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Hoosick Falls JV Basketball Keeps On Winning

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by Ben Gaines
The HFCS JV basketball team, coached by Chris Fleming, was back home Friday night hosting the Granville Horde in front of a smaller than usual crowd. But the Panthers, not willing to disappoint, were ready to put on a show, and Jake Nolan was the entertainment for the first quarter. The sophomore with 71% shooting accuracy put 8 of the first quarter’s 12 points on the board to the Horde’s 6.
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Panther Boys Varsity Basketball Takes First Win Of Season

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by Ben Gaines
The HFCS Varsity boys hoopsters traveled to Greenwich looking for their first win.  Levi Brewster was all business walking into the Witches’ circle, and he won the tip for the Panthers.  Andrew Hoag, Taylor Baker, Randy Tutunjian and Austin Pitt were in the brew with him the first quarter.  The boys soon found that this was to be no stroll in the woods; they would have to fight for every bucket. The first quarter was physical and ended 10-4 in the Panthers’ favor, with Jonny Whitman, Evan Phillips and Cody Gaines jumping into the brew for the Panthers.
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Hoosick Falls JV Burns The Witches For 20th Win In A Row

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by Ben Gaines
The JV Panthers traveled to Greenwich on the 12th to see what the Witches had brewing.  This is a good squad all the way down the bench, and they really put on a show from start to finish on the road.  The starting five – Noah Chani, Jake Nolan, Justin Gaines, Mark Hackett and Connor McCart – had their hands full for a few minutes with Joe Bushong and Jake Pett underneath the net.  [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls JV Burns The Witches For 20th Win In A Row

HAYC3 Floor Hocky League At The Armory

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The Adult Floor Hockey League will run for six weeks starting on January 9, from 6 to 7 pm.  This is a great opportunity to add an exciting new dimension to your regular fitness routine. Gear up and get ready to run, play, and laugh with your neighbors while listening to disco music and clearing the puck!. The Floor Hockey League is open to adult HAYC3 members and the cost is $5 every time you drop in.  If you do not have a HAYC3 membership, feel free to stop by the HAYC3 Youth Center between 3 and 6 pm for your membership.

HFCS Girls Soccer Team Garners Numerous NYS Awards

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submitted by Gail Delurey
The HF Varsity Girls captured numerous State , Sectional and League awards at the Section II Banquet on Sunday, December 9. The girls read a beautiful tribute to Coach Tom Husser before he was awarded the Section II Golden Thread Award. The speech was written by the girls and demonstrates what a profound influence Husser  has had on this  group of young ladies.
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Panther Boys Basketball Hosts Valley

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by Ben Gaines
The Boys Varsity Basketball team took to the floor looking up at a tall team from Hoosic Valley, coached by Dan Calhoun.  Ethan Ross, #21, a senior at 6’6” easily tapped the game opener to his team over Levi Brewster of Falls. The paint area would be owned by the daunting Valley Team that retained nearly every rebounding effort of the first and third quarters. “We need to work on our rebounding to eliminate second chances [for our opponent)] and put up more of our own,” said Coach Mike Lilac.
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Panther JV Boys Basketball Keeps On Rolling; Cheerleader Tribute To Accident Victims

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by Ben Gaines
The JV Squad came into the game looking to enhance their 19 game win streak against a skillful Hoosic Valley team. Both teams played well but the Panthers outshot and outrebounded the Indians to win the game 47-20.
The gymnasium seemed to be a bit quieter than usual.  Then it all came into focus when Cheerleader Coach, Katie DiMaggio and her Captain, Liz Leva, came to request a photo of the Varsity Cheerleaders. The Squad had shelved their traditional Blue and White Hair Bows for an honorary Blue and Green Bow, the colors of Shen and Shaker, who tragically lost two students in a weekend auto accident on I87 in Clifton Park, after the vehicle they were in was rear ended by another.
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Grafton Lakes State Park To Hold 28th Annual Winter Festival

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Grafton Lakes State Park and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park will host the 28th Annual Winter Festival and Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, January 19. The Winter Fest will feature winter exhibits, vendors, family-friendly and recreational activities. The Winter Fest is free of charge and main events run from 10 am to 4 pm.
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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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