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Updated Events At Grafton Lakes State Park – October

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Please note that the Fleet Feet 10k Race that was scheduled for October 20 has been cancelled.
25, Friday – Star Watch at GLSP at 7:30 pm. Join with members of the Albany Area  Astronomers and come explore the night sky.  Meets at Deerfield.  Rain date: Saturday, 10/28.  Call 658-9144 to confirm.
26, Saturday – Trick or Treat Nature Trail  4:30 to 7 pm. Follow a trail lit by jack-o-lanterns to meet some of the friendly animals of the forest and lakes at Grafton Lakes State Park.  Solve riddles and play along the way. There will be treats and fun for all.  This event is recommended for children ages 12 and under. The cost is $4 per person or $15 per family of four or more. Pre-registration is required by calling 279-1155. The group will meet at the Shaver Pond Center, 194 Shaver Pond Road in Grafton.

Panthers Quiet Warriors, 35 – 0

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by Steve Bradley
The Stillwater Warriors made a visit to the Panther Den last Friday evening. The 2 – 2 Warriors came in looking to upset the Panthers. The Warriors put up a good fight early in the contest, but the Panthers wore them down. Although the Panthers offense did not play their best game of the season, the defense stepped up and kept Stillwater from gaining any confidence throughout the game.
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HF Field Hockey Stays Undefeated

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by Steve Bradley
On Friday the Greenwich Witches came to HFCS to battle the Panther field hockey team for first place in the WASAREN league. The Panthers beat the Witches 3 – 1 in their first meeting. Greenwich’s plan was to pull off a win and be in a first place tie with the Panthers.
It didn’t take long for the Panthers to dash any hope of that.
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HF Boys Soccer Big Game Ends In Tie

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by Steve Bradley
Last Friday, the HFCS boys soccer team headed up the highway to Schuylerville. They were going to face the Schuylerville Black Horses for sole possession of first place in the WASAREN league. The Black Horses had tied the Panthers in their first meeting earlier in the season, and the Panthers wanted to bring home a win.
It was not to be.
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HF Girls Soccer Wins 2 And Loses 1

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by Steve Bradley
Tamarac came to the Hoosick Soccer Complex last Thursday looking to upset the Ladies.
In the first half, the Bengals got a penalty kick on a questionable call. The Bengals scored on the kick and took a 1 – 0 lead.
It turned out to be a temporary setback for the Panthers. Jordyn Haynes got HF on the board soon after to tie the game, and the Panthers never looked back. Rachel Pine tacked on another first half goal. After the half, both Haynes and Pine scored again. The Panthers won the game 4 – 1.
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Taconic Valley Youth Basketball Registration Night

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Taconic Valley Youth Basketball, sponsored by PVMCC will hold a sign-up night on Tuesday, October 22, from 6 to 8 pm at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center. This program is open to all children within the Berlin Central School District in first through sixth grade.
New this year is the CYO Travel League for fifth and sixth-graders. The cost for first and second grade is $25, for third/fourth grade, $40, for fifth/sixth grade, $50.
Coaches and assistant coaches are needed. Come to sign-up night for more information, or call Kyle Jansen at 658-0080.

Panthers Pound Taconic Hills, 68 – 0

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by Steve Bradley
The Hoosick Falls Panther football team traveled 80 minutes down Route 22 last Friday night to meet the Taconic Hills Titans. Two hours later the Panthers returned after totally dominating the Titans. The Titans only entered the Panthers end of the field twice. The Panthers led 28 – 0 at the end of the first quarter, and 49 – 0 at the half.
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