Week of 10/15
BOYS SOCCER
Shannon's corner kick lifts Greenwich past South Glens Falls, 1-0
SOUTH GLENS FALLS – One perfectly placed corner kick was all Greenwich needed to edge South Glens Falls, 1-0, in boys varsity soccer action Friday, October 9.
The Bulldogs came out strong, controlling much of the early action and creating several scoring opportunities, including a couple of shots that struck the goalpost. Greenwich's defense held firm, and the Witches gradually found their footing as the first half progressed.
With about 15 minutes remaining before halftime, Owen Shannon delivered the game's lone goal, curling a corner kick directly into the net. The goal also moved Shannon into second place on Greenwich's all-time soccer scoring list.
South Glens Falls continued to press throughout the second half, particularly on corner kicks and set pieces, but Greenwich kept the Bulldogs off the scoreboard.
With less than 10 minutes remaining, Garrett Heath drew a penalty kick after being taken down in the box during a Greenwich counterattack. The resulting shot struck the crossbar, keeping the score at 1-0.
Goalkeeper Mason Foster finished with eight saves for Greenwich, while Chris Archer made two stops for South Glens Falls. The Bulldogs held an 8-3 advantage in shots on goal and a 5-4 edge in corner kicks, but the Witches walked away with the shutout victory.
Holderman’s late goal sends Lake George to tournament final
WATERFORD – Lake George broke a scoreless tie with 10 minutes remaining to edge Chatham, 1-0, in the opening round of the Waterford Tournament on Saturday, October 10.
Both teams took some time to settle in, with Lake George looking to establish its passing game while Chatham worked to create opportunities for Augustine Sanchez. Sanchez kept the Lakers' defense busy early, using his speed to generate several chances, but goalkeeper Marty Farrell and the Lake George back line kept him off the scoreboard.
As the first half progressed, midfielders Owen Rajeski and Landon LeMay helped Lake George gain control of the tempo, though neither team could find the net before halftime.
Chatham came out aggressively in the second half, but Lake George's defense continued to hold strong. LeMay nearly broke the deadlock with a free kick from 20 yards out that struck the outside of the post.
The breakthrough finally came with 10 minutes remaining when Eli Brown worked the ball to the end line and sent a cutback pass to Landon Holderman, who buried a low shot past Chatham goalkeeper Mason Hutchinson for the game's only goal.
Chatham pushed for an equalizer in the closing minutes, but the Lakers held on to secure their spot in Monday's tournament final against the winner of Waterford and Corinth.
Farrell recorded 12 saves for Lake George, while Hutchinson finished with 10 for Chatham. The Panthers held a narrow 13-12 advantage in shots and a 7-4 edge in corner kicks.
Shannon’s corner kick lifts Greenwich past South Glens Falls, 1-0
SOUTH GLENS FALLS – The Greenwich boys varsity soccer team battled its way to another hard-fought victory on Friday, October 9, edging South Glens Falls 1-0 behind a timely goal from Owen Shannon and a strong defensive effort.
The Bulldogs came out firing, controlling the early action and creating several scoring opportunities, including a couple of shots that bounced off the goalpost. Greenwich weathered the pressure and gradually found its footing, looking for opportunities on the counterattack.
With about 15 minutes remaining in the first half, Shannon delivered the game's only goal, curling a corner kick directly into the net. The goal also moved Shannon into second place on Greenwich soccer's all-time scoring list.
South Glens Falls continued pressing throughout the second half, but the Witches' defense held firm. With less than 10 minutes remaining, Garrett Heath drew a penalty kick after being taken down in the box, but Greenwich's attempt struck the crossbar, keeping the score at 1-0.
Goalkeeper Mason Foster made eight saves to preserve the shutout for Greenwich, while Chris Archer recorded two saves for South Glens Falls.
The Bulldogs held an 8-3 advantage in shots and a 5-4 edge in corner kicks, but Greenwich made its scoring opportunity count to secure the road victory.
Belonga scores four as Waterford shuts out Corinth, 5-0
WATERFORD – Conner Belonga had a big night for Waterford on Saturday, October 10, scoring four goals to lead the boys varsity soccer team to a 5-0 victory over Corinth in the Waterford Columbus Day Tournament at Fordian Stadium.
Waterford came out strong on the chilly evening, finding the net four times in the first half before adding another goal after the break. Evan Bristol contributed a goal and two assists, while Landon Pitcher and Brady Sheehan each picked up an assist.
Waterford goalkeeper Jonny Atwood made seven saves to secure the shutout, while Corinth's Noah Wentworth finished with 10 saves.
With the win, Waterford advanced to Monday's championship game against Lake George, while Corinth moved into the consolation matchup against Chatham.
Waterford claims tournament title with 2-0 win over Lake George
WATERFORD – Waterford came out strong in the championship game of the Waterford Columbus Day Tournament on Monday, October 12, scoring twice in the first half to earn a 2-0 victory over Lake George.
Connor Belonga and Evan Bristol found the back of the net for Waterford, which controlled much of the early action as the Lakers struggled to connect passes and generate scoring opportunities.
Lake George nearly broke through when a Waterford clearance deflected off Lakers striker Eli Brown and struck the goalpost, but the ball stayed out of the net.
The Lakers picked up their intensity in the second half, creating more opportunities as Waterford shifted to a counterattacking approach. Despite the improved effort, Lake George was unable to find the net.
Waterford held a 12-10 advantage in shots and a 5-2 edge in corner kicks. Lake George goalkeeper Marty Farrell and Waterford's Henry Chaplin each finished with six saves.
The victory secured the tournament championship for Waterford, while Lake George finished as runner-up.
Simpson's goal lifts Hoosic Valley past Hoosick Falls, 1-0
SCHAGHTICOKE – A rain-soaked field and a defensive battle set the stage for a narrow 1-0 victory for Hoosic Valley over Hoosick Falls in boys varsity soccer action on Tuesday, October 13.
Carter Simpson provided the game's only goal just 10 minutes into the contest, volleying a pass from Parker Gela past the Hoosick Falls goalkeeper from just outside the 18-yard box.
The early goal proved to be enough as both teams battled through the wet conditions. Hoosic Valley's defense held firm for the remainder of the match, with goalkeeper Travis Bleakley helping preserve the shutout and secure the home victory.
FOOTBALL
Tamarac-Hoosick Falls Wildcats roll past Mechanicville, 42-0
MECHANICVILLE – The Tamarac-Hoosick Falls Wildcats put together a dominant performance on Friday, October 9, shutting out Mechanicville 42-0 behind a balanced offensive attack and a defense that gave the Red Raiders little room to work.
The Wildcats got things rolling in the first quarter when Glenn Milliman scored on a six-yard run. Owen Hart added a 33-yard touchdown run in the second quarter before connecting with Avery Whalen on a seven-yard scoring pass and Chase Glover on a 12-yard touchdown pass, sending the Wildcats into halftime with a commanding 28-0 lead.
Glover kept the momentum going in the third quarter, adding touchdown runs of 11 and seven yards to put the game out of reach. Blake Patrick was a perfect 6-for-6 on extra-point kicks.
Hart completed five of eight passes for 73 yards and two touchdowns while adding 60 rushing yards and a score. A. Lee led the Wildcats' ground attack with 84 yards on nine carries, while Milliman finished with 64 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Glover contributed 22 rushing yards and two touchdowns, along with two receptions for 45 yards and another score.
The Wildcats piled up 361 yards of total offense, including 288 on the ground, while holding Mechanicville to just 61 total yards. The defense also limited the Red Raiders to four first downs and forced two turnovers.
Tamarac-Hoosick Falls controlled the game from start to finish, scoring in each of the first three quarters while keeping Mechanicville off the scoreboard.
Greenwich holds off Fonda in 40-28 football victory
GREENWICH – The Greenwich Witches came out on top in a high-scoring football matchup against Fonda on Friday, October 9, earning a 40-28 victory behind a big passing performance from quarterback Brett Traver and several key defensive plays.
Greenwich opened the scoring in the first quarter on a one-yard touchdown run by Ethan Saunders. The Witches picked up the pace in the second quarter, with Traver connecting with Mullen on a 25-yard touchdown pass, followed by a four-yard scoring run from Keegan Clayton.
Traver struck again before halftime, finding Jameson Dobson on a 27-yard touchdown pass. Traver then connected with Mullen for the two-point conversion.
The Witches kept rolling in the third quarter when Traver and Mullen teamed up for a 79-yard touchdown pass. Omar DeJesus followed with a big defensive play, returning an interception 47 yards for a touchdown. Traver connected with Mullen for another two-point conversion.
Traver completed 10 of 17 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns. Mullen was his favorite target, hauling in five receptions for 151 yards and two scores. Dobson added three catches for 71 yards and a touchdown, while Wyatt Facin caught two passes for 42 yards and DeJesus added a 58-yard reception.
On the ground, Clayton led Greenwich with 106 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries. Dobson contributed 46 rushing yards on five attempts, while Traver added 12 yards and Saunders chipped in four yards and a touchdown.
Clayton also led the defensive effort with nine tackles, helping Greenwich secure the 40-28 victory.
VOLLEYBALL
Stillwater sweeps Cambridge in varsity volleyball
CAMBRIDGE – Stillwater picked up a 3-0 victory over Cambridge in varsity volleyball action Wednesday, October 7, winning by set scores of 25-14, 25-13 and 25-13.
Sophia Lohret led Cambridge with nine service points, while Brielle LeBarron added six and Ava Fazioli contributed five. Maddison Proskin and Izzy Zimmerman chipped in two points each.
Stillwater's Mya Price led all players with 15 service points, followed by Lila Norris with nine and Lillian Droza with seven.
Hawks soar past Lansingburgh in four sets
LANSINGBURGH – The Hoosic Valley girls varsity volleyball team picked up a 3-1 victory over Lansingburgh on Monday, October 12, with several Hawks turning in strong performances at the net and on defense.
Callie Smulsky led a balanced effort with 10 kills, 14 assists, nine digs and two aces. Hannah Reidy anchored the defense with an impressive 32 digs while adding eight assists and three aces.
Phoebe Harder chipped in five kills, two assists and two digs to help Hoosic Valley secure the road victory over the Knights.
GIRLS SOCCER
Greenwich rallies past Berlin-New Lebanon, 3-1
GREENWICH – After giving up an early goal, Greenwich bounced back to earn a 3-1 victory over Berlin-New Lebanon in girls varsity soccer action Thursday, October 8.
Berlin-New Lebanon struck first when Vivienne Powers found the net less than two minutes into the game. Greenwich answered midway through the first half as Averi McQueen scored off an assist from Penny Allen to even things up.
Penelope Talmadge put Greenwich ahead 2-1 with a goal assisted by Morgan Cary and Allen, giving the Witches the lead heading into halftime.
The second half turned into a defensive battle, with neither team finding the net until the final minute. After Ava Jirak drew a foul, McQueen converted the penalty kick to seal the 3-1 win.
Molly Andrew finished with three saves in goal for Greenwich, while Amelia Faulkner made 13 stops for Berlin-New Lebanon.
Mechanicville shuts out Tamarac, 3-0
MECHANICVILLE – Mechanicville picked up a 3-0 victory over Tamarac in girls varsity soccer action Thursday, October 8, scoring twice in the second half after taking a 1-0 lead into halftime.
Gianna Pitts led the way for Mechanicville with three goals, while France Eisenman added two assists.
In goal, Mechanicville's Christina Ebent recorded three saves to earn the shutout. Tamarac's Lily Onorato finished with three saves, while the team added four defensive saves.
Mechanicville held a 22-3 advantage in shots on goal, improving its overall record to 10-1.
Hoosic Valley holds off Hoosick Falls, 2-1
HOOSICK FALLS – Hoosic Valley jumped out to an early lead and held on for a 2-1 victory over Hoosick Falls in a hard-fought girls varsity soccer matchup Thursday, October 8.
Mia MacMillen got things started for Hoosic Valley with a breakaway goal in the first half, and Sophia Akin followed with another to give Hoosic Valley a 2-0 advantage.
The Panthers weren't ready to go quietly, as Laney Kasulinous found the back of the net off an assist from Alivia Criscione to cut the deficit to 2-1 before halftime.
Both teams battled through a scoreless second half, with neither side able to break through again. Hoosic Valley's defense held firm down the stretch to preserve the one-goal victory.
Mechanicville takes third at Russell Memorial Tournament
MECHANICVILLE – The Mechanicville girls varsity soccer team earned a third-place finish at the Russell Memorial Soccer Tournament on Sunday, October 11, defeating Beekmantown 2-0 in the consolation game.
Carly Hardman led the Red Raiders with two goals, while Ella Beebe added an assist. Goalkeeper Adalyn Swenson made four saves to secure the shutout.
Beekmantown goalkeeper Chestin Bont recorded eight saves in the loss.
Mechanicville finished the tournament with a 10-2 overall record and a 6-0 league mark. The Red Raiders entered the event ranked ninth in the state among Class A teams, with the tournament featuring several highly ranked programs from across New York.
Greenwich blanks Whitehall, 4-0
GREENWICH – The Greenwich girls varsity soccer team put together a strong defensive effort on Friday, October 9, shutting out Whitehall 4-0.
Penny Allen led the Witches' offense with two goals and two assists, having a hand in all four Greenwich goals. Ava Jirak and Danika Hughes each added a goal to round out the scoring.
Greenwich goalkeeper Molly Andrew made eight saves to preserve the shutout, while Whitehall's Gracelyn Macura finished with four saves.
Lake George cruises past Berlin-New Lebanon, 4-0
BERLIN – The Lake George girls varsity soccer team put together a commanding performance on Saturday, October 10, shutting out Berlin-New Lebanon 4-0 behind a pair of early goals from Bella Brown.
Brown wasted little time getting the Lakers on the board, scoring in the ninth minute before striking again just two minutes later off an assist from Clara Palladino. Lake George carried its 2-0 lead into halftime before adding two more goals late in the second half.
Palladino found the net in the 71st minute off an assist from Chloe Popa, and Lauren Wildey rounded out the scoring in the 75th minute with help from Piper Brown.
The Lakers dominated possession and scoring opportunities, outshooting Berlin-New Lebanon 35-3 and holding a 15-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Lake George goalkeeper Addison Reinhold made two saves to preserve the shutout, while Berlin-New Lebanon's Allie Manchester turned in a busy performance with 24 saves.
Allen leads Greenwich to 6-0 shutout over Hudson
GREENWICH – Penny Allen had a hand in five of Greenwich's six goals on Monday, October 12, leading the Witches to a convincing 6-0 victory over Hudson in girls varsity soccer action.
Allen finished with two goals and three assists, while Ava Jirak, Averi McQueen, Danika Hughes and Theresa Miller each found the back of the net in a balanced offensive effort.
Greenwich goalkeeper Molly Andrew made four saves to secure the shutout, while Hudson's Adelaid Alvarez recorded 10 saves.
The victory improved Greenwich's record to 4-9-1 on the season.
FIELD HOCKEY
Lohnes-Hathaway lifts Hoosick Falls-Cambridge past Schuylerville, 1-0
HOOSICK FALLS – One goal was all it took for the Hoosick Falls-Cambridge field hockey team on Tuesday, October 13, as the Panthers edged Schuylerville 1-0 in a closely contested matchup.
Kelly Lohnes-Hathaway provided the game's lone goal with 12:29 on the clock in the second quarter, finding the back of the cage off an assist from Evie Schuttig.
The Panthers' defense took care of the rest, keeping Schuylerville off the scoreboard through all four quarters. Goalkeeper Paige Mattison needed just one save to secure the shutout, while Schuylerville's Meg Coondratt made seven saves to keep the Horses within striking distance.
The victory improved Hoosick Falls-Cambridge to 6-7 overall and 2-5 in league play. Schuylerville dropped to 5-10 overall and 4-5 in the league.