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Hoosick Falls Boys Varsity Basketball Schooled By Argyle

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by Ben Gaines
The Panther Boys Varsity Basketball Team hosted the Argyle Scots, Coached by Jack Sherwin, Saturday afternoon and lost 47 to 65. The game was disappointing for the Panther fans, filling the gymnasium to about 70% capacity, expecting a win against the Class D Scots.
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HFCS Winter Concerts

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The Hoosick Falls Central School Music Department will present its annual Winter Concerts on Thursday, December 6, and Thursday, December 13. Both concerts begin at 7 pm, and both are free to the public. All groups will be performing a variety of music, including selections for the holiday season.
The first concert will feature the Elementary Band directed by Bill Brown, the Junior Chorus directed by Ambigay Yudkoff and the Concert Band and Symphonic Band directed by Robert Allen.  It will also feature additional vocal performances by some of Yudkoff’s choral students.
The second concert, on the following Thursday, December 13,  will involve the Elementary Chorus conducted by Ray Connolly, the Junior Band conducted by Robert Allen, the Senior Chorus conducted by Ambigay Yudkoff and the Jazz Band conducted by Bill Brown.

HFCS Boys JV Basketball Continues Winning Streak

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by Ben Gaines
The Panthers’ JV Boys Basketball squad is continuing its 18-0 streak from last season under Coach Chris Fleming with a 59-28 win over Argyle. Mark Hackett (#32) and Justin Gaines (#11), return players on the squad from last season, took the reins and drove the team to the win.
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HFCS PTA December Family Movie Nights

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Hoosick Falls Central School PTA announces its December family night film series co-sponsored with the Hoosick Federal Credit Union. Here is an opportunity for families to enjoy an outing free of charge. The first movie scheduled is “Arthur Christmas” on Friday, December 14, at 6 pm in the Elementary School Cafeteria. Doors open at 5:30 pm, and drinks, popcorn and pizza will be for sale with the proceeds going to the Hoosick Falls PTA. This movie night has a “Drive-In” theme, where you take along a comfy blanket or favorite chair to sit in.
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State Champions! Panthers Bring Championship Home From Dome; Stun Hornell 34 – 21

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by Steve Bradley
They said they were going to play football in the Dome. They were only 11 and 12 years old, but they honestly believed they were going to play in the Dome. The mother of one of those then 12 year old boys wanted to move back to her hometown, but her young son said he wanted to stay in Hoosick Falls so he could play football and go to The Dome with his friends. When they won the Pee Wee football championship, they said they were going to play in the Dome.
And they did. They played in the Dome. Boy, did they ever play in the Dome.
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HFCS Presents “And Then There Were None”

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by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Central School Drama Club has been rehearsing for the past seven weeks. This week rehearsals are very long as the cast and crew count down to the opening night performance Friday. The cast of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None feels they are already ahead of schedule. “We’re ready,” they said at a get-together on Monday. They have been sworn to secrecy about the ending of this production as it doesn’t follow the book, the movie or the play. [Read more…] about HFCS Presents “And Then There Were None”

Going To The Dome!

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Panthers Outduel O’Neill Raiders And Go To State Title Game In Syracuse
by Steve Bradley
To say the Hoosick Falls Panthers played poorly in the first quarter of last Saturday’s semi-final game would be an understatement. To say they kicked some butt for the final two and one-half quarters would be the same.
The O’Neill Raiders kicked off to the Panthers to start the game. The Panthers ran three plays, losing 7 yards, then punted the ball to the Raiders. With the ball at their 37 yard line, the Raider offense came on the field and took over, literally. On their first play from scrimmage their star running back ran through the Panther defense for a 63 yard TD. Some Panthers got in a wave to him as he ran by, but for the most part he was unchallenged. The PAT was good, and O’Neill was up by 7 less than a minute into the game.
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