by Alex Brooks
Hoosick Falls Schools Superintendent Ken Facin said at the September meeting of the Hoosick Falls School Board that he had received a letter containing an additional $15,000 in State aid for the District for “general purposes,” which he found both pleasing and puzzling. He suggested to the Board that one possible use for the new money would be to turn the very popular lacrosse club into a varsity sport. There was some discussion about this, but no decision was made.
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Panthers Win 40 – 0 Over Stillwater
by Steve Bradley
The HFCS Panthers took on the Stillwater Warriors last Friday night, September 21, on the turf in Stillwater. The Panthers jumped out to a 14 – 0 first quarter lead and never looked back. Brad Burns scored both touchdowns, one a 51 yard pass and another for 8 yards on the ground. The Panthers led 27 – 0 at the half.
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HFCS Girls Soccer Wins Two
by Gail Delurey
The HF Girls Varsity Soccer Team won last Saturday, September 22, beating Cambridge 9-2. Grace Delurey and Allie Martin each had a hat trick. Jordyn Haynes netted 2 goals, and Alice Hayden scored one. Everard was in the goal. The team is playing like a family again. [Read more…] about HFCS Girls Soccer Wins Two
Panther Boys Soccer Upsets Schuylerville
by Gail Delurey
The HF Boys Varsity beat Schuylerville 1-0 on Tuesday, September 25. [Read more…] about Panther Boys Soccer Upsets Schuylerville
Panthers Clobber Taconic Hills 47 – 8
by Steve Bradley
It didn’t take long to realize the visiting Taconic Hills Titans were in over their helmets. The Hoosick Falls Panther football team scored 27 unanswered points in the first quarter. The Panthers scored 5 offensive touchdowns and a defensive TD to run out to a 41 – 0 halftime lead.
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HFCS Girls Soccer Loses To Burr & Burton Academy
by Gail Delurey
In a game dominated by Hoosick Falls, the Lady Panthers outshot Burr & Burton Academy 20 to 5 in the final of the Lady James Tournament on Monday night. [Read more…] about HFCS Girls Soccer Loses To Burr & Burton Academy
A Photo Finish In Golf
submitted by Pam Hatfield
The Hoosick Falls Golf Team played its last home match Monday, September 17, against Tamarac. “Hoosick Falls had a victory, but it wasn’t like any other match,” said Coach Pam Hatfield. “After the first five matches were tallied, it was a tie. Player number six also tied his match.” The tie was broken by adding the scores of the first three golfers of each team in which Hoosick Falls won by one stroke. “Now that’s a photo finish!” said Hatfield. [Read more…] about A Photo Finish In Golf
Fill The Bus – October 5-7 In Hoosick Falls
A Hoosick Falls Central School big yellow school bus will be collecting food instead of kids October 5-7. Everyone is encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to the HFCS Homecoming Football game and activities surrounding the game on Friday, October 5. On Sunday, October 7, the bus will be on Main Street from 9 am until noon, parked in the drive of the Robson-Reinfurt Funeral Home. Then you can find it at the St. Mary’s Cow Plop until 4 pm.
This annual food drive is to benefit the Hoosick Falls Food Pantry. The food pantry is in great need of pastas, peanut butter, jelly, boxed macaroni and cheese, canned fruit, jello, pudding and toiletries.
Panthers Conquer Golden Horde
All It Took Was 20 Seconds
by Steve Bradley
Eric Kaufman’s game opening kickoff was received by a Granville player who started upfield and was hit by a Panther tackler. The ball came flying out and hit the ground where Brad Burns pounced on it. The offense took to the field, and on the Panthers first play from scrimmage, quarterback Billy Pine threw to Levi Brewster, who fought his way over the goal line. Twenty seconds after kicking off, HF = 6, Granville = stunned. [Read more…] about Panthers Conquer Golden Horde