2025 SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW

Posted 1/6/26

SULLIVAN COUNTY – Take a look back with the Democrat at sports around the county. The teams, athletes, and coaches that went the extra mile. From fall soccer and volleyball to winter sports on the …

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2025 SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW

The Rockland Wolves are born: The combined Manor/Roscoe school district make their football debut as the Rockland Wolves in their home season opener.

Crystal Tweed | Democrat

Liberty Redhawks ride high on a 12-5-3 record into second round of sectionals on a three game win streak. Pictured: Liberty’s Randy Romero Bello.

Rob Van Harlingen

Sullivan West’s Coach Ron Bauer celebrates a milestone win record in Section IX, capping off a legendary six-decade career.

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Sullivan West’s Giuseppe Gardner left, and Bryce Bressler finished in the top 5 at the Section IX XC Championships.

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The Tri-Valley Bears boys and girls XC teams secured Class D team titles this season with the girls team finishing their season with a state title to boot!

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QB Koen McGill drops back for a short pass to Mason Tice.

Joseph McDoal

Eldred front linemen prepare to block on offense.

Joseph McDoal

Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 6:10 am

SULLIVAN COUNTY – Take a look back with the Democrat at sports around the county. The teams, athletes, and coaches that went the extra mile. From fall soccer and volleyball to winter sports on the court, and on the slopes. Here’s a look back at some of those highlights from September-December 2025.

November

Cross-Country student athletes make their mark at sectionals and states.

December

Yellowjackets football has a season to remember!