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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.
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.
High school baseball: Suburban Council preview
Several contenders aim for division titles
The Suburban Council had a baseball season unlike any other in 2011. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake won the state Class A title, and Shaker came within one run of winning the Class AA crown.
Softball: Healthy Scotia looks to bounce back from 2011
Veteran squad to lead Lady Tartans into Foothills Council season
Injuries deprived the Scotia-Glenville softball team of a chance to contend for the 2011 Foothills Council title.
Soccer: Jon Busch takes nothing for granted
Guilderland High School grad still working hard 11 years into MLS career
Jon Busch has been playing in Major League Soccer for 11 years, and he still doesn’t take anything for granted.
Boys basketball: Jamesville-Dewitt's twin towers too much for Scotia to handle
Coleman, Cavanaugh each score 21 points in regional win
One is 6 feet, 10 inches tall and heading to Syracuse University. The other is 6-9 and going to Wake Forest. Together, Dajuan Coleman and Tyler Cavanaugh were too much for Scotia-Glenville to handle.
Boys basketball: Scotia-Glenville advances to regionals
Tartans breeze past Bishop Gibbons in Sectional final
After winning an overtime thriller against Mohonasen in the semifinals, the Scotia-Glenville boys basketball team wasn’t interested in playing a tight game against Bishop Gibbons.
Boys basketball: Mohonasen to meet Scotia-Glenville in semis
Mighty Warriors, Tartans win their Class A quarterfinal games
No. 2 Mohonasen and No. 3 Scotia-Glenville each won their Section II Class A quarterfinal games last weekend to advance to Wednesday’s semifinal contest at the Glens Falls Civic Center, weather permitting.
Boys basketball: Lions roar past Cobleskill in Class B opener
Collin Stewart's double-double leads Mekeel into quarterfinals
The Mekeel Christian Academy boys basketball team is often thought of as Collin Stewart's team, and for good reason. The senior forward often dominates his team's opponents to the tune of 30.2 points per game.
Boys swimming: Gordon helps Shen win Division I title
Lednev earns top swimmer and scholar-athlete awards
Led by Ryan Gordon’s victories in the 200- and 100-yard freestyles, Shenendehowa eased past the competition to claim the Division I team title at Saturday's Section II boys swimming and diving championships.