Journal’s winter basketball all-stars. This is a clear is an example of exactly the athleticism she possesses.
Now swimming especially in three separate events is not a piece of cake. She has to practice both short and long course swimming. According the Wegescheide, the key to success in each event is learning how keep a good pace, especially in the shorter events.
Despite her athleticism, her dedication is also very impressive. She has to wake up in the early-morning hours just to drive to practice. Remember she still has two years left at Lourdes, so by the time she graduates she will be exceptional.
One word comes to mind about Our Lady of Lourdes athlete, Blair Wegescheide: athleticism. The 16-year-old has been selected to participate in this year’s Empire State Games. The swimmer is competing in not just one event, but rather three: the 50-yard freestyle, and the 100- and 200-yard backstrokes. This wasn’t an easy accomplishment; she had to place in the top two in each of these events.But swimming isn’t the only sport she excels in. She also plays basketball for Our Lady of Lourdes HS, and was selected as an honorable mention in the Poughkeepsie Journal’s winter basketball all-stars. This is a clear is an example of exactly the athleticism she possesses.
Now swimming especially in three separate events is not a piece of cake. She has to practice both short and long course swimming. According the Wegescheide, the key to success in each event is learning how keep a good pace, especially in the shorter events.
Despite her athleticism, her dedication is also very impressive. She has to wake up in the early-morning hours just to drive to practice. Remember she still has two years left at Lourdes, so by the time she graduates she will be exceptional.
Look for Sam's full story on Blair in an upcoming edition of the Journal.
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