Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Steve Bradley
When NYS number five ranked Hoosick Falls Panthers took to the floor against the NYS number six ranked Ogdensburg Blue Devils, they had one goal, stop 6 foot 5 inch Kinnon LaRose. [Read more…] about Ogdensburg Brings Boys Season To An End, 57 – 42
by Leo Surdam
Who says that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day? For members of the “All Out Waste” team, bowling in the Friday National League at the Barbecue Recreation in Hoosick Falls, Friday March 13 was anything but that! The five man team, whose bowlers consisted of Jeff Nichols, Kevin Button, Dan Merrills Jr, Jake Colliano and Matt Brownell, fired an astounding 3653 total scratch, shattering the previous record of 3636, previously held by Monday United’s Barbecue Recreation.
Jake Colliano took top honors for the evening when he bolted out of the gate firing a perfect 300 in the first game. Only to be followed by a nice 279 the second game! In the third game, it was Dan Merrills Jr. giving Jake a run for his money as both bowlers were perfect through nine frames. Dan got up in the tenth and proceeded to throw his second 300 game this season, the first coming on January 23rd! Seeking to match his teammate, Jake threw the first two strikes, and with everyone in the house watching in anticipation, he buried the final shot in the pocket, only to come up a ten pin short of his second perfecto of the night.
Colliano finished the evening with a record setting 878 series, surpassing the previous Barbecue record that was held by Jack Fitzsimmons at 867.
Merrills contributed a nice 764 to the team’s drive to the new high mark. Brownell pitched in with 719, Button added a 649 and Nichols had a 643 series.
Friday, March 20: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA
Celebrate the first day of spring in this Massachusetts Audubon Sanctuary. Up to seven miles of trails wind through over 1,000 acres of Berkshire upland, old fields, and beaver swamps. Slow pace so we can search for early wildflowers and migrating birds. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors. Call Susan to confirm meeting time and place.
Contact: Susan Roberts at 518-766-4170
Length: 3-5 miles depending on group
Road Distance: Approximately 60 miles RT from Schodack Park & Ride
Friday, March 20: TCT–Petersburgh Pass to Rte. 346, Petersburgh, NY
Rescheduled from February. This trip will require snowshoes and/or microspikes. The ridge is windy in winter. After initial climb from Petersburgh Pass up toward the Snow Hole, we walk along the ridge and gradually down to the terminus of the trail at Rte. 346. Wear your warm clothing and bring lunch, water and snacks. Contact: Mary MacDonald at mmacdonald003@nycap.rr.com or 518-371-1293.
Length: 8 miles
Road Distance: To be determined.
by Steve Bradley
Through the first three quarters the HFCS Panthers had it going their way. The defense was doing its job, holding the Schalmont Sabres to 20 points. The offense wasn’t killing it but was scoring enough points to hold a 35 – 22 lead.
Then the wheels fell off.
by Steve Bradley
Rachel Pine led the number one seeded Lady Panthers to their first title in 24 years by defeating number two seeded Watervliet last Saturday at Hudson Valley Community College.
by Steve Bradley
After winning the WASAREN League title, then sending three wrestlers to the NYS championships, six Panther wrestlers were named as WASAREN League All Stars this week.
Named 2015 Section II Champions and State competitors Nolan Foster (113 pounds) and Colby Davendonis (152 pounds) were joined by Lucas Brogue (132 pounds), Shane Barss (195 pounds) and Alex Hull (285 pounds). Garrett Wright, who also wrestled in State competition, was named in the 182 pound class.
by Bea Peterson
Marcel Pettway, 18, a post-graduate student at Hoosac School will be playing basketball for the Bryant University Bulldogs next year. [Read more…] about Hoosac School’s Marcel Pettway Awarded Division I Scholarship
HF 58 – Schuylerville 51
By Steve Bradley
When quarterfinal game time came around at the Hudson Valley Community College gymnasium for the HF Panthers to play the Schuylerville Black Horses, there was a delay. The delay was caused by the Ravena versus Mekeel Christian Academy game going into overtime. With the Panthers scheduled to play the winner of the game, it was enjoyable to watch the end of a very exciting game and see what was in store for the Panthers. Ravena, a number 13 seed who has beaten a number four and number five seed, came away a winner with a 78 – 76 OT win. Ravena will now face the Panthers in the semifinals at the Glens Falls Civic Center.
[Read more…] about Panthers Down Schuylerville; Advance To Glens Falls
by Steve Bradley
Rachel Pine scored 24 points and Taylor Hayes dashed any chances of Mechanicville staging a big comeback win.
