Wrestlers return to mats in Washingtonville
The varsity wrestling team enters the new year with a 9-5 record. The Dragons were due to return to the mats on Jan. 6 in Washingtonville.
Matt Masterson, who medaled in three tournaments last winter, is still recovering from a football injury. Four of the team leaders in victories are either freshmen or sophomores. In the following list, grades are indicated in parentheses.
Season wins: Nick Russo (12) 18, Steve Gazzillo (9) 16, Ahmani Roman (10) 15, Dustin Mann (9) 14, Christian Prokosch (10) 14, Ryan Vizethann (12) 14.
Boys fall to Bushemen in non-league basketball
“Have you noticed our guys aren’t going away?” Cornwall’s Tom Howe said in the second half against Pine Bush. The coach’s observation was valid. The Dragons picked up intensity after the intermission. But it wasn’t enough to change the outcome of the game. The visiting Bushmen won 74-44 on Jan. 4 to remain undefeated.
Jason Bailey had a career high 26 points for the Dragons, which included seven baskets from behind the arc. Most of these occurred on plays where he stopped short, jumped and released the ball with a low trajectory.
The high scoring game raised his season average to 16.1. Chris Robinson added eight points on close range shots in the second half. The Dragons, with a 3-6 record, host a league game against Goshen on Jan. 8
RECAP — Points: Bailey 26, Robinson 8, Marlow 6, Alemany 4. Threes: Bailey 7, Marlow 2. Free throws: Bailey 1-1.
Swimmers host three-school team
After compiling a perfect 6-0 record in December, the Dragons were due to start the New Year on Jan. 8 against Rhinebeck. Four days later they were scheduled to host a team with swimmers from Marlboro, Highland and FDR. The combined team has a 5-2 record.
At the end of the old year, Cornwall had several individuals on the Section IX leaderboard (top 20).
Derek Luhrs — 100 breaststroke (12th)
Ciaran O’Gorman — 200 freestyle (4th), 500 freestyle (3rd)
Joseph Sullivan — 100 butterfly (13th), 100 backstroke (11th)
Ben Vondrak — 200 individual medley (6th), 100 backstroke (13th), 100 breaststroke (4th)
Kyle Washington — Diving (7th)
Lady hoopsters get fourth win of season
After a two-week layoff, the Lady Dragons returned to action on Jan. 5 with a 57-46 win at Minisink Valley. Madison Vinett (19 points) and Maggie Malone (11) led Cornwall’s scoring.
The win gives the girls a 4-4 record. They have defeated their last three opponents.
Track team at West Point on Friday night
Cornwall will have its fourth meet of the indoor season on Jan. 8. To date, seven different Dragons have won individual events.
Dave Brubacher (3200-m run)
Victoria Caroli (3200-m run)
Sydney Decker (1000-m run)
Jillian Dorego (weight throw)
Hannah Mellino (3000-m run)
Katie Murphy (hurdles)
Samantha Nelbach (55-m run)
Each person has won once
Gym Kids win Level 2 team trophy
After meeting US Olympian Samantha Peszek, Gym Kids won the Level 2 team trophy in the World Class Invitational Meet that attracted 800 gymnasts.
Ciera Dziegelewski had the best meet of her career, as she won five gold medals including the Level 2 Senior All Around (37.05).
Other All Around winners were Chatlotte Koziak (Level 2 Junior), Heidi Mooney (Level 3 Junior), Adriana Cecchetelli (Level 3 Senior) and Savannah Tinsley (Level 4 Senior).
Gym Kids were second in the Level 4 team competition.
