News & notes

 RPI & Union's hockey teams clinched home ice for their 1st round ECAC playoff series, which begin on Friday.

The two local teams tied for 7th place, and will host Yale and Princeton, respectively, on Saturday night. Princeton was just in town this past weekend, and were swept by the Engineers (6-4) & Dutchmen (3-1). Returning to Schenectady may not be the Tigers' idea of a good time, especially with a winter storm coming through on Friday.

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First, Siena lost sophomore star Jared Billups to injury. Then, they were blown out of the gym as Iona collected a receipt in splitting the seasons series with the Saints, 93-60. The Saints return to MVP Arena Thursday for Senior Night vs. Manhattan, looking to end a 3 game losing streak.

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Sunday's sectional scoreboard:

Hockey:

Capital District Jets 3, Adirondack 2. The Jets have ensured we will have a new champion this season, ousting the defending champion Rivermen.

Bethlehem 3, Shenendehowa 2 (OT).

The title game is Tuesday (weather permitting) at Union College at 6 pm.

Men's basketball:

Class AA:

Green Tech 57, Bethlehem 47. Green Tech is looking for its 1st sectional title in AA since 2014.

Saratoga 69, Shenendehowa 66.

CBA 57, Mekeel Christian 49. The Brothers trailed at halftime, and mounted a 4th quarter comeback to advance.

Ballston Spa 65, Colonie 50.

Thursday at Cool Insuring Arena:

Ballston Spa vs. Green Tech.

CBA vs. Saratoga.

Class A:

Troy 70, Gloversville 64. The Flying Horses (11-10) had already collected one receipt from last season in beating the Dragons last month, but this was even bigger. Stetson Merritt, the 8th grade phenom, led the way with 24 points. Cousin Legend added 14, and Terrence Clark had 19.

Lansingburgh 68, Burnt Hills 57.

Hudson Falls 43, Averill Park 25.

Amsterdam 60, Columbia 45.

Wednesday at Cool Insuring:

Troy vs. Hudson Falls.

Amsterdam vs. Lansingburgh.

Class C:

Warrensburg 39, Saratoga Catholic 32.

Hoosic Valley 82, Schoharie 43.

Sunday's winners meet Tuesday at Cool Insuring.