Round Up - 10/8

BOYS SOCCER

Hoosic Valley, Bolton-Warrensburg Battle to 2-2 Draw

WARRENSBURG — Hoosic Valley and Bolton-Warrensburg traded goals and momentum Wednesday, September 30, before settling for a 2-2 tie in boys varsity soccer action. The contest marked the first varsity soccer match played on the field at Warrensburg School. Hoosic Valley controlled much of the first half, with Carter Simpson and Will Cottrell leading the midfield and Colton Schram creating opportunities along the left wing. The visitors broke through in the 38th minute when Connor Seymour sent a cross to Emit Schmidt, who headed it into the net for a 1-0 halftime lead. Bolton-Warrensburg came out strong after the break. Ben Birkholz converted a penalty kick to tie the game before striking again minutes later, volleying a pass from Jaxon French into the upper corner to give Bolton-Warrensburg a 2-1 advantage. With just over three minutes remaining, Schram was fouled inside the penalty box and buried the resulting kick to pull Hoosic Valley even at 2-2. Hoosic Valley held a 10-6 advantage in shots and a 5-2 edge in corner kicks. Travis Bleakley recorded four saves for Hoosic Valley, while Jaden Nieves made eight stops for Bolton-Warrensburg.

Belonga Hat Trick Lifts Waterford-Halfmoon Past Hoosic Valley

WATERFORD — Conner Belonga delivered a three-goal performance Thursday, October 1, leading Waterford-Halfmoon to a 3-0 victory over Hoosic Valley in boys varsity soccer action on Senior Night for the Fordians. Waterford wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as Evan Bristol connected with Belonga on a through ball less than two minutes into the game. Hoosic Valley responded with offensive pressure, but the Fordians held their 1-0 advantage through halftime. Belonga struck again in the 64th minute, stealing the ball from a Hoosic Valley defender and finding the net to double the lead. With less than a minute remaining, Bristol set up Belonga for his third goal to complete the hat trick. Bristol finished with two assists, while Waterford goalkeepers Jonny Atwood and Henry Chapin each recorded two saves to combine for the shutout.

Cambridge-Salem Takes Down Hoosick Falls, 3-1

HOOSICK FALLS — Cambridge-Salem came away with a 3-1 victory over Hoosick Falls in boys varsity soccer action Thursday, October 1. Alex Olson, Nolan Thomas and Keiran Carroll each found the back of the net for Cambridge-Salem, with Rowan Ossont and Theo LeBlanc contributing assists. Trevor Sheldon scored the lone goal for the Hoosick Falls Panthers. Hoosick Falls goalkeeper Richie Bartholomew made nine saves, while Cambridge-Salem keeper Tyler Beadling recorded three stops to help secure the win.

Mechanicville Slips Past Greenwich in Defensive Battle

MECHANICVILLE — The Greenwich Witches put up a tough defensive fight under the lights Thursday, October 1, but Mechanicville managed to sneak away with a 1-0 victory in boys varsity soccer action. Mechanicville controlled much of the first-half pressure, but Greenwich goalkeeper Mason Foster and the Witches defense kept the Red Raiders off the scoreboard, sending the teams into halftime tied 0-0. The breakthrough came seven minutes into the second half when Graham Murphy collected a throw-in, turned toward the middle and fired a shot inside the near post for the game's only goal. Greenwich worked to find an equalizer, but Mechanicville's defense held firm. Foster finished with 15 saves for the Witches, while Mechanicville goalkeeper Ethan Staunton recorded four saves for the shutout. Mechanicville held a 16-4 advantage in shots, while both teams earned three corner kicks.

Bolton-Warrensburg Takes 3-1 Win Over Granville

BOLTON — Bolton-Warrensburg got off to a quick start Thursday, October 1, and held on for a 3-1 victory over Granville in boys varsity soccer action. Hunter Rausch opened the scoring less than two minutes into the contest, finishing a pass from Ben Birkholz to give Bolton-Warrensburg an early lead. Ben Wells added an unassisted goal late in the first half to make it 2-0 at the break. Granville answered early in the second half when Alex Rozell capitalized on a misplayed ball, raced past the defense and found the net to cut the deficit to 2-1. Rausch struck again in the 55th minute, scoring from about 30 feet out to restore the two-goal advantage. Carter Lehoisky helped control the midfield for Granville, while Noah Teer turned in a strong defensive effort. Bolton-Warrensburg held a 10-3 advantage in shots and a 7-1 edge in corner kicks. Granville goalkeeper Cameron Rathbun recorded eight saves, while Jaden Nieves made two stops for Bolton-Warrensburg. The game was called in the 66th minute due to darkness following a lengthy injury timeout.

BKW Edges Cambridge-Salem in Close Soccer Match

CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge-Salem put up a strong fight Saturday, October 3, but Berne-Knox-Westerlo (BKW) came away with a 2-1 victory in boys varsity soccer action. Both teams played well throughout the contest, with BKW making the most of its scoring opportunities. Andrew Pallati and Jack Bennett each found the back of the net for BKW, with Nolan O'Connor and Nathan Geidel providing assists. Nolan Thomas scored the lone goal for Cambridge-Salem, keeping his team in the battle.

Olson Hat Trick Powers Cambridge-Salem Past Fort Ann

CAMBRIDGE — After a quiet first half, Cambridge-Salem found its offensive spark Monday, October 5, rolling to a 4-2 victory over Fort Ann in boys varsity soccer action. Neither team generated many scoring opportunities before halftime, but Cambridge-Salem came out firing after the break. Dawson Honyoust connected with a streaking Alex Olson for the opening goal, and Rowan Ossont followed with a cross from the sideline that Olson finished for his second. Brady Brownell then sent a free kick into the box, where Olson completed his hat trick with a third goal. Ossont added a goal of his own on a free kick just outside the penalty area. Chris Corbett scored on a penalty kick for Fort Ann.

Shannon Scores Twice as Greenwich Shuts Out Bolton-Warrensburg

GREENWICH — The Greenwich Witches kept the pressure on Monday, October 5, rolling to a 3-0 victory over Bolton-Warrensburg in boys varsity soccer action. Owen Shannon led the way with two goals, while Noah Ives added a third to help secure the shutout. Greenwich controlled much of the opening half but had trouble breaking through Bolton-Warrensburg's defense. With 23 minutes remaining, Shannon fired a shot that goalkeeper Jaden Nieves blocked, then collected his own rebound and put it away for a 1-0 lead. Bolton-Warrensburg threatened on a counterattack, but Greenwich goalkeeper Mason Foster came sliding out to stop the opportunity. The Witches wasted little time adding to their lead after halftime. Just three minutes into the second half, Shannon worked past two defenders and fired a shot into the far side of the net. Later, Max Jones sent a long pass over the defense to Ives, who settled the ball and launched a shot from 22 yards out that sailed over the goalkeeper's hands for the final goal. Nieves made several impressive stops for Bolton-Warrensburg, finishing with 13 saves, while Foster recorded seven saves for Greenwich. The Witches held a 16-7 advantage in shots.

Hartford, Lake George Battle to Scoreless Tie

HARTFORD — With first and second place in the Adirondack League on the line, Hartford and Lake George battled through regulation and two overtime periods Wednesday, October 7, before settling for a 0-0 tie in boys varsity soccer action. Both teams created scoring opportunities in an evenly matched first half, with Lake George working to control possession while Hartford looked to get the ball to dangerous attacker Gabe Durkee. Lake George gained momentum after halftime as midfielders Owen Rajeski and Landon LeMay helped keep the Lakers on the attack. Hartford goalkeeper Daman Duhame came up with several key saves, denying scoring chances from Eli Brown and Landon Holderman. Hartford remained dangerous on counterattacks, but neither team could break through. The defenses held firm through two overtime periods to preserve the draw. Duhame finished with 12 saves for Hartford, while Lake George goalkeeper Marty Farrell recorded 11. The Lakers held a narrow 17-15 advantage in shots. Hartford still has a matchup with Argyle remaining, while Lake George awaits other league results ahead of next week's Adirondack League playoffs.

Schuylerville Blanks Waterford-Halfmoon

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Black Horses broke through in the second half Monday, October 5, to earn a 2-0 victory over Waterford-Halfmoon in boys varsity soccer action. Both teams battled through a scoreless first half, with the Fordians' defense keeping Schuylerville off the board despite steady pressure. About five minutes into the second half, Thomas Tyler capitalized on a loose ball following a corner kick to give the Black Horses a 1-0 lead. Tyler struck again midway through the half, collecting a ball redirected by a Waterford-Halfmoon defender and tapping it home for his second goal of the night. Dean Barraclough recorded an assist for Schuylerville. Waterford-Halfmoon goalkeeper Jonny Atwood turned in a busy performance with 16 saves, while Schuylerville keeper Ethan Spodnick made four stops to earn the shutout.

Cambridge-Salem Clinches Share of WASAREN League Title

CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge-Salem made Senior Night one to remember Wednesday, shutting out Hoosic Valley 4-0 and clinching at least a share of the Wasaren League boys soccer title.

Rowan Ossont and Alex Olson each finished with a goal and an assist for Cambridge-Salem, while Nolan Thomas and Theo LeBlanc also found the back of the net. Kieren Carroll added an assist.

Tyler Beadling made five saves to preserve the shutout for Cambridge-Salem. Hoosic Valley keeper Travis Bleakley turned away eight shots.

Greenwich Edges Waterford in Defensive Battle, 1-0

WATERFORD — One well-placed shot and a big night in goal were all Greenwich needed Wednesday, October 7, as the Witches held off Waterford for a hard-fought 1-0 boys varsity soccer victory. Owen Shannon scored the game's only goal with 18 minutes remaining in the first half. After being fouled about 28 yards from the net, Shannon quickly took the free kick, curling a shot past Waterford goalkeeper Henry Chapin to give Greenwich the lead. Waterford kept the pressure on throughout the contest, with Connor Belonga creating several opportunities. Greenwich defenders Jordan and Jamison Slater helped keep the Fordians from breaking through, while goalkeeper Mason Foster came up with several key stops. The biggest save came with just three minutes remaining when Belonga fired a curling free kick from 25 yards out. Foster made a diving stop to his right, pushing the ball wide of the net to preserve the lead. Waterford held a 9-4 advantage in shots on goal and a 4-1 edge in corner kicks, but the Witches' defense stood strong. Nick Frasier and Jonah Newkirk helped anchor a Waterford defense that also limited Greenwich's scoring chances. Foster was credited with 13 saves for Greenwich, while Chapin recorded five for Waterford, according to the submitted statistics.

Hartford, Lake George Battle to Scoreless Tie

HARTFORD — With first and second place in the Adirondack League on the line, Hartford and Lake George battled through regulation and two overtime periods Wednesday, October 7, before settling for a 0-0 tie in boys varsity soccer action. Both teams created scoring opportunities in an evenly matched first half, with Lake George working to control possession while Hartford looked to get the ball to dangerous attacker Gabe Durkee. Lake George gained momentum after halftime as midfielders Owen Rajeski and Landon LeMay helped keep the Lakers on the attack. Hartford goalkeeper Daman Duhame came up with several key saves, denying scoring chances from Eli Brown and Landon Holderman. Hartford remained dangerous on counterattacks, but neither team could break through. The defenses held firm through two overtime periods to preserve the draw. Duhame finished with 12 saves for Hartford, while Lake George goalkeeper Marty Farrell recorded 11. The Lakers held a narrow 17-15 advantage in shots. Hartford still has a matchup with Argyle remaining, while Lake George awaits other league results ahead of next week's Adirondack League playoffs.

FIELD HOCKEY

Price’s Early Goal Holds Up as HFSC Tops Schuylerville

SCHUYLERVILLE — One first-quarter goal was all Hoosick Falls/Salem-Cambridge needed in a 1-0 field hockey win over Schuylerville.

Skyler Price put HFSC on the board at 7:44 of the opening quarter, scoring off an assist from Kelly Lohnes-Hathaway. From there, the HFSC defense made the slim lead stand for the rest of the game.

Paige Mattison recorded three saves to earn the shutout for HFSC, while Schuylerville goalie Meg Coondratt turned away seven shots.

The win improved HFSC to 2-2 in league play and 4-3 overall. Schuylerville moved to 3-4 in the league and 3-7 overall.

GOLF

Lake George Edges Granville to Reach Adirondack League Golf Final

LAKE GEORGE — Lake George punched its ticket to the Adirondack League golf championship with a close 3-2 victory over Granville in semifinal action September 30 at Top of the World Golf Course. Keegan Nastke led the Lakers with a 4-and-3 victory over Jack Best, while Christopher Mondella defeated Gabe Daigle 2-and-1. Granville fought back as Brady McNulty topped Aidan Cardinale 2-and-1 and Kole Plude edged Lucas Gilles 1-up. Seth Herrick secured Lake George's third point with a 4-and-3 win over Ethan Lehoisky. Nastke earned medalist honors, although the submitted results listed conflicting scores of 38 and 40. Lake George advanced to face Whitehall for the Adirondack League title at Skene Valley Country Club on October 1.

Waterford-Halfmoon Tops Cambridge-Salem on the Golf Course

HALFMOON — Waterford-Halfmoon picked up a 6-3 victory over Cambridge-Salem in varsity golf action Wednesday, September 30, at the Fairways of Halfmoon (par 36). Dylan Day led the Fordians with a round of 42, followed by Landon Pitcher with a 44, Evan Cavosie at 48 and Bradley O’Connor at 53. Cambridge-Salem was led by James Beagle, who carded a 46, while Cody Donisthrope shot a 47. Connor Genevick and Sawyer Armstrong each finished with rounds of 49. The win improved Waterford-Halfmoon to 5-7-1 on the season, while Cambridge-Salem moved to 4-8-1. The Fordians were scheduled to host Greenwich on Thursday.

Hoosic Valley Tops Cambridge-Salem on the Links

HOOSICK FALLS — Hoosic Valley picked up a 7-2 victory over Cambridge-Salem in varsity golf action Thursday, October 1, at Hoosick Falls Country Club. Keegan Antilock led Hoosic Valley with a medalist round of 41, edging Connor Genevick 1-up in their individual match. Genevick led Cambridge-Salem with a round of 43. Owen Harder defeated Stephen Yakubec 5-and-4, Craig D'Avilla topped Lain Foster 2-and-1, and Ryan Morrissey beat Cody Donisthrope 4-and-3 for Hoosic Valley. Cambridge-Salem picked up individual victories from James Beagle, who defeated Jackson Schram 4-and-3, and Sawyer Armstrong, who topped Owen Williams by the same margin. The win improved Hoosic Valley to 7-8 on the season, while Cambridge-Salem moved to 4-9-1.

Shea Takes Medalist Honors as Hoosick Falls Wins Wasaren Golf Invitational

WILTON — The Hoosick Falls Panthers had plenty to celebrate Monday, October 5, capturing the team title at the Wasaren League Golf Invitational at McGregor Links. Senior Jack Shea led the charge with a two-over-par round of 74, earning individual medalist honors and helping the Panthers finish first at 25-over par. Mechanicville and Hoosic Valley tied for second at 35-over par. Spencer Tate also turned in a strong performance for Hoosick Falls, shooting an 81 to tie for fifth individually. Quinn Haynes carded an 86, while Aidyn DeGraaf finished with a 111. Mechanicville's Matt Salvador was close behind Shea with a 75, while Hoosic Valley's Owen Harder and Saratoga Catholic's Mark Mahay each shot 80. Other top finishers included Stillwater's Tye Morris and Waterford-Halfmoon's Dylan Day at 81, Hoosic Valley's Keegan Antolick at 83, and Greenwich's Sam Ziehm, Mechanicville's Kolton Rinaldi and Saratoga Catholic's Cole Cefalu at 84. Shea will represent Hoosick Falls individually at the Section 2 state qualifier tournament October 13-14. The Panthers will then send Shea, Tate, Haynes and DeGraaf to compete as a team in the Section 2 Class C/D tournament on October 20.

GIRLS SOCCER

Criscione Scores Twice as Hoosick Falls Battles Waterford-Halfmoon

HOOSICK FALLS — The Hoosick Falls Panthers put up a fight on their home field Wednesday, September 30, but Waterford-Halfmoon came away with a 3-2 victory in girls varsity soccer action. Waterford-Halfmoon struck first with a goal from Riley Noto, but Alivia Criscione answered for the Panthers to send the teams into halftime tied 1-1. The back-and-forth battle continued in the second half as Kierra Johnson put Waterford-Halfmoon ahead, only to see Criscione find the net again to even the score at 2-2. Amelia Fitch delivered the deciding goal for Waterford-Halfmoon to seal the win. Hoosick Falls goalkeeper Avery McMahon had a busy afternoon in net, turning away an impressive 27 shots.

Mechanicville Pulls Away from Greenwich in Girls Soccer

MECHANICVILLE — Mechanicville used a strong second half to defeat Greenwich 9-0 in girls varsity soccer action Wednesday, September 30. The Red Raiders led 5-0 at halftime before adding four more goals after the break. Gianna Pitts led the scoring with four goals, while Taylor Kesterman added two. Ella Banning scored twice, and Julia Chasteen contributed one goal and two assists. Alyana Scholl and Kendall DeZenie each recorded an assist. Mechanicville goalkeeper Molly Hansen made 14 saves to earn the shutout, while Greenwich goalkeeper Christen Doant recorded six saves. Mechanicville improved to 4-0 in league play and 3-1 in non-league games.

Hoosick Falls, Whitehall Battle to Scoreless Draw

HOOSICK FALLS — Neither team could find the back of the net Friday, October 2, as Hoosick Falls and Whitehall battled to a 0-0 tie in non-league girls varsity soccer action. Both teams fought through a scoreless regulation before heading into overtime, where the defenses continued to hold strong. After two overtime periods without a goal, the teams settled for the scoreless draw.

Zwinge’s Goal Lifts Hoosick Falls to Senior Night Victory

HOOSICK FALLS — The Hoosick Falls Panthers gave their seniors something to celebrate Monday, October 5, picking up a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bolton-Warrensburg in girls varsity soccer action. Both teams battled through a scoreless first half, with neither side able to break through. The Panthers came out strong after halftime, and Lilly Zwinge found the back of the net off an assist from Alivia Criscione for the game's only goal. Hoosick Falls goalkeeper Avery McMahon turned in an outstanding performance with 17 saves, teaming up with the Panthers defense to preserve the shutout and secure the Senior Night win.

Wood Scores Twice as Salem-Cambridge, Greenwich Battle to 2-2 Tie

SALEM — Senior Night brought plenty of excitement Tuesday, October 6, as Salem-Cambridge and Greenwich battled to a 2-2 overtime tie in girls varsity soccer action. After a scoreless first half, both teams found their offensive rhythm in the second. Natalie Wood opened the scoring for Salem-Cambridge off an assist from Mary Langevin, but Greenwich answered with a goal from Averi McQueen. Danika Hughes followed with another goal to put the Witches ahead 2-1. Salem-Cambridge wasn't finished, as Wood struck again off an assist from Halle Tomlinson to even the score at 2-2. Neither team could find the winning goal in overtime, leaving the two local rivals with a draw. Salem-Cambridge goalkeeper Olivia Keller recorded 14 saves, while Greenwich keeper Molly Andrew finished with six.

Queensbury Edges Schuylerville to Clinch Foothills Top Spot

SCHUYLERVILLE — A single second-half goal made the difference Tuesday, October 6, as Queensbury slipped past Schuylerville 1-0 in girls varsity soccer action. After a scoreless first half, Addison Boecher found the back of the net off an assist from Julianna Percetti to give the Spartans the lead. Schuylerville battled to find an equalizer, but Queensbury held on for the shutout. Caroline Wright recorded four saves for Queensbury, while Schuylerville goalkeeper Giuliana Hosgood made three stops. With the victory, Queensbury secured first place in the regular-season Foothills standings and advanced to face fourth-seeded Scotia in the opening round of the league playoffs Monday.

Mechanicville Blanks Waterford-Halfmoon, 1-0

MECHANICVILLE — Mechanicville's defense held strong Tuesday, October 6, as the Red Raiders earned a 1-0 victory over Waterford-Halfmoon in girls varsity soccer action. After a scoreless first half, Tanner Eiseman broke through in the second half for the game's only goal. Mechanicville goalkeeper Isabella Savage turned away 15 shots to preserve the shutout, while Waterford-Halfmoon keeper Christina Bont recorded three saves. Mechanicville held a 17-4 advantage in shots on goal and improved to 5-0 in league play and 6-1 overall.

Mechanicville Rolls Past Greenville, 7-2

MECHANICVILLE — The Mechanicville Red Raiders found their scoring touch Saturday, October 3, cruising to a 7-2 victory over Greenville in girls varsity soccer action. Mechanicville built a 4-1 halftime lead before adding three more goals in the second half. Ella Banning and Gianna Pitts each scored twice, while Tanner Eiseman added two goals and three assists. Kendall Boegener also found the net, with one assist credited to her. Katherine Nagi and Anna Motta scored for Greenville. Mechanicville goalkeeper Isabella Hunter recorded eight saves, while Greenville keeper Christina Bont made seven stops. Mechanicville held a 20-9 advantage in shots on goal.

VOLLEYBALL

Waterford-Halfmoon Sweeps Cambridge in Volleyball

WATERFORD — Waterford-Halfmoon picked up a three-set victory over Cambridge in Wasaren League varsity volleyball action Wednesday, September 30. Waterford-Halfmoon took the opening two sets by identical 25-19 scores before holding off Cambridge 25-22 in a competitive third set to complete the sweep.

Cambridge Falls to Spa

CAMBRIDGE — The Cambridge varsity volleyball team put up a fight Monday, October 5, but Saratoga Catholic came away with a three-set victory, 25-10, 27-25 and 25-15. After dropping the opening set, Cambridge battled through a tight second set before the Saints edged out a 27-25 win. Brielle LeBarron led Cambridge from the service line with seven points, while Maddison Proskin, Sophia Lohret and Izzy Zimmerman each contributed three. Julia Roland and Margaret Crowe led Saratoga Catholic in service points.

Mechanicville Cruises Past Waterford-Halfmoon

MECHANICVILLE — Mechanicville made quick work of Waterford-Halfmoon on Monday, October 5, sweeping the Fordians in three sets, 25-5, 25-4 and 25-12, in Wasaren League varsity volleyball action. Chloe Zounes led Mechanicville with 19 service points and six assists, while Addyson Amberger added 10 service points, including eight aces. Madalyn Cavotta contributed nine service points and six assists. For Waterford-Halfmoon, Kelsie White recorded five service points and three assists.

FOOTBALL

Schuylerville Pulls Away from Tamarac-Hoosick Falls in 42-20 Football Win

TAMARAC — Schuylerville used a powerful ground game and several big plays to defeat the Tamarac-Hoosick Falls Wildcats 42-20 in varsity football action Friday, October 2. The Black Horses jumped out to a 21-7 first-quarter lead and carried a 28-14 advantage into halftime before adding two more touchdowns in the second half. Schuylerville opened the scoring with a 77-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, but the Wildcats answered with a 63-yard touchdown run by August Lee. The Black Horses responded with touchdown runs of 63 and 51 yards to take control of the opening quarter. In the second quarter, Schuylerville quarterback Alex Palmer connected on a 56-yard touchdown pass, while Tamarac-Hoosick Falls quarterback Owen Hart found Porter Driscoll for an eight-yard scoring pass. Both teams found the end zone again in the third quarter. Schuylerville scored on a 12-yard run, while Hart added a one-yard touchdown run for the Wildcats. Palmer connected on a 30-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to complete the scoring. Palmer finished 4-for-8 passing for 94 yards and two touchdowns, while Schuylerville totaled 214 rushing yards. For the Wildcats, Lee rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown, while Hart added 57 rushing yards and a score. Garrett Glover contributed 64 rushing yards and completed five passes for 90 yards. Carter Glover led the Wildcats' receivers with three catches for 60 yards, while Driscoll finished with a touchdown reception. Schuylerville finished with 308 yards of total offense, while Tamarac-Hoosick Falls recorded 314.