Sports

Spring Valley Football Player and Coach Mourned, GoFundMe Created

Published

6 years ago

September 17, 2020

SPRING VALLEY, NY – Tragic: Gaberial Lourenco, a Former Spring Valley HS Football Player and Coach Killed in Upstate NY Car Accident

Gabe Lourenco, Spring Valley HS class of 2015, was a three year varsity player who played at Monroe College and a junior college in California. He recently came back to volunteer as speed and agility coach Andrew Delva last season for the 2019 season.
“His role grew as he worked with the Defensive backs and Wide Receivers and the players grew to love coach Gabe. So much that after practice players would stay and get extra work. He was putting so much time as a coach learning he was destined to be a great coach. He has always been a hard working young man who was working hard to help his mother who is a single mother with Gabriel as only child.” said Spring Valley Football Coach and community leader Andrew Delva.

The family has created a GoFundMe to help assist with burial costs. If you can, please help support this family during this tough time.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-gabriel-lourenco

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lourenco family and Spring Valley community.

Sports

Pearl River’s Drew Fortescue Scores First NHL Point, Earns Third Star in Rangers Debut

Published

2 months ago

March 29, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Pearl River native Drew Fortescue made a memorable debut with the New York Rangers, recording his first NHL point and earning third star honors in his first game with the team.

Fortescue, a defenseman and Rockland County native, contributed to the Rangers’ performance by notching an assist, marking his first official point at the NHL level. His strong showing on both ends of the ice helped him stand out in his debut, ultimately being named the game’s third star.

A product of Pearl River, Fortescue’s journey to the NHL has been closely followed by the local community. Known for his steady defensive play and hockey IQ, he developed through the junior and collegiate ranks before earning his opportunity at the professional level.

Earning a point in his first NHL appearance is a significant milestone for any player, and being recognized as one of the game’s top performers makes the moment even more notable.

Fortescue’s debut represents not only a personal achievement, but also a proud moment for Pearl River and Rockland County, as another local athlete reaches the NHL stage.

Sports

Rangers Add Pearl River Native Drew Fortescue on Entry-Level Deal

Published

2 months ago

March 22, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with defenseman Drew Fortescue on a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced. The deal was confirmed by Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury.

Fortescue, 20, recently completed his season with the Boston College Eagles men’s ice hockey, where he recorded four goals and 10 assists for a career-high 14 points in 36 games. Among Boston College defensemen, he ranked second in goals and third in assists and total points.

A native of Pearl River, New York, Fortescue appeared in 112 games over three seasons with Boston College, totaling 33 points (8 goals, 25 assists). During the 2024–25 season, he set a career high with 11 assists and posted a plus-28 rating, which was tied for seventh among all NCAA skaters and ranked second on the team.

On the international stage, Fortescue represented Team USA at the IIHF World Junior Championship in both 2024 and 2025. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound defenseman also competed for the U.S. National U18 team in 2023 and the U17 team in 2022. He earned gold medals at both World Junior Championships and the U18 Championship.

Fortescue was originally selected by the Rangers in the third round, 90th overall, of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.