Athletics

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All Port Jervis athletic games and cancellations are now listed on the online ATHLETIC CALENDAR, which is linked directly to the OCIAA SportsPak Schedule.

Boys' Soccer Senior Night

October 1, 2018 - Port Jervis High School, Port Jervis, NY - Congratulations to our Boys' Soccer team on Senior Night.It was a great night honoring our seniors. The cheerleaders came out to support the boys, Mr. Rollman did a play by play, and we had a great crowd! The guys were really pumped up for this game and put in their most complete performance of the season. The way they passed and moved as a team demonstrates how much the team has grown and improved from the summer. Sophomore Roland Zanger scored the first goal and Senior Besim Restelica scored the second on a free kick. It's always great to win on senior night, especially when we have so many supporters in attendance. This has been a great group all season and we will really miss this senior class!

Senior Athlete Awards

June 4th, 2018 - Port Jervis, NY - Senior Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Administrators, Members of the Board of Education, and Friends of Port Jervis Athletics, celebrated at the Annual Senior Athlete Awards and Recognition Banquet. This is the 10th year we have held this banquet at the Erie Trackside. The Senior Athletic Banquet is our special way of recognizing each senior and thanking them for their efforts and participation in our athletic programs. A special thanks to our Senior Varsity Club Officers and Executive Committee Members for all the volunteer hours they put in this year working at the football games, wrestling matches, basketball games and award nights. Guest speaker was 1979 Port Jervis High School Graduate, Mr. Bobby Jewell.

Awards:

SENIOR CERTIFICATES: given out to all Senior Athletes

PORT JERVIS ROTARY CLUB AWARDS: Varsity Football - Griffin Roddy, Varsity Football Cheerleading - Makayla Harrison, Varsity Boys Soccer - Courtney Harvey, Varsity Girls Soccer - Lauren Tigue, Varsity Girls Tennis - Kalista Cherry, Varsity Boys Cross Country - Raven Aumick, Varsity Girls Volleyball - Makayla Stoltz, Varsity Boys Basketball - Abner Padin, Varsity Basketball Cheerleading - Kelsey King, Varsity Girls Basketball - Megan Firth, Varsity Boys Indoor Track - Courtney Harvey, Varsity Girls Indoor Track - Kaylie Culleny, Varsity Wrestling - Jason Butler, Varsity Baseball - Christopher Morgan, Varsity Girls Golf - Katelin Fitzpatrick, Varsity Girls Softball - Keegan Salas, Varsity Boys Tennis - Bailey Lane, Varsity Boys Spring Track - Henry Bowers, Varsity Girls Spring Track - Courtney Bedford

COACHES SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH AWARD
For the Month of: September 2017 - Makayla Stoltz - Volleyball, October 2017 - Meghan Clune - Girls Soccer, November 2017 - Carson Sauschuck - Football, December 2017 - Kristen Robinson - Girls Basketball, January 2018 - Kaylene Sauschuck - Girls Basketball, February 2018 - Griffin Roddy - Wrestling, March 2018 - Keegan Salas - Softball, April 2018 - Michael Piscitelli - Baseball, May 2018 - Courtney Bedford - Girls Spring Track

O.C.I.A.A. SCHOLAR-ATHLETES: Kaylene Sauschuck and Carson Sauschuck

SALMON FOOTBALL LINEMAN AWARD: Austin VanWie

BARRY P. FARACE WRESTLING AWARD: Carson Sauschuck

PORT JERVIS YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE JAYNE POLANIS CHEERLEADING AWARD: Shannon Klotz

LUANN McCARTHY COURAGE AWARD: Meghan Clune

US ARMY RESERVE NATIONAL SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARDS: Griffin Roddy and Meghan Clune

US MARINE CORP DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE AWARDS: Raven Aumick and Keegan Salas

IRON RAIDER 3-SPORT ATHLETE AWARD: Courtney Bedford, Henry Bowers, Kalista Cherry, Kaylie Culleny, Sakai Daniels, Courtney Harvey, Tyshon Morris, Abner Padin, Kristen Robinson, Keegan Salas, Kaylene Sauschuck

MOST VALUABLE ATHLETE AWARDS: Henry Bowers and Kristen Robinson

COACHES AWARDS:

MALE AND FEMALE COACHES POUND FOR POUND AWARDS: Abner Padin from Head Varsity Coach Matt Polanis, and Courtney Bedford from Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Caitlyn Gunderman.

MALE AND FEMALE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: Michael Piscitelli from Varsity Baseball Coach Jason Gunderman, and Shannon Klotz from Varsity Football and Basketball Cheerleading Coach Christine Addy

COACHES DESIRE AND DEDICATION AWARDS: Carson Sauschuck from our Varsity and JV Wrestling Coaches: Eric Hartmann and Jon Foley, and Kaylene Sauschuck from Varsity Volleyball Coach Kasey Stankunas

Congratulations to all our Senior Athletes - Go Port! Click here for photo gallery>

Port Jervis OCIAA Scholar-Athletes

May 22nd, 2018 - Port Jervis High School, Port Jervis, NY - Congratulations again to Kaylene Sauschuck and Carson Sauschuck. They were selected as the Port Jervis OCIAA Scholar-Athletes. The guidelines for selection are: Top 20% class ranking; participation in at least one varsity sport, above average athlete and outstanding citizenship. Kaylene and Carson were honored at the Annual OCIAA Scholar-Athlete Breakfast on Tuesday, May 22nd at 9:00 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. The OCIAA recognizes the continued efforts and accomplishments of Orange County's best and brightest students for their academic and athletic achievements. The Port Jervis School District Coaching Staff, Athletic Department and Administration extend Kaylene and Carson congratulations and best wishes for their continued success in the future.

The Girls Varsity Softball Team Wins 10th Section 9 Softball Title In School's History!

May 26th, 2018 - Port Jervis, NY - The Girls Varsity Softball Team defeated Cornwall 11-0 on Saturday May 26, 2018 for the Section 9 Class A Softball Title. This is the 10th Section 9 Softball Title in our school's history. They will play Saturday June 2, 2018 vs. the winner of the Maine-Endwell (Section 4) vs. Ardsley (Section 1) game which will be played on Thursday May 31, 2018. Read article>

NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Awards Winter Sports 2017-2018

May 1st, Port Jervis High School, NY - Winter Scholar-Athletes were awarded at the Board of Education meeting on May 1, 2018.. In order for a team to be considered a Scholar-Athlete Team, the team's total grade point average of 75% of their roster, must be 90.00 or above. If the team qualifies, the school will receive a Scholar-Athlete Team Certificate and only the athletes with a 90.00 or higher GPA, will receive a pin. If a team does not meet the criteria, an individual athlete with a 90.00 or higher, will receive a Scholar-Athlete Pin and be recognized as an individual Scholar-Athlete. Our athletes will be invited to a Board of Education Meeting to be presented with their certificates and pins. Click for list of NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Awards Winter 2017 - 2018>

Port Jervis Wrestling Team finished ranked #10 in New York State.

February 23rd and 24th, Port Jervis High School, NY - On February 23 and 24 members of the Port Jervis Wrestling team competed in the NYS Wrestling Championships in Albany, NY. Carson Sauschuck, Eric Tigue, WIlliam Harrison and Jason Butler all competed for the Raiders. Eric Tigue made it to day 2, earning a spot in the top 8 for 113 pounds. Jason Butler defeated Patrick Walsh of Olean High School to take 5th place at 182 lbs. The Raiders finished ranked #10 in New York State.

Port Jervis Wrestling Team Honored at Board of Education Meeting

February 21st, Port Jervis High School, NY - The Varsity Wrestling team was honored at February 20th Board Meeting. The team won the OCIAA Division 2-A, Section IX Team Dual and Section 9 Tournament titles. The Raiders have qualified four wrestlers for the NYSPHAA Wrestling Championships in Albany, NY. Those wrestlers are Eric Tigue, Carson Sauschuck, William Harrison and Jason Butler.

Port Jervis Wrestling Team Scores To Wins The Section 9

February 10th, Port Jervis High School, NY - The Port Jervis Wrestling team scored 228 points to win the Section 9 Wrestling Tournament. This is the first sectional tournament title since 1980. The Raiders were led by four champions William Harrison, Jason Butler, Eric Tigue, and Carson Sauschuck. This brings Port Jervis to a total of 85 all time sectional champions. The Raiders had three runner-ups Raven Aumick, Griffin Roddy, and James Oosterom. Port Jervis picked up 5 third place finishes from Joe Amato, Caleb Harrison, Joe Mahaney, Dominic Zappolo, Gavin Staerker, and a fourth place finish from Asher Pelton. The four champions will compete in the State Championships in Albany, NY on February 23th and 24th.

Port Jervis Wrestling team is Hosting Their Senior Night

February 5th, Port Jervis High School, NY - Just a reminder the Port Jervis Wrestling team is hosting their Senior Night on Monday Feb. 5th vs Highland at 6pm.

Port Wrestling takes 2nd at Walton Tournament.

December 16th, Port Jervis High School, NY - On December 16th the Port Jervis Wrestling team competed at the Cuneen-Doane Tournament in Walton, NY and brought home a 2nd place team trophy. The Raiders were led by two champions William Harrison 160 lbs and Jason Butler 182lbs. Eric Tigue 113, Joe Amato 126 and Carson Sauschuck 132 took 2nd place.

NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Awards Fall Sports 2017

December 12th, Port Jervis High School, NY - Our NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award recipients and their families are invited to a Board of Education Meeting to be presented with their certificates and pins. The Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 12th at 7:00 p.m. Click for list of NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Awards Fall 2017>

Port Jervis Wrestling Captures Title at Goshen Duals

December 2nd, Port Jervis High School, NY - The Port Jervis Wrestling team competed at the Gobulinski Duals in Goshen, NY. The Raiders went undefeated and won the team title going 5-0. The Raiders were led by the Jason Butler, Griffin Roddy, Eric Tigue, Carson Sauschuck, William Harrison and James Oosterom who all went undefeated at the tournament. Eric Tigue won the Most Promising Wrestler Award. Port Jervis defeated Goshen, Oneonta, East Ramapo, Monticello and Saugerties. The Raiders are 6-0 on the season. The team is coached by Eric Hartmann, Jonathan Foley and Cory Ferguson.

The Port Jervis Girls' Basketball program is proud to announce the creation of the Lady Raiders Little Dribblers program for girls

November 18th, Port Jervis High School, NY - The Port Jervis Girls' Basketball program is proud to announce the creation of the Lady Raiders Little Dribblers program for girls in grades 1st-5th. The goal is to use this program to foster the love and knowledge of the game at a younger age! One of the most important skills to being a great basketball player is being able to handle the ball. The program will focus solely on ball handling skills and building teamwork. This is great opportunity to build the girls' basketball program for the future and it is our hope it will be a great success! Registration is this Saturday, November 18th at 9:00 am followed by the first session from 9:30-10:30 at the Port Jervis High School. Click here for flyer>

VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY - Christian Deal at XC States

November 11th, Port Jervis High School, NY - Christian Deal competed at the NY State Cross Country Championships on Saturday the 11th. The Junior finished in the upper half in tough conditions coming in 59 out of 127 runners with a time of 18:06 The temperature was in the low 30s with wind chill in the 20s. The course was extremely soft and muddy. We are all very proud of how he represented Port Jervis at the tournament.

VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY - FALL 2017 - NYS CHAMPIONSHIPS

November 11th, Port Jervis High School, NY - The NYS Cross Country Championships are scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Wayne Central High School, 6200 Ontario Center Road, Ontario Center, NY 14520. Competition will begin at 9:00 a.m. and Christian Deal will compete at 10:30 a.m.

Christian has qualified to represent Port Jervis. He came in 6th (individual) at Section IX Competition on Friday, November 3rd at Bear Mountain. Go Port!

Senior Port Jervis Varsity Girls

November 5th, Port Jervis High School, NY - Senior Port Jervis Varsity Girls Soccer Players, Lauren Tigue and Meghan Clune, were selected to play in the 2017 Section 9 Exceptional Senior Game this past Sunday, November 5th at 4 PM at NFA. They competed against other Exceptional Seniors throughout Class A & AA schools in Section 9. The game ended in a 0-0 tie and both Lauren and Meghan played an outstanding game.

Also, a big congratulations goes out to Meghan Clune, Senior Goalkeeper, who made the 2017 Section 9 Coaches Association Girls Soccer Class A All-Selection Team.

Volleyball Team Will Host the Section IX Class B Semi-Finals

November 1st, Port Jervis High School, NY - The First Seeded- Port Jervis Varsity Volleyball team will host the Section IX Class B Semi-Finals in the HS Gym. Come out at 6:00 pm to for our black out game and support the team as we light up our home court one more time.

Varsity Team Earns Berth in the Section IX Champion Game on Friday

October 27th, Port Jervis High School, NY - Congratulations to the Varsity Football team who shutout Goshen on Friday Night to earn a berth in the Section IX Championship Game Friday Night in Kingston. Henry Bowers scored on a 67yd touchdown pass from Branden Roesch who also scored on a 4 yd. touchdown run and was named Offensive Player of the game. The defense earned its first shutout of the season and was highlighted by 2 goal line stands led by Abner Padin who was the Defensive Player of the Game. Go Port!

OCIAA Cross Country Meet

October 27th, Port Jervis High School, NY - Congratulations! The Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country Teams competed at Counties at Bear Mountain against 23 other schools. Junior Christian Deal medaled in the Varsity race coming in 26th out of 146 runners. He broke a personal best by running the difficult 3 mile course under 17 minutes.

On the girls' side, 9th Grader Kourtney Kroll represented PJ very respectfully. She improved her time by 1 minute 56 seconds to place 62nd out 111 runners. Go Port!

Volleyball Senior Night

October 25th, Port Jervis High School, NY - Volleyball Senior night is at home on October 25th at 6pm. Seniors: Kimber Clegg, Keegan Salas, Kaylene Sauschuck, Makayla Stoltz, and Amaya Townsend.

Varsity Girls at the Shannon Miller Ovarian Cancer Presentation - 2017

September 20, 2017 - Port Jervis, NY - Our female Varsity athletes and coaching staff attended the Shannon Miller Ovarian Cancer Presentation. The presentation was powerful, motivating, and eye opening about what it is to be an athlete, a female, and an advocate for our own personal health and part of a team of females who share the same goals and values. The message resounded with our athletes and coaches in attendance. The photo is of some of the female Varsity athletes with Seven-time Olympic Gold Medalist gymnast and ovarian cancer survivor Shannon Miller.

Here's the live feed from the presentation: at 1:08:48 is a question from our own Julyanna Sauschuck regarding how lessons learned as an athlete transfer to 'adult' life. I think Shannon Miller's answer is amazing.

Fearless Bedford proves she belongs at Port Jervis

September 17, 2017

By Justin Rodriguez
Section 9 Football Insider

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Required Forms for Sports Physicals

District Health Form
Athletic Interval Health Form
Athletic Health History Form
Medical Insurance Form (Return signed copy)

Important Information for Athletes & Parents

Concussions - The Invisible Injury
Spectator Code of Conduct - Section IX Athletics

Athletic Teams

The Port Jervis Raider Athletic Program is part of the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association and Section IX Athletics. Raider athletes participate in over 40 team sports.

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Athletic Director

Raymond Holyk
Port Jervis High School
10 Route 209
Port Jervis, NY 12771
858-3100, Ext. 11880

Lynette Davenport,
Administrative Aid
858-3100, Ext. 11881

Call the Port Athletic Hotline for cancellations & daily events: 845-858-3100, Ext. 11888.