Week of 10/22

BOYS SOCCER

Cambridge/Salem clinches historic Wasaren title in final minutes

GREENWICH — With the Wasaren League boys soccer championship on the line Thursday, October 15, Cambridge/Salem and Greenwich battled through nearly 80 minutes of scoreless soccer before a late goal gave Cambridge/Salem a thrilling 1-0 victory and its first-ever league title as a combined program.

Both teams traded opportunities throughout the contest, but outstanding goalkeeping kept the scoreboard empty. Greenwich's Mason Foster and Cambridge/Salem's Tyler Beadling came up with key saves to keep their teams in the hunt. Beadling was particularly busy in the second half, making a series of impressive stops to keep Cambridge/Salem's championship hopes alive.

With just two minutes remaining, Cambridge/Salem earned a free kick, setting the stage for the game's deciding play. Rowan Ossont chipped the ball into the box, where Dawson Honyoust got to it first and flicked it to Alex Olsen, who turned and slipped a shot past Foster for the championship-winning goal.

Cambridge/Salem's defense, led by Brady Brownell, Tristan Ossont, Ryan Hodgkinson and Will Ridler, held strong to secure the team's sixth shutout of the season.

Greenwich's defense, anchored by Jamisen and Jordan Slater, also delivered a strong performance, keeping the game scoreless until the final minutes.

The victory marked a historic milestone for the Cambridge/Salem program. According to Salem Central School, it was the first Wasaren League boys soccer championship for the combined team and the first time in more than 26 years that Salem players have been part of a league championship team. Cambridge had earned just one shared league title during that same period.

Fifth-seeded Cambridge/Salem moves on to the Class C boys soccer sectional tournament, facing No. 12 Hoosic Valley at home on Wednesday, October 21.

Lake George edges Fort Ann in penalty kick thriller

FORT ANN — When Lake George and Fort Ann meet on the soccer field, excitement is almost guaranteed, and Wednesday, October 14, was no exception. The two teams battled to a 2-2 draw before Lake George claimed a 3-2 victory in penalty kicks to advance to the Adirondack League boys soccer playoff final.

Fort Ann came out strong, putting pressure on the Lake George defense throughout the first half. Goalkeeper Marty Farrell was kept busy handling crosses and making key saves before Chris Corbett converted a penalty kick to give the Cardinals a 1-0 halftime lead.

Lake George answered in the second half when Eli Brown's determined run toward goal resulted in a ball deflecting off a defender and rolling into the net. Fort Ann quickly regained the advantage on a 25-yard free kick from Sean Havens that found its way through the Lake George wall.

The Lakers weren't finished. Brown helped set up another opportunity when Elijah Romanowski was brought down inside the penalty area. Romanowski stepped up and buried the penalty kick to even the score at 2-2.

Both teams came close to winning in overtime. Fort Ann rattled the crossbar with a header off a corner kick, while Lake George's Brown was denied by a sliding defensive block.

With the game still tied, the outcome came down to penalty kicks. Farrell delivered two crucial saves, helping Lake George secure the 3-2 shootout victory. Fort Ann keeper Hunter Wade also came up with a save during the shootout.

Farrell earned player-of-the-game honors with 13 saves during regulation and overtime, while Wade finished with five. Fort Ann outshot Lake George 15-6 and held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.

Corbett and Gavin Lahoisky turned in strong performances for Fort Ann, while Brown provided a spark for the Lakers throughout the contest.

Lake George advances to face Argyle in a rematch of last year's Adirondack League playoff final.

Waterford slips past Mechanicville

MECHANICVILLE — Waterford wrapped up its boys varsity soccer league schedule with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mechanicville on Wednesday, October 14, in a defensive battle that remained scoreless through the first half.

Mechanicville looked to control possession early, while Waterford relied on quick counterattacks to create scoring opportunities. Neither team could break through before halftime.

The deciding moment came just five minutes into the second half when Waterford's Conner Belonga broke free on a counterattack and placed a shot into the bottom right corner of the net. Kody Sheehan picked up the assist.

Mechanicville continued pressing for the equalizer, but Waterford's defense held firm to preserve the shutout.

Waterford goalkeeper Jonny Atwood finished with six saves, while Mechanicville's Ethan Staunton recorded five.

Buck's hat trick lifts Argyle to first Adirondack League title

LAKE GEORGE — Argyle made history Saturday, October 17, capturing its first Adirondack League boys soccer championship with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over Lake George in a rematch of last year's title game.

Landon Buck was the difference-maker for Argyle, scoring all three goals, including the overtime winner that sealed the championship.

Buck opened the scoring just eight minutes into the contest, capitalizing on a misplaced clearance and slipping a shot past Lake George goalkeeper Marty Farrell. He struck again five minutes before halftime to give Argyle a 2-0 advantage.

Lake George came out with renewed energy in the second half, with midfielders Landon LeMay, Owen Rajeski and Elijah Romanowski helping the Lakers take control of possession.

With 25 minutes remaining, Elliot Sindelman sent a pass across the box to Eli Brown, who fired it home to cut the deficit to 2-1.

The Lakers continued pressing, but Argyle goalkeeper Jake Wood held firm until the final minutes. With just three minutes left, Nolan Stannard delivered a free kick into the box, where Alex Rajeski knocked it home to tie the game at 2-2.

Lake George nearly completed the comeback in the closing seconds, but Romanowski's volley sailed over the goal, sending the championship into overtime.

Argyle regrouped during the break, and midway through the first overtime period, Buck unleashed a 25-yard shot to complete his hat trick and deliver the championship to Argyle.

Lake George held a 10-8 advantage in shots and a 6-4 edge in corner kicks. Wood finished with seven saves for Argyle, while Farrell recorded five for the Lakers.

Both teams now await their sectional tournament matchups following an exciting Adirondack League championship showdown.

SECTIONALS

Class B boys soccer sectional tournament underway

The Section 2 Class B boys soccer tournament opened Wednesday, October 21, with several local teams in the hunt for a sectional title. Fifth-seeded Mechanicville hosted No. 12 Hoosick Falls at 7 p.m., while No. 10 Tamarac traveled to seventh-seeded Watervliet-Heatly for a 5 p.m. matchup. Second-seeded Schuylerville earned a first-round bye and will host the winner of the Watervliet-Heatly and Tamarac contest in Saturday's quarterfinals. Other opening-round games included No. 8 Catskill hosting No. 9 Coxsackie-Athens and No. 6 Ichabod Crane facing No. 11 Taconic Hills. Thursday's matchups feature No. 4 Broadalbin-Perth hosting No. 13 Canajoharie-Fort Plain, while No. 3 Voorheesville meets No. 14 Fonda-Fultonville on Friday. Top-seeded Cobleskill-Richmondville also received a first-round bye. The quarterfinals are scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at 3 p.m., with the semifinals Tuesday, October 27, at Waterford. The Class B championship will be played Monday, November 2, at 5 p.m. at Bethlehem High School.

Class C boys soccer sectional tournament underway

The Section 2 Class C boys soccer tournament kicked off Wednesday, October 21, with several local teams competing for a spot in the quarterfinals. Fifth-seeded Cambridge-Salem hosted No. 12 Hoosic Valley besting the Hawks 5-1, while No. 6 Greenwich welcomed No. 11 OESJ. Seventh-seeded Lake George faced No. 10 Schoharie, and No. 2 Greenville hosted No. 15 Mayfield. Eighth-seeded Waterford took on No. 9 Chatham, while top-seeded Maple Hill faced No. 16 Berlin-New Lebanon, which advanced from the play-in round with a 3-2 victory over Middleburgh. Thursday's opening-round games feature No. 4 BKW-D hosting No. 13 Stillwater and No. 3 Loudonville Christian facing No. 14 Galway. The quarterfinals are scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at 3 p.m. at the higher-seeded teams' fields. The semifinals will be played Wednesday, October 28, at Columbia High School, with the championship set for Saturday, October 31, at 1:30 p.m. at Queensbury High School.

Class D boys soccer quarterfinals set for Friday

The Section 2 Class D boys soccer tournament moves into the quarterfinal round Friday, October 23, with several Adirondack League teams looking to advance. No. 4 Argyle will host No. 5 North Warren at 3 p.m., while No. 3 Hartford welcomes No. 6 Bolton-Warrensburg at 3 p.m. Second-seeded Fort Ann will host No. 7 Mekeel Christian Academy at 3 p.m., and top-seeded Northville will face No. 8 Germantown at 7 p.m. Germantown advanced with a 4-0 victory over Saratoga Catholic, while Mekeel Christian Academy defeated Northville's bracket opponent NDBG, 3-1, in the opening round. The semifinal games are scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, at OESJ, with the championship set for Saturday, October 31, at 11 a.m. at Queensbury High School.

FOOTBALL

Tamarac-Hoosick Falls shuts out Granville, 26-0

HOOSICK FALLS — The Tamarac-Hoosick Falls Wildcats put together a strong all-around performance Friday, October 16, rolling past the Granville Golden Horde 26-0 behind four touchdowns and a defense that kept the visitors off the scoreboard.

After a scoreless first quarter, the Wildcats found their rhythm in the second. Quarterback Owen Hart opened the scoring with a one-yard touchdown run, followed by a one-yard plunge from August Lee. Hart then connected with Blake Baldwin on a 14-yard touchdown pass to give the Wildcats an 18-0 halftime advantage.

The Wildcats added to their lead in the third quarter when Hart found Avery Whalen for a 38-yard touchdown pass. Glenn Milliman ran in the two-point conversion to bring the score to 26-0.

Hart completed five of eight passes for 65 yards and two touchdowns while adding 37 rushing yards and a score. Lee led the ground attack with 53 yards on 10 carries, while Gavin Glover contributed 41 rushing yards and 15 receiving yards. Whalen finished with 38 receiving yards, and Baldwin added 14.

Tamarac-Hoosick Falls finished with 234 yards of total offense, including 169 on the ground, and picked up 13 first downs.

Granville managed 128 yards of total offense, with 71 rushing and 57 passing yards. The Wildcats' defense held the Golden Horde to just five first downs and forced an interception.

Greenwich holds off Schalmont for 16-7 football victory

GREENWICH — The Greenwich Witches used a strong defensive effort and two touchdown passes from Brett Traver to defeat Schalmont 16-7 on Friday, October 16.

Traver connected with Mullen on a five-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter, then found Ethan Saunders for the two-point conversion. Schalmont answered with a two-yard touchdown run and successful extra point, cutting the Greenwich lead to 8-7.

The Witches added to their lead in the third quarter when Traver found Mullen again for a five-yard touchdown. The conversion attempt was unsuccessful, leaving Greenwich ahead 14-7.

Greenwich's defense put the finishing touches on the victory in the fourth quarter when Ethan Fiorino made a tackle in the end zone for a safety, pushing the final score to 16-7.

Keegan Clayton led the Greenwich rushing attack with 108 yards on 27 carries. Jameson Dobson added 61 yards on three carries, while Jameson Dobson's teammate Wyatt Facin contributed in the passing game with two receptions for seven yards. Other rushing contributions came from Ethan Saunders with 15 yards on four carries, Traver with 14 yards on eight carries and Jameson with 61 yards on three carries.

Traver completed seven of 17 passes for 45 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Mullen led the receivers with four catches for 32 yards and both touchdowns, while Omar DeJesus added one reception for six yards.

The Greenwich defense forced four turnovers and held Schalmont to 170 yards of total offense.

FIELD HOCKEY

HFSC shuts out Emma Willard, 3-0

TROY — The Hoosick Falls-Salem-Cambridge field hockey team picked up another win Wednesday, October 14, shutting out Emma Willard 3-0 to even its overall record at 7-7.

Sadie Drew got HFSC on the board in the first quarter off an assist from Kate Sparks. Sparks followed with a goal of her own early in the second quarter, assisted by Peyton Moore, giving HFSC a 2-0 advantage.

Ruth Econome added some insurance in the fourth quarter, scoring off an assist from Maggie Patrick to seal the victory.

HFSC goalkeeper Paige Mattison recorded the shutout without needing to make a save, while Emma Willard's Mino Yin kept busy with 12 saves.

The win improved HFSC's league record to 3-5, while Emma Willard fell to 0-8 in league play and 0-10 overall.

Queensbury rallies past Schuylerville

QUEENSBURY — Queensbury overcame an early deficit to defeat Schuylerville 3-1 in field hockey action Thursday, October 15, during its Power of Pink game.

Schuylerville struck first when Hazel Cumms scored off an assist from Lillah Crowley, giving the Horses a 1-0 lead after the opening quarter.

Queensbury answered with a goal in the second quarter to tie the game before taking control with two more in the third. Sydney Yrsha led the Spartans with two goals, while Julia Powers added one.

Schuylerville goalkeeper Meagan Coonradt had a busy afternoon, turning away 18 shots, while Queensbury's Megan Winne recorded six saves.

Queensbury held an 11-5 advantage in penalty corners.

SECTIONALS

Class C field hockey semifinals set for October 27

The Section 2 Class C field hockey tournament moves into the semifinal round Tuesday, October 27, with four local teams competing for a spot in the championship. Top-seeded Greenwich will host No. 4 Corinth at 4:30 p.m., while No. 2 Granville will welcome No. 3 Johnstown for a 3 p.m. matchup. Corinth advanced with a first-round 5-1 victory over Hoosick Falls-Salem-Cambridge, while Johnstown defeated Schuylerville. Greenwich and Granville earned first-round byes. The winners will meet in the Class C championship Sunday, November 1, at 11 a.m. at Glens Falls High School.

VOLLEYBALL

Cambridge sweeps Granville in varsity volleyball

CAMBRIDGE — The Cambridge varsity volleyball team made quick work of Granville on Monday, October 19, sweeping the Golden Horde in three straight sets, 25-7, 25-9 and 25-16.

Brielle LeBarron led Cambridge at the service line with 16 points, followed closely by Ava Fazioli with 15 and Isabella Zimmerman with 12.

Cambridge controlled the opening two sets before holding off a stronger Granville effort in the third to complete the sweep.

TENNIS

Greenwich tennis season ends in Division 2 championship

The Greenwich girls tennis team saw its season come to a close Sunday, October 18, falling 5-0 to Scotia-Glenville in the Section 2 Division 2 championship match.

Greenwich, the Class C/D champion, entered the contest with an 8-5 record, while Scotia-Glenville, the Class B champion, improved to 12-4 and earned its third consecutive trip to the state regionals.

In singles play, Scotia-Glenville's Isabel Amurao defeated Kaitlin Skiff 6-0, 6-0, while Gabriela Amurao topped Claire Fowler by the same score.

Greenwich put up its toughest battles in doubles action. Brooke Conlin and Isabella Goodling fell to Caroline Grainer and Adelyn Cowdrey 6-3, 6-3, while Avery Ellis and Kyleigh Broadhead pushed Lyla Jones and Sophia Lippiello before falling 6-4, 7-5.

In third doubles, Scotia-Glenville's Zoey McConnelee and Brooklyn Haase defeated Sophie Graham and Rylan Wolff 6-0, 6-0.

GIRLS SOCCER

Schuylerville rallies past Queensbury, 2-1

QUEENSBURY — Schuylerville turned a halftime deficit into a 2-1 victory over Queensbury in girls varsity soccer action Thursday, October 15, scoring twice in the second half to complete the comeback.

Queensbury got on the board first when Cera Duffy found the net off an assist from Julianna Percetti, giving the Spartans a 1-0 lead at halftime.

The Horses came out firing in the second half, with Alex Hill scoring one of Schuylerville's two goals to secure the victory.

Schuylerville goalkeeper Guilanna Hosgood finished with five saves, while Queensbury's Caroline Wright recorded 10.

Lake George cruises into Adirondack League championship

LAKE GEORGE — Top-seeded Lake George put on an offensive show Thursday, October 15, rolling past fourth-seeded Bolton-Warrensburg 10-0 in the Adirondack League girls soccer semifinals.

The Lakers wasted no time getting started, with Clara Palladino scoring just five minutes into the contest off an assist from Piper Brown. Brown followed with a goal of her own in the 12th minute, and Lake George never looked back.

Brown led the offensive charge with four goals and an assist, while Lauren Wildey and Chloe Popa each scored twice. Palladino and Chloe Brown added a goal apiece, and an own goal rounded out the scoring.

Bella Brown contributed three assists, while Maria O'Connor added two. Claire Entwistle and Piper Brown also picked up assists.

Lake George dominated possession and scoring opportunities, outshooting Bolton-Warrensburg 24-4 and holding a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks.

Lakers goalkeeper Addison Reinhold recorded three saves to secure the shutout, while Bolton-Warrensburg's Ella Hens finished with eight saves.

The victory improved Lake George's record to 10-3-1 overall and 6-0 in Adirondack League play. Bolton-Warrensburg fell to 4-9-1 overall and 2-4 in the league.

Lake George advances to face third-seeded Fort Ann in Saturday's Adirondack League championship game, while Bolton-Warrensburg will meet second-seeded Corinth in the third-place contest.

Mechanicville blanks Berlin-New Lebanon

MECHANICVILLE — The Mechanicville girls varsity soccer team capped off a perfect Wasaren League season Thursday, October 15, with a commanding 7-0 shutout of Berlin-New Lebanon, securing the 2026 league championship with a 7-0 record.

Gianna Pitts led the Red Raiders' offensive attack with a hat trick and an assist. Jenna Manion, Madison Couser, Tanner Eiseman and Riley Schermerhorn each added a goal, while Ella Manning, Anna Titaniello and Brooke Connors contributed assists.

Mechanicville took a 4-0 lead into halftime and kept the momentum rolling with three more goals in the second half.

Goalkeeper Christina Bornt recorded one save to earn the shutout, while Berlin-New Lebanon's Alex Franze turned away 11 shots.

Mechanicville finished with 21 shots on goal and improved to 12-2 overall, including a perfect 7-0 mark in league play.

Mechanicville finishes unbeaten in Wasaren League

MECHANICVILLE — The Mechanicville girls varsity soccer team wrapped up an undefeated Wasaren League season Saturday, October 17, with a 3-0 shutout of Hoosic Valley, securing the league championship with a perfect 8-0 record.

Gianna Pitts led the Red Raiders with two goals, while Jenna Zappia added one goal and an assist. Christina Bornt also contributed an assist.

Mechanicville took control early, scoring twice in the first half before adding another goal to seal the victory.

Goalkeeper Christina Bornt recorded five saves to earn the shutout, while Hoosic Valley's Lily Ruepp made 15 saves.

Mechanicville outshot Hoosic Valley 21-4, improving to 13-2 overall and finishing its league schedule undefeated.

Salem-Cambridge rallies past Hoosac to close regular season

SALEM — The Salem-Cambridge girls soccer team wrapped up its regular season on a winning note Saturday, October 17, rallying for a 2-1 victory over Hoosac School.

After a scoreless first half, Hoosac broke the deadlock when Isis Dalton found the net in the second half.

Salem-Cambridge answered with a goal from Nora Carroll, assisted by Natalie Wood, to even the score at 1-1. Wood then delivered the game-winner with just two minutes remaining, completing the comeback.

Goalkeeper Charlotte Hodgkinson turned in a strong performance for Salem-Cambridge, recording 15 saves to help secure the victory. Hoosac's goalkeeper finished with six saves.

SECTIONALS

Class B girls soccer sectional tournament begins Thursday

The Section 2 Class B girls soccer tournament opens Thursday, October 22, with several local teams looking to make a postseason run. Ninth-seeded Tamarac will travel to No. 8 Ichabod Crane for a 6 p.m. matchup, while No. 13 Hoosick Falls visits No. 12 Coxsackie-Athens at 3 p.m. No. 7 Corinth will host No. 6 LaSalle at 3 p.m., and No. 2 Schuylerville has earned a first-round bye. Top-seeded Mechanicville also received a bye and will host its quarterfinal contest Saturday, October 24, at 1 p.m. Other opening-round games include Cobleskill-Richmondville at Ichabod Crane's bracket counterpart, Broadalbin-Perth hosting Voorheesville, and Catskill traveling to Holy Names. The semifinals are scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, at Lansingburgh, with the championship Saturday, October 31, at 1:30 p.m.

Class C girls soccer features several local matchups

The Section 2 Class C girls soccer tournament gets underway Thursday, October 22, with a full slate of opening-round games. No. 13 Greenwich travels to No. 12 BKW/Duanesburg for a 6 p.m. contest, while No. 7 OESJ hosts No. 10 Hoosic Valley at 6 p.m. No. 15 Cambridge/Salem visits No. 2 Lake George for a 3 p.m. matchup, and No. 14 Bolton-Warrensburg travels to No. 11 Galway at 3 p.m. Other contests include Whitehall at Stillwater, Chatham at Waterford-Halfmoon, Maple Hill at No. 5 BKW/Duanesburg's bracket counterpart, and Schoharie hosting Mayfield. The quarterfinals are scheduled for Saturday, October 24, followed by semifinals Tuesday, October 27, at Amsterdam Middle School. The championship will be played Saturday, October 31, at 11 a.m. at Lansingburgh.

Class D girls soccer semifinals set for October 26

The Section 2 Class D girls soccer tournament features just three teams this season, with top-seeded Northville receiving a bye directly into the championship game. No. 2 Fort Ann will face No. 3 Saratoga Catholic in the semifinal round Monday, October 26, at 6 p.m. at South Glens Falls High School. The winner will advance to meet Northville in the championship Friday, October 30, at 5 p.m. at Niskayuna High School.