LaSalle 2026 fall sports schedule released, though incomplete

 I meant to do this sooner, but life happened. Anyway, in the interests of equal time, here's the bulk of LaSalle's fall sports schedule. Not all the football games are listed on Arbiter Live, and they don't differentiate between actual games and scrimmages.

August:

31: Women's golf @ Holy Names.

September:

1: Women's golf @ Emma Willard.

2: Men's golf @ Schalmont.

3: Men's soccer @ Ichabod Crane. Women's soccer home opener vs. Ichabod Crane.

4: Men's soccer home opener vs. Columbia.

8: Women's golf @ Voorheesville, men's soccer vs. Troy.

9: Tennis @ Voorheesville, men's golf home opener vs. Troy.

10: Women's golf home opener vs. Ravena.

11: Tennis vs. Ichabod Crane, women's golf vs. Mohonasen, volleyball home opener vs. Holy Names, football @ Johnstown.

14: Volleyball vs. Troy, tennis @ Holy Names, men's soccer vs. Scotia.

15: Women's golf @ Albany Academy.

16: Tennis vs. Troy, men's golf vs. Albany Academy.

17: Women's golf vs. Holy Names, men's soccer vs. Ravena.

18: Women's golf vs. Emma Willard, volleyball vs. Ichabod Crane.

21: Men's soccer vs. Glens Falls.

23: Tennis vs. Ravena, men's golf vs. Ravena, volleyball @ Troy.

24: Men's soccer @ Mohonasen, women's golf vs. Voorheesville, women's soccer vs. Mohonasen.

25: Tennis @ Albany Academy, women's golf @ Ravena, volleyball vs. Ravena.

28: Tennis vs. Emma Willard, men's golf vs. Lansingburgh.

29: Women's golf @ Mohonasen, men's soccer at Cohoes, women's soccer vs. Cohoes.

30: Tennis @ Mohonasen, men's golf @ Ichabod Crane, volleyball @ Mohonasen.

October:

1: Women's golf vs. Albany Academy, men's soccer vs. Lansingburgh.

5: Tennis vs. Schalmont, women's soccer vs. Schalmont, men's soccer vs. Queensbury.

6: Men's soccer @ Schalmont.

7: Volleyball vs. Schalmont.

8: Women's soccer @ Voorheesville, men's soccer vs. Voorheesville. 

13: Women's soccer vs. Holy Names.

15: Men's soccer @ Albany Academy.

16: Volleyball vs. Voorheeesville.

21: Volleyball @ Ichabod Crane.

23: Volleyball @ Holy Names.

Schedules subject to change due to weather or other issues.

News & notes

 As it is the All-Star Break in the majors, so it also is in the Frontier League.

The Tri-City ValleyCats are idle until after the break, but closed out the first half with a flourish, as they salvaged the finale of their series at Ottawa, 12-10, on Sunday afternoon. On Friday, the 'Cats return to Canada for a series vs. Quebec before returning home for a rematch with the Titans next week.

At least Tri-City will be represented at tomorrow's All Star Game with David Glancy & Dylan Broderick playing for Team Atlantic.

The 2016 MLB draft has come & gone, and two former Section II standouts are heading off to start their pro careers.

Ryan Bilka (CBA) was drafted by the Cleveland Guardians out of Miami, while Gavin Van Kempen (Maple Hill) was chosen by the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers out of East Carolina.

Now, if only the Albany Times-Union would go back to tracking the minor league journeys of these local kids........

With a week to go before the playoffs, Ana Gold and the Carolina Blaze are in danger of missing the postseason.

Carolina has dropped six in a row after getting swept by Texas, 8-0, in 5 innings Monday. Gold was 0-2, as her slump continues. Fortunately for the Blaze, they'll close the season at home, as they'll start a 5 game tomorrow vs. Chicago, streaming on MLB.TV. The finale of that 2-set will be Thursday on CBS Sports Network at 7 pm. After that, they'll finish with Oklahoma City (Saturday at 4 pm, Sunday at noon, and Monday at 7, all on ESPN or ESPN2.). Carolina needs to run the table to get back into playoff contention, as they're currently in 5th place, 5 1/2 games out of first. Utah has locked down the regular season title, meaning the best the Blaze can hope for is to finish 2nd or 3rd.

News & notes

 The Carolina Blaze dropped a heartbreaker to the Texas Volts, 1-0, in 8 innings Friday. Ana Gold went 1-2, starting as the "designated player" before taking the field at 3rd base late in the game. The teams finish the two game series today at 2 pm on ESPN.

The good news for the Tri-City ValleyCats is that they got a game in under three hours Friday at Ottawa. The bad news, of course, is that the Titans defeated Tri-City, 4-2.

Ranko Stevanovic homered for the 'Cats. The team's website might've been joking when they suggested Stevanovic has a future as a meteorologist for WRGB, probably after a guest appearance recently.

Kinnon LaRose might not have been a headline player at Siena, but he's looking to make inroads as a trainer at Saratoga.

LaRose debuts today with three horses entered at Saratoga, including in the first two races.

The jockeys' room will be a little fuller today as Irad Ortiz, Jr. and a few others return from suspension. 

Jose Ortiz, Irad's brother, had another riding triple on Friday. Dylan Davis had two mounts finish in the money on the card. Today's 11 race card begins at 12:35 pm.

The Albany Firebirds close the regular season tonight at MVP Arena vs. Nashville (Vice, 6 pm), hoping to win by 10 points or better to reclaim the top seed. Sam Castronova returns after missing last week's win at Beaumont due to a death in the family. Too bad the 'Birds don't have a radio deal.......

News & notes

 Just when you thought the Tri-City ValleyCats had things going their way, making a run toward the playoffs, their pitching regressed the last two nights.

The ValleyCats have given up 29 runs in their last two games, both losses to Three Rivers, the latest a 16-5 drubbing on Thursday. The Eagles scored 9 runs in the final two innings to put the game away, offsetting two homers by Brayden Jobert, who took over the team lead in homers from David Glancy.

Glancy, oh, by the way, has been added to the Atlantic Conference All-Star team for Wednesday's game in Florence, Kentucky, joining Dylan Broderick.

Tri-City begins a long road trip in Ottawa tonight, and will return to The Joe on July 21.

Mets fans will need to have access to Apple TV in order to watch tonight's game vs. Boston. First pitch is at 7:15 pm. If you can access their radio feed on Audacy (via the former WCBS AM in NYC), you'll be all set.

One week ago, it was a comforting story to read that Paco Lopez had recovered from a spill to win the feature race at Saratoga.

But, fate can be oh so cruel.

On Wednesday, it was announced that Lopez has been hit with a 30 days suspension for gross careless riding. Fellow jockey Javier Castellano will be sidelined for an additional three weeks, as he recovers from his injuries.

Current riding leader Jose Ortiz had another three win day on Thursday. Hometown star Dylan Davis picked up his 2nd winner with the Irish bred After Taxes in Thursday's 9th race.

Today's 10 race card begins at 1:10 pm.

Troy High fall 2026 sports schedule released

 As promised, we have the Troy High 2026 fall schedule, which is still subject to change. We are including the previously announced football schedule:

September:

1: Men's soccer @ Mechanicville.

2. Golf home opener vs. Ravena.

3: Men's soccer home opener vs. Ravena, women will open at Ravena.

4: Football home opener vs. Amsterdam.

5: Men's soccer vs. Amsterdam.

8: Men's soccer @ LaSalle. Women vs. an opponent to be named.

9: Tennis @ Albany Academy, golf @ LaSalle.

10: Men's & women's soccer doubleheader. Men host Lansingburgh, while the ladies will entertain Holy Names under the lights.

11: Tennis vs. Emma Willard, football @ Mohonasen, golf vs. Lansingburgh.

12: Men's soccer vs. Ballston Spa. Women's soccer vs. Albany. Arbiter may have made an error, as they have both games listed at home with 7 pm starts.

14: Volleyball @ LaSalle, golf @ Ichabod Crane, tennis @ Mohonasen, men's soccer vs. Cohoes, women's soccer at Cohoes.

16: Tennis @ LaSalle, golf vs. Schalmont, volleyball @ Ichabod Crane.

17: Men's soccer @ Lansingburgh. The women are home vs. 'Burgh.

18: Volleyball vs. Mohonasen, football @ Queensbury.

19: Men's soccer vs. Schenectady.

21: Golf @ Ravena.

22: Women's soccer vs. Schenectady.

23: Tennis vs. Voorheesville, golf @ Voorheesville, volleyball vs. LaSalle.

24: Men's soccer @ Schalmont, women's soccer hosts Schalmont.

25: Volleyball @ Holy Names, tennis @ Ichabod Crane, football vs. Burnt Hills.

28: Tennis vs. Holy Names.

29: Men's soccer vs. Voorheesville. Women's soccer @ Voorheesville.

30: Tennis @ Schalmont, golf @ Albany Academy, volleyball vs. Ichabod Crane.

October:

2: Women's soccer @ Holy Names, volleyball vs. Ravena, football @ Columbia.

3: Women's soccer vs. Hoosic Valley.

5: Tennis @ Ravena.

6: Women's soccer @ Albany Academy, men's soccer hosts Academy.

7: Volleyball @ Mohonasen.

8: Men's soccer @ Ichabod Crane, women host the Riders.

9: Football @ Shaker.

13: Men's soccer vs. Mohonasen, women @ Mohon.

14: Volleyball vs. Cohoes.

16: Football vs. Bethlehem, volleyball @ Schalmont.

23: Volleyball vs. Voorheesville.

Not included is the annual Collar City Cup game vs. LaSalle. Soon as we hear something, we'll update.

Schedule subject to change due to weather and/or other concerns.

News & notes

 Bethlehem product Matt Quatraro had to be reaching for the Rolaids Tuesday night at Citi Field.

With the Kansas City Royals in town to face the Mets, Quatraro watched as his club scored 11 unanswered runs in the middle innings, and hold on to beat the Mets, 16-12. The teams continue the series tonight with a first pitch scheduled for 7:10 pm (SNY).

The crew of the USS Marionette were special guests of the Tri-City ValleyCats Tuesday, and were treated to plenty of offensive fireworks as the 'Cats defeated Three Rivers, 8-6. Dylan Broderick hit two homers for the 'Cats, while RJ Stinson & Bryden Jobert each went yard for Tri-City.

Unfortunately, the attendance was below 2000 fans for the 2nd straight home date. The series continues tonight at 6:30 pm.

The Colonial Council has struck a deal with Arbiter to host the league's website. Later today, we'll post the Troy High fall schedule, sans football, with LaSalle to follow later this week.

The Portland Cascade gained a measure of revenge against the Carolina Blaze, defeating the Blaze, 4-2, on Tuesday. The only scoring for Carolina came on a 2 run inside the park homer by Ana Gold, who was dropped to 7th in the batting order. Gold went 1-2 with a walk and the homer in the game. Game 2 is tonight at 8 on CBS Sports Network.

You'll have to wait an extra day before racing resumes at Saratoga. The NYRA website notes, in small print, that action will resume tomorrow. Not sure if that's going to be the case for the balance of the meet.

News & notes

 Saratoga native Dylan Davis finally got into the winner's circle Sunday at Saratoga, winning the 7th race aboard Liberty's Secret. Davis also has had 3 mounts finish in the money the last two days. Sister Katharine is still on the suspended list, but may be back riding this week.

It's clear that Ana Gold has been slumping after getting off to a fast start for the Carolina Blaze.

Gold came on as a pinch-hitter in Saturday's 5-4 loss to Utah, but struck out, dropping her average to .184. We all know that everyone goes through slumps, and with time running out on the regular season, we'll see if Ana gets back in the starting lineup soon. The Blaze travel to Portland to take on the Cascade Tuesday at 8 pm on ESPN2 and Wednesday at 8 on CBS Sports Network.

Tri-City ValleyCats outfielder Dylan Broderick has been selected as a starter for the Atlantic Conference for next week's Frontier League All-Star game in Florence, Kentucky. Broderick is the team leader in runs scored.

On Sunday, however, the ValleyCats split another doubleheader with the Brockton Rox, with each team winning by a 2-1 count. Local products Derek Bender & Tommy Kretzler were a combined 0-5 in the opener. Kretzler finished the day 0-5 with a run scored. Bender was 1-2 in game 2, won by the ValleyCats. Aaron Whitley moved into the leadoff spot for Tri-City in game 2, but went 0-3.

The 'Cats open a series vs. Three Rivers on Tuesday.