Indians and Saints Split on the Diamonds

Saratoga Catholic made the trip to Schaghticoke Wednesday afternoon to take on the Indians of Hoosic Valley in both softball and baseball.  The Saints baseball team rode into town with a 5-0 league mark, while the Lady Saints were 2-2 in Wasaren play.  Potentially a pair of competitive contests never materialized as two one-sided decisions played out. Continue reading

Diamond Roundup; Spa Catholic Boys, Greenwich Girls Post Dominant Wins

The Saratoga Catholic baseball team is finding their new digs in the Wasaren just fine thank you.  The Saints have yet to lose a league game in their inaugural Wasaren season, pounding Greenwich 10-4 on Tuesday, moving to 5-0 in conference play.

On the girls side Greenwich won for the third time in as many outings crushing Spa Catholic 15-1, part of a busy diamond Tuesday in the league. Continue reading

Indians and Saints Post Softball W’s

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Hoosic Valley and Saratoga Catholic softball teams both notched wins on Friday, the Saints topping Waterford in league play, while the Indians bested Maple Hill in a non-league get together.

Hoosic Valley 6  Maple Hill 1:  The Valley broke open a 2-1 game with a pair of runs in the fifth frame, and doubled down with two more in the sixth to put away the Hilltoppers. Continue reading

Baseball, Softball Underway

It’s hard to believe with all the snow and rain that’s fallen over the past couple of weeks that many area high school teams have stepped on the diamonds and begun the 2017 softball/baseball season.

This week in baseball the Saratoga Catholic Saints posted a trio of dominant “W’s” scoring double digits in each victory, while the Indians of Hoosic Valley enjoyed a 2-0 start to the season handling their business in a pair of outings. Continue reading

The Curtain Drops as the Warriors and Bengals Fall

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The high school basketball season is by far the longest of the fall, winter and spring sports.  Starting in early November, most teams play into late February or March.  No matter if a team’s enjoying a great season or struggling throughout, a basketball year is a marathon.

But unlike a marathon there’s no clear finish line as squads compete in sectional play, and if fortunate beyond, knowing that a loss ends their year.  Continue reading

Indians Fall To Mekeel Christian In Class C Final

HVbbMekeel Christian Academy built a 22-11 halftime lead and took control with a 16-6 third period on their way to a 49-26 victory over Hoosic Valley to claim the Section II Class C girls title Friday night at Hudson Valley Community College.

Mekeel was led by their outstanding trio of scorers with Rebekkah Dean netting 20 points, Jessie Snow 12, and Elizabeth Singleton adding 11 points.  The Academy riding a 23 game winning streak will next play in the state regionals.

Alex Rifenburg scored 12 points to pace the Valley who complete another fine season with a 19-5 mark.