BEACON FOOTBALL — An impressive first season under coach Gerald Ryan came to an abrupt close on Nov. 8 as Beacon fell, 50-7, on the road to top-seeded Port Jervis in the Section IX, Class B playoffs. The Bulldogs finished 7-3, a significant upgrade from their 2-7 mark in 2023. Beacon scored 246 points, versus 121 last season.
BEACON VOLLEYBALL — Beacon faced a tough task on Nov. 8 in the Section IX, Class A finals, battling rival Cornwall, which had won 19 straight sectional titles. The teams split their regular season series, with Beacon handing Cornwall its only loss. But Cornwall dominated at Mount Saint Mary College, taking the trophy, 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-18). Lila Burke had 15 kills and three aces for the Bulldogs and Evy Diebboll had 23 digs. Beacon finished 13-5.
HALDANE CROSS-COUNTRY — The Haldane boys won the Section I, Class D title on Nov. 9 at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls, while the girls finished third. Owen Powers was second overall in the 5,000 meters in 18:12.80 and Jack Ilian was third in 18:19.70. The boys will compete at the state championship on Saturday (Nov. 16). For the girls, Ashley Sousa was fourth in 22:51.70 and qualified for states.
