Sports Snippets: June 22, 2023
Results of Tourney Announced
RICHFIELD SPRINGS—Gary Kuch (shown above, photo provided) won the $500.00 Hole in One Contest sponsored by Price Chopper at the Lyn Edinger Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 4 at Meadow Links Golf Course. Kuch’s hole in one on the sixth green was the first time the hole in one prize has been awarded in the tournament’s 14 years of play.
In addition to Kuch’s win, more than $500.00 in additional prizes was awarded. Team Kuch, which included Martin Tillapaugh, took first place. Team Jastremski—Mike and Connie Jastremski and Mike and Kate Sullivan—won second prize, and Team Membrino—Joe Membrino, John Membrino, and Arthur Weinstock—took third place. The Closest to the Pin prize went to Mike Jastremski and the putting contest was won by Connie Jastremski.
Cooperstown Rotary Foundation and Rotary Club of Cooperstown members hosted a picnic reception following the tournament, which included a popular auction of items and gift certificates to raise additional funds for CRF programs. The Lyn Edinger Memorial Golf Tournament is the primary fundraiser for the nonprofit Cooperstown Rotary Foundation. Funds from the tournament support community programs including scholarships at ONC BOCES in memory of Michael Mayne and a CCS scholarship in memory Catherine Davis Black, as well as donations to the local food pantry.
The fundraiser is supported by many local individuals and businesses who were recognized with sponsor signage on the golf course and in the program at the picnic reception and auction following play.
Outlaws Crush Glens Falls
ONEONTA—The Oneonta Outlaws defeated the Glens Falls Dragons 17-7 on June 8. Oneonta made five runs in the fifth inning and scored in every frame but the fourth. Bayram Hot went four-for-five with a triple and an RBI. Jack Hopko, of Endwell, hit a triple and five RBI. Logan Walschmidt earned the win after striking out five in three scoreless innings. Christopher Ubner of Fly Creek also pitched an inning for the Outlaws.
Galland-Bennett Honored
COOPERSTOWN—Cooperstown Elementary School held the annual Kathleen Galland-Bennett Third Grade Track Meet on Wednesday, May 24. Galland-Bennett was a CCS graduate who taught at the elementary school for 29 years and helped coach the track team. She died in 2015 after an extended battle with cancer. Galland-Bennett was a passionate competitive runner. Jase Moore, Lucy Ketcham, Jesse DeSanno, Colton Seamon, Celeste Occasion and Madalyn Iverson received Good Sportsmanship awards.
Jaquay Earns Academic Honors
CHERRY VALLEY—Jaelyn Jaquay, a Cherry Valley resident and sophomore at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio, was named to the 2023 Spring Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference team on Thursday, June 1. In order to be selected, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher, maintain varsity status and have a GPA of 3.50 or greater. Jaquay is a member of the women’s track and field team and cross country team and a Communication Science and Disorders major with a 3.97 cumulative GPA. She was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team on May 31. Jaquay posted a season-best 5000m time of 19:27.97 and 6000m time of 24:02.80 this year. She has also been inducted into the psychology honor society.
Center Announces Creek Paddle
SHERBURNE—Rogers Environmental Education Center will host a scenic paddle on Beaver Creek at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 24. Boaters must be at least 13 years of age, and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and advance reservations are required. The meeting location is 2721 State Highway 80 in Sherburne. There is a registration fee, which is discounted for center members. “Beaver Creek is a pleasant, winding, flatwater paddling experience on a slow-moving stream,” said Adam Schoonmaker, a board member at Rogers Center who runs the Beaver Creek Paddle. “The channel winds mostly through open wetlands but occasionally skirts forested areas. Herons, ducks, red-wing blackbirds, and others are common, along with a variety of wetland flora.” To register, call (607) 674-4733 or e-mail ellen@friendsofrogers.org.
Chamber Hosts Pickleball Tourney
ONEONTA—The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce held its third annual Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, June 10. Teri Basdekis and Maria Morgan won the women’s division; David Weaver and Brent Patry won the men’s. Maria Morgan and Joe Sutaris won the mixed division. Thirty-four teams participated in the all-day tournament. For more information, visit the Otsego County Chamber Facebook page.