Masochists in the 518 are getting ready for the Santa Speedo Sprint along Lark Street in Albany next Saturday, December 14, at 2 pm. The approximately 800 meter race (400 meters down, 400 up) had its genesis in a similar race in Boston a number of years back. However, race director Tom Larson, speaking on Albany Street this morning, affirmed that runners need not actually wear speedos, likely for health reasons.
The race benefits the Albany Damien Center on Madison Avenue, and Albany Medical Center's HIV-AIDS treatment program.
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We referenced this over at The Land of Whatever the other day, but if you're a sports card collector, or just want to buy the cards to save for your kids, you're going to run into hard luck. Again.
Local retailers, such as Walmart, and hobby dealers like Finnegan's in Colonie, can't keep specific items, such as Topps Baseball's 2024 update set, available, because online flippers & box breakers are hoarding them again, not so much to avoid any possible tariffs from president-elect Donald Trump, if he goes through with his threat, but, as was the case during the COVID pandemic in 2020-1, they're getting advice from online touts. Walmart, I'm hearing, is actually considering putting limits on purchases of cards, just to make sure the next generation of collectors gets a fair chance. This I learned from a parent I met at Walmart the last two weeks.
Listen, jabronies. You're not the be all and end all of card collecting, so do the rest of us a favor, and show some respect.
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It was a big day for Troy High on Saturday.
First, Jamil Hood picked up his first win as Troy men's coach, taking down Columbia, 69-65. We should have the stats later when we do a week in review on Troy.
Then, the women picked up their 2nd win on the young season, taking 3rd place in the Burnt Hills Tip-Off Classic by beating Scotia-Glenville, 61-49. Troy (2-1) was led by Amaya Harris' 20 points, one of three Lady Horses in double figures. Kiana Tierman added 14, and Mia Magnetto chipped in with 11.
Troy will open Colonial Council play at the Academy of Holy Names on Tuesday.
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Saturday's high school hockey scoreboard:
Saranac 4, Bethlehem 1.
Beekmantown 5, LaSalle 2.
Shenendehowa & McQuaid (Section 5) played to a 2-2 draw.
The CD Jets and Central NY Fusion also played to a 2-2 draw.
Burnt Hills-Ballston Spa 4, St. Lawrence 2.
Saratoga 6, St. Mary's 2.
The Hawks (formerly the Mohawks) 4, Plattsburgh 2.
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In contrast to Troy High, it was not a good day for UAlbany.
The Albany women suffered their first loss of the season, giving up the Albany Cup to Siena, 70-65, at UHY Center. Kayla Cooper led Albany with 18 points, with Kaci Donovan and Lilly Phillips adding 16 each. Meghan Huerter chipped in with 5. For Siena, Ahniysha Jackson had a game high 23 points, while Teresa Seppala added 17.
Meanwhile, in Boston, the men dropped an 80-74 decision to Boston University in overime. DeMarr Langford, Jr. led Albany with 14 points, one of 5 Great Danes in double figures.
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The Albany FireWolves won on the road in Toronto in dominating fashion, crushing the Rock, 15-4. Doug Jamieson had 43 saves in goal for the 'Wolves.
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Only 1 Section II football team took home a state title on Saturday.
Bob Burns, in his first trip to Syracuse in 7 years, saw his Brothers fall to their counterparts from Syracuse, 41-40, despite 5 touchdown passes from Archie Jones.
Earlier Saturday, Schuylerville claimed the Class C title, beating Salamanca, 26-20.
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