By PAUL GOTHAM ENDWELL, N.Y. -- A third straight attempt at a come-from-behind victory fell short as Northstar Christian baseball saw its dreams of a state championship end in defeat Saturday afternoon. The Knights erased an early two-run deficit, but a late score proved to be the difference as Northstar fell to Chapel Field (IX), 3-2 in the NYS Class D Championship game … [Read more...] about Northstar Christian falls in Class D Championship game
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Scio/Friendship drops a heart-breaker in 13 innings
By DAVID DOBRASZ The Scio/Friendship Golden Eagles went through the handshake line for the final time on Saturday with their heads held up high. "We knew it was going to be a a battle, and the girls took on the challenge," head coach Deb Warner commented after the loss. "We did struggle ... but I could not be more proud of what these ladies have … [Read more...] about Scio/Friendship drops a heart-breaker in 13 innings
Northstar Christian clinches spot in NYS Class D championship game
Knights to make first state championship game appearance since 2004. By PAUL GOTHAM BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Dom Kurmis was in seventh grade when current head coach Dave Valle took over the Northstar Christian Academy baseball program. At that time, the Knights had 10 players on a varsity team. No junior varsity squad existed. Kurmis, the lone holdover from that team, … [Read more...] about Northstar Christian clinches spot in NYS Class D championship game
Last year’s sectional loss has fueled current Thomas squad
By PAUL GOTHAM Little more than a year after finishing as a sectional runner-up Webster Thomas softball will take the diamond this weekend with a spot in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) championship game on the line. The Titans (18-7) will face Section II champion Troy (21-4) in Friday's Class A semifinal at the Moriches Athletic Complex on … [Read more...] about Last year’s sectional loss has fueled current Thomas squad
Webster Thomas clinches program-first trip to the NYS semi-finals
by TYLER HATHAWAY Leading 2-1 in the third inning, facing an 0-2 count with two outs and the bases loaded, Maddie Hicks delivered the biggest swing of the Webster Thomas season to date. The junior pitcher connected on a fastball and drove it over the fence in center field, increasing the Titans lead to five runs. "It was so incredible and amazing," said Webster Thomas … [Read more...] about Webster Thomas clinches program-first trip to the NYS semi-finals