Sports

Sports poll: Who is the top winter sports athlete in Schenectady County?

This week, we're bringing things to the really local level by asking you who you believe is the top winter sports athlete in Schenectady County.

Sports poll: Who is the top winter sports athlete in Bethlehem/Guilderland?

This week, we're bringing things to the really local level by asking you who you believe is the top winter sports athlete in the towns of Bethlehem and Guilderland.

Sports poll: Who is the top winter sports athlete in Colonie?

This week, we're bringing things to the really local level by asking you who you believe is the top winter sports athlete in the town of Colonie.

Sports poll: Who is the top winter sports athlete in Saratoga County?

This week, we're bringing things to the really local level by asking you who you believe is the top winter sports athlete in Saratoga County.

Spotlight sports poll: Who's the best in your area?

This week's Spotlight sports poll narrows in on athletes across the Capital District.

Boys basketball: Lions roar past Cobleskill in Class B opener

Collin Stewart's double-double leads Mekeel into quarterfinals

The Mekeel Christian Academy boys basketball team is often thought of as Collin Stewart's team, and for good reason. The senior forward often dominates his team's opponents to the tune of 30.2 points per game.

Women's soccer: Colfer comes home to coach Sage

Colonie High grad becomes Albany school's first full-time coach

Caitlin Colfer is getting her first shot at living her next dream. The Colonie Central High School graduate was recently hired by Sage College to be the Albany school's first full-time women's soccer coach, and Colfer said she can't wait to move back to the region.

Boys swimming: Gordon helps Shen win Division I title

Lednev earns top swimmer and scholar-athlete awards

Led by Ryan Gordon’s victories in the 200- and 100-yard freestyles, Shenendehowa eased past the competition to claim the Division I team title at Saturday's Section II boys swimming and diving championships.

Hockey Sectionals: Shen reaches final with emphatic win

Plainsmen pull away from Shaker/Colonie to advance to finals

Shenendehowa jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the first period and pulled away for a 9-2 victory over Shaker/Colonie in Friday's Section II Division I semifinal game at the Clifton Park Arena.

UAlbany unveils athletics plans

$24M project will be largely state funded

In April, the University at Albany will break ground on a new $24 million project to update the school’s outdoor athletic facilities — something officials said has been years in the making.

Hockey Sectionals: Jets soar past Mohawks

Three third-period goals propel Shaker/Colonie to quarterfinal win

Not even the Capital District High School Hockey League's top goaltender could keep Shaker/Colonie's offense bottled up.

Boys basketball: Watervliet overwhelms Schalmont in season finale

Gleason leads balanced attack with 18 points

Once again, Watervliet showed why it's considered to be one of the best boys basketball teams in New York. The Cannoneers (17-1) jumped out to a 23-3 lead and cruised to an 83-53 victory over visiting Schalmont in Tuesday's Colonial Council finale in Watervliet.

Hockey Sectionals: CBA upends Bethlehem in quarterfinals

Bassett's goal proves to be game winner for Brothers

John Bassett's goal with 5:17 left in the third period lifted Christian Brothers Academy to a 4-2 victory over Bethlehem in Tuesday's Section II Division I hockey quarterfinal game at the Bethlehem Area YMCA.

Sports poll: Who is the most exciting Section II boys basketball player to watch?

When it comes to boys basketball, there are players you want to see and then there are players that you have to see.

Indoor track: Plante leads Colonie girls at Great Dane Classic

South Florida-bound senior wins two events in Sectional tune-up

Kyle Plante won two individual events to help the Colonie girls indoor track and field team take first place overall at Sunday’s Great Dane Invitational at the University at Albany.

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