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Benson named new Director of Athletics at the University at Albany

The University at Albany has named Mark Benson as director of athletics. 

Schoburg football ready for second varsity season

by Jordan J. Michael

Three schools, one team.

Katlic of Glenville wins Altamont 5K race; Blood breaks record time

by Jordan J. Michael

ALTAMONT — The second annual Hilltown Triple Crown race series came to a close last Saturday with the 17th annual Altamont 5K.

“The rain disappeared,” said Phil Carducci, the race director.

New faces emerging for Dutchmen

by Jordan J. Michael

Losing most of its experienced skill set to graduation, the current Guilderland football team is making changes. 

Becker of Berne wins Pre-Fall Classic 5K race

The Pre-Fall Classic 5K was held in Voorheesville last Saturday and Lukus Becker, of Berne, crossed the finish line first in a time of 18:47.

Olivia Baumann, 15, of Greenville, was the first female finisher in 10th place overall with a time of 20:45.

Marcella named coach of women’s basketball team at Monmouth College

Katie Marcella, a 2003 graduate of Guilderland High School, has been named the new women's basketball coach at Monmouth College. She’s the 10th coach in the history of the Division III program.

Guilderland’s Gutknecht wins Henley Gold for rowing

Sixteen junior women rowers of the Albany Rowing Center (ARC) competed in the 132nd Royal Canadian Henley Regatta in St. Catherine’s, Ontario, Canada, with varsity rower Meghan Gutknecht, of Guilderland, winning the coveted Henley Gold in the women’s Under 19 single with a time of 8:01.421. 

Cahill absorbs Irish culture on national team

by Jordan J. Michael

Aaron Cahill is an American citizen, but he also plays lacrosse for Team Ireland.

Youth soccer in Knox

The town of Knox will have its annual youth soccer program with six Sunday sessions starting on Aug. 24 and ending on Oct. 5. The sessions run from 3 to 4 p.m. each Sunday.

Marcella named coach of women’s basketball team at Monmouth College

Katie Marcella, a 2003 graduate of Guilderland High School, has been named the new women's basketball coach at Monmouth College. She’s the 10th coach in the history of the Division III program.

 

LaSalle Institute to host golf tournament at Albany Country Club

The LaSalle Institute will hold its 21st annual Cadet Open at Albany Country Club (300 Wormer Road, Voorheesville) on Monday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Guilderland’s Meghan Gutknecht wins Henley Gold for rowing

Sixteen junior women rowers of the Albany Rowing Center (ARC) competed in the 132nd Royal Canadian Henley Regatta in St. Catherine’s, Ontario, Canada, with varsity rower Meghan Gutknecht, of Guilderland, winning the coveted Henley Gold in the women’s Under 19 single with a time of 8:01.421. 

Ilin of Albany takes Fox Creek 5K race Saturday

First leg of Hilltown Triple Crown was run last Saturday; two to go.

Bartlett, a rising soccer star, has the national team in her sights — from afar

by Jordan J. Michael

A rising soccer star, Jen Bartlett, who is embarking on the national level, may be exactly what Guilderland needs this fall.

Motorcycling’s deep history revealed in new picture book

by Jordan J. Michael

Motorcycling has a rich history in the Capital Region, and Mark Supley's new book captures most of it.