Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Steve Bradley
The number one seeded HFCS girls team (20-2) had two wins over the past week to earn their way into the Section II semifinals. First up was Broadalbin-Perth, a team that had to win a game to get into the playoffs, then Stillwater, a team the Panthers defeated twice during the regular season. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Girls Cruise Into Semifinals, Win Big Twice
by Steve Bradley
The HFCS boys basketball team got caught in a rain of three-pointers Friday evening at the Hudson Valley College McDonough Sports Complex. It seemed their opponent, the number one seeded Mekeel Christian Lions, couldn’t miss. Draining one three-pointer after another, usually only touching the net, the threes rained down. It was a very impressive show and an onslaught for which the Panthers had no answer. It began right after the jump ball to start the game and, although it lessened in the second half, it never let up. The loss brought the 2015-16 season to an end. [Read more…] about Boys Run Into A Rainstorm, Lose 76 – 41
By Doug La Rocque
Despite building a five point lead early in the game, the Berlin Mountaineers were not able to stop a strong transition and baseline game by Northville, and fell in the opening round of the Class D Section II Playoffs by a 73-57 score. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys Basketball Season Comes To An End At The Hands Of The Northville Falcons
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What’s for supper? A local Bald Eagle scans the landscape for prey earlier this week. Photo by Christopher Wright[/private]
Conservationist, ecologist, educator and avid fly fisherman Frank Cuttone will share stories about “Fly Fishing on the Rensselaer Plateau” on Thursday evening, March 10, at Sand Lake Town Hall. [Read more…] about Fly Fishing On The Rensselaer Plateau
The 2016 Bennington County Relay for Life Kick-Off Expo is coming up on Wednesday, February 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Vermon Veteran’s Home, 325 North Street in Bennington. This year’s theme is “Super Heroes,” so come in your best cancer-fighting costime. Prizes will be awarded! [Read more…] about Wanted: Cancer-Fighting Super Heroes!
submitted by Sherry Bowman-Kluck
The Berlin and New Lebanon School District Wrestling Team will be holding an innovative Wrestling Expo and All-You-Can-Eat Benefit Breakfast. [Read more…] about Berlin/New Lebanon Wrestling Expo
Put Saturday, April 16 on your calendars now for the Fourth Annual “Lace up for a Cure” 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Healers from Here. [Read more…] about Lace Up And Run For A Cure
The ninth seeded Panthers defeated the eighth seeded Red Raiders in Mechanicville Tuesday evening to advance. [Read more…] about Panther Advance In Sectional Play, 56 – 48
Berlin Boys Fall To Cambridge But Head Into Sectional Play Optimistic
By Doug La Rocque
The Mountaineers closed out the regular season with an 80 to 59 loss to the Cambridge Indians, stepping up in class as a tune up to this week’s Section 2 Class D competition. Roark Slattery again led from the way with 27 points and six rebounds. Slattery also dropped in six from three-point land. Senior Ryan Shumway added 12 points while Ryan Gosse contributed another 11 points. The Mountaineers held their own on the defensive boards, but only four offensive rebounds hampered their scoring efforts. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys and Girls Basketball
