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Track at Clarkstown South HS to be named in recognition of Coach Ray Kondracki

Published

7 years ago

May 3, 2019

Rockland Report Editor

Photo credit Clarkstown Central School District

The running track at Clarkstown High School South to be named in recognition of Coach Ray Kondracki.

The Board of Education will make a motion at the May 9 meeting to accept a resolution naming the surface Kondracki Track to recognize Mr. Kondracki’s 35 years of service as Indoor Track Coach, and 25 years as the Outdoor Track Coach. In addition, Mr. Kondracki has been the coach of the Boys Cross Country Team for 35 years.

As the Outdoor Track Coach since 1984, Ray Kondracki has 154 wins, second all-time in Rockland County and has been named Rockland County Coach of the Year seven times. He has led his team to six county championships, five league championships, four Section I championships, and his 1998 team won the New York State Championship. He has also coached six individual state champions during the Outdoor Track season. He also won six Section I Championships during the Indoor Track season, and has 151 career wins as Boys Cross Country Coach.

“Over the course of his 34-year career, Coach Kondracki has accumulated a multitude of championships and received countless personal and team awards,” said Dr. Chris Serra, Clarkstown Central School District Athletic Director. “In as much as these accomplishments exceed that of many other high school coaches in the sports of track and field and cross country throughout our state, more impressive are the number of athletes Coach Kondracki has been a part of spanning these last three decades. If you were to look across his career, Ray has coached over 1,600 contests supervising 9,000 athletes. I can tell you firsthand that Coach Kondracki focused more of his effort toward turning every one of these 9,000 students into positive, contributing members of society than worrying about trophies.”

The Board of Education meeting on May 9 will begin at 8 p.m., and the recognition section of the meeting for Coach Kondracki will take place shortly after the start of the meeting.

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

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3 weeks 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.

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

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4 weeks 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.