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Young Lady Jags set to compete

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com NORTH CREEK Ñ The Johnsburg girls varsity basketball team will look to their youth and numbers to compete in the Northern Basketball LeagueÕ s Division III this season.

“We want to develop a defense that fits our strengths and use the depth of our bench to our advantage,Ó coach Andrew Snide said. Ò We have some young athletes that are going to lead the team and we have a team that is eager to improve and work hard to become a competitive team. Having 13 players allows for a deep bench and constant fresh legs.Ó Snide said the team has to work on developing their interior game, being able to use the height of their front court players to the teamÕ s advantage. Ò Liz Ordway should be able to control the paint and get a fair amount of rebounds and putbacks due to her height,Ó he said. Ò Savanna Berg is only a Sophomore but will get a lot of playing time as she will be bringing the ball

up. She has great control and understands basketball which will lead to her making plays. Makayla Denno will be returning as the leading scorer from last year. She has an injury that will keep her out for the beginning of the season, but, we have high hopes for success when she returns.Ò

Lady Jaguars varsity basketball Player Makayla Denno Emmalee Ellsworth Dezore Cleveland Elizabeth Ordway Emily Persons Sara Pierson Brittney Davis Savanna Berg Amara Mitchell Jamie Bruce Kersten Mason Taylor Dwyer Megan Bacon Coach: Andrew Snide

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Jaguars seek solid results on the snow

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com NORTH CREEK Ñ T he Johnsburg varsity Nordic ski teams are looking to have success on a team and individual level for the 2013-14 season. Ò This year looks to be a successful year for the Johnsburg skiers,Ó head coach Gary Wilson said. Ò This year is a traditional year in the state, although we still will participate in many skate style races.Ó The Lady Jaguars will be led by senior Laura Richards and junior Gillian Hayden.

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Ò Laura and Gillian are both looking to vie for State Championship spots,Ó Wilson said. Ò Sophomore Yana Kinblom and freshman Sasha Kinblom should also ski well for a top five finish in Section II.” Wilson said the boys team will be a mixture of competitive skiers. ÒT he boyÕ s team is loaded with some top seniors and some promising freshman who had experience at the Varsity level last year,Ó he said.

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Jaguars ready for new season

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com NORTH CREEK Ñ The Johnsburg varsity boys basketball team is ready for the Division III season in the Northern Basketball League.

The team will feature four seniors on the 2014-15 roster, including Jason Morehouse, Shawn Nevins, Evan Slater and Clayton Smith. Ò We will be a better basketball team this year,Ó coach Gene Maiorana said. Ò The kids have played together throughout the summer, so I am cautiously optimistic for the season.Ó

Jaguars varsity basketball Player Jason Morehouse Shawn Nevins Evan Slater Clayton Smith Ty Berg Mark Cleveland Brandon Johnson James Morris Justin Schmale Richard Tillman Sebastian Wood Coach: Gene Maiorana

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Youthful Mountaineers set to start their climb to the top

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com MINERVA/NEWCOMB Ñ The Minerva/Newcomb boys varsity basketball team is ready to start their ascent up the rankings. Ò My goal is to make Minerva/Newcomb basketball competitive again,Ó coach Thomas Ramsay said. Ò After years of being at the bottom or near bottom of the division the goal is improve and compete for division and sectional titles. The bulk of this group has been under my direction for the past two years at the modified level where they went 24-4 (including at 14-0 season) and we want to see if they can win at the varsity level.Ó Ramsay said the team only has four years of varsity experience among the roster of 13 players, so learning the speed of the varsity game will be key. Ò We are eager to learn and improve daily,Ó he said. Ò We are a defensive team that plays defense well and scoring will improve throughout the season. Our success at the lower level was balanced scoring, discipline and the ability to adapt to the changes the game presents. If we can make those adjustments we will be able to be competitive and win at the varsity level.Ó The Mountaineers will have size on the front line, with three players at 6Õ 3Ó or taller. They also have speed and defensive awareness.

The team has a trio of returning players in Kalab Helms, Randy DeCook and Stephen Viele, who Ramsay will look to for leadership along with contributions from Mickey Johnson and Caleb Armstrong.

Mountaineers varsity basketball Player Hung Le Guhyoun Nam Mickey Johnson Stephen Viele Randy DeCook Kalab Helms Aiden LaCourse Caleb Armstrong Patrick Mc Carroll Caleb Winter Drew Deshetsky Ethan Pratt Jacab Helms Coach: Thomas Ramsay

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Lady Mountaineers varsity b-ball Player Madison Miller Nicole Rubertone Makenzie Winslow Astasia Mylar Isabelle Bureau Bethanie Viele Danielle McNally Jordan Bush Coach: Bruce McGinn

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MINERVA/NEWCOMB Ñ The Minerva/Newcomb girls varsity basketball team will have plenty of experience when they begin the Division III regular season. Ò We have four returning players and all the other girls are going to see a lot of time,Ó head coach Bruce McGinn said.

The Lady Mountaineers will be led by five-year varsity player Makenzie Winslow, along with seniors Madison Miller and Astasia Myler. Nicole Rubertone rounds out the quartet of seniors, who are joined by juniors Isabelle Bureau, Bethanie Viele and Danielle McNally; along with sophomore Jordan Bush.

Minerva/Newcomb Girls Basketball Monday Dec. 1...at Ticonderoga Thursday, Dec. 11...v. Keene Tuesday, Dec. 16...Bye Thursday, Dec. 18...v. Crown Point Friday, Jan. 2...at Moriah Tuesday, Jan. 6...at Indian Lake/Long Lake Thursday, Jan. 8...at Johnsburg Tuesday, Jan. 13...v. Schroon Lake Thursday, Jan. 15...v. Wells Wednesday, Jan. 21...at Keene Friday, Jan. 23...Bye Friday, Jan. 30...at Crown Point Wednesday, Feb. 4...v. Indian Lake/Long Lake Friday, Feb. 6...v. Johnsburg Wednesday, Feb. 11...at Schroon Lake Friday, Feb. 13...at Wells

Minerva/Newcomb Boys Basketball Friday, Dec. 12...at Keene Wednesday, Dec. 17...at Bolton Friday, Dec. 19...at Crown Point Wednesday, Jan. 7...v. Indian Lake/Long Lake Friday, Jan. 9...v. Johnsburg Wednesday, Jan. 14...at Schroon Lake Friday, Jan. 16...at Wells Tuesday, Jan. 20...v. Keene Thursday, Jan. 22...Bye Friday, Jan. 23...v. Bolton Thursday, Jan. 29...v. Crown Point Tuesday, Feb. 3...at Indian Lake/Long Lake Thursday, Feb. 5...at Johnsburg Tuesday, Feb. 10...v. Schroon Lake Thursday, Feb. 12...v. Wells

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Tuesday, Dec. 2...at Tupper Lake Thursday, Dec. 4...at Old Forge Tuesday, Dec. 9...v. Lake Placid Thursday, Dec. 11... v. Johnsburg Tuesday, Dec. 16...v. Crown Point Thursday, Dec. 18... at Wells Tuesday, Jan. 6... v. Minerva/Newcomb Thursday, Jan. 8... at Schroon Lake Tuesday, Jan. 13... at Keene Thursday, Jan. 15...Bye Friday, Jan. 16...v. Old Forge Saturday, Jan. 17...v. Willsboro Wednesday, Jan. 21... at Johnsburg Friday, Jan. 23...at Crown Point Friday, Jan. 30... v. Wells Wednesday, Feb. 4... at Minerva/Newcomb Friday, Feb. 6... v. Schroon Lake Saturday, Feb. 7...at Willsboro Wednesday, Feb. 11... v. Keene Friday, Feb. 13...Bye

Orange bring experience to court

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com INDIAN LAKE/LONG LAKE Ñ The Indian Lake/Long Lake varsity boys basketball team will have plenty of familiar faces taking the court when they start Northern Basketball League Division III play. Ò We only lost one senior from last year, Shane Shortt, but are returning four starters,Ó head coach Craig Seaman said. Ò Henry Sandiford at the point guard led the team in scoring with an average of 17 a game and was co-mvp of the league. Curtis Seaman led the league with 35 made three-pointers and averaged 15 points and over eight rebounds a game. Rudy Geisson is one of our better rebounders and defenders, but can also score the basketball, and Zack Hoag a small forward is a quick athletic defender who can score and rebound.Ó Seaman said exchange student Mathis Vormelker could see time as the fifth starter. Ò He is a big kid who can shoot, rebound, and moves well without the ball, and also passes very well,Ó he said, adding he believes the team will also be able to compete when it goes to the bench. Ò We are also a deep team with five or six boys coming off the bench who can contribute to the team,Ó he said. Ò Noah Pine, Austin Pierce and Josh King all had a good preseason, showing they are ready to come in and help with defense, rebounding or scoring at any time. Dominick Miller is very defensive minded, Calvin Seaman can handle

the ball as point guard and Chase Hutchins can play either a guard position or a small forward.Ó

Orange varsity basketball Player Pos. Curtis Seaman Guard Henry Sandiford Guard Rudy Giessen Center Josh King C/F Mathis Vormelker Center Zack Hoag Forward Dominick Miller Forward Noah Pine Guard Austin Pierce Forward Chase Hutchins Guard Calvin Seaman Guard Coach: Craig Seaman

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Indian Lake/Long Lake Boys

Thursday, Dec. 4...at Old Forge Tuesday, Dec. 9...v. Lake Placid Friday, Dec. 12... at Johnsburg Monday, Dec. 15...v. Kings Wednesday, Dec. 17...at Crown Point Friday, Dec. 19... v. Wells Wednesday, Jan. 7... at Minerva/Newcomb Friday, Jan. 9... v. Schroon Lake Wednesday, Jan. 14... v. Keene Friday, Jan. 16...v. Old Forge Saturday, Jan. 17...v. Willsboro Tuesday, Jan. 20...v. Johnsburg Thursday, Jan. 22...v. Crown Point Thursday, Jan. 29... at Wells Tuesday, Feb. 3... v. Minerva/Newcomb Thursday, Feb. 5... at Schroon Lake Saturday, Feb. 7...at Willsboro Tuesday, Feb. 10... at Keene Thursday, Feb. 12...Bye

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WarEagles eye more titles Reloaded Warriors seek title

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LAKE GEORGE Ñ The Lake George Boys Basketball team won the state Class C Championship in 2012-13 with a stellar lineup and a remarkable dedication to their goals.

In that 2013 state championship game, thensophomore Warrior point guard Joel Wincowski, who was named Class C state tournament MVP Ñ scored 33 points, including seven three-pointers against a top-ranked team. Wincowski returned in 2013-14 to lead his team to the Adirondack League championship, and a 19-2 overall record.

From that latter team, graduating this past June were Andrew Zibro, Tyler Brown, Matt Bureau and Jeff Naftaly. This year, Wincowski is the only member of that championship team to remain on board. Last year, Wincowski Ñ one of the areaÕ s best basketball athletes in recent history Ñ scored an average of 28 points per game.

Just recently, Wincowski committed to play basketball for a Division I college.

For 2013-14, backing up Wincowski are Kyle

Jones, Andrew McGowan, Duncan Mularz, Dylan Smith, Gabe Sallstrom, and Colby Cracco. ÒW e expect Joel Wincowski will get a lot of help from our very deep and balanced roster,Ó coach Dave Jones said this week, noting that Wincowski has boosted his strength this year by working out. ÒE very single player is talented and we expect every one to contribute,Ó Jones said, noting that opponents will double-team and triple-team Wincowski, who is virtually as tough on defense as he is productive on offense.

Newcomers to the roster are Craig Keenan, Greg Johnson, Dylan Hubbard, Zeke Reynolds and Steve Colletti.

Wincowski said this week he and his teammates are focusing on each challenge as it emerges. ÒW eÕ re taking it one game at a time,Ó h e said.

ABOVE: The 2014-15 Lake George Varsity Boys Basketball team includes: (front, left to right): Craig Keenan, Colby Cracco, Greg Johnson, Kyle Jones, Dylan Smith, (rear): Andrew McGowan, Gabe Sallstrom, Steven Colletti, Duncan Mularz and Joel Wincowski and Dylan Hubbard. (Not pictured): Zeke Reynolds.

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LAKE GEORGE Ñ Riding high on the momentum of their prior yearÕ s accomplishments, the Lake George/Hadley-Luzerne wrestlers are optimistic about their upcoming 2014-15 season.

Also, each wrestler on the teamÕ s lengthy lineup either has years of experience or a steely commitment to live up to the combined teamÕ s admirable reputation.

The War-Eagles have a remarkable record of victories, as their team captured first place last year in the Class C tournament and second in the Section II Finals. Their depth of talent was also proven by winning first place in last year’s Glens Falls Tournament, the Wasaren League Tournament, and the Canajoharie Dual Meet tourney, all considered highly competitive. They also were named runner-up in the in the 2013 Queensbury Holiday Festival tourney.

A large number of current WarEagles were named to the 2013-14 Adirondack League team: Lake George athletes Connor Spellburg, Richie Conte, Gideon Jardine, Shane McCabe, Forrest Kubricky, and Patrick Barber, alongside Hadley Luzerne students Jason Hoffman, Tyler VandenBogaard and 2014 Lake

George graduate Tom Clark.

Hailing from Lake George, Barber is a Section II runner-up champion. Gideon Jardine, a Section II champion back in 2012, will be wrestling at 120 pounds this year. Shane McCabe, second in the Class C Sectionals last year, will be wrestling at 132-138 pounds. Connor Spellburg, who placed third in the Class C Sectionals, will be wrestling at 99-106 pounds.

The latter three are sophomores from Lake George.

Richie Conte, a Lake George Freshman, won the 2013 Section II Class C championship as an 8th grader. He will be wrestling 120-126 pounds this year.

Two wrestlers from Hadley-Luzerne High made waves last year. Jason Hoffman took top individual honors last year for the WarEagles, placing 4th in the state in Division I at 160 pounds. Tyler VandenBogaard placed in the Section II tourney.

The 2014-15 Lake George Varsity Wrestling team includes: (front, left to right): Nick Taylor, Matt Smith, Seth Jardine, Kameron Collins, Colin McCabe, Tyrone Allen, (row 2): Matt Jensen, Dominic Crescente, Garrett Swift, Connor Spellburg, Richie Conte, Taylor Ortiz, (rear): Robert Tasker, Gideon Jardine, Richard Tasker, Dylan Bachem, Patrick Barber and Shane McCabe. (Not pictured): Forrest Kubricky, A.J. Reynolds, Colby Hoolihan and Max Jenne.

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The 2014-15 North Warren Varsity Boys Basketball team includes: (front, left to right): Travis McConnell, Nick Sapienza, Daren Granger, Phillip Cooper, Colby May, Jacob Dunkley, (rear): coach Jeremy Whipple, Joey Sapienza, Michael Williamson, Hayden Smith, Orry Bruce, Christopher DeFranco and JV coach Josh Gifford.

The 2014-15 North Warren Varsity Girls Basketball team includes: (front, left to right): Julianna Dewar, Hunter Hitchcock, Cate Hill, Taryn Williamson, (rear): coach P.J. Hogan, Kerrianne Belline, Morgan Yarosh, Madasyn Bush, Taylor Feldeisen, Ell Underwood and Toni Agard.

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Cougars seek to reclaim glory of recent years Lady Cougars have height, strength, experience

By Thom Randall

thom@denpubs.com CHESTERTOWN Ñ Just nine months ago, the North Warren Boys Basketball team was at the Glens Falls Civic Center, playing a fast and physical Section II semifinal game against Argyle, the prior Class D state champions. The North Warren Cougars were capping off a stellar 13-7 season that took them the furthest in regional tournament competition since 2007. In 2012-13, the Cougars captured second place in the Adirondack League Western Division with an 11-5 record, second only to Lake George, who eventually were crowned State Champions.

This year, the team is working to reclaim the glory, and perhaps go further.

Although the Cougars have lost key 2013-14 players Justice Parker, Iain Underwood, Dan Hill, and Robert Wallace to graduation, theyÕ ve got a remarkably strong lineup this season to make their goals a reality.

One of the top returning athletes is Nick Sapienza, who surpassed 1,000 points as a Junior.

Last season, Sapienza predicted as he exited the Civic Center that the team would be returning as Section II contenders in 2015.

Sapienza, who scored about 20 points per game in early 2014, said that not only several accomplished teammates of his would be return-

ing, but theyÕ d be joined by some talented members of the Cougar Junior Varsity team, which lost only two games in 2013-14.

Sapienza himself will likely be the leading scorer. His specialty has been making gamechanging shots at critical times. Known for his fast, sure moves and solid outside shooting, Sapienza has been a key player for the Cougars for four years already, Coach Jeremy Whipple said. ÒN ick is an excellent player at both ends of the floor,” he said, noting Sapienza was drafted as an eighth-grader.

Whipple said the starting lineup was likely to be Sapienza, Daren Granger, Hayden Smith, Colby May and Jacob Dunkley.

The coach predicted that Granger will be running the offense and needs to play solid defense; Sapienza will have to play tenacious defense as well as score; Colby May, known as versatile, will be rebounding as well as scoring; Jacob Dunkley, the teamÕ s leading rebounder, will have to control the paint on offense and defense; and newcomer Hayden Smith will have to play with intensity on defense and rebound well.

Whipple, in his second year as the CougarÕ s coach, concluded that his players will have to play solid defense and rebound aggressively in order to achieve their goals. ÒT he kids have been working very hard in the off season,Ó h e said. ÒE xpectations are high.Ó

Lady Warriors return experience

By Thom Randall

thom@denpubs.com LAKE GEORGE Ñ The Warriors Girls Basketball team has a lengthy record of success that has extended for decades, winning league and sectional championships with regularity.

This past year, they won the Adirondack League Western Division championship, while amassing a record of 16-1 in the league and 18-3 overall. Their only loss was to Fort Edward, which proceeded in postseason to win the title of runner-up in the state tournament.

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thom@denpubs.com CHESTERTOWN Ñ Three years ago, the North Warren Girls Basketball Team won the Adirondack League Western Division Championship and fought their way well into the Section II tournament, the first time in decades for such an accomplishment.

The feat was considerable, considering the school is one of the two in the league with the smallest enrollment.

Some sports observers have said that North Warren, despite its shrinking student body, might again be among the top contenders for league leadership.

Hearing the prediction this week, Cougar Coach P.J. Hogan, known for his conservative assessment of his teamÕ s prospects, smiled and talked of his teamÕ s strengths.

Last yearÕ s team tallied a 10-9 overall record that included a Section II tournament win.

Standout athletes from the 2013-14 North Warren squad include Janae Williamson and Nicole Fish.

Top returning players for this season are Kerrianne Belline, Ell Underwood, Taylor Feldeisen, Taryn Williamson, Julianna Dewar and Morgan Yarosh.

Belline is known to play hard and be a leader

The Lake George team has a wealth of talented veteran players returning for 2014-15. Coach Rob Tefft offered the following comments this week on his lineup: • Mackenzie Bennett, 5’9’’ junior guard is a versatile player; Cora Connolly, 5Õ 11Õ senior guard is a good defender and runs the offense; Lacy Cormie, 5Ó 4Ó sophomore guard is a good perimeter shooter; Nicole Nolin, 5Õ 7Ó sophomore forward is a tough defender and rebounder; Vivian Jaworsky, 5Õ 7Ó senior forward is a very good rebounder; Kayla Prosser, 6Õ senior forward is tough around the basket on both ends of the court; Paige Farrington, 5Õ 3Ó junior guard is a tough defender and good distributor of the ball; Cara Mastropietro, 5Õ 6Ó senior guard is a good defender, and Graceann Bennett, 6Õ -0Ó , 8th Grader, is a tough inside player.

Post-Star sportswriter Brett Hudson has said Graceann may be one of

on the court. Underwood gets past opponents with her deceptively quick step as she attacks the basket. Feldeisen is considered a rebounding threat as well as a tough, strong outside player.

The squad features a core group who have played together for years Ñ developing chemistry along the way, Hogan said. ÒS olid half court man-to-man defense will likely be a strong suit of ours,Ó h e said.

Hogan added that the 2014-15 Varsity squad has drafted players off of the schoolÕ s incredibly successful Junior Varsity team Ñ Madasyn Bush, Cate Hill, Hunter Hitchcock and Toni Agard. ÒT hese players work hard Ñ everyday,Ó Hogan said. These newcomers to Varsity level are already quite experienced in winning. They were key players on the first girl’s sports team in the history of North Warren High School to go undefeated, outscoring their opponents by an average of 20 points over their 17-0 season.

Citing North WarrenÕ s height, strength and experience Ñ and the talent of the teamÕ s new players, area sports enthusiasts say North Warren has formidable prospects of ending up among the top in the league. Hogan, however is modest in his prognostication. ÒH opefully weÕ ll be able to match last yearÕ s .500 record in the league,Ó he said. ÒW e need to get better every practice, every game, every day.Ó

the best players in the state within several years.

Tefft said this week that his team will be working hard toward their lofty goals, in line with the proud tradition of Lake George girls basketball program.

He said that to reach their objectives, the girls would likely be playing an up-tempo style of basketball.

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Talented, experienced Burgher-boys ready to roll on court

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Warrensburg Varsity Boys Basketball coach Bob Hummel offers advice to his players during their recent season-opening game against Johnsburg. On the team this year are: Shea Irish, Alek Olden, Jake Nemec, Mike Kareglis, Garry Ross, Markus Moyer, Josh Porter, Brian Barton, Joe Turner, Kyle Boland, Brian Altman and Will Schwarz.

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WARRENSBURG Ñ Warrensburg High SchoolÕ s falling enrollment in recent years has presented quite a challenge for its sports teams.

The schoolÕ s 2014-15 varsity basketball team, however, may surprise area sports fans with the level of their play, considering what theyÕ ve already accomplished this year.

This squad, in their season debut two weeks ago, pulled off a stunning turnaround victory.

Powered by a scoring onslaught by junior guard Shea Irish — who scored 24 points in the final quarter, and 39 points overall Ñ the Burghers defeated Johnsburg, a tall and talented team.

For 2014-15, the Burghers have experience and substantial depth. Coach Bob Hummel said that the team will be led by four returning starters Ñ Alek Olden, Jake Nemec, Mike Kareglis and Irish — who all made significant contributions last year.

The playmaking responsibilities will be shared by point guards Olden and freshman Garry Ross, both of whom possess good ballhandling skills and court vision, Hummel said.

Olden is a two-year starter with valuable experience, Hummel said. Ò Olden ran the team last year,Ó he said.

Joining these two as guards will be Irish and Markus Moyer Ñ both seniors Ñ and juniors

Josh Porter and Brian Barton, as well as sophomore Joe Turner and freshman Kyle Boland.

Irish is likely to be contributing some exciting action on the floor this season — he’s a threeyear starter and a has been recognized as an allstar player by the league and the news media.

Undoubtedly, he will not only be scoring, but heÕ ll be grabbing plenty of rebounds, as well as defending opposing teamsÕ best players.

Achoring the front court will be juniors Jake Nemec and Mike Kareglis, senior Brian Altman and freshman Will Schwarz, Hummel said. Ò Nemec and Kareglis are two-year starters who provide scoring, rebounding and interior defense,Ó Hummel said.

Despite their considerable collective talent, the Burghers have their work cut out for them, as the Adirondack League is stacked with tough, aggressive teams Ñ in 2013, two of them Ñ Lake George and Argyle Ñ each won a state championship in their respective class. Ò If our team can avoid foul trouble and remain healthy, they will be very competitive in the Adirondack League,Ó Hummel said.

Sports enthusiasts can trust HummelÕ s assesments. HeÕ s an experienced coach who mentored basketball teams at Queensbury High for 18 years and also served as an assistant coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ñ and Warrensburg Central administrators have said they are impressed and thankful he has chosen to serve as coach for their school.

Warrensburg wrestlers priming for promising year on mats

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thom@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG Ñ The Warrensburg High School wrestlers, known to be tenacious and talented, are coming off a successful 201314 season in which they were runner-up in the Section II tournament for their classification.

The team lost five leading athletes to graduation: Nick Nedelcu, Denver Berry, Wil Yarmowich, Trevor Baker, and Dan Ackley. They were all 30-plus match winners.

The top returning athletes are the BurghersÕ four seniors Ñ battletested veterans: • Austin West returns to wrestle in the 120-pound weight class, coach Mark Trapasso said this week. Ò West has had a lot of success and we expect a big year for him, Trapasso said.

• Lane Oehler will be wrestling in the 145-pound class, the coach continued. Ò Oehler wrestled a lot during the off-season, and heÕ s improved greatly,Ó he said. Oehler was a Section II Class D champion two years ago.

• Trapasso said Senior Rogers McLaughlin is back at 182 pounds, contributing team leadership. Ò McLaughlin is constantly pushing himself and his teammates,Ó Trapasso said.

• Blake Vaisey, a Section II Class D finalist, returns to handle the Heavyweight class for the Burghers, the coach said, noting Vaisey has considerable experience.

Ò Other than our seniors, this is by far the youngest team we have ever fielded,” Trapasso said, noting the team includes 11 freshman and two 8th graders.

• Here’s the Burgher lineup, as of late November: 99 pounds, Trevor Winchell; 106 pounds, Zack Davis; 113 pounds, Aidan LaPoint and Nolan McNeil; 120 pounds, Austin West; 126 pounds, Dan Monthony and Trevor Prosser; 132 pounds, Greg Shambo and Jacob Johnson; 145 pounds, Lane Oehler; 152 pounds, Ryan McNeil; 160 pounds, McKenzie Blydenburgh, Mike Baker and Alex Barber; 170 pounds, Cody Ewald; 182 pounds, Roger McLaughlin and Jack Binder; 195 pounds, Don Carpenter and Ben Ewald; Heavyweight, Blake Vaisey and Gary Hill.

Trapasso said his wrestlers are putting in extra hours practicing their moves and working out Ñ showing substantial dedication towards achieving their goals. Ò Our team is working extremely hard,Ó he said, adding that he expects the core group of experienced wrestlers to mentor the many younger ones. Ò With our young kids in the program, our future appears bright Ñ but our seniors know their wrestling future is now.Ó Trapasso said. Ò We are relying on them to lead by example.Ó Trapasso predicted that the squadÕ s hard work will pay off by seasonÕ s end. Ò We expect to be competitive and be in the hunt at sectional time,Ó he said.

ABOVE: The 2014-15 Warrensburg Varsity Wrestling team.

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Bolton girls ready for challenge

By Thom Randall

thom@denpubs.com BOLTON LANDING Ñ Just several weeks ago, Bolton’s girls soccer team finished up a historic, record-shattering season, taking their winning campaign all the way to the Final Four of the state tournament.

A number of those talented athletes will now be tossing basketballs towards a hoop rather than kicking soccer balls into a soccer goal.

Bolton Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Luke Schweickert said that the experience of winning the league and earning Sectional and regional championships will be valuable in this yearÕ s basketball season as the team faces a number of far-larger schools over the next three months. Ò IÕ m hoping that their taste of success in soccer will create a hunger for them to commit themselves to working hard this season,Ó he said. Ò I told the kids if they truly commit to basketball, they could have a very strong season Ñ but it is up to them.Ó The players have quite a challenge, considering their competition, schools with far higher enrollment.

Bolton is a Class D school in sports, the designation for schools with the smallest enrollment.

But if there was an Ò EÓ class, Bolton would be in it Ñ and not only due to Excellence Ñ the school has only 52 students in grades 9-11, only one third the number of Warrensburg, which is Class D. Last year, Bolton had considerable talent, and a core group is back, minus key players Molly

Schoder and Kim Wright, as well as forward Olivia Clesceri. Ò They were a very committed and dedicated group of Seniors,Ó Schweickert said. The 201314 team was 6-11 in the league, 7-12 overall and lost in overtime to Hartford in the Sectionals.

Top-performing returning players are senior guard Sarah Calzada, junior forward Erin Courchaine, senior forward Kaitlin Urtz and senior forward Olivia Seamans, an area All-Star in several sports.

Schweickert praised Calzada and Courchaine for inspiring other players.

Sarah and Erin really emerged as leaders this year as they brought many of our younger players to summer league and helped bring out the best in them,Ó he said. Ò They are wise beyond their years, and their impact on younger kids will last long after they graduate.Ó Also, Freshman Maddie Pratt and soccer star Olivia Seamans have played AAU ball, he said. Ò Our team is a very scrappy defensive team that succeeds when everyone is contributing on the defensive end of the floor,” he said, calling the younger players like Sophomore guard Abbie Seamans, and Freshman forward Maddie Pratt the Ò lifebloodÓ of the team. Ò We need contributions from everyone, as we donÕ t have one dominating scorer,Ó he said.

Watching the girls practice shooting from the foul line this week, Schweickert said he expects the squad to employ a pressure defense, yet stay out of foul trouble. Instead, he expects them to draw fouls from opposing players. Ò Our players are athletic and aggressive Ñ I expect them to get to the line a lot,Ó he said.

The 2014-15 Bolton Varsity Girls Basketball team includes: (front, left to right): Sarah Calzada, Taylor Robinson, Olivia Seamans, (rear): Erin Courchaine, Caroline Clesceri, Madeline Pratt and Abbie Seamans. (Not pictured): Kaitlin Urtz and Angelica Mumblo.

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Eagles take on independent schedule thom@denpubs.com BOLTON LANDING Ñ This yearÕ s Bolton Central varsity boys basketball team has a considerable challenge ahead of it, having lost five talented seniors from the 2013-14 squad to graduation Ñ Django Denne, Alex Maxam, Sam Cady, Andy Kirk, and Josh Persons.

The remaining players, however, have considerable experience, and their coach Glenn Begly has high expectations. Begly, whoÕ s mentored high school and college teams in the Geneva area, is starting his second year as Varsity Boys Basketball coach for Bolton Central.

As an extremely small school Ñ with about onethird the enrollment of some other Class D competitors, the Bolton squad has its work cut

out for it.

Last yearÕ s varsity boys basketball team endured too many losses, a tally that didnÕ t reflect the athleticism of the team. However, the 2014-15 season is accompanied by new optimism.

The team has height, and its players have a reputation for a good attitude and work ethic as they tackle an independent schedule rather than being limited to playing teams solely

in the Adirondack League.

Begly has a reputation for stressing defense as a top priority, and this yearÕ s squad has been listening intently to his instructions.

Projected starters are juniors Mike Smith, Josh Curri-Brimhall and Corey Van Auken Ñ the latter two, fairly tall, will likely be pulling down more than their share of rebounds.

They are joined by senior Joe Connery, Begly said.

The 2014-15 Bolton Varsity Boys Basketball team includes: (front, left to right): Austin McGarr, Daniel Malone, Josh Curri-Brimhall, Corey Van Auken, Joseph Connery, (rear): Tyler Dawson, Jacob Beebe, Brendon Van Auken, Richard DeMeo and Michael Gavin. (Not pictured): Michael Smith.

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Lady Sentinels looking for consistency with young team and new coach in his “zebra stripes” as an official to return to the sideline, said. Ò We are looking for consistent play and working to get better every day.

We have a solid group of athletes who can get up and down the floor and are looking to play aggressive defense and create opportunities off that.Ó The Lady Sentinels return a pair of starters in senior Nicole Fuller and sophomore Delany Hughes. Ò We are looking for all the players to contribute and to get better every day,Ó Smith said. Ò We are working everyday to improve our basketball skills and improve as a team. Nicole, Delany and newcomer Haleigh Wright have been the most consistent in practice.Ó Smith is assisted by Tina Russell and Kathy Tubbs.

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Ti bowlers expect to improve

on the lane this season, there are some strong bowlers returning, including Cheyanne Tuthill and Cassidy McKee on the girlsÕ team, who both made the state tournament last season. Ò The boys team has the will to compete and improve themselves,Ó Fleury said. Ò They will be led by Cole Frasier, Connor Lauzon, Gavin Fleury and Anthony Paige.Ó Fleury is assisted by Rick Liddell.

Cheyanne Tuthill

Sentinel varsity bowling Duncan Bain Steven Baranaby Zachary Bush Gavin Fleury Cole Frasier William Gonyo Darby Guay Connor Lauzon Tyler Morse Anthony Paige Garrett Ross Jonathan West Coach: Donna Fleury Assistant: Rick Liddell

Lady Sentinel varsity basketball

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ With a roster of 50 percent sophomores and a new head coach, the Ticonderoga varsity girls basketball team will look to improve throughout the season as they build together. Ò We are a young team trying to learn a new system,Ó head coach Rick Smith, who trades

No. Player Pos. Grade 3 Janel Woods G 12 23 Nicole Fuller F 12 25 Paige Gunning F 12 12 Savannah Bezon G 11 22 Hannah Ross G/F 11 2 Haleigh Wright G 10 4 Delany Hughes G 10 10 Kristen Palandrini F 10 11 Carly Campney F 10 15 Emily Hood F 10 Coach: Rick Smith Assistants: Tina Russell, Kathy Tubbs

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keith@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga varsity boys and girls bowling teams will look to improve throughout the season as they take to the lanes. Ò We want to have fun and do the best we can, learning throughout the season and improving as much as possible,Ó head coach Donna Fleury said.

While Fleury said there are low numbers

Lady Sentinel varsity bowling Jordyn Borho Cerise Bush Samantha Gonyo Lucy Lapeter Cassidy McKee Cheyanne Tuthill Coach: Donna Fleury Assistant: Rick Liddell

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Panthers return six to basketball court

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Heather Ryan

Lady Panthers begin youth movement

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com CROWN POINT Ñ It may be weird to say a team that lost one player to graduation is going to be young, but so is the case with the Crown Point girls varsity basketball team.

The sole graduate, Amanda Wolf, led the Lady Panthers in every major statistical category during its 8-7 campaign in 2013-14 on her way to the Division III MVP award.

The Panthers will also be without junior Brittany Foote, who continues to recover from a knee injury suffered early in the soccer season.

In 2014-15, head coach Kevin Peters will look to leadership from senior Heather Ryan and junior Logan Harrington. Ò With one senior and one junior our team will be very young this year,Ó Peters said. Ò A lack of experience is a challenge, but a challenge these ladies have been working hard to overcome. Our main focus will be on building strong basketball fundamentals and gaining as much experience as possible. This will boost positive results toward building for our future teams.Ó Peters said the players bring several skills to the team this sea-

Lady Panthers varsity basketball No. Player 2 Heather Ryan 15 Logan Harrington 5 Amber DuShane 12 Kenzie Bertsche 3 Bridget Crowningshield 4 Savannah Crammond 1 Bailey Noel 11 Christina Simpson 10 Shawna McIntosh 8 Coach: Kevin Peters Assistant: Britney Peters

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son. Ò Our captain, Heather Ryan, is quick to the ball and continues to develop a very nice outside shot,Ó he said. Ò Logan also has a nice outside shot and will tag team between point guard and shooting guard with Heather. Amber DuShane is our main force under the basket, but also an all-around good player. Kenzie Bertsche, Savannah Crammond and Bridget Crowingshield are gaining confidence and have good work habits which will pay dividends as the season progresses. I am very pleased with freshmen Bailey Noel and Christina Simpson, and eighth grader Shawna McIntosh. They are putting in an outstanding effect and are improving every practice on their fundamentals which will pay dividends as they work on becoming solid basketball players.Ó Peters, who will be assisted by Britney Peters, said the key will be to stay positive and be unselfish in order to build a stronger team.

Crown Point Girls Basketball

CROWN POINT Ñ T he Crown Point varsity basketball team will look to build off a 2013-14 season with three returning starters who are still underclassmen. ÒW e will be very young this year,Ó c oach Randy Pertak said.

The trio of returning starters include junior Kolby Pertak along with sophomores Noah Macey and Chad Stephens. Also returning are senior Jake Mildon along with sophomores Jamie LaDeau and Chance Potter. Ò The three returning starters are going to have to really step-up this year,Ó Pertak said. Ò Mildon, Potter and LaDeau are also going to have to play big roles this year. We are not a very big team, but we have quite a few players that are all around that six-foot mark.

They are athletic and we hope that helps to that spark to the team.Ó Pertak said after a 2-14 campaign in 2013-14, there is only one way to go. ÒW e can only get better this year,Ó he said. ÒM acey was a good scorer last year and Pertak and Stephens play good defense and crash the boards really hard. Potter and LaDeau are going to have to step up this year and give some productive minutes.Ó Newcomer Hunter Pertak will handle play calling for the Panthers from the point. ÒH unter is going to be relied on to help play the point guard position,Ó coach Pertak said. ÒH e is young and a little undersized, but he has great ball skills and has a great knowledge of the game. ÒJ acob Norton is going to have to step up and play a big role and give some solid minutes,Ó Pertak added on some of his newcomers. ÒA drian Fernandez will also see time in the back court.

We are young and do not have any really big guys, but if they develop as a team, they may be able to surprise a few teams.Ó

Panthers varsity basketball Player Jake Mildon Dylan Lang Kolby Pertak Adrian Fernandez Noah Macey Chad Stephens Jamie LaDeau Chance Potter Zach Russell Hunter Pertak Jacob Norton Coach: Randy Pertak

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Monday, Dec. 1...v. Moriah Thursday, Dec. 11...v. Schroon Lake Tuesday, Dec. 16...at Indian Lake/Long Lake Thursday, Dec. 18...at Minerva/Newcomb Tuesday, Jan. 6...v. Keene Thursday, Jan. 8...v. Wells Tuesday, Jan. 13...Bye Thursday, Jan. 15...at Johnsburg Wednesday, Jan. 21...at Schroon Lake Friday, Jan. 23...v. Indian Lake/Long Lake Friday, Jan. 30...v. Minerva/Newcomb Wednesday, Feb. 4...at Keene Friday, Feb. 6...at Wells Wednesday, Feb. 11...Bye Friday, Feb. 13...v. Johnsburg

Friday, Dec. 12...at Schroon Lake Wednesday, Dec. 17...v. Indian Lake/Long Lake Friday, Dec. 19...v. Minerva/Newcomb Wednesday, Jan. 7...at Keene Friday, Jan. 9...at Wells Wednesday, Jan. 14...Bye Friday, Jan. 16...v. Johnsburg Tuesday, Jan. 20...v. Schroon Lake Thursday, Jan. 22... at Indian Lake/Long Lake Thursday, Jan. 29...at Minerva/Newcomb Tuesday, Feb. 3...v. Keene Thursday, Feb. 5...v. Wells Tuesday, Feb. 10...Bye Thursday, Feb. 12...at Johnsburg

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Vikings seek a return ticket to Glens Falls

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Madison Stahl

Taylor Slattery

Player No. Grade Jarron Boyle 5 11 Chuck Bryant 13 11 Chris Clarke 33 12 Todd Clarke 40 11 Hayden Fernandez 44 12 Noah Gilbo 22 11 Adam Jaquish 24 11 Ryan Jaquish 32 12 Billy Larrow 30 11 Jarrod MacDougal 11 11 Sam Russo 12 12 Taylor Slattery 10 11 Joe Stahl 4 9 Cody Stockwell 23 11 Dylan Trombley 3 9 Coach: Brian Cross Assistants: Don Tesar, Randy Mandy

Vikings prepare to take to the lanes

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

PORT HENRY Ñ The goal for the 2014-15 Moriah varsity boys basketball team is simple: return to Glens Falls.

The defending Class D and regional champion wants to return to the NYSPHSAA Final Four at the Civic Center, and returns all but one starter from the 2013-14 squad. Ò We are returning nine players from last years team, and have 15 total on the team,Ó head coach Brian Cross said. Ò Our goals are to win Division II and defend our Class D title.Ó The Vikings are led by junior center Adam Jaquish, the defending Division II MVP. Ò Our size will be our biggest strength with seven kids over six-feet tall, and returning four out of five starters from last years team,Ó Cross said.

Joining Jaquish as returning starters are Taylor Slattery, Noah Gilbo and Jarrod MacDougal.

The team will have depth with 15 players, which Cross said makes practice much more competitive and makes everyone work harder for playing time.

Cross said team speed will also be a key to the VikingÕ s success.

On the bench, Cross will be assisted by Don Tesar and Randy Mandy.

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Lady Vikings prep to defend Class D title

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PORT HENRY Ñ The Moriah varsity girls basketball team is ready to go for a three-peat, of sorts.

The Lady Vikings, in seeking to defend its Section VII/Class D title, will also be seeking to keep a sectional title streak alive that started with the 2012-13 Class C championship.

The team will look to the return of three starters from the championship team, including all stars Madison Stahl and Caitlin Pelkey, and Lauren Cross. Ò We return six players in all from last yearÕ s team and they possess a high basketball intelligence,Ó head coach Steve Pelkey said. Ò There is good senior leadership and these kids enjoy playing together.Ó One concern for Pelkey is depth, with only three newcomers joining the six returning players. However, their goals are to advance past the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse. Ò We will try to repeat as Division II champs and Class D champions,Ó he said.

Lady Vikings varsity basketball Player Grade Lauren Cross 12 Samantha Ida 12 Shelby MacDougal 12 Caitlin Pelkey 12 Madison Stahl 12 Jordan Speshock 11 Halee Calabrese 10 McKenna Harris 10 Sierra Jacques 10 Coach: Steve Pelkey Assistants: Tom Olcott, Jim Carlson

MORIAH Ñ The Moriah varsity bowling program is looking to play the role of spoilers this season on the lanes.

The girls have improved tremendously since last season and the returning boys are going to surprise some teams this season,Ó coach Stacey Anderson said. Ò Our goals are to practice, practice, practice; which will show our Toot strengths and our ability to Whalen succeed.Ó The Vikings have six new boys and two new girls on the roster Ò With practice they will also become stronger and more consistent,Ó Anderson said.

Viking varsity bowling Toot Whalen Tanner Conley Paul Hanson Tyler Smith Jacob Gibeau Joe Tursky Nick Manfred Joey Cutting Kyle Perry Zack Harter Trevor MacDougal Nick Allen John Martinez Coach: Stacey Anderson

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Wildcats seek to stay on top Lady Wildcats seek experience Ò They have been working on building good team chemistry. They know what it takes to be a quality team and this group of seniors has had a successful tenure. They want to be one of the best teams in the league.Ó The team will focus on the experience of their guards along with team speed as part of a successful season, and will look to improve their defense and communication, which Silvernail said will come as the players get used to playing with each other and developing leadership on the team. The coach will look to a trio of players for that leadership, including Tanner Stone, Alex Shaughnessy and Joe Maisonville.

Silvernail is assisted by Dawson DeZalia.

Alex Shaughnessy

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Wildcat varsity basketball

keith@denpubs.com SCHROON Ñ The Schroon Lake varsity boys basketball team wants to stay competitive in Division III of the Northern Basketball League and make another deep run in the Class D playoffs in 2014-15. Ò They have been coming to practice and working hard every day to try to get better,Ó head coach Lee Silvernail said of his team.

Jordan DeZalia Branden Hall Derek DeZalia Him Superkrit Joe Maisonville Alex Shaughnessy Tanner Stone Aiden Finnerty Coach: Lee Silvernail Assistant: Dawson DeZalia

SCHROON Ñ The Mountainside Christian Academy boys varsity basketball team will look to play a sound game as they get ready for the 2014-15 season. Ò We want to focus on fundamentals, get back to basics and back to a winning tradition,Ó head coach Paul Mieras said. Ò We need to work on outside shooting, wing play and post play and improve our defensive man-to-man skills.Ó Mieras said the team will be led by senior Chris Bresnahan, who will manage the team from the point. Ò We will have some size, but the most strength will come from the point guard,Ó he said. Ò Chris will take on most of the offensive load and have to bring up the ball. He can see the court well and can distribute the ball, so we hope to see his assists go up as other teams

SCHROON Ñ The Schroon Lake varsity girls basketball team will look to rebuild after losing all but two of their players from the 2013-14 team. Ò We have two things - youth and numbers,Ó head coach Mark Ò DavoÓ Davenport said. Ò Only two players remain from the scrappy 9-9 team of last season.Ó Davenport said the team will seek leadership from their senior point guard. Ò Molly Wisser will be at the point with support from fellow senior, Dakota Gadway, who will play guard and forward,Ó he said. Ò Up from last yearÕ s junior varsity are Guards Katie Botterbush and Ruth Jabaut. Jabaut will also see forward action along with juniors Natalia Stout, Julia Bouchard, Tiffany Nolan and newcomer Angela Allen. The

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rest of the attack features sophomore post player Mckayla Vanderwalker and the two freshman on the team, Emily Maisonville and Alora Bearor.Ó

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Lady Wildcats varsity basketball Player Grade Molly Wisser 12 Dakota Gadway 12 Katie Botterbush 12 Ruth Jabaut 12 Natalia Stout 11 Julia Bouchard 11 Tiffany Nolan 11 Angela Allen 11 Mckayla Vanderwalker 10 Emily Maisonville 9 Alora Bearor 9 Coach: Mark Davenport Assistant: Kate Jenks (modified)

MCA Lady Vikings have depth

MCA boys getting back to basics

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By Keith Lobdell

MCA Vikings varsity basketball

Player Chris Bresnahan Joshua Joseph Harrison Blaise Samuel Smith Keith Ratchford Luke Rider Ben Storman Andrew Lintner Ruben Lamos Collin Bresnahan Jaike Brady Coach: Paul Mieras Assistants: Chris Bresnahan. Dave Pelkey Manager: Benjamin Hay

SCHROON Ñ The Mountainside Christian Academy girls varsity basketball team will bring a strong core of returning players along with new additions to the court this season. Ò The girls have been working hard to improve in many areas on the court,Ó head coach Dawn Martin said. Ò Positions have been changed this year and we are working on improving our skills.Ó Martin said the Lady Vikings have six more players than last year, with some who are new to the game. Ò The new players that have joined the team are also new to the game of basketball,Ó she said. Ò The exciting thing to see, as a coach, is how the upper-classmen and returning players are teaching and encouraging the new players.Ó Two players Martin is asking to lead the squad in 2014-15 are senior Melissa Paris and Corrine Pelkey.

Martin said the results can be seen in prac-

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Martin will be assisted by Janet Bresnahan.

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ÒT erry Allard and Aidan Connelly, our senior boys, will be leading the varsity team this year with a strong outlook for top 15. We also have high hopes for top performances from freshman skiers Seamus Tomb, Patrick Riedinger and Casey Tomb.Ó Wilson is assisted by Steve Tomb.

Jaguars boys/girls Nordic ski Player Terry Allard Aidan Connelly Patrick Harrison Caelan L’Hommedieu John Pierson Laura Richards Gillian Hayden Matt Brown Will Davis Harry Helinski Yana Kinblom Liam Connelly Tyler Green Sasha Kinblom Todd Millington Patrick Riedinger Seamus Tomb Brendan Tomb Casey Tomb Ava Anderson Michaela DeFranco Sheridan Millington Gabe Smith Coach: Gary Wilson Assistant: Steve Tomb

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Johnsburg Girls Basketball

Monday, Dec. 8...at Bolton Thursday, Dec. 11...at Indian Lake/Long Lake Tuesday, Dec. 16...at Schroon Lake Thursday, Dec. 18...v. Keene Tuesday, Jan. 6...Bye Thursday, Jan. 8...v. Minerva/Newcomb Tuesday, Jan. 13...at Wells Thursday, Jan. 15...v. Crown Point Wednesday, Jan. 21...v. Indian Lake/Long Lake Friday, Jan. 23...v. Schroon Lake Friday, Jan. 30...at Keene Wednesday, Feb. 4...Bye Friday, Feb. 6...at Minerva/Newcomb Wednesday, Feb. 11...v. Wells Friday, Feb. 13...at Crown Point

Johnsburg Boys Basketball

Tuesday, Dec. 9...at Luzerne Friday, Dec. 12...v. Indian Lake/Long Lake Monday, Dec.15...v. Bolton Wednesday, Dec. 17...v. Schroon Lake Friday, Dec. 19...at Keene Friday, Jan. 2...v. Warrensburg Wednesday, Jan. 7...Bye Friday, Jan. 9...at Minerva/Newcomb Wednesday, Jan. 14...v. Wells Friday, Jan. 16...at Crown Point Tuesday, Jan. 20...at Indian Lake/Long Lake Thursday, Jan. 22...at Schroon Lake Friday, Jan. 23...at Bolton Thursday, Jan. 29...v. Keene Tuesday, Feb. 3...Bye Thursday, Feb. 5...v. Minerva/Newcomb Tuesday, Feb. 10...at Wells Thursday, Feb. 12...v. Crown Point Friday, Feb. 13...at Bolton

Johnsburg Nrodic Sking

Saturday, Dec. 6...at Section 2 Roller Ski 10 a.m. (S) Queensbury Campus Tuesday, Dec. 16...v. Johnsburg Initational 3:30 p.m. (T) Garnet Hill Wednesday, Dec. 31...at Queensbury Relays (S) 10 a.m.

Queesnbury High Friday, Jan. 2...at Shenendehowa Sprints 10 a.m. (S) Shenendehowa Campus Tuesday, Jan. 6...at Saragota/Shen Invitational 4:30 p.m. (S) Crandall Park Day 1 Pursuit Monday, Jan. 12...at Canj Invitational 3 p.m. (T) Lapland Lake Day 2 Pursuit Wednesday, Jan. 14...Make up race 10 a.m. (T) TBA Saturday, Jan. 17...at Queensbury Invitational 10:30 a.m. (S) Crandall Park Wave Start Monday, Jan. 19...at Lake George Invitational 10 a.m. (T) Lake George Mass Start Friday, Jan. 23...at Guilderland Invitational 4:30 p.m. (T) Crandall Park Wave Start Friday, Jan. 30...at Scotia Glenville Relay Invitational 3:30 p.m. (S) Indian Meadows Thursday, Feb. 5...at Mayfield 3:30 p.m. (T) Lapland Lake Wednesday, Feb. 11...Sectionals 2 p.m. (T) Lapland Lake Monday, Feb. 23...State Championship 10 a.m. (T) Lake Placid Tuesday, Feb. 24...State Relay 10 a.m. (S) Lake Placid

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Ticonderoga Boys Basketball Moriah Girls Basketball

Saturday, Nov. 22...at Peru Wednesday, Nov. 26...at North Warren Monday, Dec. 1...v. Crown Point Wednesday, Dec. 3...v. Northeastern Clinton Friday, Dec. 12...at Westport Wednesday, Dec. 17...at Chazy Friday, Dec. 19...v. Willsboro Friday, Jan. 2...v. Minerva/Newcomb Wednesday, Jan. 7...at Seton Catholic Friday, Jan. 9...v. Lake Placid Wednesday, Jan. 14...v. Ticonderoga Friday, Jan. 16...at Elizabethtown-Lewis Tuesday, Jan. 20...v. Westport Thursday, Jan. 22...v. Chazy Thursday, Jan. 29...at Willsboro Tuesday, Feb. 3...v. Seton Catholic Thursday, Feb. 5...at Lake Placid Tuesday, Feb. 10...at Ticonderoga Thursday, Feb. 12...v. Elizabethtown-Lewis

Moriah Boys Basketball

Thursday, Dec. 11...v. Westport Tuesday, Dec. 16...v. Chazy Thursday, Dec. 18...at Willsboro Monday, Dec. 29...v. Northern Adirondack Friday, Jan. 2...at Schroon Lake Tuesday, Jan. 6...v. Seton Catholic Thursday, Jan. 8...at Lake Placid Tuesday, Jan. 13...at Ticonderoga Thursday, Jan. 15...v. Elizabethtown-Lewis Wednesday, Jan. 21...at Westport Friday, Jan. 23...at Chazy Friday, Jan. 30...v. Willsboro Wednesday, Feb. 4...at Seton Catholic Friday, Feb. 6...v. Lake Placid Wednesday, Feb. 11...v. Ticonderoga Friday, Feb. 13...at Elizabethtown-Lewis Friday, Feb. 20...at Northern Adirondack

Moriah Bowling

Monday, Dec. 1...at Ticonderoga Wednesday, Dec. 3...v. Ausable Valley Friday, Dec. 5...v. Willsboro Monday Dec. 8...v. Peru Wednesday, Dec. 10...at Northeastern Clinton Friday, Dec. 12...v. Beekmantown Monday, Dec. 15...at Saranac Wednesday, Dec. 17...at Plattsburgh High School Friday, Dec. 19...Bye Monday, Jan. 5...v. Ticonderoga Wednesday, Jan. 7... at Ausable Valley Friday, Jan. 9...at Willsboro Monday, Jan. 12 ... at Peru Wednesday, Jan. 14... v. Northeastern Clinton Friday, Jan. 16... at Beekmantown Wednesday, Jan. 21...v. Saranac Friday, Jan. 23...v. Plattsburgh Friday, Jan. 30...Bye

Mountainside Girls Basketball

Friday, Dec. 5...at Hudson Valley Homeschoolers 6:40 Tuesday, Dec. 9...v. Kings School 5 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 11 to Saturday, Dec. 13...at Ross Corners Tourney Tuesday, Dec. 16...at Waldorf School 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9...at Latham Christian Academy 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 13...at Hoosac School 5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 15...v. Trinity Baptist High School 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 20...v. Hoosac School 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 23...v. Hudson Valley Homeschoolers 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 30...v. Latham Christian Academy 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 3...at Kings School 5 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 9...at Trinity Baptist High School 5 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14...v. Waldorf School 5 p.m.

Mountainside Boys Basketball

Friday, Dec. 5...atHudson Valley Homeschoolers 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 9...v. Kings School 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 11 to Saturday, Dec. 13...at Ross Corners Tourney Monday, Dec. 15...v. Faith Bible Academy 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 16...at Waldorf School 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9...at Latham Christian Academy 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 13...at Hoosac School 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 15...v. Trinity Baptist High School 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 20...v. Hoosac School 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 23...v. Hudson Valley Homeschoolers 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 30...v. Latham Christian Academy 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 3...at Kings School 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 6...at Faith Bible Tourney Monday, Feb. 9...at Trinity Baptist High School 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14...v. Waldorf School 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 28...at Ausable Valley Saturday, Nov. 29...at Plattsburgh High School Wednesday, Dec. 3...v. Peru Friday, Dec. 12...v. Elizabethtown-Lewis Tuesday, Dec. 16...v. Willsboro Thursday, Dec. 18...at Chazy Tuesday, Dec. 30...v. North Warren at Argyle Friday, Jan. 2...at Argyle Monday, Jan. 5...at Lake George Tuesday, Jan. 6...v. Lake Placid Thursday, Jan. 8...at Seton Catholic Tuesday, Jan. 13...v. Moriah Thursday, Jan. 15...v. Westport Wednesday, Jan. 21...at Elizabethtown-Lewis Friday, Jan. 23...at Willsboro Friday, Jan. 30...v. Chazy Wednesday, Feb. 4...at Lake Placid Friday, Feb. 6...v. Seton Catholic Wednesday, Feb. 11...at Moriah Friday, Feb. 13...at Westport

Ticonderoga Indoor

Wednesday, Dec. 17...4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at PSUC Field House Saturday, Jan. 3...10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at PSUC Field House Saturday, Jan. 17...10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at PSUC Field House Saturday, January, 24...10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at PSUC Field House Saturday, Feb. 14...Sectionals 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at PSUC Saturday, Feb. 21...State Qualifiers 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 7...NYSPHSAA State Meet at Cornell

Ticonderoga Bowling

Monday, Dec. 1...v. Moriah Wednesday, Dec. 3...at Plattsburgh High School Friday, Dec. 5...v. Peru Monday, Dec. 8...v. Beekmantown Friday, Dec. 12...v. Ausable Valley Tuesday, Dec. 16...at Willsboro (Girls only) Wednesday, Dec. 17...v. North Eastern Clinton Friday, Dec. 19...at Saranac Monday, Jan. 5...at Moriah Wednesday, Jan. 7...v. Plattsburgh High School Friday, Jan. 9...at Peru Monday, Jan. 12...at Beekmantown Wednesday, Jan. 14...v. Willsboro (Girls Only) Friday, Jan. 16...v. Ausable Valley Friday, Jan. 23...at North Eastern Clinton Friday, Jan. 30...v. Saranac

Schroon Lake Girls Basketball

Thursday, Dec. 4...at Westport Thursday, Dec. 11...at Crown Point Tuesday, Dec. 16...v. Johnsburg Thursday, Dec. 18...Bye Tuesday, Jan. 6...at Wells Thursday, Jan. 8...v. Indian Lake/Long Lake Monday, Jan. 12...at Warrensburg Tuesday, Jan. 13...at Minerva/Newcomb Friday, Jan. 16...at Keene Tuesday, Jan. 20...v. Bolton Wednesday, Jan. 21...v. Crown Point Friday, Jan. 23...at Johnsburg Saturday, Jan. 24...v. Argyle Friday, Jan. 30...Bye Wednesday, Feb. 4...v. Wells Friday, Feb. 6...at Indian Lake/Long Lake Wednesday, Feb. 11...v. Minerva/Newcomb Friday, Feb. 13...v. Keene

Schroon Lake Boys Basketball

Friday, Nov. 28...at Saranac Tournament Saturday, Nov. 28...at Saranac Tournament Friday, Dec. 5...v. Ausable Valley Friday, Dec. 12...v. Crown Point Saturday, Dec. 13...v. Hartford at Hadley Luzerne Wednesday, Dec. 17...at Johnsburg Friday, Dec. 19...Bye Friday, Jan. 2...v. Moriah Monday, Jan. 5...at Fort Ann Wednesday, Jan. 7...v. Wells Friday, Jan. 9...at Indian Lake/Long Lake Wednesday, Jan. 14...v. Minerva/Newcomb Friday, Jan. 16...v. Keene Tuesday, Jan. 20...at Crown Point Thursday, Jan. 22...v. Johnsburg Thursday, Jan. 29...Bye Monday, Feb. 9...v. Fort Ann Tuesday, Feb. 3...at Wells Thursday, Feb. 5...v. Indian Lake/Long Lake Tuesday, Feb. 10...at Minerva/Newcomb Thursday, Feb. 12...at Keene

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Sentinel boys indoor track and field looks to compete

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga boys varsity indoor track and field team will look to remain in the hunt during the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference season while looking to replace three key graduates, including one of the most decorated athletes in school history.

“We will be hard press to replace (state and federation champion in the 100 hurdles) Jay Hebert, Skyler Gilbert and Jarryn Granger, but I expect our team to give 100 percent,Ó head coach Walter Thorne said.

Despite the losses, Thorne does have a deep squad returning to the Plattsburgh State University Fieldhouse, where the majority of the CVAC indoor schedule is held. Ò We have a good attitude and team balance with 14 returning athletes from last year’s outdoor team and five new members will be our main strength,Ó he said. Ò I expect our boyÕ s team to be competitive and put up a good fight this season. There should be a fierce competition amongst the teams and we hope to surprise some of them.Ó The Distance team will be led by Kody Quigley and John Cook. Sprinters will feature Shawn Silliman, Justyn Granger and Marcus Moser, along with three second year athletes that show a lot of promise in practice. Throwers will be led by Cody Shaner, Devin Alkinburgh and several new comers.

Thorne is assisted by Phil Kneller and Jay Wells.

Sentinel varsity indoor

Player Event Devin Alkinburgh Throws/sprints John Cook Distance Ezzra Long Throws Marcus Moser Sprints Kody Parrott Distance Ryan Price Distance Cody Shaner Throws Shawn Silliman Sprints Brian Armstrong Jumps/throws Ethan Lobdell Sprints Cody Huestis Sprints/jumps Brandon Romaca Mid-Distance Collin Bresett Sprints/jumps Joel Cook Distance Justyn Granger Sprints/jumps Adam Zhang Sprints Douglas Baker Throws/sprints Amos Cooke Sprints/jumps Dokata Gilbert Sprints/jumps Riley O’Hara Throws Riley Quigley Throws Zack Morse Distance Adam Kerr Distance Head coach: Walter Thorne Assistants: Phil Kneller, Jay Wells

Grade 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Lady Sentinels bring depth to track, seek experience

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ With only one loss to graduation from the 2013-14 roster, this seasonÕ s version of the Ticonderoga varsity girls indoor track and field team looks to build into the future. Ò We have better numbers than last year,Ó head coach Walter Thorne said. Ò IÕ m not sure what our strengths are, but we have some very talented girls in our sprints but lack depth in the other discipline, so we will try to build for the future.Ó Thorne said the team needs to gain experience in order to progress the program. Ò We will focus on rebuilding the program up and we certainly need more girls for our distance program,Ó he said. Ò For the past few we have played the role of spoiler in the section and we hope this team will move us into a more competitive role.Ó Those seeking to help lead the team include returning seniors Naomi Forkas (state cross country qualifier), Casey Hargett and Lillth Ida. Thorne is assisted by Phil Kneller and Jay Wells.

Lady Sentinel varsity indoor Player Britany Bruce Meg McDonald Naomi Forkas Casey Hargett Lillith Ida Natasha LaFrance McKenzie Price Sierra Stacey Sara Vradenburg Kaylee Coon Mya Delong Makayla Holt Alexis Sanders Tia Starks Cassandra Martucci Rachel White Rachel Montville Meegan Shaw Mykenzie Stricker

Event Sprints/jumps Sprints/jumps Distance Mid-distance Sprints Sprints/jumps Sprints/jumps Distance Sprints/jumps Sprints/throws Distance Throws Throws Throws Throws Sprints Sprints/jumps Throws/sprints Throws/sprints

Grade 11 9 12 12 12 11 10 9 10 10 9 11 11 12 11 11 9 9 9

Sentinel boys look to reload in 14-15

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga varsity boys basketball team will look to retool for the 2014-15 season. Ò Right now we are looking to improve in all areas of the game as we got a late start due to the success of the football team,Ó head coach Joe Defayette said. Ò Speed should be an area of strength this year and we hope to use it as much as we can.Ó Only three players return to the Sentinel roster from last seasonÕ s team: Kaleb Wiktorko, Garrison Hughes and Marick Ross.

They will be joined by Gavin Wells, Evan Graney, Brett Mosier, Kodi McCoy, Kolby Bradford, Uzi Whitten, Colvin Chapman, Brody Rocque and Domanic Banish. Ò Our success will depend on how the new players adapt and the returning players help lead them,Ó Defayette said.

The Sentinels will hope to stay near the top of the Division II and Class C standings, knowing that AuSable Valley, a Division I school in the Northern Basketball League, will be laying in wait come the first week of March.

“We would like to make it to the sectional final game,” Defayette said. Ò Then we will see what happens.Ó Defayette will be assisted by JV coach Rick Merrill and modified coach Eric Mullen.

Sentinel varsity basketball

Player Grade Domanic Banish 12 Kolby Bradford 12 Garrison Hughes 12 Kodi McCoy 12 Marick Ross 12 Gavin Wells 12 C. “Uzi” Whitten 12 Kaleb Wiktorko 12 Colvin Chapman 11 Brody Rocque 11 Brett Mosier 10 Evan Graney 9 Head coach: Joe Defayette Assistants: Rick Merrill (JV), Eric Mullen (modified)

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