Sports Snippets: December 7, 2023

COMPILED by WRILEY NELSON

Milford’s O’Connor Reaches 150 Career Wins

MILFORD—Milford Central School senior TJ O’Connor achieved his 150th varsity win in the Captain Tony Bailey Memorial Tournament on Saturday, December 2. It is his fifth year wrestling for the Cooperstown varsity team; despite missing his freshman year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CNYwrestling.com reports his career record is 152-27. He made the state tournament in seventh grade and has since racked up two Center State Conference titles. In the Bailey Tournament, O’Connor beat three opponents and lost the championship match in sudden-victory overtime.

CCS Boys Swimming Takes Season Opener

COOPERSTOWN—Cooperstown boys swimming defeated Rome Free Academy 92-85 in a final-event victory to open the season. The team of Thomas Hellenthal, Macon Aramini, London Kinley and Finn Morgan placed first in the 200 medley relay. Hellenthal also won the 200 freestyle. Kinley, Henry Ayers, and Margaret Raffo took the first, second, and third places in the 200 individual medley.

CCS Volleyball Wins Opener

VAN HORNESVILLE—Cooperstown volleyball swept Owen D. Young 25-4, 25-9 and 25-13 in their season opener on Thursday, November 30. Senior Sophia Hotaling had 10 digs, an assist and four aces. Senior Lucy Hayes added 11 assists, four digs and two kills. Juniors Grace Sperry and Mia Pelcer each made five kills.

Seniors Lead Opener Win

COOPERSTOWN—Cooperstown boys basketball defeated Mount Markham 65-49 in their season opener at home on Saturday, December 2. Senior Charlie Lambert led the way with 19 points, eight assists and six steals. Senior Cooper Coleman added 16 points.