Fallsburg’s Girls Remain Unbeaten Overall As They Rack Up Their First Division Win; Sullivan West Boys Stay Perfect In Division Play As Teams Vie Under Overcast Skies, Brisk Temperatures And Gusty Winds
Boys: Sullivan West 238, Fallsburg 258
Girls: Fallsburg 166, Sullivan West 190
By RICHARD A. ROSS
Photos at www.sportsinsights.smugmug.com
Some but not ALL of the golfers on the greens (sorry you didn't all fit!) clockwise: Fallsburg's Richie Elliott, Danielle Stratton, Charles Marsden, Sullivan West's Ally Ellmauer and Todd Roeder, Fallsburg's Braiden DeGraw, Brooke Rappaport, Zak Steingart, Melissa Melko, Sullivan West's Drew Billard, Daphne Muzuruk and Jimmy Finn
FALLSBURG, NY—Dark clouds, cool temperatures and a gusty wind made it feel more like March than late April on the greens at Tarry Brae and Lochmoor as Fallsburg hosted Sullivan West’s boys and girls in division golf matches on April 26.
Looking to keep their unbeaten league season continuing as such, the Sullivan West boys looked to marshal their depth to offset the fine golfing they knew they’d see from defending OCIAA Champion Richie Elliott. And depth is what Sullivan West has going for it as it marches on towards trying to attain its ninth consecutive year of Division IV supremacy, a streak that is becoming a story unto itself.
With the graduation of Mike Scuderie, Fallsburg lost its potent number two golfer to augment Elliott’s leadership. Now it’s up to golfers like Charles Marsden, Braiden DeGraw, Zak Steingart ,Sundar Pratt and Aaron Schmidt to fill in the gaps. Schmidt and Steingart played last year but lack of experience is a factor for the Comets who would love to break into the top level of the division wherein the Westies, Tri-Valley and Eldred are jockeying for supremacy. The trio of teams tied for the division title last spring but with a wins in hand over both Tri-Valley and Eldred, the Bulldogs are in the driver’s seat at the moment.
Sullivan West senior Drew Billard did his best to offset Elliott’s two over-par 38 on the front nine at Tarry Brae by shooting a 39. That one stroke Fallsburg advantage was obliterated by Sullivan West’s number two through five golfers as Jimmy Finn shot a 45, Ryan Reinshagen posted a 49, Ryan Graham added a 50 and Todd Roeder shot a 55 to undercut Fallsburg’s two through five golfers by 21 strokes. An impressive long put by Steingart on the fourth hole drew accolades from his playing mates.
Here are the scores and current team records:
OCIAA Division IV: Boys: Sullivan West 238, Fallsburg 258
Sullivan West: Drew Billard 39; Jim Finn 45; Ryan Reinshagen 49; Ryan Graham 50; Todd Roeder 55.
Fallsburg: Rich Elliott 38; Charles Marsden 52; Braiden DeGraw 56; Zak Steingart 56; Sundar Pratt 56.
Records: Sullivan West 5-2 (5-0 OCIAA); Fallsburg 2-2 (2-2 OCIAA).
Lady Comets Pick Up First League Win To Remain Unbeaten
When it comes to experience and a record of success, Fallsburg’s Lady Comets have it going on with veterans like Danielle Stratton, Melissa Melko and Brooke Rappaport. Even with the graduation of standout state qualifier Cassie Orlan, Fallsburg remains the team to beat in their division. With Sullivan West losing standout Jillian Fife to graduation, the Lady Bulldogs are young but working hard to progress along the learning curve early on in this season.
But against Fallsburg’s killer trio, the Ladies of the West were quite a bit off the pace. With their winter hats on and their golf game a bit more tepid, Fallsburg was paced by Stratton’s modest 51. She’s seen much better days on the familiar greens and will no doubt rise to the occasion when greater challenges present themselves. Melko and Rappaport played through their struggles with smiles and a relaxed air for they knew that while their scores weren’t burning up any headlines, Sullivan West’s struggles were even greater.
Here are the girls results of the day.
OCIAA Division IV: Fallsburg 166, Sullivan West 190
(at Lochmor, front nine, par 36)
Fallsburg: Danielle Stratton 51; Melissa Melko 56; Brooke Rappaport 59.
Sullivan West: Kassie Thelman 64; Daphne Muzuruk 63; Ally Ellmauer 63.
Records: Fallsburg 4-0 (1-0 OCIAA); Sullivan West 1-5 (1-1 OCIAA).
For an album of photos visit www.sportsinsights.smugmug.com
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Fallsburg’s Girls Remain Unbeaten Overall As They Rack Up Their First Division Win; Sullivan West Boys Stay Perfect In Division Play As Teams Vie Under Overcast Skies, Brisk Temperatures And Gusty Winds
Boys: Sullivan West 238, Fallsburg 258
Girls: Fallsburg 166, Sullivan West 190
By RICHARD A. ROSS
Photos at www.sportsinsights.smugmug.com
Some but not ALL of the golfers on the greens (sorry you didn't all fit!) clockwise: Fallsburg's Richie Elliott, Danielle Stratton, Charles Marsden, Sullivan West's Ally Ellmauer and Todd Roeder, Fallsburg's Braiden DeGraw, Brooke Rappaport, Zak Steingart, Melissa Melko, Sullivan West's Drew Billard, Daphne Muzuruk and Jimmy Finn
FALLSBURG, NY—Dark clouds, cool temperatures and a gusty wind made it feel more like March than late April on the greens at Tarry Brae and Lochmoor as Fallsburg hosted Sullivan West’s boys and girls in division golf matches on April 26.
Looking to keep their unbeaten league season continuing as such, the Sullivan West boys looked to marshal their depth to offset the fine golfing they knew they’d see from defending OCIAA Champion Richie Elliott. And depth is what Sullivan West has going for it as it marches on towards trying to attain its ninth consecutive year of Division IV supremacy, a streak that is becoming a story unto itself.
With the graduation of Mike Scuderie, Fallsburg lost its potent number two golfer to augment Elliott’s leadership. Now it’s up to golfers like Charles Marsden, Braiden DeGraw, Zak Steingart ,Sundar Pratt and Aaron Schmidt to fill in the gaps. Schmidt and Steingart played last year but lack of experience is a factor for the Comets who would love to break into the top level of the division wherein the Westies, Tri-Valley and Eldred are jockeying for supremacy. The trio of teams tied for the division title last spring but with a wins in hand over both Tri-Valley and Eldred, the Bulldogs are in the driver’s seat at the moment.
Sullivan West senior Drew Billard did his best to offset Elliott’s two over-par 38 on the front nine at Tarry Brae by shooting a 39. That one stroke Fallsburg advantage was obliterated by Sullivan West’s number two through five golfers as Jimmy Finn shot a 45, Ryan Reinshagen posted a 49, Ryan Graham added a 50 and Todd Roeder shot a 55 to undercut Fallsburg’s two through five golfers by 21 strokes. An impressive long put by Steingart on the fourth hole drew accolades from his playing mates.
Here are the scores and current team records:
OCIAA Division IV: Boys: Sullivan West 238, Fallsburg 258
Sullivan West: Drew Billard 39; Jim Finn 45; Ryan Reinshagen 49; Ryan Graham 50; Todd Roeder 55.
Fallsburg: Rich Elliott 38; Charles Marsden 52; Braiden DeGraw 56; Zak Steingart 56; Sundar Pratt 56.
Records: Sullivan West 5-2 (5-0 OCIAA); Fallsburg 2-2 (2-2 OCIAA).
Lady Comets Pick Up First League Win To Remain Unbeaten
When it comes to experience and a record of success, Fallsburg’s Lady Comets have it going on with veterans like Danielle Stratton, Melissa Melko and Brooke Rappaport. Even with the graduation of standout state qualifier Cassie Orlan, Fallsburg remains the team to beat in their division. With Sullivan West losing standout Jillian Fife to graduation, the Lady Bulldogs are young but working hard to progress along the learning curve early on in this season.
But against Fallsburg’s killer trio, the Ladies of the West were quite a bit off the pace. With their winter hats on and their golf game a bit more tepid, Fallsburg was paced by Stratton’s modest 51. She’s seen much better days on the familiar greens and will no doubt rise to the occasion when greater challenges present themselves. Melko and Rappaport played through their struggles with smiles and a relaxed air for they knew that while their scores weren’t burning up any headlines, Sullivan West’s struggles were even greater.
Here are the girls results of the day.
OCIAA Division IV: Fallsburg 166, Sullivan West 190
(at Lochmor, front nine, par 36)
Fallsburg: Danielle Stratton 51; Melissa Melko 56; Brooke Rappaport 59.
Sullivan West: Kassie Thelman 64; Daphne Muzuruk 63; Ally Ellmauer 63.
Records: Fallsburg 4-0 (1-0 OCIAA); Sullivan West 1-5 (1-1 OCIAA).
For an album of photos visit www.sportsinsights.smugmug.com
