Section 9 – The Cornwall Local

Meet Cornwall’s new state champions

March 30, 2022 Editorial Staff

Karrie Baloga is glad to see the spring. That’s not unusual. Millions of other people feel the same way.

Thompson earns Section 9 volleyball player of the year honors

December 15, 2021 Jason Kaplan

When Taylor Thompson’s family moved from Virginia to Cornwall her sophomore year, she had to adjust to playing on a new volleyball team. Not only did she get acclimated quickly, but now she ranks among the best in the high school’s history.

Meet our newest sports celebrities

October 27, 2021 Ken Cashman

Noemi Krizso and Mia Pagano are Cornwall’s newest sport celebrities.

Weather would have been ideal for football

November 11, 2020 Ken Cashman

Remember last Friday night? The weather was warm, the air was still and the sky was clear. Coach Ryan Baldock observed that it was perfect weather for football.

Girls win section title

March 11, 2020 Ken Cashman

If people could bet on high school basketball, they would have wagered against the Cornwall girls at the start of the fourth quarter. The odds seemed to be against them.

Rebuild season ends up in trip to states

March 4, 2020 Jason Kaplan

When Susan Barringer took over as the cheerleading coach this year, she fully expected it to be a rebuild season. Of the 14 students on the roster last year, 11 of them were seniors.

Cornwall first in track and field

May 30, 2018 Ken Cashman

The Dragon boys and girls both finished first out of eight teams in the Section IX Class B Track and Field Meet.

Cornwall has three section champions

November 10, 2016 Ken Cashman

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.

Girls lacrosse earns first shut-out

May 20, 2016 Jason Kaplan

In a battle for first place, the Lady Dragons failed to capitalize and lost a close match, 9-8, to division rival Goshen.

Hip injury helps swimmer win title

February 26, 2016 Ken Cashman

Only one of the five people in the high school pool on Monday afternoon had a reason to be there. Ben Vondrak was preparing for the state championships. Four of his teammates were with him, because they didn’t think Ben would want to practice all alone.