Boys modified game tomorrow has been cancelled.
Girls Modified game starts at 1:00, @ Schenevus Central School
Delaware and Tri-Valley Leagues Announce Collaborative Athletic Framework
May 20, 2026
In response to ongoing regional enrollment and athletic participation declines and their growing
impact on interscholastic athletics, the Delaware League and the Tri-Valley League have jointly
and unanimously approved a new Collaborative Athletic Framework designed to expand
competitive opportunities for student-athletes while preserving each league’s independent
identity.
Developed through a series of discussions among league athletic directors and superintendents,
the framework addresses shared challenges including reduced team rosters, limited scheduling
flexibility, and the need for long-term program sustainability.
A Proactive Response to Regional Change
Enrollment across the ONC BOCES region has declined by nearly 20% since the 2015–16
school year, dropping from 8,343 students to 6,682 today. This shift has directly affected athletic
participation, with many programs experiencing thinner rosters and fewer competitive
opportunities.
Rather than reacting after further decline, both leagues are taking a proactive approach, working
together now to strengthen athletic opportunities for all students in the region.
Collaboration—Not Consolidation
This initiative is a collaboration, not a consolidation. Both the Delaware and Tri-Valley Leagues
will maintain their own constitutions, by-laws, governance structures, and financial systems.
League traditions and programs in both leagues will remain unchanged.
Sports Included
The collaborative structure will apply to both boys and girls programs in four major sports:
Soccer, Basketball, Softball, and Baseball.
Unified Division
If participation in any girls or boys team sport falls to 12 or fewer teams across both leagues, all
teams will be combined into a single division and compete in a full schedule against one another
for a unified championship. This format can be implemented in the same sport, in the same
season, exclusive of gender. For example, depending on numbers, girls could potentially be one
division while boys are not.
Framework Structure
The collaboration introduces several key structural elements:
1. League Play Maintained: Schools will continue to compete within their respective
leagues to determine regular season league champions.
2. Cross-League Scheduling: Each team will play a designated number of games against
schools from the opposite league; these contests will not impact league standings.
3. Crossover Championship: Regular season champions from each league will compete in
a postseason Crossover Championship.
Key Benefits of the Framework
● Expanded Competition: Over a 3–4 year cycle, teams will compete against all schools
from both leagues, significantly increasing the variety of opponents.
● Improved Scheduling: Athletic directors will have access to a broader pool of teams,
reducing repetitive matchups and enhancing season structure.
● Preserved Traditions: Each league retains its unique identity and historical programs.
● Shared Resources: Championship events and related logistics will be jointly managed
and funded through a Collaboration Committee.
Looking Ahead
This collaborative effort reflects a shared commitment to adapting in a changing environment
while prioritizing student experience. By expanding competition, improving scheduling, and
maintaining valued traditions, the Delaware and Tri-Valley Leagues are working together to
build a sustainable and vibrant future for interscholastic athletics in the region.
Downsville Walton
Cohen Champions:
Margaretville Central School
Cohen all tournament selections
Margaretville
River Williams
Vasilissa Hrazanek
Cherry Valley
Hadlie Dresser
Jassy Rathbun
Downsville/Walton
Paige LeBarge
Marcella Noviello
Nelson all tournament selections
Margaretville
Wyatt Pacheco
Riley Stake
Cherry Valley
Hunter Cade
Jacob Lusk
Downsville/Walton
Matias Navia
Tyler Yakalis
A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS TOURAMENT POSSIBLE! FROM OUR ADMIN/BOE TO THE MCS BOOSTER CLUB AND LASTLY THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF MARGARETVILLE!
ONE LAST THANK YOU TO ALL THE OFFICIALS WHO CAME OUT AND WORKED THE GAMES THIS WEEKEND AS WELL!
DUE TO WEATHER WE ARE MOVING THE GAME TIMES OF THE COHEN/NELSON TOURNAMENT UP BY 1 HOUR!
NELSON TOURNAMENT:
MCS BV vs DOWNSVILLE/WALTON 4:30 START TIME
COHEN TOURNAMENT:
MCS GV vs DOWNSVILLE/WALTON 6:30
Tonight is the second set of games for the Cohen/Nelson Tournament!
Cohen: MCS GV vs Cherry Valley-Springfield 5:30
Nelson: MCS BV vs Cherry Valley Springfield 7:30
WE WILL BE CELEBRATING OUR SENIOR BOYS TONIGHT!
COME ON DOWN FOR A FUN NIGHT OF SOCCER!
An additional thank you to Crystal Valley Farm for welcoming our students to meet the cows, and to Kimchi Harvest Kitchen for coming in to work with our students and teaching them how to make their own kimchi.
We’re looking forward to more opportunities for farm-based programs and experiences for our MCS students in the future!
Here is the link to the video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13nf05an-30rDHMeZP8TSYO3vDbi3Jxsk/view?usp=sharing
BV soccer is @ Richfield Springs 4:15
Tonight is also the kickoff of our MCS Cohen/Nelson Tournament!
While MCS teams will not be playing tonight, we will have games at 5:00 and 7:00 to kick off our tournament!
Cohen (girls)- Cherry Valley-Springfield VS Downsville/Walton 5:00
Nelson (boys) - Cherry Valley-Springfield VS Downsville/Walton 7:00
The golf match for today @ Christman's golf course is still on!
The GM soccer game will be starting around 5:15/5:20 due to transportation issues for the traveling school!
UPDATE: Our internet and phone services have been fully restored. Thank you for your patience while we resolved this issue.
9/21
BV VS Worcester 4:15
BM @ GCR(game is being played @ Roxbury Central School)
GM VS GCR 4:15
9/23
BM @ Windham 4:15
GM VS Windham 5:00
GV VS WAJ 7:00
9/24
BV @ Richfield Springs 4:15
9/25
Nelson/Cohen Tournament
GV VS CVS 5:30
BV VS CVS 7:30
9/26
BM VS SK/Andes 10:00
GM @ SK/Andes 10:00 (Played @ SK Central School)
Nelson/Cohen Tournament
BV VS Downsville 5:30
GV VS Downsville 7:30
MCS Calendar & After-School Updates
Please note the following updates to the Margaretville Central School calendar:
📅 Board of Education Meeting
Moved to Tuesday, October 20
📣 Public Hearing – Code of Conduct
Thursday, October 15 at 5:00 PM
The public hearing will provide an opportunity to review the draft Code of Conduct, including recommended updates from the Policy Committee regarding the student dress code.
⭐ Evening of Excellence
-Moved to Monday, October 26
-Invitations are expected to be mailed next week.
📚 Grades 6–12 After-School Program
Grade 6-12 After-School Program will begin next week and will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00–5:00 PM.
Students will be able to:
-Get a snack
-Receive homework and academic support
-Use the school transportation drop-offs in Arkville and Fleischmanns (CROP bus)
The teacher and location for homework help will be added as an event to the school website calendar.
Please update your calendars accordingly. Thank you!
Download our app so that you have access to our calendar of events, get important notifications, and can communicate with us! Watch below!
MCS App
Our varsity soccer athletes, along with their coaches, helped assist with stretching, running drills, and cheering on these amazing athletes as they played a game on our fields! It was a wonderful day of community and giving back. Our students went above and beyond to help make this a great day for all of the athletes who participated.
Thank you to everyone who helped and made this day possible! It was greatly appreciated by everyone in attendance!
Next week the girls mod game on 9/23 is being moved to a 5:00 start!
The GV will be playing a home game VS WAJ, game time starting at 7:00!
Download our app so that you have access to our calendar of events, get important notifications, and can communicate with us! Watch below!
MCS App
All of our MCS soccer teams were in action this weekend!
Boys Varsity Soccer went 1-1 this weekend, securing their first W of the season!
Girls Varsity Soccer defeated GCR to secure 5th place in the Mayor's Cup!
Both of our modified teams had their first game of the season, and both boys and girls mod got their first wins of the season!
Congrats to our players and coaches!!!
This weeks schedule:
9/14- BV soccer VS SK/Andes @ MCS 4:15
9/15 BV soccer VS GCR @ MCS 4:15
9/17 BV soccer VS Windham-Ashland-Jewett Cen High School 4:15
9/17 GV soccer @ Windham-Ashland-Jewett Cen High School 4:15
9/19 GV soccer @ Edmeston 2:00
You can sign up online at: https://forms.gle/qig1UQgCdw3HJSgj6
Or at practice tonight (Monday) or Thursday at 5:30 on the MCS fields. Join in the decades long tradition of Margaretville soccer!
Questions? Text: 845.802.4098 or email: mcsathleticboosters@yahoo.com
A Busy Start to Week 2 at MCS!
We are off to a busy start to Week 2 at Margaretville Central School! Tomorrow will be a busy day as we have several important activities taking place throughout the school.
Fall Photos will be taken for all students in grades PK–12.
Chromebook Distribution will take place for students in grades 7–12 who have submitted their signed Chromebook agreement. We are also working to get the Chromebook agreement available on the school website for families who still need to complete it.
Students in grades 7–12 will also participate in our annual Sandy Hook Promise Say Something safety training. Students will view a grade-level video that focuses on recognizing warning signs, speaking up, and reporting concerns through the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System.
Families are encouraged to continue the conversation at home about the importance of speaking up when something does not feel right and helping to keep our school community safe.
For more information about the Say Something program and additional resources, please visit Sandy Hook Promise: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/resources/ways-to-help/back-to-school/ Links to all have also been added to our website.
Watch a short overview of how the Say Something reporting program helps keep school communities safe: https://youtu.be/3VTgTRinzUg?si=xPiZZE5SpKMCNZMt
Have a great week, MCS! Let’s make it a great one!
Athletics update:
Yesterday's golf match is rescheduled for 10/6!
Boys Varsity plays today in the Downsville Tournament @ 4:30pm, and tomorrow @ 1:00pm (Downsville).
Girls Varsity has their last Mayor's Cup game tomorrow @ 10:30am (Archibald Field).
Good luck to our modified soccer squads as they will play their first games of the season on Saturday!
Girls Mod starts @ 8:30am, Stamford High School
Boys Mod starts at 10:00am, Margaretville Central School
Boys varsity played a gritty first match yesterday, resulting in a 5-3 loss. The boys next game in the Downsville Tournament will be on 9/11, 4:30, same location, on Field 2!
Girls Varsity soccer is @ Roxbury today, 4:15 start time!
Varsity Golf is @ Oleout course, 4:00!