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Troy's Jadah Robinson turns pro with support, trains with Roy Jones Jr.
TROY, NY (WRGB) — A Capital Region athlete is going professional and has the Collar City’s support behind her. Jadah Robinson of Troy is a 4x Junior Olympic national champion among other national awards. Last year she competed at the Olympic trials and just received her card to...
McGee catches 75-yard TD pass, and the Albany defense lead in 27-21 win over Long Island
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Seven McGee caught a 75-yard touchdown pass, the Albany defense accounted for another score and the Great Danes held off Long Island 27-21 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams. Luca Stanzani drove the Sharks to the Albany 39 in the final minute, but the drive stalled when Stanzani was stuffed for just a 1-yard gain on fourth-and-10 with 47 seconds left. Myles Burkett connected with McGee on the long scoring throw that gave Albany a 17-14 lead with 30 seconds left before halftime. Jack Iuliano scored on a 20-yard fumble return for a touchdown about three minutes earlier. Burkett was 12-of-26 passing for 165 yards. McGee finished with 119 yards receiving on five catches. Griffin Woodell added 85 yards on the ground on 20 carries that included a 3-yard touchdown run that gave Albany a 24-21 lead with 9:57 left.
UAlbany football fends off Long Island University in season opener
The 16th-ranked University at Albany football team got all it could handle from visiting Long Island University in Saturday night's season opener at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium. But the Great Danes were able to hold off the upset-minded Sharks to collect the first win of the 2024 campaign, 27-21.
Troy gifting training equipment to Olympic boxer
Troy gifting training equipment to young Olympic boxer. A local boxer who is a four-time national Olympic champion is getting some help from her hometown. Jadah Robinson has been a champion since she was a pre-teen. In 2019, Robinson became the first girl from the Capital Region to win the USA Boxing Junior Olympics.
Albany Pop Warner Day: Mayor Kathy Sheehan Delivers Proclamation to Youth Football Org.
Albany, N.Y. — It was quite the special Thursday night at practice for the Albany Pop Warner organization. Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan stopped by to deliver a proclamation, acknowledging the successful 2023 season that all these youth football teams had. January 6th, 2024 will forever be known as Albany Pop Warner day in the Capital Region.
Wahconah Opens Season with Home Win
DALTON, Mass. – The reigning Western Massachusetts Champion Wahconah golf team began its title defense on Friday with a convincing 149-176 win over Mount Greylock. Tim Kaley and Sam McLaughlin tied for medalist honors, each carding a 1-under-par 34 on the front nine at Wahconah Country Club. “It looks...
Colegrove Park Elementary awarded signed Boston Celtics ball for reducing their chronic absenteeism rates
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - A celebration ended with a signed golden Boston Celtics basketball at Colegrove Park Elementary school in North Adams Friday after they made one of the biggest reductions in their chronic absenteeism rate in Massachusetts. What You Need To Know. Colegrove Park Elementary awarded attendance all-star award.
Albany Alexander shuts out Portsmouth Sciotoville East
Albany Alexander’s defense throttled Portsmouth Sciotoville East, resulting in a 21-0 shutout for an Ohio high school football victory at Albany Alexander High on Aug. 29. The Spartans registered a 7-0 advantage at halftime over the Tartans. Albany Alexander charged to a 21-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Heavy Rain Cancels Mr. DIRT Track USA at Lebanon Valley
WEST LEBANON, N.Y. — With heavy rain at Lebanon Valley Speedway and weather models predicting more Saturday night into Sunday, Super DIRTcar Series and track officials have agreed to cancel Mr. DIRT Track USA. The series now turns its attention to a September tripleheader with visits to Brockville Ontario...
Anticipation Rising Ahead of UAlbany Football's Home Opener Against LIU
Albany, N.Y. — Football season is in the air on the UAlbany campus. In just two days, the Great Danes will kick off their 2024 campaign under the lights against Long Island University. In what might be one of the most anticipated seasons to date, UAlbany's looking to build...
Hall Leads Taconic Golfers to Opening Day Win
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Mitch Hall Thursday carded a 2-over 37 on the front nine at Berkshire Hills Country Club to lead the Taconic golf team to a 161-211 win over Hoosac Valley in the Thunder's season opener. Hall birdied the par-five fourth hole to highlight his medalist performance. Taconic also...
Field Hockey Trio Named to NFHCA Watchlist
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. - On the eve of a new season, the UAlbany field hockey team placed three student-athletes on the 2024 NFHCA Watchlist. Standouts Alison Smisdom, Floor de Ruiter, and Blanca Orsola all received the honor ahead of their final season at UAlbany. "It's very nice to have these three...
Engineers Come Back From Two Goals Down Before Last-Second Defeat at Cortland
CORTLAND, N.Y.- The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's soccer team fought back from a two-goal deficit before suffering a last-second defeat at Cortland tonight. RPI trailed by two goals in the first 45 minutes, but netted two strikes after halftime to level the action late. Meadow O'Connell score both goals...
Women's Volleyball Opens Season at FGCU
ALBANY, N.Y. - The UAlbany women's volleyball team is set to open the 2024 season on the road with a tournament hosted by FGCU. SITE: Alico Arena - Fort Myers, Fla. The Great Danes welcome six newcomers with eleven returning student-athletes. Senior Zosia Szczotkiewicz returns after being named the America...
Men's Soccer Falls in Season Opener at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ, N.Y.- The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's soccer team opened its 2024 campaign with a 1-0 setback at the first day of the New Paltz Hawks Classic. The Hawks netted the lone score of the afternoon on a strike by Alex Wyant in the 63rd minute. Wyant found an opening in the middle of the Engineer's box to tuck away a feed from Brian Boylan.
Women's Soccer Preps for Third Straight Road Trip
ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany women's soccer team will hit the road on Sunday where they'll travel to Hamden, Connecticut to take on the Quinnipiac Bobcats. Quinnipiac Soccer & Lacrosse Stadium in Hamden, CT. 1:00 pm. Live Stats | Watch. Back to .500. Following a season-opening 3-1 victory...
Nana’s First-Half Header Gives RPI 1-0 Victory Over Sarah Lawrence
NEW PALTZ, N.Y.- The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's soccer earned its first victory of the season with today's 1-0 shutout over Sarah Lawrence College. Playing their second game in as many days at the New Paltz Hawks Classic, the Engineers produced the lone goal of the afternoon on a 16th-minute corner kick.
RPI Stung Late Against SUNY Geneseo
TROY, N.Y.- The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) field hockey team suffered a 3-2 setback against SUNY Geneseo this evening at Harkness Field. Abby Peterson and Ria Patel scored one goal each for RPI, while Lauren McCarthy provided an assist to the Engineer attack. Peterson opened the scoring with a clean...
Men's Soccer Journeys South to Face the Red Storm
ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany men's soccer program (1-2-0, 0-0 America East) will manage to move back into the .500 mark, taking on the St. John's Red Storm (1-1-1, 0-0 Big East) Sunday, September 1st. Game Info. Sunday, Sept. 1 at St. Johns. Belson Stadium in Queens, N.Y....
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