News & notes

 Niskayuna's loss is Albany Academy's gain.

It was reported over the weekend that Daniel Smalls is transferring to Albany Academy, a move meant to enhance his chances of gaining a Division 1 college scholarship.

In other Albany Academy news, sources are saying that Academy, which is already fielding football & hockey teams in the New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) may be doing the same in basketball. The Cadets already have a hybrid schedule that enables them to play a larger number of non-league games aside from their commitments to the Colonial Council. We're waiting on confirmation.

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The Brockton Rox left town with a split of their four game series with the Tri-City Valleycats, rallying twice in the late innings to beat the 'Cats, 12-8, Sunday at Bruno Stadium in front of nearly 5000 fans.

Arlo Marynczak (Bethlehem/Siena), on 3 days rest, pitched six innings, and got a no-decision. Marynczak gave up four runs on four hits, walked four, and struck out two.

Jake Reinisch (Shenendehowa/Wake Forest) was 0-4 with a walk.

Derek Bender (Albany Academy/Coastal Carolina) was 1-3 with a walk, a home run, his 2nd in as many days, an RBI, and 3 runs scored. His collegiate alma mater advanced in the College World Series later in the night.

Ben Seiler (Albany Academy/Siena) made his return from the injured list, and pitched an inning in relief, allowing only a walk while striking out two.

Brett Young (Albany Academy/George Washington/Siena/VCU) did not play after starting the last three games.

The teams will play one more series in Brockton in August.

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All this week, we'll be posting fall sports schedules for LaSalle. Today, we start with golf. The men get a head start in August, while the women begin play in September.

Men:

August:

21: Home opener vs. Ravena @ Frear Park.

22: @ Schalmont.

26: Voorheesville.

28: Albany Academy.

29: "@" Catholic Central. As we noted when posting Troy's schedule, CCHS didn't field a men's golf team last season, so we'll see about this.

September:

2: Women's home opener vs. Academy of Holy Names, men vs. Troy.

4: Women vs. Albany Academy, men @ Mohonasen.

9: Men vs. Lansingburgh, women @ Catholic Central (@ Mill Road Acres).

11: Men @ Ichabod Crane, women @ Voorheesville.

16: Men @ Ravena, women vs. Mohonasen.

18: Men @ Schalmont, women @ Academy of Holy Names.

19: Men @ Albany Academy (Normanside Country Club).

22: Women @ Albany Academy.

24: Men vs. Catholic Central. (Senior Day)

25: Women vs. Catholic Central, men "@" Troy.

30: Men @ Voorheesville, women host Voorheesville  for Senior Day.

October:

3: Men's Colonial Council championships, site TBA.

7: Men's sectionals @ Halfmoon, women @ Mohonasen.

8: Women's Colonial Council championships, site TBA.

We will cover women's swimming & volleyball tomorrow.