News & notes

 The TBL playoffs will begin later this week, but the Halifax Hoopers, first place in their division, fell to the NY Phoenix on Sunday, 120-108, giving the Phoenix some momentum heading into the playoff tournament.

The same can be said for the Albany Patroons, who bounced the Valley Vipers, 129-109, in the home finale at the Washington Avenue Armory. The Vipers were a replacement for the pathetic Rochester Kingz, who folded earlier in the season, and were originally scheduled as the Pats' final regular season opponent.

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Let's catch up on the sectional action from the weekend:

Flag Football:

Friday:

Class A:

Albany 51, Schenectady 0.

Saratoga 26, Colonie 12.

Shaker 37, Niskayuna 6.

Shenendehowa 41, Guilderland 0.

Today:

Saratoga @ Albany.

Shen @ Shaker.

Class B:

Friday:

Bethlehem 32, Ballston Spa 6.

Today: 

Bethlehem @ Columbia.

Troy @ Burnt Hills.

Class C:

Tonight:

Albany Leadership @ Broadalbin-Perth.

Tennis:

Thursday:

Mekeel Christian won the Class C/D title, defeating North Warren, 6-1.

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The Sussex County Miners salvaged the final game of their series with the Tri-City Valleycats, 5-3, on Sunday. Jake Reinisch (Shenendehowa/Wake Forest) saw his 5 game hit streak, along with the 'Cats' 5 game winning streak end, as his average falls to .381.

The 'Cats will travel to Massachusetts to play Brockton starting Tuesday.

In other 'Cats-related news, ex-'Cat Carson McCusker was called to the majors by the Minnesota Twins on Sunday in time for their game vs. Milwaukee. McCusker began the season in Triple A St. Paul.

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Former Duanesburg star Alison O'Hanlon announced on social media on Sunday that she is retiring from basketball.

O'Hanlon didn't see the court at all with Siena last season due to a pre-season injury, which apparently hasn't healed enough for her to resume practice.

This was the last thing coach Terry Primm needed, after his roster was gutted by graduations and the transfer portal after the Lady Saints were eliminated from the MAAC tournament in March.