News & notes

 The Albany Empire will have a familiar face under center when they open their season May 29. QB Tommy Grady has re-upped for another season with the team, now in the National Arena League. He'll have to get used to having a new coaching staff directing the Empire, with Rob Keefe & Les Moss gone (Iowa), plus the new league, but, given Albany's history with arena football, that shouldn't be a problem.

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LaSalle closed out its football season in grand style Wednesday in the north country.

John Audino's Cadets caught Queensbury at a bad time, after the Spartans, like LaSalle at the beginning of the season, were run over by Troy five nights earlier.

Then, Bo Catherwood added to the Spartans' misery. The senior ran for 236 yards, and scored six touchdowns, as LaSalle blew away Queensbury, 44-6. Queensbury finishes 2-3, while LaSalle closes the season at 4-2.

The only other game reported saw Niskayuna defeat Colonie, 10-7.

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Siena's visit to the NCAA women's soccer tournament was a short one.

The Saints fell to Arizona State, 4-0, at East Carolina University on Wednesday afternoon, putting an abrupt end to an undefeated season.

In other Siena news, Isis Young announced Wednesday that she is turning pro, and will not return for another season. Young has accepted an offer to play in Germany, and the season there starts in August. Best of luck to Isis in her new venture.

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Friday's Suburban Council men's volleyball finals are set.

Shenendehowa defeated Columbia in straight sets, while Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake needed 5 sets to put away Bethlehem. 

In other volleyball action:

Women's volleyball:

Western Athletic Conference:

Galway def. Mekeel Christian in straight sets.

Foothills Council:

Gloversville def. Johnstown, 3-1.

Wasaren League:

Mechanicville def. Saratoga Central Catholic, 3-1.

Men's soccer:

Western Athletic Conference:

Mayfield 6, Canajoharie 0.

Middleburgh 5, Mekeel Christian Academy 2.

OESJ 6, Schharie 2.

Women's soccer:

Foothills Council:

Scotia-Glenville 2, Broadalbin-Perth 0.

Wasaren League:

Tamarac 6, Waterford 1.

Western Athletic Conference:

Mekeel Christian 2, Duanesburg 1.

Schoharie 5, OESJ 0.

Non-league:

Hoosick Falls & Galway played to a 3-3 draw.