Wasaren Sportsnet Player of the Week

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Congratulations to Hoosick Falls basketball player Jon Kempf on being named Wasaren Sportsnet Player of the Week.

This past week Kempf put together some outstanding numbers over a three game span.  Starting on December 28th the Panther junior scored 25 points including 14 of 16 from the foul line in 68-42 win over Ravena.

On January 2nd Kempf dropped 31 points and converted on 18 of 21 from the stripe in a 77-44 victory over Mt. Anthony.

Rounding out the week on Friday the 6’1″ forward handed Greenwich 25 points in the Panthers 67-45 win over the Witches.

Congratulations to Jon our newest Wasaren Sportsnet Player of the Week.

Boys Basketball; Blazing Five

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A look at the standings in the Wasaren along with the top five teams and individuals in selected categories.

Standings

Hudson

Hoosick Falls      5-0, 8-0

Tamarac             4-1, 7-2

Greenwich          3-2, 7-3

Mechanicville      3-2, 5-4

Stillwater            2-3, 3-5

 

Battenkill

Hoosic Valley      2-3, 4-6

Waterford           2-3, 5-4

Spa Catholic        2-3, 5-5

Cambridge          2-3, 3-6

Berlin                  0-5, 1-6 Continue reading

Friday Night Hoops

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Boys

Waterford 58  Hoosic Valley 54

Leading Scorers:  Fordians – Evan Fairclough 14      Michael Talavera 14        Bobby Valogorski 11       Mike Castracani 10        Indians – Matt Rowe 15       Derek Eddy 14      Jacob White 10

Key Stat:  The Fordians led 19-8 after the first and held off the Indians the rest of the way to post the “W”. Continue reading

Roundball Results

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A handful of league squads played nonleague contests on Wednesday night with the Hoosick Falls boys posting another victory to run their season mark to 7-0.

Hoosick Falls 77  Mt. Anthony 44

Leading Scorers:  Panthers – Jon Kempf 31         Dmitri Rose 12         Max Kipp 12     Patriots – Gavin Johnson 23

Key Stat:  The Panthers ran away from Mt. Anthony over the middle two periods outscoring the Patriots 48-16, paving the way to the comfortable “W”. Continue reading

Upcoming Basketball Webcasts

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Looking forward to our next Wasaren Sportsnet basketball broadcast on Friday night when the Bengals of Tamarac travel to Mechanicville to take on the Red Raiders in what figures to be a great girls run.

Next week we’ll be in Cambridge on Wednesday for the Hoosick Falls / Cambridge boys and back in Mechanicville on Friday night when the Red Raiders will entertain Cambridge in a boys tip.

With nine scheduled broadcasts remaining in the regular season we’re looking for businesses interested in advertising on game night.  Message me on our Wasaren Sportsnet Facebook page, or email at rjlzeke59@gmail.com for information regarding our advertising packages.

Also, to all league booster clubs, we’ve had three schools advertise with us thus far this year and certainly the opportunity to do so is open to all booster clubs, which is offered at a reduced rate.

Once again many thanks to all our advertising businesses presently with us; Wiley Brothers, Aviation Mall, New Country Toyota of Clifton Park, Val’s, Legends Barbershop, Zappia and Fryer General Dentistry, The Community Nursery School, The Connors Agency, Bonnier’s Service, DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Cambridge Tribesmen Booster Club, Tamarac Booster Club, and Great American Opportunities.

Friday Night Buckets

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Girls

Voorheesville 63  Tamarac 56

Leading Scorers:  Blackbirds – Olivia Barringer 21        Claudia Reilly 12          Bengals – Emily Erickson 16        Syrita Faraj 13        Jordyn Sorel 10

Key Stat:  Voorheesville outscored the Bengals 37-24 over the middle two frames in notching the victory. Continue reading

Holiday Basketball Results

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With a break in the league schedule, a number of Wasaren teams took the floor on Thursday night in nonleague contests. It proved to be a tough night for league squads with only the Lady Panthers of Hoosick Falls notching a “W”.

Girls

Hoosick Falls 63  Mount Anthony 56

Leading Scorers:  Panthers – Logan Thayne 26       Lillian Hockey 22            Patriots – G. Maher 26

Key Stat:  Thayne and Hickey combine for 49 points, leading the Falls who withstood 10 made threes in the game by the visitors from Vermont.

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Boys Basketball; Blazing Five

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Here’s a look at the Wasaren standings and it’s top five players and teams in selected categories.

Standings

Battenkill

Hoosic Valley       2-2, 3-2

Spa Catholic         2-2, 4-2

Waterford            1-3, 4-4

Cambridge           1-3, 2-3

Berlin                   0-4, 1-5

 

Hudson

Hoosick Falls        4-0, 5-0

Tamarac              3-1, 5-1

Greenwich           3-1, 7-1

Mechanicville       3-1, 5-1

Stillwater             1-3, 1-4 Continue reading

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

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‘Twas the night before Christmas and in the North Pole

final prep for the big night was taking it’s toll.

Santa and his crew were under the gun

getting gifts ready for holiday fun.

“We need a break”, said Santa, “from the holiday toil and stress

to ensure our package delivery is done with skill and finesse.”

“A game of basketball”, thought Old St. Nick

“Surely a spirited run will do the trick.”

Yes the big man could shoot it and the elves played good “D”

the reindeer rebound and run, it was something to see.

An opponent that’s worthy was next on the list

“I’ve got it”, yelled Santa with a shake of his first.

“A team of all-stars we’ll play from the Wasaren league

their best girls and boys will test us indeed.”

Four quarters of basketball early on Christmas eve

allowed Santa enough time to deliver to those who believe.

The all-stars were stacked with players that could score

Williams, Erickson, Brophy and more.

Zotto, Walsh and Sami D

Germaine and Phillips shooting the three.

The game was intense, spirted, well played throughout

tied with 10 seconds left when Mrs. Claus called timeout.

Mrs. C and Coach Lilac had been dueling all night,

drawing up plays setting things just right.

“We’ll run a down screen for Chris, Dasher you do the honor

if you don’t have a look Dear, go corner to Donor.”

But the Kringle Man was open and he bottomed his “J”

and then he and his reindeer ran to his sleigh.

“Thanks for the game”, called Santa as he drove out of sight

“And Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.”

 

 

 

 

Tamarac Tops Fort Ann

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Tamarac used a 23-7 second period to take control, on their way to posting a comfortable 64-51 road victory over the Cardinals of Fort Ann on Saturday.

The Bengals saw four players net double figures with Bo Catherwood scoring 18, Frank Zotto 12, and Anthony Ciampullio and Jacob DeFreest adding 10 points each.  Tamarac built a 60-34 advantage through three periods of play and cruised to their fifth win in six outings.

Luke Loso with 16 points and Ritchie Jones with 11 points paced the 8-2 Cardinals.