Folks, there are deadlines in the newspaper business, and it’s near impossible to get all the results of the Games into the next day’s newspaper.
Here are some results that were posted close to the midnight hour on Thursday night:
In scholastic men’s ice hockey, Hudson Valley beat New York 4-0 behind 15 saves from Alex Harwood. Steven Santini, Sam Christiansen, Colin Reilly and Robert Henderson scored.
In scholastic women’s tennis, Hudson Valley (1-1) lost to New York 4-1. Ariel Haber of Wallkill lost to Kathleen May Uy, 6-2, 6-2, at No. 1, and Taylor Gurda of Minisink Valley lost to Nakia Miller, 6-1, 6-4, at No. 3. Minisink’s Amber Mori and Ashley Mori lost in straight sets at No. 1. Kristen Villani of Washingtonville lost 1-6, 6-1, 1-0 (10-4) at No. 2.
In scholastic men’s volleyball, Hudson Valley (0-3) bowed to Long Island, 25-17, 25-13, 15-9. The scholastic women played a late match with Adirondack.
In open men’s track and field, Asuerus Thompson of New Windsor earned the fourth seed in the 400 hurdles (56.75 semi). Christopher Babcock of New Windsor missed the finals (59.60 semi).
In rowing, Caitlin O’Neill of Newburgh placed fourth in the women’s single final (10:20.05), five seconds away from a medal spot.
In men’s lacrosse, Long Island beat Hudson Valley 13-7. Warwick goalie Mike Grace made six stops.
In open men’s gymnastics, Dakota Sommer of Rosendale placed 20th in the all-around (23.7).
In open bowling, Patti TeNyenhuis of Saugerties placed fourth in the women’s singles final (743), two pins shy of bronze. Her Hudson Valley trio placed sixth in the women’s trio final (2,227). Eddie Torres of Port Ewen placed 14th in the men’s singles final (650). Torres’ trio placed fifth (2,274).
Early Saturday ESG results
Here are some early Saturday results from the Empire State Games:
Track and field
Open women: Stephanie Duffy of Washingtonville won the pole vault with a meet-record of 12 feet, 5 inches. Saugerties’ Sarah Thornton won two gold medals, placing first in the discus (150-1.5) and hammer (167-2.5). Monroe-Woodbury’s Ashley Grant took silver in the high jump (4-11). Tri-Valley’s Tehnyat Khan placed ninth in the discus (90-3). Millbrook standout Rachel Pierantozzi, a multiple MHAL and Section 9 champ, took silver in the 100-meter fash (13.63 seconds). Middletown’s Kirsty Hernandez placed sixth in the 800 (3:05.07).
Open men: Pine Bush grad Zavior Brown won the 800 (1:54.52). Wallkill grad Eric VanAernam earned bronze in the pole vault (15-3.25). Asuerus Thompson of New Windsor earned bronze in the 400 hurdles (54.88). Chris Babcock of New Windsor took sixth (58.60). In the long jump, Quentin Ortiz of Middletown placed sixth (20-10.75) and Roshane Williams of Middletown was eighth (20-2.5). In the shot put, Tri-Valley grad and Sullivan County Community College athlete Tanzeel Khan was seventh (44-4.5) and Monroe-Woodbury’s Matt Waters was ninth (38-8.5). Section 9 and state champion Darnell Cunnings of Millbrook took silver in the 100 (11.291). Gary Trapani of Newburgh no heighted in the high jump.
Scholastic women: Gianna Frontera of Newburgh Free Academy won the 5,000 (18:57.41). Jessica Dunnigan of Liberty placed sixth in the 100 (12.98). Tri-Valley’s Ashley Weintraub placed sixth in the 1,500 racewalk (8:20.75).
Scholastic men: Florida’s Tyler Yee – a Don Bosco Prep student – won the javelin (169-8). Monroe-Woodbury’s Ryan Brennan took silver in the 800 (1:58.34). Erik Simonson of New Paltz placed fourth in the 400 hurdles (57.54). NFA’s Makeithin Reynolds was fourth in the 100 (11.84). NFA’s Isaiah Valentine was fourth in the 400 (50.99).
Baseball
The Hudson Valley was in good position for a medal game (likely bronze game) with a win on Saturday morning. The medal games were moved up to early afternoon to avoid the impending thunderstorms.
Softball
Should Hudson Valley beat Central on Saturday morning, the Valley would play Adirondack in a 1 p.m. bronze-medal game (time moved up because of impending thunderstorms).
Tennis
The scholastic women beat Western, 4-1. Ariel Haber of Wallkill lost at No. 1. Minisink Valley’s Amber Mori and Ashley Mori won at No. 1 doubles. Washingtonville’s Kristen Villani won at No. 2 doubles. Late Friday, Hudson Valley beat Adirondack 3-2. Haber lost in a third-set tie-breaker. The Moris prevailed but Villani lost at No. 2.
Late Friday, the scholastic boys beat Adirondack 5-0. No doubles details were available. The Valley was scheduled to play Western and Long Island on Saturday morning.
Ice hockey
The scholastic women (0-4) lost 6-0 to New York. Kingston’s Caroline Crump made four saves. The Valley closes play against Adirondack late Saturday afternoon.
The scholastic men (3-0) blanked Long Island 2-0, behind 26 saves from Tyler Stark. The Valley plays Adirondack Saturday afternoon.
Basketball
The scholastic women (3-0) ran away to another large win, 104-53 over Adirondack. The Valley plays for gold on Sunday morning. There are no tri-county players on the girls’ team.
Volleyball
In quarterfinal playoff matches, he scholastic women (1-5) lost to Central, 24-26, 25-17, 15-11; the scholastic men (0-6) lost to Adirondack, 20-25, 25-20, 15-9; the open women (0-6) lost to Western, 25-17, 25-19; and, the open men (0-6) lost to Central, 26-28, 25-21, 15-12.
Diving
Monroe-Woodbury’s John Buckley placed fifth in the scholastic men’s 3-meter competition (371.75 points).
Cycling
Bill Irving of Gardiner finished 46th in the 75-mile road race on Friday (3 hours, 43 minutes, 35 seconds). The 20-mile criterium race is set for Saturday.
Field hockey
Shannon Scavelli’s penalty stroke allowed Hudson Valley (4-0) to beat Central, 2-1. HV’s Ann Van Wagenen tied the score early in the second half.