Basketball
Recore, Huestis, Pelkey lead local all state selections
Saranac’s Connor Recore, Ticonderoga’s Colton Huestis and Schroon Lake’s Andrew Pelkey were the top names representing Section VII in their respective classes when the NYSSWA All State boys basketball teams were announced Wednesday. Read more
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MSJ, DII champs, celebrate
RUTLAND | The Mount St. Joseph (MSJ) Academy boys basketball team put it all together at the right time and claimed the Boys Division II Basketball Championship with a 49-44 win over Lake Region at Barre Auditorium. Read more
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McComb, Lashway lead CVAC all-stars
PLATTSBURGH | Northeastern Clinton point guard Kya McComb and Northern Adirondack big man Reed Lashway were named the Most Valuable Players in the CVAC for the 2018-19 basketball season. Read more
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Young North Warren basketball team finishes stellar season
While the accomplishments of the two North Warren 2019 varsity basketball teams have been celebrated in the media, the achievements of a younger squad at the school has remained under the radar. Read more
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Cougar team had chemistry, resilience
CHESTERTOWN | Following the recent conclusion of the North Warren girls basketball team’s season, coach P.J. Hogan offered his thoughts about his squad’s accomplishments — which captivated fans in northern Warren County. Read more
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CVAC senior night held
PLATTSBURGH | The seniors of CVAC basketball hit the hardwood at Seton Catholic Central School to represent their school one final time at the CVAC Senior All-Star Game March 19, with both boys and girls teams in action. Read more
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Knights lead MVAC North all-star teams
PLATTSBURGH | The Seton Catholic Knights had the top two players in the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference for the 2018-19 season, according to all-star teams released by the coaches. Read more
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Show compassion, end donkey basketball
Soon the teacher’s association at Moriah Central is hosting a donkey basketball game. While it is commendable that teachers show interest in their school, they do so at the expense of setting a poor example for their students. Read more
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‘Chester Wellness Center’ plans move forward
CHESTERTOWN | A wellness center with workout facilities and fitness training — as well as counseling and other programs that encourage a healthy lifestyle — is soon to be established in the Chester Municipal Center. Read more
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Lake George’s winning streak ends in state semifinal
BINGHAMTON | Hot shooting and a fourth-quarter defensive stand March 16 by Middle Early College quashed Lake George’s campaign for a fourth state championship in seven years. Read more
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MVAC celebrates senior night in hoops
CROWN POINT | The Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference honored their seniors March 19 at Crown Point Central School for the annual girls and boys All-Senior games. Read more
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Warriors defeat Madrid-Waddington to advance their postseason campaign
SARATOGA SPRINGS | Lake George displayed their characteristic will to win as they shut down a 16-0 scoring spree executed by opponent Madrid-Waddington late in a regional Class C tournament game March 6... Read more
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Adirondack League All-Stars named
WARREN COUNTY | Coaches of the Adirondack League wrestling and girls basketball teams recently announced their choices for All-Star athlete honors. Read more
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Cambridge stops Moriah in regional finals
BEEKMANTOWN | Cambridge was able to pull away from the Moriah Vikings throughout the opening three periods of play in the Class C regional final March 9, scoring a 60-47 win and advancing to the NYSPHSAA final four. Read more
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Lake George rallies to defeat Moriah in epic regional final
BEEKMANTOWN | A 19-9 fourth quarter moved the Lake George Warriors onto the Class C NYSPHSAA final four and a chance to win their fourth state title in this decade after scoring a 54-46 win over perennial Section VII power Moriah March 9. Read more
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Eagles soar one last time
In the case of the Westport varsity girls basketball program, the saying can read: all great things must come an end. Read more
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Warriors prevail in battle for Section II championship
GLENS FALLS | In their most consequential game all year, the Lake George boys basketball team was in a position they hadn’t experienced this season — trailing the opposing team for all but a few of the 32 minutes of game play. Read more
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Tough 4th stanza sinks Cougars’ hopes
TROY | North Warren’s stingy defense and hard-charging offense kept Bishop Gibbons at bay for the two middle quarters in the Section II Class D girls basketball tournament final March 1, but the Golden Knights launched a potent 12-1 run in the final Read more
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Vikings, Warriors meet in battle of small school elite
BEEKMANTOWN | They are two of the three most decorated high school boys basketball programs this decade. Read more
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Cambridge, Moriah seek return to final four
BEEKMANTOWN | The second-ranked Cambridge Indians and 10th-ranked Moriah Vikings will meet in a high-noon showdown Saturday at Beekmantown High School, with a return trip to the final four on the line. Read more
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Clockwise from top left, Wells’ Coby Stuart, Willsboro’s Trevor Bigelow, Northern Adirondack’s Brett Juntunen, Moriah’s Jeff Strieble, Plattsburgh High’s Tyler Phillips and Saranac’s Issac Garman all hope to play a part in their team’s winning a Section VII title, with games starting Saturday at 4:30 p.m. in the Plattsburgh State Field House.
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Willsboro’s Cody Ahrent goes to the air to collect a loose ball against Elizabethtown-Lewis in the Section VII/Class D quarterfinal round Saturday.
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Jared Duquette brings the ball up the court for Saranac in the Class B semifinals against Beekmantown Friday. Duquette hit a pair of three pointers to open the overtime frame and advance the Chiefs to the championship game March 2.
