The Berne-Knox-Westerlo and Voorheesville cross-country teams battled 10 other teams in pouring rain during the 84th annual Grout invitational at Schenectady’s Central Park over the weekend.
On Saturday, Sept. 30, the Voorheesville boys’ soccer team hosted Mohonasen in a Colonial Council matchup during their homecoming weekend. The Birds bolted out fast but their defense was put to the test in the second half and the Birds held on for the 2-1 victory.
On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Voorheesville football team took on the Canajoharie-Fort Plain Cougars at home. On a fall day, the Blackbirds lost two key members due to injuries and lost the match, 46 to 7.
On Friday, Sept. 22, the Guilderville girls’ swim team hosted the combined team of Schenectady/Colonie at Clayton A. Bouton high school. It all came down to the last event where Guilderville pulled out a 73-71 win.
Last Thursday, Sept. 21, the Voorheesville girls’ tennis were at home hosting the Albany Academy Bears. The small girls team played well but fell, 6 to 0.
Last Thursday, Sept. 14, the Voorheesville girls’ golf team took to the course at Colonie Country Club as they played against the Cadets of LaSalle. The fall weather helped the Birds as they won, 161 to 173.
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Voorheesville Blackbirds girls’ soccer traveled to Mohonasen to take on the Warriors in a Colonial Council matchup. The Blackbirds had a quick start in the first half but extended their lead in the second and won, 5 to 2.
Last Thursday, Aug. 31, the Voorheesville Blackbirds girls’ volleyball team opened up the season on the road at Mohonasen. The Birds attempted a rally but the Warriors clipped the Birds’ wings, losing three sets to one; 13-25, 21-25, 25-18, 20-25.
Last Wednesday, Aug. 30, the Voorheesville Blackbirds boys’ golf team teed off against Schalmont. On the nice day at Orchard Creek, the Blackbirds swung easy against the Sabres by winning 180 to 206.
Last Thursday and Friday, June 1 and 2, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo, Guilderland, and Voorheesville track teams competed to qualify for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association competition. The Dutch will have three relay teams and eight individuals competing.
