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HFCS Softball Team Wins Second Straight Class CC Sectional Championship

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by Gary Danforth
They say only teams win championships. And never was that more apparent than Wednesday afternoon, June 2, when Charlie Weeden’s Hoosick Falls Central School Panther softball team put it all together for the second consecutive year and beat fellow WASAREN League foe Hoosic Valley Central School 8-0 in a dominating display of teamwork, pitching, offense and defense. In walking off the softball field at one of Clifton Commons multiple fields, this Panther bunch had much to be proud of in claiming their second straight Section 2, Class CC title.
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HFCS Lacrosse Club: The New Team In Town

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submitted by Lisa Ferrannini
The HFCS lacrosse team is a “club,” meaning it cannot play any Section 2 member interscholastic team and all its contests are considered scrimmages. The team is maintained by the players’ and parents’ fund raising efforts only. The team had a 10 game schedule playing Massachusetts, Vermont and New York teams not recognized by Section 2.
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“Into the Wilderness” Series At Dyken Pond Center

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The Tamakoce Wilderness Programs and the Friends of the Dyken Pond Center announce an “Into the Wilderness” Series this summer. This series will offer techniques in primitive outdoor living skills to sharpen your eye and hone your skills in a variety of day and weekend long programs. First in the series is a Camo-Camp on June 19 from 10 am until 4 pm. [Read more…] about “Into the Wilderness” Series At Dyken Pond Center

Panther Softball Team Wins Heated Sectional Opener After Winning League Title

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by Gary Danforth
On Wednesday, May 26, Charlie Weeden’s Hoosick Falls Central School varsity softball team battled 95 plus degree heat in their Section 2, Class CC playoff opener against the Corinth Central School Tomahawks at the Adirondack Sports Complex but held on for a 3-0 quarterfinal win. [Read more…] about Panther Softball Team Wins Heated Sectional Opener After Winning League Title

HFCC Friday Night Scramble

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The first Friday Night Nine Hole Scramble at the Hoosick Falls CC was won by the team of Kevin Gorman, Steve Carknard, Sr.,  Sheri Spangenberg and Patsy Pitt with a three under par score of 31. Celia McEvoy, Dennis McEvoy, Val and Greg Bulson finished second with a two under par total score of 32.  Peter Martin won closest to the pin on hole number six.  Over thirty players participated in the first of a series of the schedule Friday Night Scrambles. The next evening Scramble will be on Friday, June 4. Deadline for signing up is Thursday, June 3, at the close of business. These events are open to members and non-members. Interested golfers can contact the Pro Shop for details.

26th Annual Hoosick Lions Club 5k Road Race

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by Bea Peterson
The weather Saturday morning, May 22, was perfect for the 26th Annual Hoosick Lions Club 5K Road Race. About 50 runners and walkers took off from Munsell St., across Abbott, down Classic, through Harter Lane to Wilder and then onto Main St. up to the Cemetery and back down Main. [Read more…] about 26th Annual Hoosick Lions Club 5k Road Race