A good number of teams from the Wasaren played non-league affairs on Wednesday night, some in a holiday tournament format while others got some run in a single game matchup.
Boys
Lake George 59 Hoosick Falls 56 Continue reading
A Look at the League Races
With the holiday break upon us, the league schedule for Wasaren squads rest’s with many teams playing non-league games this week. While it’s early in the race for the league championship with six weeks of games yet to be played, let’s a take a quick look at how things have gone thus far. Continue reading
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
‘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 Christmas day 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 play 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 fist.
“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
Kempf, Erickson, Brophy and more.
Haraden, Holcomb and Sammy P.
Phillips and Mosher shooting the three.
The game was intense, spirited, well played throughout
tied with 10 seconds when Mrs. Claus called timeout.
Mrs. C and Coach Chapko had been dueling all night
drawing up plays, setting things just right.
“We’ll run a downscreen 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!”
Blazing Five For Girls Basketball
Here’s our first edition of the Blazing Five for girls basketball, recognizing the top five players and teams from the Wasaren in various categories. Stats on display and if you’re a numbers person here’s an early present under the tree. Continue reading
Blazing Five For Boys Basketball
With the Wasaren teams heading into the holiday break I thought it was a good time for our first Blazing Five of the basketball season where we’ll list the top five league players and teams in a variety of categories. As we all know you can play with statistics and make them say what you’d like, but here are some numbers from the first four weeks of the roundball season.
Standings
Hudson:
Hoosick Falls 2-0, 2-2
Greenwich 2-1, 4-3
Tamarac 1-1, 2-1
Stillwater 1-2, 4-2
Mechanicville 1-2, 2-2
Battenkill:
Saratoga Catholic 3-0, 5-1
Cambridge 3-1, 4-1
Hoosic Valley 2-2, 2-2
Berlin 0-3, 1-3
Waterford 0-3, 1-3
Scoring Individual:
Jon Kempf Hoosick Falls 20.8
Tyler Haraden Spa Catholic 20.0
Brendan Holcomb Cambridge 19.4
John Acker Hoosic Valley 16.5
Brain McNeil Stillwater 14.8
Scoring Team:
Hoosick Falls 64.3
Spa Catholic 59.7
Berlin 57.8
Tamarac 55.3
Cambridge 53.6
Three Pointers Individual:
Carson Mosher Greenwich 17
Tyler Harden Spa Catholic 15
Cooper Monast Stillwater 15
John Bassett Hoosic Valley 11
Jon Kempf Hoosick Falls 11
Three Pointers Team:
Saratoga Catholic 41
Stillwater 40
Greenwich 36
Hoosick Falls 26
Cambridge 24
Points Allowed Team:
Hoosic Valley 41.0
Greenwich 47.1
Waterford 48.8
Spa Catholic 49.5
Cambridge 51.0
Witches, Waterford Notch Victories
A pair of boys basketball games played out for Wasaren squads Thursday night with Greenwich besting Mechanicville, and Waterford topping Heatly in a non league run.
Greenwich 49 Mechanicville 38: Ellis Pemrick poured in a game-high 22 points to lead the Witches past the Red Raiders Thursday night in Mechanicville. Continue reading
Girls Basketball; Indians, Bengals Roll
There was a full slate of action for the Wasaren girls on the Wednesday before the holiday break, with just one game decided by less than 10 points. Tamarac and Cambridge with wins stayed unbeaten in league play while Hoosic Valley, Mechanicville and Waterford posted “W’s” as well.
Tamarac 61 Stillwater 21
Leading Scorers: Bengals – Emily Erickson 18 Renna Poulin 8 Warriors – Peacock 6
Summary: The Bengals held Stillwater to single numbers in each quarter, led this one 36-11 at the break and cruised the victory. Continue reading
Warriors, Saints Notch Wins
Stillwater 70 Tamarac 32: The Warriors jumped out to a 21-9 first quarter lead, extended their advantage to 43-17 at the half and cruised to the victory over Tamarac Tuesday night in Stillwater.
Brian McNeil poured in 20 points to lead a trio of Warriors in doubles with James Galarneau scoring 14 points and Cooper Monast adding 10 for Stillwater (1-2, 4-2). Continue reading
Tamarac / Mechanicville Girls Basketball Archived Broadcast
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HERE IS THE ARCHIVED BROADCAST OF THE TAMARAC/MECHANICVILLE GIRLS BASKETBALL GAME
Panthers Maul Cambridge
The home standing Panthers were dominant in the first period on both sides of the ball Monday night in their run with Cambridge. The Falls held the Indians to just two points while scoring 21 themselves over the first eight minutes, gaining control early on their way to a 78-44 “W” over Cambridge. Continue reading
