Sunday, May 26, 2024

News & notes

 Section 2's webpage has not updated the flag football sectionals since mid-week. This, again, suggests a glaring lack of actual interest in the sport.

That having been said, at least the Albany Times-Union is making do with what they have.

Saturday, Columbia, which beat Albany to win the Section II division 1 title, took down Corning-Painted Post, 12-0, at Shenendehowa to advance to state play. It helps that the Blue Devils have a veteran coach who knows a little something about (tackle) football. Craig Cavotta's resume includes stops at Tamarac and Mechanicville before being asked to lead Columbia's flag football program.

Columbia advances to state play next Saturday, at a site to be announced.


At the end of business tonight, the last Section II baseball champion will be crowned, in the conclusion of the Class AAA series between Shenendehowa & Saratoga at Bruno Stadium.

On Saturday, fans were treated to another doubleheader at The Joe, but this time, it may not have been as taxing on the fans as Friday's double bill was.

The day began with Hadley-Luzerne, which hadn't won a title since 1968 (!!!), defeating Mekeel Christian, walking off the Lions, literally, with a walk in the bottom of the 7th, 5-4, to claim the Class D title.

In the nightcap, Chatham won its 5th straight sectional title, defeating Hoosick Falls, 5-0, for the Class C crown. The Panthers will play for a 3rd straight state title when state pairings are announced as early as Tuesday.
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The Adirondack Thunder, down 3-1 in games to the Florida EverBlades, forced a game 6, and a return home to Glens Falls, by beating Florida, 4-2, on Saturday. The series resumes at Cool Insuring Arena on Tuesday.
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The Tri-City Valleycats downed Quebec, 6-5, on Saturday. The final game of the Canadian road trip starts today at 5 pm.
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518 alumni watch:

ACC baseball semi-finals:

Florida State 9, Wake Forest 6. Jake Reinisch (Shen) went 1-4. There's still a chance the Demon Deacons will advance to the NCAA tournament to determine the field for the College World Series.

NCAA softball super-regionals:

Missouri 3, Duke 1. Ana Gold (Ballston Spa) went 0-3 for the 2nd straight game. The series concludes today.

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