All season long the Red Raiders of Mechanicville have statistically been the best defensive squad in the Wasaren allowing fewer points to opponents than any other league team. Tuesday night in a non-league run with Schuylerville they showcased their ability to score, posting a comfortable 82-71 win over the Black Horses. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2016
Girls Basketball Stats
Standings
Hoosick Falls 10-1, 14-2
Hoosic Valley 9-2, 13-2
Tamarac 8-3, 10-5
Cambridge 7-4, 11-5
Stillwater 5-6, 8-9
Mechanicville 3-8, 4-10
Greenwich 2-9, 7-9
Granville 0-11, 3-12 Continue reading
Pine and D’Ambro, Wasaren Players of the Week
Each week it’s difficult to choose one player from the league as our Player of the Week, so this week let’s go with two. Continue reading
Boys Basketball Stats
Standings
Stillwater 10-1, 14-3
Hoosick Falls 9-2, 10-5
Mechanicville 9-2, 12-3
Granville 5-6, 6-11
Tamarac 4-7, 6-9
Hoosic Valley 4-7, 6-10
Greenwich 2-9, 3-13
Cambridge 1-10, 5-10 Continue reading
Friday Night Girls Buckets
Last night it was a coin flip as to which game I’d go to see, Stillwater/Hoosick Falls boys, or Tamarac/Hoosic Valley girls. It turns out either would have been the right call. Both games had big implications in the league title chase, and both contests were overtime decisions, with the Valley putting away the Bengals 55-46 in OT to stay just one game behind front running Hoosick Falls in the race for the Wasaren crown. Continue reading
Boys Basketball; Mechanicville Keep’s Pace
When Hoosick Falls beat Stillwater Friday night they not only helped themselves, but also the Red Raiders of Mechanicville who, like the Falls trailed Stillwater by two games going into Friday’s action. Continue reading
Panthers Edge Stillwater in OT
Fittingly Friday night’s game between the visiting Panthers of Hoosick Falls, and their hosts, the Warriors of Stillwater, needed an extra session to determine it’s outcome. The two squads needed every second of regulation and a four minute overtime, and when the final horn sounded Hoosick Falls came away with the well-earned 59-57 victory, handing the Warriors their first league loss of the season. Continue reading
A Pivotal Friday Night for Wasaren Races
A pair of pivotal games, one each in girls and boys basketball will play out Friday night as teams fight for a Wasaren title with four games remaining. Continue reading
Girls Basketball; Panthers, Valley, Warriors Notch Wins
Just three games were played in the league on Wednesday night as Mechanicville was not in session due to the water issues in Troy that has affected the school.
The first place Panthers of Hoosick Falls had a battle with Cambridge for three periods before posting the victory, while Hoosic Valley and Stillwater enjoyed comfortable “W’s”. Continue reading
Wednesday Night Previews and Your Picks
Girls squads for all eight league schools take to the court tonight, four of whom have a legitimate shot at the league title. The lead quartet, separated by just two games, see’s Hoosick Falls setting the pace at 8-1, Hoosic Valley and Tamarac just a game back at 7-2, and Cambridge at 6-3, still in the hunt as well for the Wasaren crown.
Please weigh-in with your picks in tonight’s games. Continue reading
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