GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Babe Ruth All-Star 15-year-olds showed some mettle by swinging the metal during pool play at the Eastern New York State Tournament in Clifton Park last weekend.

GUILDERLAND — Pool play for the Eastern New York State Babe Ruth Tournament for 13-year-olds is over and Guilderland Babe Ruth is in good shape.

The Hugh L. Carey Empire State Games are here and athletes from the area are ready to compete.

BERNE — A beautiful day in Berne turned into a beautiful day for a young couple.

The surgeon who straightened Stephenie Bint’s spine has no idea what causes scoliosis.

In fact, said Dr. Allen Carl of the Bone and Joint Center in Albany, no one knows for sure, though there are theories.

GUILDERLAND — Stephenie Bintz couldn’t wiggle her toes.

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Babe Ruth 15-year-old All-Star Team clinched the District 1 Championship last week.

Last year, the team of 14-year-olds advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Regional of the Babe Ruth league and came in fifth place.

GUILDERLAND — Last week, the Guilderland Babe Ruth 13-and-under team clinched a spot in the state tournament in the championship round of the districts.

Guilderland beat East Greenbush, 16-0, in the semifinal game.

GUILDERLAND — Another year, another smooth race for Andrew Linehan and the Pine Bush Triathlon.

CLARKSVILLE — Seth Rarick is lured by a loud sound.

The noise of a running motor has drawn the 15-year-old Clarksville native to places all over the state of New York and as far away as Florida.