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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...
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.
U-Albany Men's Lacrosse looks past racist incident by Merrimack ahead of postseason clash
Albany, NY (WRGB) — The U-Albany Men's Lacrosse team is gearing up to pursue their first championship victory in over five years, with the squad beginning their 2024 postseason on Thursday. However, their path to the championship is marred by controversy, as they face an opponent that stirred up trouble during the season, with one of their players directing a racist slur towards a Great Dane.
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...
Firebirds for a Day: The Beautiful Lives Project
Albany, N.Y. — It was quite the eventful Wednesday morning inside MVP Arena. Over 80 participants coming from schools all over the Capital Region were able to experience what it feels like to be a football player. With the help of the Albany Firebirds, Wednesday's event proved that anyone can play the game of football.
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.
Big Board Sports Athlete of the Week: Kendall Barnhart, Guilderland
Kendall Barnhart is one of the best sprinters in the state of New York. The senior holds 17 school records and recently won the 400 meters race at the Luciano Invitational with a time of 56.84, which is currently the fastest time in the state. The five-time All-American has committed to Boston University. Barnhart is our Big Board Sports Athlete of the Week.
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