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Sports poll: Which girls lacrosse player should be the Suburban Council’s MVP?

This week, we've got our five candidates for the Suburban Council girls lacrosse most valuable player.

A perfect game for all

They named themselves the “House of Six” —two college boys from Florida and one each from Louisiana, Kansas, Arizona and Connecticut, living together under one roof.

Girls lacrosse: Shaker pulls away late to beat Niskayuna

Bison clinch second-best record in Suburban Council

Friday's girls lacrosse game between Shaker and Niskayuna was nearly a carbon copy of their first meeting. The Blue Bison (13-1 league, 13-1 overall) used a late surge to defeat the Silver Warriors 10-7 in Latham and clinch the second-best overall record in the Suburban Council.

Sports poll: Which boys lacrosse player should be the Suburban Council’s MVP?

As we near the end of the regular season, it's time to look at which boys lacrosse player should be this year's Suburban Council most valuable player.

Boys lacrosse: Sexton's OT goal wins it for Niskayuna

Silver Warriors rally from three-goal deficit to edge Shen

Matt Sexton waited patiently behind the Shenendehowa goal to find a teammate to pass the ball to. When no one was open, Sexton took matters into his own hands.

Sports poll: Who is the best girls lacrosse goaltender in the Suburban Council?

We're remaining on the defensive side of the field for this week's sports poll question: Who is the best girls lacrosse goaltender in the Suburban Council?

Youth rugby rises in region

Capital District Youth Rugby League gives area teens a chance to play unique sport

The Capital District Youth Rugby League is in its fifth year of operation, and clubs such as the Malta-based Saratoga Mustangs and the Scotia-based Schenectady Chargers are introducing the sport to high school-age athletes, both boys and girls.

Girls lacrosse: Lennon leads Shaker past Niskayuna

Bison take over sole possession of second place

Julia Lennon felt like it would be her day, and it was. The sophomore scored four goals including the eventual game winner to lead the Shaker girls lacrosse team to a 7-5 victory over Niskayuna in Saturday's Suburban Council game.

Thursday round-up: Niskayuna makes three-run lead hold up

Silver Warriors move ahead of Saratoga in North Division standings with win

Niskayuna made an early three-run lead hold up in a 4-1 Suburban Council baseball victory over Saratoga Springs at East Side Recreation Field.

Sports poll: Who is the best boys lacrosse goaltender in the Suburban Council?

We're turning our attention from offense to defense for this week's Spotlight Sports poll -- specifically, goaltenders.

Boys track: Averill Park sweeps dual meet at Niskayuna

Derrick Smith's two victories pace Silver Warriors

Averill Park swept a Suburban Council boys track and field dual meet with Niskayuna and Mohonasen Tuesday in Niskayuna.

Wednesday round-up: Guilderland edges Niskayuna in softball slugfest

Grant has three hits in Silver Warriors' loss

Guilderland scored two runs in the top of the sixth inning and held on for an 8-6 Suburban Council softball victory at Niskayuna Wednesday.

Sports poll: Which girls lacrosse player will wind up leading the Suburban Council in scoring?

There are so many talented goal scorers in the Suburban Council that it's difficult to pick only five girls lacrosse players for this week's poll.

Boys lacrosse: Niskayuna keeps rolling

Goldstock has big game against Guilderland

The Niskayuna boys lacrosse team continued to roll through the Suburban Council by beating Guilderland 16-4 Tuesday in Guilderland.

Girls lacrosse: Niskayuna runs past Colonie

Three Silver Warriors record hat tricks in victory

The Niskayuna girls lacrosse team downed Colonie 18-2 in Thursday's Suburban Council game.

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