News & notes

 For the 2nd straight year, Bethlehem marked Senior Night for their women's basketball team by hosting Troy High.

The Eagles have owned Troy since the 2014-15 season, when Troy was an independent, transitioning from the Big 10 to the Suburban Council. Hence, Thursday was more of the same, as Troy dropped its 4th straight, 73-35. No stats have been made available as of press time, and we'll have them tomorrow. Same goes for the men's game at Zotto Gym, as Bethlehem completed the sweep, 72-49. The Troy men have lost three in a row, and will play Niskayuna on Tuesday.

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Jonathan Beagle (Hudson Falls) didn't start, but came off the bench to score 14 points. However, a late UAlbany rally was snuffed, and the Great Danes fell to Maine, 81-73. Sebastian Thomas led Albany with 20 points, and Amare Marshall added 15. Marcus Jackson (Albany Academy) chipped in with 5 points. The New England road trip continues at New Hampshire Saturday.

Meanwhile, at Broadview Center, Colleen Mullen and the Lady Danes welcomed back Deja Evans, who scored 17 points to lead Albany past Maine, 54-47. Lilly Phillips (Cambridge) had 8 points, Meghan Huerter (Shenendehowa/Providence) had just 2 points in 23 minutes, and Abby Ray (Saratoga) was held scoreless in 11 minutes. New Hampshire will be in town for National Girls & Women in Sports Day Saturday at 2 pm.

It's just too bad the Lady Danes don't have a radio deal like the men do.

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There are rumors circulating in both local college and high school basketball.

College first. I'm hearing that if Siena cuts loose coach Carmen Maciariello after the season, they may be looking at bringing in Will Brown, who will be looking for something to do after the College of St. Rose closes in May. I would not be at all surprised if "Coach Carm" is shown the door after a season plagued by constant injuries plaguing sophomore star Michael Eley, whom the Saints are hoping to get back in the lineup tonight vs. Iona.

On the high school side, a reliable source says they've heard talk about Troy High possibly leaving the Suburban Council after 9 seasons, and heading to the Colonial Council.

Now, this does have some meat to it if it's true.

As was discussed the other day, Troy AD Paul Reinisch had a choice to make in 2015, and opted for the Suburban Council, the toughest league in Section II, swapping out hometown traditional rivalries with LaSalle & Catholic Central for new challenges, including a territorial rivalry with Averill Park.

We know Troy's had success in men's basketball, as well as softball & baseball, over the course of its time in the league. Football is in a classification format, not part of either league. By moving to the Colonial, Troy revives its rivalries with LaSalle & Catholic Central, and would start a crosstown, regular season rivalry with Lansingburgh. The fact that Troy will play a home & home series in softball vs. Cohoes, while baseball games vs. Schalmont & LaSalle are on the docket as well, lends credence to the rumors.

In effect, Troy would be ending long standing rivalries with Schenectady, CBA, & Albany, if the rumors become fact. Stay tuned.

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Thursday's high school scoreboard:

Men's bowling:

Patroon Conference:

Maple Hill 5, Cairo-Durham 0.

Suburban Council:

Colonie 27, Averill Park 5.

Wasaren League:

Hoosick Falls 5, Berlin-New Lebanon 0.

Women's bowling:

Suburban Council:

Columbia 32, Bethlehem 0. The Lady Devils posted their 2nd shutout in as many days.

Wrestling: 

Suburban Council:

Burnt Hills 62, Guilderland 9.

Wasaren League:

Mechanicville-Stillwater 60, Galway 9.