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Spartans vs. Spartans; Queensbury Girls Fall to Burnt Hills 46-43 (OT)

Written by Kate Haggerty on January 5, 2023. Posted in Education, Featured, Sports.

The new year brought an overtime loss home for the Queensbury Varsity Girls Basketball team against Burnt Hills. In this non-league match-up, Queensbury inched ahead in the first quarter, scoring 10 points vs. Burnt Hills’ eight points; however, Burnt Hills pulled away in the second quarter, and the first half ended with Burnt Hills up, 21 to 14. In the fourth quarter, Queensbury scored 13 points to tie the score at 37, and send the game to overtime… However, Burnt Hills proved to be tough to the finish, scoring nine points in overtime to take the victory from Queensbury, with a final score of 46 to 43.

Burnt Hill’s leading scorer Mackenzie Cahan – a five foot nine Junior – drained 16 points for Burnt Hills. She was closely followed by Ella Neary – a five foot five Senior – who scored 12 points. The Queensbury girls were led by Shea Canavan – a five foot six Sophomore – with 19 points, and Dyllan Ray – a five foot nine Junior – with 12 points.

Queensbury (3-5) will host Schuylerville (3-4) tonight, with the tip-off set for 7:00 PM.

Co-Ed Pick-Up Field Hockey at The Dome

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 22, 2022. Posted in Community, Featured, Local Leads, Sports.

The Adirondack Sports Complex – better known as “The Dome” – is a multi-sport facility located at 326 Sherman Ave in Queensbury. One of the programs that The Dome features is co-ed pick up field hockey; people of all ages and skill levels meet once a week and play field hockey for an hour and a half. This program has varied in participation over the years… Jeff Rocas started out when the program was at its height. “We had so many players that I was in charge of substitutions” he said.

It wasn’t until attendance numbers began to dwindle that he picked up a stick himself. Jeff found a love of field hockey when his daughter Alyssa began playing the sport. As Alyssa’s high school career came to a close, Jeff took over the Gloverville Youth Field Hockey Program.

Jeff makes the trip from Gloversville each week to play: “It’s hard to find places to play, so I make the drive. There are other players that come from the Albany area. We drive so that we can play. We have a good group here, and it’s fun and everyone is friendly.”

Currently, the pick-up field hockey league has about eight to ten players a week. “We are always posting on Facebook to try and get more players. College kids come home and play during their breaks, people who played in high school play because they miss the sport, and boyfriends play with their girlfriends. It’s just fun.”

This week (most likely due to the holidays) there are four sets of parents playing with their children: “That is always fun to see. I play with Alyssa when she’s home, but to have four sets of parents playing with their children is wild.” Co-ed pick up field hockey plays on Thursday nights, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. For more information, go to adirondacksortscomplex.com, or ADKSC Pick-Up Field Hockey’s Facebook page.

Queensbury Girls Varsity Basketball Takes On Glens Falls

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 20, 2022. Posted in Community, Featured, Local Leads, Sports.

Queensbury 47, Glens Falls 24: the Queensbury Girls Varsity Basketball team hosted the Glens Falls Indians on Monday night, with the tip-off at 7:00 PM. The Indians dropped their second game in a row, coming off the recent loss to the Schuylerville Black Horses.

The Spartans out-scored the Indians in the first quarter, 14 to 6. At halftime, the Spartans had scored 24 points, and the Indians were held to 11 points. The third period was the most competitive for the Indians; they matched the Spartans point for point as each team scored 9 points. The Spartans then pulled away in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 points to the Indians’ 4 points.

Dyllan Ray led the Spartans with 19 points, followed by Aislynn Dixon who scored 13 points. C.J. Lunt led the Indians with 9 points.

Next, the Queensbury Spartans (2-3) will face the Bethlehem Central Eagles (5-0) on Tuesday, December 20th, in a non-league away game. On Thursday, December 22nd, the Glens Falls Indians (2-4) will host the South Glens Falls Bulldogs.

Queensbury Girls Varsity Basketball Beats Hudson Falls 45-37

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 16, 2022. Posted in Community, Featured, Local Leads, Sports.

Queensbury, 45… Hudson Falls, 37! The Queensbury Spartans and the Hudson Falls Tigers girls varsity teams were neck and neck until Queensbury pulled away in the third quarter of Thursday night’s game at Hudson Falls. In the first quarter of play, Queensbury scored nine points to Hudson Falls seven points. In the second quarter, Hudson Falls scored 12 points to Queensbury’s 11, for a halftime score of Queensbury 20, Hudson Falls 19.

The Spartans’ defense in the third quarter held the Tigers to only three points, while the Spartan offense scored 10. Both teams added 15 points in the fourth quarter; however, the hard-fought victory was already secure.

Queensbury’s Aislynn Dixon poured in a career high of 23 points for the Spartans, and Liz Rowley & Sedona Jones each grabbed eight rebounds; this was a career high for both players. Dyllan Ray added 11 points and six rebounds. Kayla Zehr had a team high and personal best of five assists. The Spartans improved to 1-3 over all (1-1 in the foothills council). Glens Falls’ next game will be on Monday, December 19th, at 7:00 PM.

Queensbury and Shen Duel on the Ice

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 15, 2022. Posted in Community, Featured, Local Leads, Sports.

Queensbury, 4, Shen, 2!

Queensbury got out to an early lead at the Glens Falls Recreation Center on Wednesday night, with the First Varsity Goal by Oliver Coughlan. His goal came at the 14:01 mark, and was assisted by Michael Deutsch & Ethan Kelsey. Shen tied the game up on a power play goal with 8:12 remaining in the 1st period, scored by Freddy Hick & assisted by Thomas Hall & Andrew Thornton.

Queensbury went ahead 2-1 on a power play with 3:49 remaining in the second period when Tanner Fearman found the net, assisted by Ryan & Ogden. This was the only goal scored in the second period of play.

Hicks, Hall & Thornton did it again for Shen, and tied the score 2-2 with 13:46 to go in the third period; however, Shen could not hold off the offensive efforts of Ethan Kelsey, who scored off a pass from Quinn Thesis with 10:22 remaining in the 3rd period, which put Queensbury up 3-2. Then, with 1:32 remaining in the contest, Mack Ryan scored an unassisted goal, and Queensbury won the day 4 to 2 over Shen.

The Shen goalie Mason Snider played 51 minutes, had 25 saves, & allowed 4 goals (.862).

The Queensbury Goalie Jacob Fanciullo played 51 minutes, had 26 saves, & allowed 2 goals (.929).

On Saturday, December 17th, Queensbury will face Ogdensburg Free Academy. On Sunday, December 18, Queensbury will face Salmon River; both of these games will be in Salmon River.

Glens Falls’ Ayden Grieve: Goalkeeper of the Year

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 14, 2022. Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Local Leads, Sports.

Glens Falls Goalkeeper Ayden Grieve was named Goalkeeper of the Year in Class B at the Section II boys soccer banquet. He was also named to the all-state fourth team in the small schools division. Grieve has played on the Glens Falls High School Varsity Team for 3 years; during his freshman season, he was the starting fullback and back up goalkeeper, and throughout his Sophomore season, Ayden took over as the fulltime goalkeeper. Through that season, he recorded 111 saves and allowed 32 goals. During this past season as a junior Ayden was named team captain, and was instrumental in the team’s success – by the end of the season, Ayden had allowed only 14 goals. The Glens Falls 11-5-2 record helps to reflect Ayden’s contribution… This is an impressive improvement from the previous year, when the team was 4-13-1.

Ayden has been a goalkeeper since he was 8 years old, and in addition to playing with the Glens Falls Boys Varsity Team, Ayden also plays club soccer with FC Dutchmen Premier.

Athletic Director Shane Jones said: “We are very proud of Ayden for his accomplishments. He is a very talented multi-sport athlete, as he recently just came in 2nd place in our Mat Mania Wrestling Tournament this past weekend.”

Queensbury Took the Ice Against Saratoga for The Annual Teddy Bear Toss

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 12, 2022. Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Local Leads, Sports.

Teddy Bears on the ice after Queensbury Scored Photo provided

Queensbury 5, Saratoga 4; the Queensbury Spartans faced off against the Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks at the Glens Falls Recreation Center on Friday night. This event featured the Annual Teddy Bear Toss – for the traditional Christmas season, promotion fans are encouraged to throw stuffed bears onto the ice!

Saratoga was the first to score with 2:50 remaining in the first period. Their goal came off the stick of Payton Borak, with no credited assist.

The second period was dominated by the Queensbury Spartans. To start the period off, Mack Ryan scored with 14:06 remaining; the assist was credited to Quinn Theis and Julien Shafer. This goal was followed by two more Queensbury goals – the first with 6:07 remaining was scored by Tyler Dufour, with the assists credited to Tanner Fearman and Oli Coughlan. Then, less than 2 minutes later, Tanner Fearman scored, assisted by Michael Deutsh and Tyler Dufour. Saratoga found the net once more with 2:46 remaining in the 2nd period; this goal was unassisted, and scored by Charley Oak.

Queensbury added to their lead on a 3rd period powerplay when Tyler Dufour connected with a pass from Oli Coughlan and Tanner Fearman, who were both credited with the assist. Queensbury was not done yet! Tanner Fearman put the “biscuit in the basket” unassisted for Queensbury’s final goal of the game. Saratoga staged a comeback with 2:31 remaining as Jake Bader scored a power play goal with the pass from Charlie Oke… But, as time ran out, Queensbury took the win over Saratoga: 5-4.

The goalie from Saratoga was Xander Clarke, who had 26 saves; Queensbury Goalie Jacob Fanciullo had 24 saves.

Queensbury will be on the ice against Shen on Wednesday, December 14th, at the Glens Falls Rec Center. Puck drops at 7:30 PM!

Capital District Jets Edge Out Queensbury for the Win

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 5, 2022. Posted in Community, Featured, Sports.

On Friday, December 2nd, at The Albany County Rink, the Capital District Jets met the Queensbury Spartans on the ice. Action got started early when the Jets scored on a collaboration between McKinney and Davidson; Mckinney is credited with the Assist and Davidson the goal. Queensbury did not let the period end in a shutout, as Tyler Dufour scored assisted by both Michael Deutsch and Nick Ogden. However, Davidson scored again for the Jets; the opening period ended Jets 2, Spartans 1.

The 2nd period saw only one goal scored by the Jets; Walsh. He was assisted by both See and McKinney.

The 3rd Period kept both goaltenders busy as the Jets and Spartans traded goals. Queensbury opened up the period with a shorthanded goal by Mack Ryan, but Mckinney and Davidson worked together again to score about 6 minutes later. Davidson switched up his dance partners and was assisted by Wilson to score the Jets last and deciding goal of the game. Queensbury made a gallant comeback effort as Tanner Fearman and Keegan Lazier connected for back to back goals; however, the Spartans came up short, and the Jets held on to win with a final score of Jets 5, Spartans 4.

The Jets Goalie, Shanahan, had 56 saves ,and Queensbury’s Jacob Fanciulio had 16 saves.

Coming up this Wednesday, December 7, 2022, The Queensbury Spartans will face the Adirondack Rivermen at the Cool Insuring Arena. Puck drops at 6:15 PM!

Michelle Bennett Memorial Tournament

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 5, 2022. Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Local Leads, Sports.

This weekend at Queensbury High School, the Gold and Blue gymnasiums were filled with basketball games at the Michelle Bennett Memorial Basketball Tournament: the girls Varsity teams filled the Blue Gym, while the JV teams from each of the programs competed in the Gold Gym.

The tournament featured 50/50 raffles throughout the weekend, sold home made baked goods, and charged a small entrance fee. Hudson Falls, Guilderland, Glens Falls, Cohoes, Queensbury, & Niskayuna each played two games in this unseeded, play-around tournament.

The Guilderland & Niskayuna Varsity girls teams came out of the weekend undefeated! On Friday, Guilderland beat Hudson Falls 55-34, and on Saturday they beat host team Queensbury 41-31. Niskayuna handed Queensbury the loss on Friday 46-28, and toppled Glens Falls on Saturday, 74-39. Glens Fall enjoyed a win for their season opener on Friday night over Cohoes at 62-44.

Hudson Falls and Cohoes were in a barnburner on Saturday: this match saw “the Tigers vs. the Tigers”. The two teams traded points throughout the second half of the game, each team racing down the court executing plays and hitting foul shots… Regulation ended in a 46-46 tie; however, Hudson Falls pulled away in overtime, and the final score was 56-50.

It was a wonderful weekend to honor and remember a member of both the Queensbury and Glens Falls Communities: Michelle Bennet was a loving mother, teacher, leader and friend.

Michelle Bennet: 11/17/68 – 2/5/22

Michelle Bennett Memorial Girls Basketball Tournament

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 2, 2022. Posted in Community, Featured, Local Leads, Sports.

On Friday & Saturday of this coming weekend, Queensbury High School is hosting The Michelle Bennett Memorial Tournament. Proceeds from this girls’ basketball tournament will be donated to the Michelle Bennett Memorial Scholarship Fund. The J.V. and Varsity girls programs from Hudson Falls, Glens Falls, Queensbury, Cohoes, Guilderland, & Niskayuna will all be competing.

On February 5, 2022, Michelle Bennett – a beloved mother, teacher, and coach – passed away suddenly. Michelle had been married to her husband Jeff Bennett for almost 30 years, and together they raised three children: Mackenzie, Graceann, and Cole. Cole is a Glens Falls graduating senior this year.

Michelle was a 6th grade ELA teacher in the Queensbury School District and a valued department chairperson for many years. She was an advocate for her students and a leader amongst her colleagues, and committed to coaching and mentoring women in sports. As a coach, she was intense; but balanced that intensity with tough love for her players. Coaches and players alike knew and appreciated her mantra: “A quiet gym is a losing gym.”

When Michelle passed away in 2022, Superintendent Kyle Gannon wrote, “I feel for our staff members, our students, and our athletes who were lucky enough to know her. She has touched a thousand lives over the past 22 years.”

The J.V. Tournament will be taking place in the Queensbury High School Gold Gym, and the Varsity Tournament will be in the Blue Gym. Both J.V. and Varsity Games are scheduled on Friday at 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, & 7:30 PM. Play resumes on Saturday, December 3rd at 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, & 2:00 PM. Cash and Check donations will be accepted at the door all weekend long; please make checks payable to Queensbury Community Scholarship Association, and on the memo line, please indicate the Michelle Bennett Memorial Scholarship.