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Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

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A Fall Tradition Continues In Rensselaer County

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On a beautiful day, September 27, the Grafton Trail Riders hosted their 64th annual Over The Mountain ride, as part of a three day weekend event. This is a 21 mile horseback ride from the Massachusetts border at the top of the Petersburgh Pass to our club grounds in Grafton.

Sixty-six riders from across New York State (Granville, Edmeston, Rodman, Watertown), Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and as far away as Montana rode, using a variety of trails, including hiking trails, logging trails, dirt roads and old railroad beds.

Homeowners along the way came out to watch the horses pass, and a young lady on Scriven Road even had a bucket of treats for the horses. It is very special to view the spectacular scenery and beauty of our area from the back of your horse! We are truly fortunate to live in such a beautiful region of our state.

On behalf of the club, the Grafton Trail Riders extend our heartfelt thanks to those who helped make this ride a success.

Panthers Beat Corinth, 30 – 7

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by Steve Bradley

The HFCS Panther football team hosted the Corinth Tomahawks last Friday evening. The Tomahawks came in with high hopes of winning the game. They were sporting a 3 – 1 record against quality opponents. They were averaging 350 yards per game on the ground. Their defense was keeping opponents out of the end zone.

It was decided to play the game anyway just in case Hoosick Falls could pull it out.

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Panther Golfers Headed To States

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by Steve Bradley

Hoosick Falls Central School golfers Eric Bloomer, Andrew Hoag and Ryan Bloomer represented HFCS at the Sectionals held at Ballston Spa Country Club on Tuesday, October 7. Eric Bloomer and Andrew Hoag qualified for the NY State Tournament that will begin at Orchard Creek, NY, on October 14.

The top twelve scorers qualified. Bloomer shot an 81, tied for second. Hoag shot an 86, tying him for the twelve spot. The winner, a player from Canajoharie, shot a 78. This will be Hoag’s first trip to State competition, for Bloomer it will be his second.

To get to the State qualifier, on Friday, October 3, the HFCS team competed in the League Invitational played at Troy Country Club. The Panthers were represented by Eric Bloomer, Andrew Hoag, Ryan Bloomer and Jake Nolan. The team had a fine showing in the Invitational, coming in third with a 253 score.

The Invitational was won by Hoosic Valley, with a 247 score. Greenwich placed second with a 248 score.

The 2014 WASAREN League Championship was claimed by undefeated Greenwich, with a 14 – 0 record. The Panther team came in second with a fine 12 – 2 record, with both losses coming at the hands of Greenwich. Hoosic Valley, Stillwater and Cambridge rounded out the top five.

HFCS Girls Soccer Gets Three Ws, Haynes Hits 100th

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by Steve Bradley

Last Thursday the Lady Panther soccer team traveled over to Mechanicville to face the (7 – 4) Red Raiders. When the game was over, the Panthers came home with a 1 – 0 win. In the first half, with an assist from Angela Gonzalez, Jordyn Haynes scored the only goal needed to win the game.

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Berlin Central And New Lebanon Central Boys Soccer Teams Play To A Draw Again

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by Coach Art Schmich

New Lebanon raced out to a 2 – 0 lead at halftime, but Berlin made several adjustments at halftime and came back to tie the game in the second half on goals from Ryan Willis and Jackson Burhans. Keel Krumenacker had an assist.

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HFCS Boys Soccer: Win, Lose and Draw

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by Steve Bradley

Last Wednesday the Panther boys soccer team made the trip over Route 67 to face a team that took them to overtime earlier in the season. While the Panthers got the overtime win against Mechanicville a day late, they did get the win. Just as in the first match, this game went to overtime, but this time the outcome was not in the Panthers’ favor, ending 4 – 3.

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BCS Boys Soccer Wrap Up

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submitted by Coach Art Schmich

BCS 2         Lee, MA 1

Jackson Burhans and Colin Love made several outstanding saves, and Matt Montero knocked in the game winning goal in the second overtime as the boys varsity soccer team defeated Lee, MA, 2 to 1, on Friday, October 3.

Zach Spaniol scored the first goal lofting the ball over the Lee goalie.

Matt Rokjer, Dan Bentley, Calvin Mars, Seiji Akera and Alex Gazelone played well defensively.

BCS 7      Doane Stuart 1

The boys varsity soccer team rolled to an easy 7 to 1 win over Doane Stuart on Wednesday, October 8.

Keel Krumenacker scored in the opening minutes for the early lead. Zach Spaniol led the scoring with 2 goals and 2 assists along with Matt Montero, who had 2 goals and 1 assist.

Matt Moran and Ethan Mars had a goal apiece. Jacob Montero, Kyle Burdick and Ryan Shumway all had an assist. The boys varsity record is now 10 wins and 2 ties.

New Lebanon Volleyball Loses To Hawthorne Valley

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submitted by Coach Timothy Christiansen 

The New Lebanon Central School varsity volleyball team lost to Hawthorne Valley 3-1 by scores of  25-17, 25-14, 20-25 and 25-23.

New Lebanon had great games from Brianne Casella, who had 6 points off serve, 3 aces and 5 kills, Alex Miller, who had 9 points off serve, 3 aces, 6 kills, and Jeanie Smith, who had 10 points off serve and 3 aces.

Pioneer Fish & Game Club Trapper Training Course

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A trapper training course will be offered at the Pioneer Fish & Game Club, Potter Hill Club House, on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 4 pm (bring your lunch). This course is mandatory for first time license buyers. Students must attend the entire session, demonstrate proper attitude and safety and pass the test.

You must pre-register by calling Paul at 518-857-9596 or Ed at 518-686-5267.