Streaks field hockey tops Devils
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. » Lindsey Frank scored two goals while Emily Leonard, Jessie House and Sara Philips added one apiece for Saratoga Springs varsity field hockey in a 5-0 Suburban Council win over Columbia. The Blue Streaks who improved to 2-0 on the season.
Goalies Kristen Rodecker and Renee Bangar combined for nine saves for Saratoga Springs in the shutout.
Columbia’s Mady Hogan made a game-high 15 saves for the Blue Devils (1-1).
Boys soccer
SHAKER 3, UTICA PROCTOR 0 » Will Augstell scored two goals, Demani Johnson had two assists and Davis Blau added the third goal for the Blue Bison in a non-league win Friday. Keegan Flaherty had six saves for Shaker to earn the shutout.
Thursday
LATHAM, N.Y. » Shaker defeated visiting Averill Park by a score of 3-1. Shaker came out strong in their home opener and scored quickly when Ethan Snyder converted a Greg Hale corner kick. Shaker doubled their lead a short while later when Will Jelstrom fired in a cross that Greg Hale finished far post. Shaker’s final tally came when Ian Wu scored off of a pass from Ethan Snyder. Shaker was in control at half and up 3-0, but AP regrouped and got on the offensive. No. 4 for AP converted a penalty and AP looked dangerous on several other chances, but Shaker was able to deny them any more goals. The final was 3-1 Shaker. SARATOGA SPRINGS 7, SCHENECTADY 0 » Seven different Blue Streaks scored goals for the hosts today in their victory over Schenectady; Simon Smith, Ben Crandall, Evan Farr, Henry Groseclose, Peter Moller, Aidan Rice, and Luke Clark. Schenectady got great performances on the ball from Patrick Palmer, as well as goalkeeper, Mike Avramidis. He showed great athleticism with multiple saves between the pipes. HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. » Tamarac defeated the Panthers 3-2. This was back and forth game with both sides applying pressure for long periods of time. Tamarac got on the board first with a gaol by Jack Mulligan. Hoosick Falls then fought back and got the equalizer on a goal by David Everard. Soon after Tamarac went back on top with a nice give and go with Max Alie finishing the pass from Ryley Hisert. Hoosick Falls would then ties it up again with a goal from Yourry Reynolds assisted by Evan Webster. Tamarac scored the winning goal when Max Ali dribbled through the Panther defense and notched home the goal. Tamarac scored the goal while they were a man down. Tyler Petersen had 9 saves for Tamarac and Cody Hodges had 12 for Hoosick Falls. SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. » Schuylerville defeated BroadalbinPerth, 9-0. Schuylerville led on shots on goal 27-1 on the afternoon.
Golf
SARATOGA CATHOLIC 4.5, TAMARAC 0.5 » Jay Flynn shot a 42 to medal for the Saints at Frear Park in the Wasaren League win. Will Ashley fired a 43 to medal for the Bengals. HOOSIC VALLEY 3, WATERFORD-HALFMOON 2 » Brett Norman and Oliver Eckler both shot 49s at Fairways of Halmoon to medal for Valley in the win.
College field hockey
SKIDMORE 2, ST. JOHN FISHER 1 (OT) » Meaghan Lynch scored both goals for the Thoroughbreds in an overtime victory in their season opener. Saratoga Springs grad Marissa Folts recorded the assist on the game-winner.