Hoosic Valley Falls in Regionals

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On a day dominated by pitching Ticonderoga pushed across the lone run of the contest in the third frame and hung on to defeat Hoosic Valley 1-0 in a Class C regional baseball semifinal at Husky Field in Gloversville.

Winning pitcher Dalton Granger led off the third with a double and came around to score later in the inning on the only Hoosic Valley error in the game.

Granger scattered five hits and didn’t allow a base runner past second in picking up the complete game victory.

Jon Colligan was outstanding from the hill for the Valley allowing just three hits on the day.

Hoosic Valley finishes another exceptional spring season with a 20-5 mark, and their fourth straight Section II title.

 

Greenwich Wins on Both Diamonds

73_greenwichGreenwich and Cambridge got together in Cambridge on Thursday for baseball and softball contests in a season where both girls squads are rolling while the boys teams have struggled.   Yesterday Greenwich rode a strong pitching performance from freshman Christian O’Brien to an 11-5 victory, while the Lady Witches needed extra frames to turn back the Indians. 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.

Red Raider Girls Enjoying a Fine Season

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With the last week of the regular season upon us there’s a girls team in the Wasaren that has quietly gone about their business and put together a nice campaign.  While traditional powers Tamarac, Hoosic Valley, and Hoosick Falls fill the first three slots in the league standings the Red Raiders of Mechanicville sit in fourth place with an impressive 10-4 league mark. Continue reading →

Lady Witches Top Mayfield

73_greenwichA late season non-league run turned into an overtime affair in Greenwich Monday night, and the home squad did just enough in the extra session, outscoring  Mayfield 9-7, to post the 49-47 victory.

Olivia Barnes had a huge night for the Witches pouring in 27 points to go with 18 rebounds to lead Greenwich who improves to 8-8 on the season with the “W”.

Mayfield (9-9), was paced by Sydney Sheldon with 18 points, and Camryn Meca who added 12 points on four makes from behind the arc.