Archive » October 2008 » Sports

BKW boys and girls rsquo cross-country take Western Athletic Conference title

by Jo E. Prout

By Jordan J. Michael

BERNE –– The BKW cross-country team claimed the Western Athletic Conference title in both boys and girls divisions on Oct. 21 in Fort Plain.

Undefeated Flying Dutchmen roll into Class AA semi-finals

by Saranac Hale Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– The Dutchmen soccer team was determined to end Niskayuna’s season just as Niskayuna did to Guilderland a year ago.

Lady Dutch soccer buries Albany and moves to quarters

by Philippa Stasiuk

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– A steady rain fell as the Guilderland girls’ soccer team won its first round sectional game at home on Saturday, 4-1, over the Albany Falcons.

Voorheesville rsquo s sectional bubble is popped

by Philippa Stasiuk

Blackbirds beat Schoharie but can’t figure out Lake George

By Jordan J. Michael

QUEENSBURY –– Twelve Voorheesville soccer players will never wear a Blackbirds jersey again. The run is officially over.

BKW boys rsquo soccer plays at high level moves to sectional quarterfinals

by Philippa Stasiuk

By Jordan J. Michael

BERNE –– The Bulldogs boys’ soccer team went into its first sectional game with a six game losing streak. The recent past has been officially erased.

Guilderville girls rsquo swimming is youthful and competitive

by Philippa Stasiuk

By Jordan J. Michael

BALLSTON SPA –– Losing a swim meet by one point is uncommon in the sport. “It’s definitely a rare occurrence,” said the Guilderville girls’ swim coach, Brenna Autrey.

Lady Dutch volleyball loses to talented Burnt-Hills squad

by Jo E. Prout

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– The Lady Dutch varsity volleyball team couldn’t get it going against a Burnt-Hills Ballston-Lake team that hadn’t lost a Suburban Council match in 18 years.

Guilderland wrestling program to host a reunion

by Saranac Hale Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– The Guilderland wrestling program will be honoring every wrestler since 1960 with a reunion celebration at Casey’s Banquet House in Rensselaer on Nov. 7 at 5:00 p.m.

Dutch still unbeaten

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“Blue-collar” squad squeaks by Blue Devils

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– Dutchmen varsity soccer coach, Mike Kinnally, reminds his players frequently that the team is capable of losing every game it plays. This scenario just hasn’t occurred yet.

Guilderland girls rsquo tennis wins Section II title

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

SCHENECTADY –– The Lady Dutch varsity tennis team claimed the Section II title on Tuesday at Central Park in Schenectady. The undefeated team beat Shenendehowa, 5 to 4.

Ladybirds rsquo soccer let second half slip away

by Jo E. Prout

By Jordan J. Michael

VOORHEESVILLE –– The Ladybirds’ soccer team suffered a 6-0 loss to Ravena the first time around. They had a re-match on Monday.

“This game is to see where we are at as the season winds down,” said Coach Joe Santos.

Local girls rsquo tennis teams rolling through Sectionals

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

The Guilderland girls’ tennis team claimed the Suburban Council championship with a 13-0 record and is not predicted to loose any time soon.

Former Guilderland lacrosse player enshrined

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– Tom Alexander, a 1994 Guilderland High School graduate and avid lacrosse player, is getting inducted into the University at Albany Athletic Hall of Fame.

Guilderland football makes ldquo costly mistakes rdquo against Niskayuna

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

NISKAYUNA –– With a 1-3 record, the Flying Dutchmen football team was looking to turn around its season at Niskayuna on Friday. “The dam broke,” said Head Coach Dan Penna.

BKW boys rsquo soccer loses intense game to top ranked Galway

by Jo E. Prout

By Jordan J. Michael

BERNE –– The Bulldogs boys’ soccer team knew what Galway had to offer before the game even started.

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