FOOTBALL — The undefeated Bulldogs faced their toughest test of the season on Oct. 16 at Port Jervis but fell short, 24-14. Quarterback Delano Rigby Jr. completed 13 of 18 passes for 92 yards, connecting four times with Ramo Soto for 42 yards. On defense, Elijah Epps had 12 tackles while Jah’Real Whitted added 10. Beacon (6-1) hosts winless Poughkeepsie at 6 p.m. tonight (Oct. 23).
BOYS’ SOCCER — The Bulldogs closed the season on Tuesday (Oct. 20) with a scoreless draw with visiting O’Neill after honoring their seniors: Brady Philipbar, Naim Dika, Brevin Timm, Daniel Espejo, Jesus Cruz Llivipuma and Slater Way. On Monday, Beacon defeated Monticello, 2-0. The Bulldogs (11-3-1) overcame two early losses to secure their 11th consecutive league title; Section IX officials will meet next week to assign playoff seeds.
GIRLS’ SOCCER — The Bulldogs suffered their first loss of the season on Oct. 16, falling, 7-0, at Monroe-Woodbury (11-2-1). This week, Beacon easily defeated Monticello twice, once at home and once on the road, to finish the season 15-1. Before Monday’s win, the team honored seniors Julie Whittemore, Stella Reinke, Sarah Ramkalawon, Lila Walsh and Lily Mack. The New York State Sportswriters Association ranks Beacon 12th among Class A teams in its latest poll; Section IX officials will meet next week to assign playoff seeds.
Photos by Skip Pearlman
VOLLEYBALL — Beacon won at Fallsburg, 3-0, on Monday (Oct. 19) but lost, 3-2 (15-25, 25-22, 16-25, 25-22, 2-15) at home to O’Neill on Wednesday. Isabella Ruffy had 35 digs, Bria Lopez scored 12 kills and Ashley Senior had three aces. The Bulldogs (7-9) travel to Goshen today (Oct. 23) and host Port Jervis at 6 p.m. on Monday before closing the season at Lourdes and Burke Catholic.
BOYS’ GOLF — Gauge Hunter, a junior, shot a 95 on Monday (Oct. 19) after qualifying for the Section IX tournament at Monticello, but fell nine shots short of the cut to advance to the state tournament.
CROSS-COUNTRY — Beacon sent runners to the Saugerties Invitational on Oct. 17. Travis Dickston placed fourth on the 5,000-meter course in 16:32 while Victoria McKay was sixth for the girls in 21:21. On Saturday (Oct. 24), the Bulldogs will compete in the OCIAA Championships at Warwick Valley.
