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Six Student-Athletes Sign Collegiate Letters of Intent on Shaker High School's Signing Day
Albany, N.Y. — Wednesday was a very special day at Shaker High School. Six seniors signed their collegiate letters of intent, athletes who are able to keep their dreams alive and compete at the next level. The list of athletes who signed are: Lindsey McCulloch (Lacrosse - The Ohio...
Albany Firebirds play for a day with disabled children
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — About 80 local children and adults with special needs got the opportunity to play up close and personal with Albany’s Firebirds inside MVP arena on Wednesday. Under the Friday night — Wednesday morning lights rather — the children, and some adults put on their game faces. Be it drills, throwing & […]
Gerry McNamara builds up Siena Basketball Coaching Staff with Familiar Faces
After a frustrating 2023-24 campaign, the Siena College men's basketball program sought out a change of pace and hired up-and-coming assistant coach Gerry McNamara to be the new head coach heading into next season. As with most new head coaching changes, Coach McNamara was afforded the opportunity to build his own coaching staff and install them to help rebuild the Saints' basketball fortunes in 2024-25. After all, why not work with people you know and trust? I haven't been a coach in the collegiate ranks but have nearly two decades of experience at the high school level as both an assistant and a head coach and I know that good head coaches surround themselves at all times with good assistants.
UAlbany MLAX and WLAX Set to Host America East Tournaments with Eyes on the Prize
Albany, N.Y. — It's playoff time in the Capital Region as both the UAlbany Men's and Women's Lacrosse teams prep to host the America East Tournaments this week/weekend. The men's team welcomes in Merrimack for the semis just over a week after the last time these two teams met up-- when there was an incident involving a racial remark said by a Merrimack player towards a UAlbany player.
Tri-Village Little League turns 70
Baseball League introduces Cal Ripken in 2024, renovates and alters field GLENMONT—Tri-Village Baseball celebrates 70 years of memories shared by generations who have played on its small ballparks, one of […] The post Tri-Village Little League turns 70 first appeared on Spotlight News.
Albany FireWolves prepare for semi-finals after historic win
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — The Albany FireWolves Lacrosse team making history Sunday as they defeated the Halifax Thunderbirds 9 to 3. Making it the first NLL playoff game win since moving to Albany in 2021. MORE IN SPORTS: Defense Wins Championships: The Albany FireWolves Motto Against the Seals in...
Albany Firebirds make triumphant return to Capital Region
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Arena football fans in the Capital Region were treated to an exciting season opener as the Albany Firebirds made their long-awaited return to Albany, facing off against the Orlando Predators at MVP Arena. After a tumultuous year that included headlines featuring Antonio Brown and the...
Albany Firewolves secure historic playoff victory at MVP Arena
Albany, NY (WRGB) — The Albany Firewolves made history with a resounding victory in their first-ever home playoff game at MVP Arena, defeating the Halifax Thunderbirds 9-3 and advancing to the Semifinals. After finishing last season with a 3-15 record, Albany entered postseason action as a number three seed...
Albany FireWolves win first-ever playoff game behind stellar showing from goalie Doug Jamieson
Albany's storybook season is still very much alive following a 9-3 win over the Halifax Thunderbirds in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs - the first postseason victory in the franchise's three-year history.
Albany Firewolves team president speaks out following quarterfinal win
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Following the team's NLL Quarterfinal win, our CBS6 Sports Reporter Sam Israel spoke exclusively one-one with Albany Firewolves team president Chris Porreca. Porreca spoke about the team's transformation from last season to this season, and also touched on what it meant for the team to...
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