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Cambridge Holds Off Tamarac

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In a nice early season girls matchup, Cambridge hosted Tamarac on Friday night  The Indians took control early, but left the door slightly ajar, and while the Bengals stepped to the open door they never walked through as Cambridge held on for the 49-44 victory.

Three minutes into the first period the Indians, holding a 5-4 lead, went on a run, building a cushion they would hold for much of the contest.  Cambridge closed the quarter with a 12-2 spurt that saw five different players score, and held a 17-6 advantage after the first. Continue reading →

Tamarac Wins Season-Opener

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Tamarac 72  Bishop Maginn 63

Leading Scorers:  Bengals – Bo Catherwoood 27      Frank Zotto 23          Maginn – Kurtis McMullen 25      Treylan Cortina 23

Key Stat:  The Bengals who trailed 35-30 at the  break, used a 24-13 final period to post the come-from-behind “W” in a high scoring affair.

Take Away:  Catherwood and Zotto combine for 50 points to lead a potent Bengal attack that will get their Wasaren season underway on Friday night when they’ll host the Indians of Cambridge.

Hoosic Valley Girls Basketball Preview

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A familiar face and voice will be seen and heard stalking the Hoosic Valley sidelines this season as former head coach Walt Dorman returns to the lead chair.  Dorman, who led the Indians to a state title in 2012, while known by everyone at the Valley, has not previously worked with this group of players.

“Having never coached this group I’ve been happy with their ability to adjust to me and my ways”, said Dorman.  He added, ” They’ve been completely dedicated to the process.” Continue reading →

Hoosick Falls Tops Schenectady

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Hoosick Falls 60  Schenectady 53

Leading Scorers:  Panthers – Logan Thayne 30      Lillian Hickey 8       Schenectady – T. Anastasia 21       L. Ambrester 14

Key Stat:  Hoosick Falls simply shot it better.  Schenectady was 22-76 from the floor  while the Panthers were 22-55 and from the free throw line Schenectady converted just 5 of 12 with the Falls connecting on 13 of 24.

Take Away:  Thayne coming off a 25 point, 16 rebound effort on Monday in a win over Meekel Christian Academy backs it up with 30 points and 15 boards in this one as the Panthers improve to 2-0 with Berlin on deck Friday night.

Stillwater Boys Basketball Preview

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stillwater warriorWhile Stillwater will have a new head coach this season, as Bruce Lilac takes over for Dave Cook, they’ll be plenty of familiar faces wearing the Warrior maroon and white.

Seven players return for Stillwater this year as Brian McNeil, James Galarneau, Mason Seymour, Grant Baker, Scott Travis, Cooper Monast and Matt Breslin all started or saw quality minutes for the Warriors just a season ago.

Lilac has liked what he’s seen from his group in the early going.  “The preseason has been great.  The kids are working hard to get better and tougher.  This group realizes they must come and work every night if they want to win in our league.” Continue reading →

Valley Pulls Away From Raiders

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In a game that was tied at both the quarter and halftime breaks Hoosic Valley gained some breathing room late in the third and gradually pulled away over the final eight minutes earning a 60-48 decision over Mechanicville in Schaghticoke Tuesday night.

The visitors ran out to a 5-1 lead early in the first with sophomore Amy DiSiena scoring four points off a runner and a transition bucket on a nice feed from Charli Goverski.

The Valley’s Renee Serafin tied things at 5-5 midway through the period on a runout, and her wing jumper to end the quarter again knotted the score at 8-8. Continue reading →

Panthers Win Opener

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Hoosick Falls 50  Meekel Christian Academy 43

Leading Scorers:  Panthers – Logan Thayne 25       Grace Wysocki 10          Meekel – Avery Mills 21

Key Stat:  The Falls enjoy a nice night shooting the basketball connecting on 57% from two point range and knock down 6 of 18 from behind the arc.

Take Away:  Thayne has a monster opening night scoring 25 points on 11 of 15 shooting while pulling down 16 rebounds to lead the Panthers past Meekel.