Without a coach, Shayla Lyons has perfected her shot put technique watching YouTube videos; her school has no track facilities, so she practices in a parking lot — the challenges have made her a champ.

The high sun and heavy humidity didn't stop Guilderland athletes from placing near the top during state championships for outdoor track and field.

Three Guilderland track-and-field athletes will compete in three separate events Friday and Saturday in the Division 1 state championships, along with a 4 x 800 relay team.

Guilderland had another chance at a Class AA basketball title, but came up short, again.

Voorheesville's title defense was thwarted in the semifinals.

Voorheesville's volleyball championship was the culmination of two years of progression.  

Unless Duanesburg, Schoharie, and Berne-Knox-Westerlo have budgets passed with money allocated for football, the Schoburg team may not exist next fall, said BKW's Interim Superintendent Joe Natale.

The Dutch had a rough loss in the Class AA quarterfinals.

The Blackbirds won three straight matches for the Section II Class C title against Greenville on Feb. 28.