Late first-half drive lifts Fonda-Fultonville in Class C victory

Late first-half drive lifts Fonda-Fultonville in Class C victory

FONDA — Fonda-Fultonville won by a two-touchdown margin over Hoosick Falls/Tamarac on Friday night, but it was particularly one touchdown that made the difference. Starting with 1:37 left in the second quarter, and the ball on its own 31-yard line, Fonda-Fultonville – which had been using a hurry-up offense all night anyway – put things into overdrive by highlighting just how strong its passing attack is. Freshman quarterback Keegan Croucher completed six of nine passes on the drive, with the squad adding one four-yard run by Jose Vargas, finishing it with a 7-yard strike to Karsen Bulan near the left…
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Fonda-Fultonville passing attack sharp in victory — Section 2 football

Fonda-Fultonville passing attack sharp in victory — Section 2 football

FONDA — Freshman quarterback Keegan Croucher threw for 272 yards and a touchdown in Fonda-Fultonville's 27-12 win over Hoosick Falls/Tamarac on Friday night in a Class C crossover game. Croucher finished 21 of 35 with three interceptions for the 272 yards and a key touchdown pass of 7 yards to Jose Vargas just before halftime to give Fonda-Fultonville a 20-6 lead. Croucher distributed the ball to six receivers during the game. Senior Brady Melious led the corps with eight catches for 116 yards, including a clutch fourth-down catch that got Fonda-Fultonville down to the HF/T 6-yard line late in the fourth quarter.…
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OESJ earns shutout in girls’ soccer — Section 2 sports

OESJ earns shutout in girls’ soccer — Section 2 sports

Julia Elwood had a goal and an assist to lead OESJ to a 2-0 win over Duanesburg in Western Athletic Conference girls’ soccer action Wednesday. Jordan DeNinno had the other goal for the Wolves, who improved to 9-1-1. Lily Arduini had an assist, while Jade Bonneau made six saves in the win. Morgan Krouse saved 13 for Duanesburg. Fonda-Fultonville got a goal and an assist from Lauren Marotta in its 2-0 win over Mekeel Christian Academy. Sam Sandel also scored. Grace Furnare made one save for the Braves, while Kam Walton had five. Grace Marshall had nine saves for Mekeel…
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Canajoharie/Fort Plain football remains undefeated — Section 2 sports

Canajoharie/Fort Plain football remains undefeated — Section 2 sports

Canajoharie/Fort Plain football continued its torrid start to the season on Saturday, powering to a 46-7 win over Voorheesville in Section 2 Class D play. Jordan Hayes ran for 109 yards and a touchdown for Canajoharie/Fort Plain, Zach Herget scored on a pair of short runs and Jayden Johnson rushed for 89 yards and a score en route to a 32-7 halftime lead. Broadalbin-Perth beat Hudson Falls 9-0 in a Foothills Council girls’ soccer game. Olivia Rogers led the way with a pair of goals. Chase Tyler had a goal and two assists, and Macy Perry and Summer Perry each…
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Northville adds lights to soccer field — On Schools

Northville adds lights to soccer field — On Schools

We have grown accustomed to artificial turf and lights for soccer, but sometimes it’s still a big deal. Northville’s soccer field has always been a comfortable, intimate setting for a game, not far from Great Sacandaga Lake. This year, players, coaches and fans get to experience it under the lights. The Class D school added four 70-foot poles with lights, and both teams are taking advantage of it. All of the boys’ team’s six regular-season home games are under the lights, while five of the girls’ team’s six are, with only a Saturday non-leaguer against Tamarac on Sept. 30 being…
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Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons girls’ volleyball beats OESJ — High schools

Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons girls’ volleyball beats OESJ — High schools

Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons swept OESJ, 25-22, 25-23, 25-18 in Western Athletic Conference girls’ volleyball. Tatum Liverio had 24 assists for the Golden Knights, with Julia Jaworowski adding 22 digs and 16 kills. Julia Donkowski contributed 21 digs, with Alanah Kelly having five aces. For OESJ, Brooke Trumble had four aces, eight digs, five assists, four kills and one block. Mari-Jayn Clifford had 16 digs; Maddison Simonds had six aces, four digs, three assists and a kill; and Elizabeth Wilmot had one ace, four digs, two kills and one block. Mayfield downed Middleburgh 25-23, 19-25, 20-25, 27-25, 15-9. Blake Hoose had…
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