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Ladybird basketball continuing the climb

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

VOORHEESVILLE –– Head Coach Bob Baron took over a Ladybird basketball program last year that had seen better days. The team doubled its win total.

Flying Dutchmen lost size gained quickness will focus on outside shooting

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– After going undefeated in the Suburban Council last season, the Guilderland boys’ basketball team is feeling confident.

Voorheesville community gets a dose of performance enhancing drug knowledge

by Saranac Hale Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

VOORHEESVILLE –– A decent amount of Voorheesville athletes flocked to the high school’s auditorium on Tuesday night to learn about performance enhancing drugs.

Don Snyder is honored for remarkable work as soccer coach

by Jo E. Prout

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– The only person surprised about Don Snyder being a Hall of Fame coach is Don Snyder.

Area golf teams drive the fairway with ease

by Philippa Stasiuk

By Jordan J. Michael

Western Albany County is a hotbed for varsity golf teams this season. Guilderland, Berne-Knox-Westerlo, and Voorheesville teams all had excellent showings in league and sectional play.

Young Guilderland football team loses only one game in two years

by Saranac Hale Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– The Farnsworth Modified football team had a dramatic end to the 2008 season. It hadn’t lost a game in ages.

Dutchmen rsquo s flight to state title cancelled

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

CAMILLUS –– A magical season by the Guilderland boys’ soccer team came to an end on Friday night at West Genesee High School.

Voorheesville and BKW runners compete in New York State championships

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

NORTHPORT –– A handful of local cross-country runners qualified for the state meet at Sunken Meadow State Park in Long Island, held on Saturday with a 3.1-mile course.

Local running skill on display at Section BKW takes C crown

by Saranac Hale Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

SARATOGA –– The Section II cross-country championship in Saratoga is the most important meet of the year. Sometimes, one point can determine a title.

Still undefeated Dutchmen strike down Shen for AA gold

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

COLONIE –– Guilderland and Shenendehowa had a significant history between each other coming into the Class AA soccer final. The history dug a little deeper on Tuesday night.

Ladybirds fall short of 2nd consecutive Class C title in close match

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

By Jordan J. Michael

SARATOGA –– The Voorheesville girls’ volleyball team upset perennial powerhouse Lake George in 2007 for the Class C title. The Warriors came prepared in 2008.