News & notes

 The margin of error for the skating Cadets of LaSalle Institute just disappeared.

After absorbing a 3-0 loss to Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake-Ballston Spa yesterday, the Cadets, along with the rest of the Capital District High School Hockey League (CDHSHL) learned that the league's annual post-season tournament will be in a bubble this year. Traditionally, Union College hosts the semi-finals & finals, but this year's tournament moves to Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls, taking place March 11-13. The Adirondack Rivermen will be the host team.

Beginning with tonight's road match vs. Albany Academy (puck drop is at 6:15), Tim Flanigan's club cannot afford to make the same mistakes that cost them dearly vs. the Spartan Scotties. Every remaining game counts in the standings, and with 9 games to be played in the next 2 1/2 weeks, there is no room for error.

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The CDHSHL is operating with just 11 teams this season as Queensbury, listed in the standings as an independent, is not playing at all, after their school board reaffirmed their decision to cancel high risk winter sports this season, despite protests from student-athletes and their families.

You have to consider that a lot of these kids are looking ahead to college, and the lack of opportunity to play will hurt them in terms of college recruiting. Queensbury is erring on the side of caution due to COVID-19, of course, but it is the frustration of these young athletes that has moved to the forefront.

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Swimming-diving season is just about over in Section II, with the Suburban Council championships set for February 26-27.

The Flying Brothers of Troy/CBA ended the regular season on a down note, losing to Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, 95-73. Troy/CBA finishes the regular season at 1-6, as a home meet vs. the Spartans was cancelled two weeks ago due to weather.

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We've updated our Troy High basketball report from last night to reflect the top scorers in the women's game between Troy & Niskayuna, won by the Silver Warriors (2-1).

Meanwhile, in the men's game, which Troy won in a 61-40 rout, Marquis Hamby led Troy with 16 points.

Niskayuna swept the JV games, which means the Troy girls' JV team is now 0-2. It's not going to be any easier, not with a road trip starting tomorrow at Shenendehowa, and a rematch vs. Columbia on Saturday.

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As for other scores from last night:

CDHSHL:

Shen 3, Saratoga 2.

Suburban Council boys' basketball:

Schenectady 46, Averill Park 37.

Shen 63, Saratoga 62.

CBA 60, Columbia 26.

Girls:

Averill Park 54, Schenectady 24.

Shen 65, Saratoga 53.

Shen's Meghan Huerter led the Green Machine with 22 points. Saratoga sophomore Natasha Chudy, the daughter of coach Robin Chudy, had a game high 29 points.