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Guilderland girls upping the tempo under new coach, Dubose

by Jordan J. Michael

Change can be a good thing.

2014-15 basketball preview — Dutchmen: new coach, similar philosophy

by Jordan J. Michael

There are plenty of new faces for the Guilderland basketball team — including the head coach — but the foundation doesn't have to be rebuilt.  

Allie Tedeschi signs to Hartford for Division I running

Allie Tedeschi is taking her running talents to Hartford University.

Guilderland cross-country runs well at Federation Championships

Runners from Guilderland had a successful fall season.

Guilderville swimmers full of energy as six head to States

by Jordan J. Michael

Six Guilderville swimmers left for Ithaca today for this weekend's state competition and they couldn't be happier.

New women’s hockey team in Albany looking for players

The newly formed women's recreation hockey team, The Albany Angels, is looking for more players.

If you are a woman who has some hockey experience, or if you are a total beginner who is looking to learn how to play, The Albany Angels welcomes you to the ice. The team teaches the game, has great coaching, and has fun.

Turkey Raffle Run this Sunday at Tawasentha Park

The Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club will hold its annual Turkey Raffle Run on Sunday, Nov. 23, at Tawasentha Park in Guilderland.

This is a one-mile loop around the park, and each loop earns the runner one raffle ticket. At the end of the hour run, the runners put their name on the tickets and the drawing is held.

Pro basketball game coming to Duanesburg Community Center

The Schenectady Legends are coming back to the Duanesburg Area Community Center.

The Schenectady Legends, a pro basketball team, will take on the Toronto 3D on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.SchenectadyLegends.com online.

Slingerlands native Noah Poskanzer named Defensive Player of the Week

On Nov. 10, The Empire 8 named Noah Poskanzer, a safety for the Ithaca College football team, Defensive Player of the Week.

Guilderland’s Jessica Schiller named to All-Conference team

The New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference recently announced its 2014 Fall Academic All-Conference teams, and Guilderland’s Jessica Schiller from Mount Holyoke College has been selected for women’s soccer. Schiller is a junior.

Altamont’s Jacob Polfliet takes home cross-country title

Jacob Polfliet, of Altamont, and the rest of the Paul Smith's College men’s cross country team beat out five other teams to win the Yankee Small College Conference title under snowy conditions in Lake Placid.

Polfliet is a senior majoring in environmental science at Paul Smith's.

Female athletes thriving at Guilderland

by Jordan J. Michael

These days, female athletes are taking the spotlight at Guilderland as five signed Division I scholarships. Also, a former Dutch soccer star made an All Rookie team for her efforts in college.

Bethlehem bests Guilderland in volleyball semifinals

Guilderland's successful volleyball season ended in the semifinals last Thursday after four competitive sets with Bethlehem.

An overtime heartbreaker brings down the Birds

Senior Lydia Parker scored for Voorheesville from about midfield with 20 seconds left in regulation play to force the Class B final with Catholic Central into overtime where the Crusaders were victorious.

Cold ending in semi-final for Voorheesville football

by Jordan J. Michael

"They battled to the end," said Voorheesville's football coach after his team lost the only game of the season — in the semi-final.

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