Saturday, November 23, 2013

Class C South Division Football All-Stars

We had the North division earlier in the week, so it's time to shine the spotlight on Class C South.

Chatham swept the top honors with Tyler VanBrunt named overall player of the year, Tyler Rivera offensive player of the year and Pete Palleschi defensive player of the year.

The entire list is under the cut and congratulations to everyone on a ridiculously good season!

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Class D Football All-Stars

This is a rather long list, so bear with me here.

With the football season almost officially over, Class D has released its all-star lists for the 2013 year on the gridiron.

In news that shouldn't surprise many people, Greenwich's John Barnes was named MVP. Also earning individual honors were Rensselaer's Steven Harwood for Offensive MVP and Canajoharie's Zach Folts as Defensive MVP.

Cambridge's Doug Luke was named Coach of the Year for leading his team back to a Section II title.

Check out the entire (rather long) list under the cut, with all-stars from both the North and South divisions.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Section II Standouts Sign National Letters of Intent

There were a handful of Section II athletes - from Shaker and Colonie High School - who signed their National Letters of Intent to play collegiate-level sports.

Check out all the athletes under the cut and congratulations to everyone on such a wonderful accomplishment.
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Big 10 Girls Soccer All-Stars

If my memory serves me, this is our last round of girls soccer all-stars to be posted on the blog.

Now, this latest group honors the top girls in the Big 10 with Catholic Central junior Madison Purcell earning MVP status.

Under the cut, check out first and second team listings for everyone and congratulations to everyone on an awesome season!
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

NYS Football Rankings - Nov 19

We're just a rankings publishing machine over here today. The New York State Sportswriters Association has released its latest round of football rankings, so they're all typed up under the cut.

As expected, Hoosick Falls and Queensbury are still tops in their respective classes this week as both teams prep for the state semi-finals in Kingston. Also interesting to note that Hoosick Falls is currently in possession of a 24-game win streak that's the second longest in the state. Because they didn't need even more records.

The top five in each class are listed under the cut as well as the standings for our Section II teams. If you want to see the entire list, go ahead and click these convenient links.
Large Schools (Class AA-A) here
Small Schools (Class B-D) here

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NYS Girls Soccer Rankings - FINAL

This is it, part two.

Under the cut check out the final NYS girls soccer rankings from our friends at the New York State Sportswriters Association. If you'd like to see the entire list one last time before next fall, go ahead and click this link.

Congratulations to everyone on an absolutely fantastic season!

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NYS Boys Soccer Rankings - FINAL

This is it.

We've come to the end of the road. If you didn't sing that in a Boyz II Men voice, I don't know what to do with you.

Under the cut check out the FINAL top five NYS teams as well as the FINAL rankings for our Section II boys soccer squads, courtesy of the New York State Sportswriters Association. Again, if you want to check out the entire final list of rankings go ahead click this link.

Congratulations to everyone on an absolutely fantastic season!

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Monday, November 18, 2013

Class C North Football All-Stars

As the Hoosick Falls football team preps for its third straight trip to the NYS semi-finals this weekend, the squad continues to rake in the accomplishments.

Senior defensive back Levi Brewster earned player of the year honors while Derek Bird was named defensive player of the year.

Under the cut check out the entire list and congratulations to everyone on a great season - even if it's still happening.

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Class AA Empire Division All-Stars

Since we just typed up the Liberty League all-stars, it's only right that the Empire Division gets its moment in the blog-spotlight.

CBA senior Elliott Croskey earned Player of the Year honors, while Saratoga's Jake Eglintine, Nick Stiansen and Bethlehem's Mike Graves earned individual honors.

Check out the entire list under the cut and congratulations to ever on a great season!

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Class AA Liberty League All-Stars

I come bearing (even more) all-stars!

This time around, check out the Liberty League all-stars from this season's Class AA football.

Schenectady's Felix Rodriguez was named Player of the Year, while Columbia's Connor Kinzelman, Shaker's Nick Griffin and Colonie's Devon Edwards all earned individual honors as well. Check out the entire list under the cut and congratulations to everyone on a fantastic season!

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Thursday, November 14, 2013

Know Thy Enemy: Monroe-Woodbury Football Edition

In our final opponent breakdown before this weekend's batch of football/soccer games, we take on Section IX champion Monroe-Woodbury.

The Crusaders will take on CBA in the Class AA regional final on Saturday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m at Dietz Stadium in Kingston. Let's all keep our fingers crossed that it isn't freezing out, that press box gets very cold.

Check out all the team details under the cut.

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Know Thy Enemy: Ogdensburg Free Academy Football Edition

Break it down!

On Friday night, Hoosick Falls will take on Section X champion Ogdensburg Free Academy in the regional finals of the New York State Class C football tournament.

So, what do we know about OFA? Let's examine...under the cut.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Know Thy Enemy: Class A Boys Soccer Edition

With the boys soccer tournament winding down this weekend, I thought we'd reinstate a blog series that I did during last year's sectional tournaments. It's KNOW THY ENEMY time.

Under the cut, you can see break downs of all three of the other teams left in the Class A boys tournament. Now, keep in mind that Averill Park will be playing Pittsford Mendon in the semis on Saturday at 1:45, so that's why there's the most info about them. But there's also a few tidbits about the other side of the bracket, so that we know what we're all getting into if the Warriors make it to Sunday's championship.

Have a happy soccer weekend everyone.

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Wasaren/Adirondack League Field Hockey All-Stars

We've got a double round of all-stars this time.

The Wasaren and Adirondack league have combined their teams for the latest round of field hockey all-stars.

Check out all the teams under the cut and congratulations again to everyone on a great season!
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

NYS Football Rankings - Nov 12

We're heading into regional week now (oh hey state competition) so things are starting to get particularly interesting with the latest NYS rankings from the New York State Sportswriters Association.

Under the cut, check out the top five teams in each class and see where our Section II teams landed this week.

If you want to see the entire list, there are links for that!
Large Schools (Class AA-A) are here.
Small Schools (Class B-D) are here.
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NYS Girls Soccer Rankings - Nov 11

As we come to terms with how cold it's starting to get, let's console ourselves with the latest NYS girls soccer rankings from the New York State Sportswriters Association.

Same deal as every week, top five in each class under the cut, plus the rankings for the Section II teams that made the list. If you want to see every ranked team, go ahead and click this very convenient link.
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NYS Boys Soccer Rankings - Nov 11

The Averill Park boys soccer team is moving on up the state soccer rankings after last week's dramatic overtime victory over Peru.

The Warriors are no ranked No. 3 among Class A teams in the state and will be competing in the NYS final four this weekend.

But that's not all! Under the cut, check out the rest of the most recent rankings by the New York State Sportswriters Association. If you want to see the entire list, go ahead and click this link.
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Friday, November 8, 2013

Reinfurt Division Football All-Stars

Another day, another round of all-stars. This time though, we've got something a little new. OUR FIRST ROUND OF FOOTBALL ALL-STARS!

Lansingburgh senior running Anthony Walker was named divisional MVP while Cohoes' Shelton Alston was offensive player of the year and Ravena's Carter Ducatte earned defensive player of the year.

Check out the rest of the standouts under the cut and congratulations to everyone on a great season!

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Suburban Council Girls Volleyball All-Stars

And you thought we'd only have one all-star announcement today. Ha!

All the all-stars, right here.

Shenendehowa's Hayley Macken was named the Suburban Council girls volleyball MVP for the 2013 season. Under the cut, see who joined her on the list and congrats to everyone on the great season!

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Colonial Council Girls Soccer All-Stars

It's another day that ends in 'y' so I come bearing another set of all-stars.

This time around we've got the Colonial Council girls soccer standouts for 2013. Under the cut check all three teams. They're listed in alphabetical order because that's the way I got them, so don't read too much into that.

Congratulations to everyone on a fantastic season!

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Wasaren League Girls Soccer All-Stars

Here we go, one more time. That was a NSYNC song lyric for those out of the loop.

I come bearing more all-star lists and this time we've got the Wasaren League girls soccer standouts for 2013.

Check out the first, second and honorable mention teams under the cut. Congratulations to everyone on a great season!

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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Big 10 Cross Country All-Stars

More all-stars, more all-stars, all the all-stars, right here.

If you didn't half sing that sentence in your head, then I did not achieve my purpose in writing it.

In our latest addition of all-star selections, we have the Big 10 cross country standouts for this past fall season. Both boys and girls, first, second and honorable mention are all under the cut, so scroll along and congratulations to everyone on a great year!

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NYS Football Rankings - November 5

Welcome to Super Bowl week folks!

To break in the last week of Section II football games, the New York State Sportswriters Association has released its latest NYS football poll.

You know the drill; the top five in each class, as well as all of our area teams, are listed under the cut. And if you want to see the entire rankings list go ahead and click the links right below these words.
LARGE SCHOOLS (Class AA-A) go here
SMALL SCHOOLS (Class B-D) go here

Happy Super Bowls everyone.

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Patroon Conference Girls Soccer All-Stars

Tis the season for all-star listings!

This time around we've got the Patroon Conference girls soccer all-stars for the 2013 season. Under the cut check out the first and second teams for the league and congratulations to everyone on a great season!

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Monday, November 4, 2013

NYS Girls Soccer Rankings - November 4

It wouldn't be Monday without a brand-new NYS girls soccer rankings by the New York State Sportswriters Association.

Check out the top five in each class under the cut as well as the rankings for all of our local squads. And if you want to see the entire list, go ahead and click this link.

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NYS Boys Soccer Rankings - November 4

With Section II soccer wrapping up, the latest New York State rankings (from the New York State Sportswriters Association) are starting to become all the more interesting.

Under the cut, check out the top five teams in each class as well as the area rankings. And if you want to check out the entire list, go ahead click this link.

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Sunday, November 3, 2013

CHVL Boys Soccer All-Stars

The Waterford soccer program is having a pretty good year.

With a good showing by the girls in their all-star announcement last week, the Fordians grab another handful of accolades with the release of the 2014 boys soccer all-stars.

Waterford senior midifielder Kyle Elliott was named the league MVP while two other Fordians made first team.

Under the cut, check out the entire list and congratulations to everyone on a great year!

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Friday, November 1, 2013

Just a Little History

Because I genuinely enjoy looking things up and SHARING NEW INFORMATION I have created the following list of fun Section II football facts heading into this weekend's semi-final matchups.

Obviously there's a lot on the line for the 20 teams still competing, but what exactly is a lot? I have answers for that.

Under the cut, check out a handful of fun facts to keep us all generally entertained before kickoff tonight and help point out some interesting storylines before we officially get underway this weekend.

Happy football.

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