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.

News & notes

 In the wake of Troy's new Knickerbacker Aquatic Center opening on Thursday, Albany is opening their city pools today as the current heat wave is winding down.

Just the site of Mayor Carmella Mantello and others jumping into the pool, fully clothed, may have made for an amusing photo op, but I guess Madame Mayor forgot her swimsuit.....!

CBA reserve defensive back Gunnar Felton likely will be a starter as he enters his senior season, especially after making a commitment to Army earlier this week, the 3rd member of Bob Burns' defense to make a pre-season college commitment, after JT Vogel (Princeton) and Chase McIntyre (Fordham). The Brothers' embarrassment of riches continues.

We were incorrect in reporting that the Carolina Blaze's game at Utah was to air on ESPN2 last night. It didn't, and instead streamed on the MLB app. The Blaze won the game, 4-2. Ana Gold (Ballston Spa/Duke) didn't start, and was inserted as a pinch runner late. Apparently, Ana is on the bench due to her recent struggles at the plate. It happens to everyone eventually. The series continues tonight at 9 pm on CBS Sports Network.

Local viewers will get to see the Mets at Atlanta for the 2nd straight night, this time on Fox's Baseball Night in America tonight at 8, the late start being due to World Cup coverage. I am reminded that 41 years ago today, the two teams played a marathon game at Fulton County Stadium, won by the Mets, 16-13, in 19 innings.

As you can tell, the late John Sterling was part of the Braves' broadcast team back then.

The Tri-City ValleyCats split a doubleheader with Brockton Friday at Bruno Stadium. The Rox won the opener, 7-5, thanks in large part to Cat-killer Derek Bender, who was 2-4 with 3 RBI and a run scored. Bender (Albany Academy/Coastal Carolina) seems to love playing at The Joe. Tommy Kretzler (Colonie) was held in check, as he went 1-7 in the doubleheader. Bender went 2-2 with a walk in game 2, as a thunderstorm cut the nightcap to 5 innings, with the ValleyCats gaining a split with a 14-5 laugher. Aaron Whitley (Niskayuna) played only in game 2, and went 1-3 with a 3 run homer. The teams meet again tonight at 6:30. 

If you're a commuter, plan on finding alternate transportation, as the CDTA #85 line will be on Sunday schedule today, with the last bus heading north at 8:30 pm.

Max Mandler hit 2 homers in the nightcap, including a grand slam, to lead the 'Cats.

Well, let's say this for NYRA. They got through opening day without having to cancel the card due to heat. However, there was a spill involving 4 horses that sent jockey Javier Castellano to the hospital. Local star Dylan Davis was involved in the spill, and scratched from his mounts for the rest of the day. Paco Lopez, who was also involved in the spill, came back to lead Harper's Corner to victory in the featured Schuylerville Stakes.

Defending riding champ Irad Ortiz, Jr., Katherine Davis, and Kendrick Carmouche are among 5 jockeys serving out suspensions for careless riding to start the season. Ortiz's brother, Jose, has the early lead after winning 3 races on Friday. Veteran John Velasquez has 2.

11 races again today, with first post at 12:35 pm.

News & notes

 For the 2nd straight night, rain cut short a game between the Tri-City ValleyCats & Ottawa Titans.

This time, however, the 'Cats gained the measure of the Titans, 11-3, in 6 innings on Wednesday. David Glancy homered for the 'Cats, who close the series tonight.

Today, the Knickerbacker Aquatic Center opens in Lansingburgh with grand opening ceremonies starting at 10 am. The new venue boasts an Olympic level pool, among other amenities.

Now, the onus is on Lansingburgh High to add swimming & diving to the athletic curriculum, ASAP. By the way, the center will be managed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area. With the current heat wave, they should see plenty of early business.

When George Regan was relieved of his duties as event organizer of the Turkey Trot last year, there were some questions as to the abruptness of the decision.

Now, we have answers, and they're not good.

File photo courtesy Albany Times-Union.

Regan turned himself in to Troy police on charges of fraud as it relates to past races, and radio reports include last year's race, which led to the change in organizers a few weeks before the race. Regan has also previously coordinated the Freihofer's (now Delightful) Run For Women.

Just when you think you know someone......!

Maybe Ana Gold needs a break.

The Ballston Spa native was 0-3 Wednesday as the Carolina Blaze fell to the Oklahoma City Spark, 9-3. The Blaze begin a series at Utah tomorrow (9 pm, ESPN2). Gold's batting average fell below .200 with the oh-fer.

News & notes

 Tommy Kahnle's time in Boston may be over.

Kahnle was designated for assignment by the Red Sox after an 8-1 loss to Washington Tuesday night. Kahnle, through Tuesday, as a plump 8.00 ERA in 8 games.

Fellow Shaker grad Jeff Hoffman has yet to see the mound vs. the Mets as Toronto closes out their series with New York today (3 pm, SNY). Maybe today will be the day?

Rain forced an abrupt end to the Tri-City ValleyCats' game at Ottawa on Tuesday after 8 innings. Former Blue Jay Eric Pardinho was perfect through 8 innings before the rains came. The Titans, understandably, won by a count of 4-0.

Weather permitting, the series continues tonight.

The current heat wave may put a damper on opening weekend at Saratoga when the summer meet starts Friday. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90's all weekend, and that could force postponing the races until the temperatures drop to more comfortable levels. It's not the first time this has happened, and probably won't be the last.

Speaking of Saratoga, trainer Cherie DeVaux is pointing Kentucky Derby & Belmont Stakes winner Golden Tempo toward the Travers in late August, and bypassing the Jim Dandy due to a recent illness.

Games to watch:

AUSL: Carolina @ Oklahoma City (ESPN2, tonight at 7).

MLB: Mets @ Atlanta (WTEN, Friday at 7).

AUSL: Carolina @ Utah (ESPN2, Friday at 9).

A quick reminder that TNA takes over the Broadview Center at UAlbany tonight & tomorrow to tape episodes of Impact & Xplosion. Current ticket prices start around $20, way cheaper than WWE has been of late.

News & notes

 Saratoga will begin its summer season this Friday, the 2nd straight year they'll be open on the 4th of July. As an added incentive for fans, the track announced last week that they will have World Cup soccer matches on their television monitors, especially in the clubhouse during the card, for the balance of the tournament. 

The meet will run until Labor Day, September 7.

The Carolina Blaze used a 5 run rally in the 5th inning to overtake the Oklahoma City Spark, 5-4, Monday night. Ana Gold (Ballston Spa/Duke) was 0-3. After a night off, the series continues tomorrow at 7 pm on ESPN2.

Shenendehowa grad Kevin Huerter will stay in Detroit.

Photo courtesy Albany Times-Union.

Huerter signed a new deal with the Pistons Monday night, when it'd been assumed he'd test the free agent market.

Meanwhile, Andre Jackson, Jr. (Albany Academy/UConn) is a free agent after his rookie contract with Milwaukee expired. You can bet Knicks fans would love to see Jackson in orange & blue, playing for the NBA champs.