On Friday, Jan. 10, the Voorheesville boys’ team took on Ichabod Crane in a Colonial Council matchup at home. The Blackbirds and Riders battled till the final whistle where both teams scraped and clawed for points as the Birds won 49-to-45.

Last Thursday, Jan. 9, the Voorheesville bowling squad took on a talented Warriors squad at Towne Bowling Academy in the second half of their season. The Birds started well but Mohonasen took control as the Blackbirds fell 25-to-7 (3523-3211 in total pins).

Last Thursday, Jan. 2, the Voorheesville boys’ volleyball team returned to the court after winter break, traveling to Greenville High School to play the Spartans. The Birds didn’t give Greenville much as they easily swept in straight sets: 25-16, 25-14, 25-18.

On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo and Voorheesville track teams competed in the indoor league meet 2A held at Union College.

On Friday, Dec. 13, the Voorheesville girls’ basketball team hosted a Colonial Council foe in Catholic Central, the defending state champs, at home. The quick and lengthy Crusader team kept the Blackbirds from hanging around as the Blackbirds fell 63-to-26.

Last Thursday, Dec. 12, the Guilderland-Voorheesville boys’ swim team competed against Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk and Mohonasen at home. Guilderville dominated in the pool where they won against both RCS 54-to-43 and Mohonasen 61-to-16.

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Guilderland/Voorheesville/Schalmont/Scotia-Glenville/Mohonasen Storm hockey team opened up their season as they took on Niskayuna/Albany/Broadalbin-Perth/Schoharie Hawks at Messa Rink on the campus of Union College. The Storm started well but fell 4-to-0.

On Monday afternoon, Nov. 25, the season kicked off for the Voorheesville bowling squad as they took on Lansingburgh at Uncle Sam Lanes in Troy. The Birds battled the lanes and the talented Knights’ squad and fell 26.5-to-5.5 and (3513-3029) in total pins.

Last weekend, Nov. 7-9, the Guilderland-Voorheesville girls’ swim team competed in the Section 2 Swimming championships at Shenendehowa High School to make an attempt to qualify for the state competition. Guilderville finished eighth overall with 122 points.

Last Wednesday, Nov. 6, the fifth-seeded Voorheesville Blackbirds competed in the Section 2, Class C semifinals at Ballston Spa High School as they took on top-seeded Galway. The Birds battled tough but fell in straight sets; 18-25, 17-25, 13-25.