News & notes

 Remember the Albany Attack?

That was the last time the National Lacrosse League had placed a franchise in Albany, little more than 20 years ago. Future WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley even did ads for the Attack to promote home games at the then-Pepsi Arena (now Times-Union Center). The Attack lasted three seasons, but they may be the next local sports brand to be revived.

That's because the NLL is moving a pre-existing franchise from Connecticut to Albany for the 2021-22 season, and they could very well revive the Attack name. They're scheduled to start near the end of the calendar year. Stay tuned.

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The UAlbany women's basketball team dropped the opener of a two game series to Stony Brook Monday afternoon, 58-46, to drop to 6-9 overall. Former Columbia star Grace Heeps was held scoreless.

Meanwhile, the College of St. Rose's men's team dispatched American International, 90-78. Shane O'Dell (Schalmont) contributed 18 points in the win. The two schools' women's teams will meet later today.

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High school scoreboard:

Recapping Monday's Troy-Burnt Hills women's basketball game, the Lady Horses have now won 2 in a row. Jenalyse Alarcon led all scorers with 18 points, while Nadia Brown added 12 on Senior Night. Another tough stretch begins tomorrow at Colonie, although the Lady Raiders are not having a good season, but after that, Ryan Meikle's club is at Averill Park, then returns home to play Saratoga on Saturday afternoon.

Unfortunately, school officials at Burnt Hills were so embarrassed by the Spartans' poor showing at home against Troy in boys' action, they didn't bother sending in a report as of press time. For what it's worth, Troy spanked the Spartans to the tune of 80-45.

Other scores:

Suburban Council (women):

Saratoga 87,  Schenectady 33. Natasha Chudy led all scorers with 26 points. She'll see Troy on Saturday.

Albany 65, Colonie 61.

Averill Park 77, Ballston Spa 39.

Guilderland 80, Bethlehem 66. Valencia Fontenelle-Posson was tops with 35 points.

Suburban Council (men):

Saratoga 53, Schenectady 45.

Shenendehowa 67, Columbia 45.

Bethlehem 53, Guilderland 38.

Colonie 52, Albany 43.

Ballston Spa 71, Averill Park 62.

Non-league:

Niskayuna swept a pair from Scotia-Glenville. Olivia Olsen reached 1,000 points for her career as the women thumped the Lady Tartans, 75-14 (OUCH!). Meanwhile, the men's game was a little more competitive, as the Silver Warriors won their 3rd straight, 62-48.