The Varsity Cheer Team’s recent Senior Night honored seniors Jillian Babcock, Natalie Christiano, Sara Delmar, Cara Durlester, Emma Gutzeit, Kaitlynn Howell and Mia Lockowtiz! Good luck and best wishes to all, and thank you for your many contributions to the team’s success!
The recent Varsity Volleyball Senior Night featured a seasonal theme! Congratulations and best wishes to Bailey Burns, Evelyn Fisch, Salma Hassan, Briana Juncaj, Chloe Marcovecchio, Angelina Rivera and Kayla Wasserman! Thank you for your many contributions to the team’s success!
A huge game is coming up for the Varsity Volleyball team this week! On Thursday, Nov. 7, the team hosts Washingtonville in the Section IX Class AA semi-final game! Our team is the #1 seed! The game starts at 5 p.m. in the Middle School gym…don’t miss out on this game. Come out and cheer on the team! Let’s do this!
This game’s winner plays the winner of the FDR vs. Valley Central match-up in the Section IX championship on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Mount Saint Mary College at 12:30 p.m.
BREAKING FRIDAY NIGHT NEWS! It's a huge Homecoming win!
Minisink Valley beats Warwick in a 34-7 victory which assures the Section IX Class A semi-finals come to Minisink Valley! (Warwick will play Cornwall in the other semi-final match at Cornwall). This is a big deal!
This great night was also SENIOR NIGHT for the football players, cheerleaders and scorekeepers! (Photos are coming soon!)
At tonight's game, Charlie Olsen was crowned Homecoming King; and Sara Delmar was crowned Homecoming Queen! They were members of the Homecoming Court which also included Addision Cole, Patrick Cherry, Emma Kostic, Shawn Crowe, Audrey Guido, Michael Hughson!
Congratulations to Senior Brianna Foote, who won first place in the 50m and 100m freestyle events at the recent OCIAA championships! She also achieved a state cut time in the 50m and as a result, will complete in the Sectional Championships, which take place in two weeks!
The state cut time is the requirement to attend the New York State Swimming Championships in that event. Brianna has already made the cut time in the 100m butterfly earlier in the season (she currently ranks #1 in the 100m butterfly!) and now adds the 50m freestyle to her event list!
Modified Volleyball Head Coach Kelsie Doller proudly says this volleyball season has been incredible to watch as each player has grown so much on and off the court!
“Being a part of a modified team is all about learning the fundamentals and, just as importantly, building confidence in yourself,” she said. “It's been inspiring to see them embrace every challenge, growing stronger together with each practice and game. One thing I always remind them: go after the ball! In volleyball --- and in life ---- if you want something, you've got to be bold and take that initiative yourself. These girls are learning not just about the game, but about going after their goals and believing in their own abilities. Here's to a season of growth, grit, and going for it!”
Congratulations to Senior Charles Olsen, who was the Minisink Valley recipient of the annual John Bell Memorial Award, presented during Friday’s Varsity Football game against Port Jervis (which Minisink Valley won 28-14!) Maddox McCormick was the Port Jervis recipient.
Coach Bell was a respected player for Port Jervis in the 1960s, a longtime coach and teacher at Minisink Valley and a friend throughout all of Section IX. In his memory the Minisink Valley and Port Jervis football programs established an award to present annually to a member of each school who has demonstrated the qualities that Coach Bell lived by: Dedication, sportsmanship, loyalty and school pride.
Congratulations to Seniors Catherine Cucuzza and Briana Foote, who were honored at their recent Girls Varsity Swim Senior Night! Thank you for your many contributions to the team’s success!
Catherine has been a member of the Varsity team for four years. This past season she served as one of our team captains and is often used in all different events wherever she is needed. She is a true utility member of the team and has always stepped up when needed.
Brianna has been a member of the Varsity team for 6 years. As one of our team captains, Brianna qualified for States her Sophomore, Junior and Senior seasons in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke. She is also the school record holder in both events, which she has broken herself a few times each.
Congratulations and best wishes to the members of the Girls Varsity Soccer Team, who were honored on their recent Senior Night: Jada Addo, Kylie Depeau, Charlotte Faline, Josie Kessler, CJ Kuiken, Helena Sopin and Vanessa Tepper! Thank you for your many contributions to the team’s success!
Congratulations to Girls Varsity Senior Goalkeeper Vanessa Tepper, who made her 200th save this season during the Oct. 10 Minisink Valley vs. Cornwall game, where the team won 6-1. #MINISINKProud
"This milestone isn't just about numbers; it speaks to your dedication, hard work, and resilience on the field” said Head Coach Theresa Uhelsky. “Every time you step into that goal, you bring unmatched determination and an unyielding spirit that inspires us all. Your ability to read the game and your fearless approach to defending the net have been pivotal to our team's success."
Congratulations to Varsity Tennis seniors Caitlyn Higby, Baylie Touw, Audrey Guido, Nayeli Carrasco, Adryannah VanDyke, Tyjaheria Bennett and Olivia Alkawshab! They were honored during their recent Senior Night! Thank you for your many contributions to the team's success and best wishes!
Congratulations to Boys Varsity Soccer Team members and seniors Samuel Anderson, Al Mostafa Khoufaify, Daniel Martinez and Xavier West, who were honored for their commitment to the team at their Oct. 11 Senior Night, following the team's game against Marlboro. Good luck and best wishes!
During the Oct. 10 Varsity home football game, Minisink’s youth football and cheer teams and their coaches were recognized!
The little cheerleaders stood with Varsity Cheerleaders, welcoming the Varsity football team to the field, while youth football players followed.
During halftime, the Mighty Mite Football and Youth Cheerleading teams performed many skills they learn each week at practice. These programs strive to offer students the opportunity to learn about teamwork, skill, and a love for the sport.
It was a great evening, which included a BIG varsity win, and it was wonderful to have these young students be part of it! Thank you to everyone who played a role in its success!
The Cross Country team continues to be amazing! At the recent XC Saratoga Invitational, the Freshmen boys team took second place! The Varsity girls team came in seventh-place, and the Varsity Boys team took sixth-place!
Modified Volleyball Head Coach Kelsie Doller is proud to share that the team is making tremendous growth on and off the court, as shown in their recent participation in a tournament in Cornwall! “They demonstrated great teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the event,” she said, “and I'm so proud of their progress.”
The Boys and Girls Cross Country teams had a great Oc.t 1 meet at Valley Central, with both teams victorious!
Boys score: 26 MV- 29 VC, with Ryan Capo finishing first with 17:33 time.
Girls score: 22 MV- 33 VC, with Kathryn Jones finishing first with a 20:22 time.
Cheers to the Cross-Country boys freshman team, which took second-place honors (out of 24 teams) at the Sept. 21 Suffern Invitational held at Bear Mountain!
There were 244 freshman at this event, with “Top 25” performances coming from Santiago Martinez (7th), Landon Straw (11th), Matthew Milby (18th) and Rylan Young (23rd). The varsity boys team also fared well, placing 7th out of 23 teams, with “Top 25” performances by Ryan Capo (8th) and Carter Rossi (12th) who were among 178 varsity runners in the event. There were extremely solid efforts by all members of the Varsity and Junior Varsity boys and girls teams!
CAN YOU HELP? Senior Vanessa Tepper has been nominated by the New York Giants as a finalist for USA Football’s “Heart of Giant Award," presented by Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants!
This prestigious award recognizes tri-state area high school student-athletes, team mascots, team managers and other designated team members who have an unparalleled work ethic and passion for the game. Team members with a “Heart of a Giant” also demonstrate five main characteristics on and off the field: Commitment, character, teamwork, dedication and will!
Vanessa is in a race to be one of the six finalists who will receive a $1,000 equipment grant for the Varsity Flag Football team! The grand prize winner will receive an additional $9,000 equipment grant for their team! BUT, YOU MUST VOTE!
PLEASE SHARE! Voting runs through Oct. 6. VOTE TODAY by clicking onto www. https://usafootball.com/heart-of-a-giant
(Be sure to scroll all the way down this page to find Vanessa and you can vote more than once!)
Well-done to the Varsity Cross Country team, which ran against Beacon yesterday, Sept. 17! The Top 3 finishers in the girls and boys in the 5k (3.1miles) race were Minisink Valley runners!
GIRLS
1. Kaleigh Murphy, 24:07
2. Trinity Capo, 24:26
3. Julia Kronimus, 24:55
BOYS
1. Ryan Capo, 18:33
2. Carter Rossi, 18:34
3. Brian Capper, 18:43
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