Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Steve Bradley
The Lady Panther basketball team took the step out of the state regionals into the Class B state semifinals last Saturday at Hudson Valley Community College. The Panther Ladies faced the Canton Golden Bears from Section X in a regional contest.
[Read more…] about Girls Advance to State Semifinals With 52 – 35 Win
by Steve Bradley
When NYS number five ranked Hoosick Falls Panthers took to the floor against the NYS number six ranked Ogdensburg Blue Devils, they had one goal, stop 6 foot 5 inch Kinnon LaRose. [Read more…] about Ogdensburg Brings Boys Season To An End, 57 – 42
Attention, high school seniors! Applications are being accepted for the 2015 Lillis Bunce Memorial Award. This $200 award is offered by the Grafton Community Library Board of Trustees in recognition of the lifetime community service of the late Lillis Bunce of Grafton. The purpose of this award is to encourage and reward the community service of our youth as demonstrated by the example Mrs. Bunce set throughout her life.
The Lillis Bunce Memorial Award is presented annually to a high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the community by performing volunteer service in any of the following areas: library/literacy, gardening, environmental causes, or civic/church organizations–all areas for which Lillis demonstrated a personal interest and passion and gave generously of her time and talents.
Any Grafton resident who is currently a senior in high school is eligible to apply, including private and home-schooled students. Applications may be obtained at the Library, on the Library’s website (www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org) or at the guidance offices of Berlin, Hoosick Falls or Brittonkill Central Schools. Completed applications may be submitted in person at the library or by mail to Grafton Community Library, P.O. Box H, Grafton, NY, 12082. The deadline for receiving applications is May 15.
by Steve Bradley
Through the first three quarters the HFCS Panthers had it going their way. The defense was doing its job, holding the Schalmont Sabres to 20 points. The offense wasn’t killing it but was scoring enough points to hold a 35 – 22 lead.
Then the wheels fell off.
by Steve Bradley
Rachel Pine led the number one seeded Lady Panthers to their first title in 24 years by defeating number two seeded Watervliet last Saturday at Hudson Valley Community College.
submitted by Judy Frost, Public Information Specialist, Hoosick Falls Central School District
Hundreds of Hoosick Falls Jr./Sr. High School students were recognized during an awards ceremony on Friday, February 27, for academic growth and performance at the midway point of the 2014-15 school year.
As part of his administrative internship, high school math teacher Bill Clairmont was tasked with organizing the awards ceremony, which recognized a significant number of students.
by Steve Bradley
After winning the WASAREN League title, then sending three wrestlers to the NYS championships, six Panther wrestlers were named as WASAREN League All Stars this week.
Named 2015 Section II Champions and State competitors Nolan Foster (113 pounds) and Colby Davendonis (152 pounds) were joined by Lucas Brogue (132 pounds), Shane Barss (195 pounds) and Alex Hull (285 pounds). Garrett Wright, who also wrestled in State competition, was named in the 182 pound class.
HF 58 – Schuylerville 51
By Steve Bradley
When quarterfinal game time came around at the Hudson Valley Community College gymnasium for the HF Panthers to play the Schuylerville Black Horses, there was a delay. The delay was caused by the Ravena versus Mekeel Christian Academy game going into overtime. With the Panthers scheduled to play the winner of the game, it was enjoyable to watch the end of a very exciting game and see what was in store for the Panthers. Ravena, a number 13 seed who has beaten a number four and number five seed, came away a winner with a 78 – 76 OT win. Ravena will now face the Panthers in the semifinals at the Glens Falls Civic Center.
[Read more…] about Panthers Down Schuylerville; Advance To Glens Falls
by Steve Bradley
Rachel Pine scored 24 points and Taylor Hayes dashed any chances of Mechanicville staging a big comeback win.
by Bea Peterson and Alex Brooks
A solar array of over one megawatt, proposed to be installed on nine acres of the Wysocki Farm to generate electricity for the Hoosick Falls Central School, and approved by the Hoosick Zoning and Planning Boards, will not be built. [Read more…] about Solar Power Deal At HFCS Falls Through; A New One Is In The Works
