Liverpool Made Waves in 2009
Paul Lyboult 03/02/09
In the sports world there is nothing more important than tradition. Schools pride themselves on it and the athletes at the institutions are motivated by it. When it comes to Liverpool High School, tradition is no greater than in its swimming program. The boys’ team has a long history of dominance dating back to the late 1960's through the early 1980's; at one point they won 15 consecutive sectional titles. The 2008-2009 Warriors team looked to add to the school's historic success.
Leading the experienced Warriors is head coach Mike Ferrell, who arrived in Syracuse close to 35 years ago. Ferrell previously coached the Camillus Swim Club and the boys’ varsity swim team at Jamesville-Dewiit, among other stops, before arriving at Liverpool...
CATEGORY: K-12 Education
Liverpool Softball Hitting High
Paul Lyboult 03/30/09
April 14 is closing in and for members of the Liverpool softball team it can’t come soon enough. Fresh off a section final appearance for the 8th time since 1991, the Warriors look forward to opening day as they look to have another solid outing in 2009. Head coach Nick Spataro returns for his 20th year as coach and should continue to add to his impressive resume. Under Spataro the Warriors have won over 300 games and went unbeaten in 2003. He has been named coach of the year and in the past has guided his team to three league championships. Assistant head coach Korey O'Malley, who is a former Liverpool student, also leads the team and is now entering her fourth year with the team.
Not only does the team have a solid coaching staff, they also have solid players...
CATEGORY: Softball
B'ville girls' lacrosse aims high in 2009
Paul Lyboult 03/30/09
One of the most anticipated events of the spring is the beginning of the Baldwinsville girls’ lacrosse season. The Bees opened the year March 27 against Saratoga Springs with hopes of continuing the success they have enjoyed in past years. The program has accumulated 260 wins along with regular top three finishes in their division since starting varsity play in 1990. Baldwinsville also won the New York State championship in 2000.
Bringing in a core group of hard working players every season has allowed the Baldwinsville girl's lacrosse team to maintain a high level of play and winning tradition. Yet there is more to the team’s achievements than some impressive statistics. Coach Doug Rowe attributes much of the team's success to support from the Baldwinsville area...
CATEGORY: Lacrosse