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Nyack Wrestler Emily Rodriguez Wins Eastern States Classic Title

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1 month ago

January 12, 2026

Another wrestling tournament brought another championship performance from Nyack’s Emily Rodriguez.

Rodriguez captured the 185-pound title at the Eastern States Classic girls freestyle tournament on Sunday, Jan. 11, pinning Putnam Valley’s Delina Gritz in just 1:32 at the Impact Athletic Center in Clifton Park. The victory marked a strong early-season statement from one of New York’s top wrestlers.

“Honestly, it’s very rewarding,” Rodriguez said. “It was my first big tournament of the season, and it kind of shows what the rest of the season is going to look like.”

Rodriguez’s dominance at Eastern States came as no surprise. The Nyack standout is the reigning New York State girls wrestling champion at 185 pounds, having won the title at last season’s NYSPHSAA Championships. Her state run was historic, as it came during New York’s first officially sanctioned girls wrestling championship, and she pinned every opponent she faced on her way to the title.

In doing so, Rodriguez became Nyack High School’s first wrestling state champion since 1988 and the first girls wrestling state champion in school history. Her achievement earned statewide recognition, including a formal resolution from the New York State Assembly honoring her accomplishment.

Beyond her success on the mat, Rodriguez has established herself as one of Nyack’s most accomplished all-around athletes. She is a tri-varsity competitor who has also starred in field hockey and lacrosse. In field hockey, she is a multi-time Section One All-League selection and holds the school record for most saves as a goalie. She also received the Coaches Award in lacrosse, highlighting her leadership and versatility.

Rodriguez’s athletic excellence extends into the classroom as well, where she has maintained high honor roll status throughout her high school career.

Already named to the New York Girls Wrestling Dream Team and recognized as one of the top wrestlers in Section One, Rodriguez’s Eastern States Classic title further cements her status as a favorite to repeat as a state champion.

With the season just getting underway, Rodriguez appears poised for another dominant run — and another year of making history for Nyack.

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Rockland’s John Thompson Celebrates 13 Years with RCC Basketball

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6 days ago

February 7, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — Rockland’s John Thompson was recently recognized for marking 13 years with the RCC Basketball Team, a milestone highlighting his long-standing commitment to the program.

Thompson has spent more than a decade supporting RCC Basketball and was honored for his dedication and the many contributions he has made to the team over the years. His continued involvement reflects the stability and community support behind the program.

RCC officials acknowledged Thompson’s impact and thanked him for his years of service to RCC Basketball.

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Rockland’s Ciaran Dalton, Former Rutgers Goalkeeper, on Trial with Nashville SC

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1 week ago

February 4, 2026

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Pearl River, N.Y. — Ciaran Dalton, a 22-year-old Pearl River native, is taking the next step in his soccer career as he goes on trial with Nashville SC, a club in Major League Soccer.

Dalton’s path to the professional level has been shaped by steady development and high-level performances. He began playing locally with Rockland GAA and OMM Soccer in Orangetown before a brief stint at Pearl River High School. He later joined the New York Red Bulls Academy, one of the nation’s top youth development programs.

Dalton went on to become a four-year starting goalkeeper at Rutgers University, where he established himself as a reliable presence in net. As a freshman, he helped the Scarlet Knights win the Big Ten Tournament Championship, recording 53 saves, three shutouts, and a .707 save percentage. Over his collegiate career, Dalton totaled more than 200 saves, earned multiple shutouts, and received conference honors.

After graduating from Rutgers in December, Dalton earned the opportunity to train with Nashville SC, marking a full-circle moment from Rockland County’s local soccer fields to the doorstep of Major League Soccer.

The trial represents a significant milestone for the former Rutgers standout as he looks to continue his career at the professional level.