A pair of state-ranked wrestling teams claimed the top two places in the Dragon Duals on Dec. 10. Cornwall was third after defeating two of its four guests.
Dom Marzigliano concluded his high school football career with a fourth-quarter touchdown in the Exceptional Senior All Star Game at Newburgh Free Academy on Nov. 22.
Three Cornwall teams won Section IX championships this fall. The girls cross country team finished first at Bear Mountain last Friday, and will run in a statewide meet this weekend.
At first it sounded like science fiction — football players using a mouthguard that could detect changes in brain function and send wireless signals to computers on the sidelines.
The Dragons needed one more win to claim the District 19 banner. They got off to a good start on Sunday afternoon in Warwick, but the home team rallied for a 10-7 victory. Carter Hershberger, Michael Leach and Tim Patterson each had two hits.
Pitcher Cameron Zamparelli slugged two home runs as the Dragons downed Warwick 7-2. The teams will meet in Warwick at 1 p.m. tomorrow to play for the district championship.
After losing their opening game, the Dragons reeled off eight straight victories. They needed one more win to claim the district flag. They were due to play Minisink-Otisville on July 13, shortly after the Local went to press.
The Minor Boys won the district championship in a game that was continued from the previous night. When play resumed, the score was 11-11 in the fifth inning.
Cornwall players and fans have been spending a lot of time in Minisink this week. Last night’s game between our 9-10 All Stars and Minisink-Otisville never got finished.