News & notes

 CBA football coach Bob Burns just lost his side gig.

Burns, who still lives in Troy, had switched his political affiliation from Democrat to Troy Strong, an independent party, in Tuesday's election for Rensselaer County Legislature. Unfortunately, that decision proved to be very costly, and likely signals the end of Burns' political career, finishing near the bottom of the ballot with just 323 votes. I suspect there's some backlash involved from his leaving Troy High for CBA back in June.

Burns' focus now is on the Class AA playoffs, which begin Friday with a rematch at Guilderland.

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There may not be a ticker tape parade in Clifton Park, but Shenendehowa's Ian Anderson will be in one in Atlanta, after the Braves won the World Series Tuesday night, 4 games to 2, with a 7-0 shutout of Houston. The Green Machine's alumni department now can focus on their other gift to Atlanta, Hawks guard Kevin Huerter, who was rewarded with a 3 year contract extension over the summer.

Congratulations to Ian and the Braves.

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Tuesday's high school sectional scoreboard:

Men's soccer:

Class C: 

Maple Hill defeated Mayfield on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 tie after overtime.

Class D:

OESJ 3, Argyle 0.

Women's soccer:

Class C:

Schoharie 3, Waterford 2.

Women's state playoffs:

Class A sub-regional:

New Hartford 6, Queensbury 0.

Class B sub-regional:

Skaneateles 3, Schalmont 2 (OT).

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Speaking of Kevin Huerter, a word to the wise, as he & the Hawks will play Brooklyn tonight, with the game airing on YES and ESPN. So far this season, Huerter is averaging a little more than 20 minutes a game, has made 28% of his shots, 15% from 3-point range, and is a perfect 2-2 at the free throw line.