High School Sports Roundup: Jackets Triumph in Golf, U/F Boys Edge Ahead in Mayor’s Cup

Yesterday’s action in Oneonta’s high‑school sports scene gave fans plenty to talk about. The Jackets, long‑time rivals of the Windsor Tigers, took the overall golf championship by a comfortable margin, finishing three strokes ahead after a solid final round that featured a clutch birdie on the 18th hole.

Senior forward Alex Miller posted a stellar 70‑par round, and his teammates followed suit, collectively posting a team total of 288. Windsor’s best effort came from junior striker Ethan Cole, who carded a 73 but couldn’t quite close the gap. The Jackets’ coach, Mark Dalton, praised the group’s consistency, noting, “We stuck to the game plan all day – steady shots, good pace, and a little bit of luck on the greens.”

Just a few miles away, the Union Free (U/F) boys’ basketball squad turned heads in the early stages of the annual Mayor’s Cup. In a tightly contested match against the rival city school, the U/F Bulldogs edged out a 56‑54 victory, thanks largely to a late‑game steal and free‑throw conversion by point guard Jordan Harris.

Harris finished with 14 points, three assists, and the decisive play that tipped the scales in the final minute. “We knew it would be a battle,” Harris said, breathing heavily after the buzzer. “When the opportunity came, we just had to stay calm and take the shot.” The win pushes U/F to a 2‑1 record in the cup series, giving them a slim lead as the season rolls on.

Both victories underline the depth of talent across the region’s high schools. As the September schedule heats up with more golf tournaments and basketball games, fans can expect even more drama and, perhaps, a few surprise upsets.