News & notes

Shenendehowa grad Ian Anderson was named the organizational pitcher of the year by the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Something tells me Anderson will start 2020 with Triple-A Gwinnett or jump right into the major league pool. Congratulations to Ian.
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UAlbany won its football home opener Saturday night, 45-3, over Bryant. However, Bryant's defense kept sophomore receiver Dev Holmes off the scoreboard, though QB Jeff Undercuffler threw 2 TD passes in the rout. The Great Danes are in Monmouth, New Jersey this week.

Here's a thought. Why not substitute the usual Great Danes logo for America's most famous fictional Great Dane, Scooby-Doo, who marks 50 years this year?
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Troy High's soccer teams continue to struggle in the young season.

The Troy women have now lost three in a row after being shut out, 4-0, by Colonie Tuesday night. Troy (1-4 overall, 1-2 Suburban Council) has been shut out in three of their four losses, having scored just one goal in Sunday's loss to Schoharie. The Lady Horses stay home tomorrow night to entertain Guilderland.

The Troy men, however, are now 1-2-1 overall (0-2-1 league) after dropping a 2-1 decision at Colonie.

Colonie also bested Troy in golf. The men's team is now 0-5 on the season, while the women achieved a tie with Ballston Spa on Monday.

Troy salvaged what otherwise was a bad day by shutting out Colonie in straight sets in volleyball. Have to assume the Garnet Raiders won in tennis.
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The Troy Fighting Irish earned bye into the Northeastern Football Alliance semi-finals, and that means a rematch with the Monroe County Sting, whom the Irish beat, 38-9, on August 24. The team has finally updated their webpage, 2 1/2 weeks after the regular season finale. Troy finished the regular season 7-3, and are hoping for fan support on Saturday night when the Sting return, seeking revenge.