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Diamond Results, Witches Top the Valley

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While most people, myself included, are reluctant to put away their snow shovels some local baseball and softball squads took to the diamond on a chilly but dry Monday for season-openers.

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Greenwich 4  Hoosic Valley 3

Winning Pitcher:  Christian O’Brien – complete game 1 earned run

Hitting Stars:  Witches – James Ostrowski 3-3, 2 2B’s     Carson Mosher 2-4, 2B        Valley – Blake Wiegert 2-4, 2 RBIs     Gillespie 2-3, 2B

Hoosic Valley trailing 2-0 entering the final frame scored three times, highlighted by Wiegert’s two-run single, taking a 3-2 advantage to the bottom of the inning.  The Witches responded with a two out rally, John Walsh tying things on an RBI single, and after a pair of walks Christian O’Brien singled in the game-winner for the Greenwich “W”. Continue reading →

Wasaren Boys Basketball All-Stars

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Here is the recently released Wasaren boys basketball all-star squad.

Guy Milliman       MVP        Hoosick Falls

First Team

Brendan Holcomb                Cambridge

Tyler Haraden                      Spa Catholic

Evan McCart                         Hoosick Falls

Brian McNeil                         Stillwater

Jon Kempf                             Hoosick Falls

 

Second Team

Carson Mosher                       Greenwich

Terel Tillman                          Spa Catholic

Ryan Willis                              Berlin

Kendrick McCann                    Mechanicville

Jon Acker                                Hoosic Valley

Panthers and Bengals Fall in Finals

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Lake George 61  Hoosick Falls 49

Leading Scorers:  Warriors – Caleb Scrime 24     Alex Jones 14     Chris Becker 13      Panthers – Jonathan Kempf 19     Evan McCart 10

Key Points:  In a game tied 47-47 midway through the final period, Lake George closed the contest with a 14-2 run to claim the Section II Class C boys title.  With the win the Warriors improve to 24-0 on the year and will move on to regional play, while Hoosick Falls finishes a fine season at 19-5. Continue reading →

Panthers Move to the Finals, Lake George Top’s Spa Catholic

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Thursday was semifinal night for the Class C boys at the Cool Insuring Arena with  league schools in both halves of the doubleheader.  Hoosick Falls and Saratoga Catholic came in looking to post “W’s” and setup an all Wasaren final on Saturday.

But the Warriors of Lake George weren’t buying in, as the number one Class C team in the state rolled to an 82-46 decision over Spa Catholic in the opening game of the evening.

In the nightcap Hoosick Falls took control early and held off a determined Maple Hill squad down the stretch, posting a 68-59 victory to advance to the Class C title game.

Lake George 82  Saratoga Catholic 46 Continue reading →

The Wasaren Again Enjoying Basketball’s Second Season

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Over the years the league known as the Wasaren has undergone a number of changes. Until the early 70’s the league was recognized as the Washington County League. Six present day schools remain in the Wasaren from that era including Cambridge, Greenwich, Hoosick Falls, Hoosic Valley, Stillwater and Tamarac. Continue reading →

Panthers, Raiders, Bengals On To The Semi’s

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Three more Wasaren squads advanced to the semifinal round in their respective classes of the Section II tourney on Saturday.  In Class C boys the Panthers of Hoosick Falls, and in Class B girls Mechanicville and Tamarac earned quarterfinal victories and will continue their pursuit of a sectional title this week in final four runs.

Hoosick Falls 70  Greenville 51 Continue reading →

Wasaren Teams Fare Well in Sectional Play

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Fourteen Wasaren squads stepped on the floor Tuesday night as the Section II basketball tournament shifted into high gear.  Seven league teams on both the girls and boys side of things competed in the B and C classifications.

At night’s end three boys teams advanced with wins, while six of the seven Wasaren girls squads posted victories.

Girls

Cambridge 56  Cairo-Durham 23 Continue reading →

Sectional Roundup; Indians, Warriors Advance

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The Section II basketball tournament kicked off Friday night with opening round action in Class C, and six Wasaren squads took the floor looking to extend their seasons with a “W”.

At night’s end only two teams, the Cambridge boys and the girls from Stillwater, were able to notch wins and advance to the next round of play.

Here’s a quick look at how things played out. Continue reading →

Sectional Pairings, Who Can Make a Run

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The Section II basketball committee has spoken, yesterday releasing the pairings for the upcoming tournament in girls and boys basketball.  Eight Wasaren girls teams and nine squads on the boys side of things will compete in the open format where everyone has the opportunity to compete.

Which league team, if any, can make an extended run in the second season?  Here’s a quick look.

Boys

Class B:  #11 Mechanicville @ # 6 Hudson    #15 Tamarac @ #2 Glens Falls   Continue reading →