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Inside Ticonderoga Sentinels................4-5 Crown Point Panthers ....................6 Schroon Lake Wildcats................. 7 North Warren Cougars................8-9 Johnsburg Jaguars .................... 10 Minerva/Newcomb ..................... 11 Mountaineers Indian Lake/Long Lake Orange.. 12 Bolton/Warrensburg............... 13-15 Lake George Warriors ........... 16-17 Moriah Vikings ............................ 18 BOOTLEGGER: Ticonderoga quarterback Evan Graney returns to the Sentinels backfield, which could be very crowded according to head coach Scott Nephew. File photo
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SentinelsÊ wantÊ backÊ toÊ Ô TheÊ DomeÕ
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TICONDEROGA — 2015 was a statement year for the Sentinel varsity football program, making it to the final Class D game of the season, coming closer than they or rival Moriah has to earning a state championship crown. Now, it’s on to 2016. “We have always told the kids to focus on what we have to accomplish now and not dwell on the past, and that message is even more important this year,” said head coach Scott Nephew. “This team wants to keep that level of excellence we achieved last year and they have been very focused, but we are very inexperienced in some spots.” With 29 players in practice, including double-digit newcomers, Nephew said the competition to fill spots on the roster has been solid. “The competition in practice with all these guys fighting for spots will help us down the road,” he said. Something that will also help the Sentinels will be returning strength to the offensive line, with three members of the trench team returning to lead the way for the backfield, which also returns experienced players in quarterback Evan Graney and running backs Jevyn and Justyn Granger. “Those three got time in the backfield last year, but we have 11 newcomers that
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will push them for that time,” Nephew said. The biggest question Nephew feels needs to be answered before week one is who will take over for a crew of 2015 captains how had been key voices on the team for numerous years in Ryan Trudeau, Chase Dixon and Brody Rocque, among others. “We have a lot of good kids on the team, it will be a matter of determining who will slide into those leadership roles,” Nephew said. For the Sentinels, who finished with a 6-1 record in the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference before avenging their lone loss in a Section VII/Class D title game against Moriah, the season will always come down to the rivalry matchup in week eight. “We want to do the same thing we do every year,” Nephew said. “We need to get better every week and be ready when week nine comes.” The Sentinels, who were scheduled to host Beekmantown Sept. 2, but will now play that game on the same day at AuSable Valley, with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Sentinel fans started to refer to the AVCS complex as their second home in 2015, where they had a record of 4-0 on their way to the Carrier Dome with wins over AVCS, Moriah, Tupper Lake and Whitehall. In the latter three games, all playoff contests, the team did not allow >> See SENTINELS | pg. 19
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TiconderogaÊ runnersÊ prepareÊ forÊ season
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TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga varsity cross country teams will be looking to get big runs from newcomers to be competitive in the 2016 season. “We are a young team that lost a lot of seniors last year,” coach Jay Wells said. “We will be looking for steady improvement throughout the year.” The boys team will be looking to replace a pair of state qualifiers in Brandon Romaca and Colvin Chapman, with Wells looking to a trio of experienced runners to lead the way. “We will be looking for leadership from veterans Joel Cook, Jon West and Nick Fitzgerald.” On the girls side, the team does return two-time state qualifier Sierra Stacey, who will be leading a team of five runners. “On the girls side, we will be looking to increase our competitiveness with Sierra leading the way,” Wells said.
Sentinels cross country Jon West Joel Cook Nick Fitzgerald Caleb Pike Joe Lapeter Adam Kerr Darby Guay Duncan Bain
Lady Sentinels cross country Siarra Stacey Sadie Goodness Mya Delong Cerise Bush Tiarra Bush
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LadyÊ SentinelsÊ haveÊ experience,Ê depthÊ headingÊ intoÊ newÊ season By Keith Lobdell
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TICONDEROGA — Looking to build off of the 2015 season, the Ticonderoga varsity soccer team will rely on experience on the field as they prepare for the 2016 Division II soccer season. “Although the Sentinels lost only three players to graduation, those seniors each played a key role on the team,” head coach Tina Russell said. “With 12 returning players, they will be called upon to help bring the new players up to speed. This is a must in order to have team success.” Russell will be joined on the sideline by long-time head coach Kathy Tubbs. Russell said working the fundamentals will be key for the team and, so far, they have been giving the effort needed to master those skills. “With a need to improve the overall skill level of the team, the girls have been working hard and they continue to improve each day,”
she said. “Team speed continues to be our biggest asset.”
Lady Sentinels soccer Avery Alkinburgh Paige Bailey Omni Bazan Jordyn Borho Sarah Bresett Jessica Bruce Kaylee Coon Kassie Gijanto HaiLee Hearburg Samantha Holmberg Emily Hood Delaney Hughes Corey Kidder Skyler LaBounty Meg McDonald Grace Montville Kristen Palandrani Emily Pike McKenzie Price Meegan Shaw Alyssa Tucker Sara Vradenburg Haleigh Wright
Delaney Hughes controls the ball for the Lady Sentinels. She will be one of 12 returning players on the Sentinel roster this season.
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LadyÊ PanthersÊ seekÊ toÊ stayÊ atÊ theÊ topÊ of Ê theÊ rankings,Ê makeÊ DÊ playoff Ê run By Keith Lobdell
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CROWN POINT — The Lady Panthers varsity soccer program looks to stay in the thick of the race for a Division III and sectional crown in 2016. The Panthers, who finished the 2015 season with a 13-2-1 record, return a powerful offense led by Kayli Stone and Torrie Vradenburg, both named to the Division III all star team last year. “Sophomore Swade Potter and some dynamic new comers on the front line will also help,” head coach Jayna Anderson said. “The middle of the field will continue to be run by returning sophomores Hannah Palmer and Mickaela Gunnison, along with a strong group of returning and new players,” Anderson added. “Our defense will be led by returning senior Amber DuShane and returning juniors Christina Simpson and Bailey Noel.” Anderson said the big change for the season will be replacing all star goalie Abigail Carpenter. On the field, with 11 returning players and the addition of seven newcomers, Anderson
Amber DuShane
feels the team has the experience and depth it will need in Division III this season. “Our bench is deep with a team of athletes,” she said.
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CROWN POINT — There will be plenty of familiar faces when the Panther varsity boy’s soccer team takes to the field this season. Coach Randy Pertak’s squad will return 12 players from the 2015 roster, eight of
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whom were starters at some point during the 2015 season. Pertak said while 12 players remain, there are some holes to fill on the roster. “We lost first team all stars Kolby Pertak and Noah Macey along with second team all star Judd Debrobander,” he said. “Those are going to be some big shoes to fill, but we have very high expectations with a solid core returning.” Pertak said seniors Chad Stephens, Chance Potter, Jamie LaDeau along with
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ing will be the foundation to build around on the field. “Junior Jacob Norton returns to the goal this year after an impressive rookie campaign and returning players Cade DeBrobander and Jacob LaDeau need to continue their impressive play from last year,” Pertak said. “Newcomers Noah Peters and Reese Celotti look to help some of voids. Returning players Zach Russell, Jon RochSears, Jadan Spaulding and Dominic Austin will help to reshape this team along with newcomer Alex Russell.” Pertak said the team should be able to finish in the front third, with an attacking line of Potter, Pertak and Zach Spaulding, who
combined for 25 goals and 14 assists last season. “Chad Stephens, Cade DeBrobander, Reese Celotti and Dominic Austin will look to control midfield,” Pertak said. “The Ladeau brothers along with Noah Peters and Jadan Spaulding will anchor
the defense.” Communication will be a big part of the preseason program for the Panthers. “The key to this year will be how quickly the boys learn to communicate on the field and learn where each other is,” said Pertak.
Panthers soccer Grade Player
No.
12
Zachary Russell
19
12
Jamie LaDeau
10
12
Chad Stephens
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12
Chance Potter
6
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Jon Roch Sears
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Jayden Spaulding
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11
Dominque Austin
3
10
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10
Jacob Ladeau
15
10
Reese Celotti
10
Noah Peters
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SCHROON — After a year as members of the Johnsburg soccer program, Wildcat soccer returns to the field in 2016 with a new head coach and the goal to have an exciting year in Division III of the Northern Soccer League. “Entering the upcoming season, we are a young team focused on our chemistry and defense,” said new coach Derrick Denteh. “We will use our speed and aggressiveness on defense and our willingness to make our teammates better to propel forward. An area we will improve in is our shot selection.”
Denteh said the team will rely on a pair of returning players to lead them. “Our team looks to Branden Hall and Jordan DeZalia as the engine of the team,” he said. “Their value to our team carries off the court in how they continue to conduct themselves as part of the Schroon Lake Central School Wildcats.” Denteh said the team expectations were broken down into five areas: To compete mentally and physically at a high level; display good sportsmanship whether win or lose; establish and maintain the highest standard for academic excellence, athletic skill and sportsmanship; to make the sectionals >> See WILDCATS | pg. 19
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SCHROON — Last year, the inaugural Wildcat cross country team sent a runner to the state meet in Angie Stellabotte. In 2016, a quartet of student-athletes will try to run in her footsteps. Coach Dave Williams will again lead the team, which will have a full schedule as part of the Champlain Valley
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SCHROON — Experience and depth will be the keys if the Schroon Lake varsity girl’s soccer program is going to ascend the Division III mountain in the Northern Soccer League. Along with returning experienced players throughout the lineup, the Lady Wildcats will also return coach Mary Lou Shaughnessy. “This year the Lady Wildcats have a well-rounded team,” Shaughnessy said. “With a total of 16 young ladies, this team hopes to be competitive and make a run into the sectionals. We have speed, we have talent, we have heart and desire so we are expecting a good season.” The teams experience starts in the back with senior McKayla Vanderwalker, who can anchor the Wildcat defense from either the goalie or sweeper positions. She will be joined by juniors Amanda and Sam Grey, twin sisters who can present challenges for opponents, according to Shaughnessy. A young but talented group of midfielders will add to the core with juniors Alora Belrose >> See SCHROON | pg. 19
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Athletic Conference. “Our two returning runners are Ben Wisser and Levi Williams,” said Williams. “Joining them for their first year we have Joe Demaniow and Megen Charboneau.” Williams said the support and feedback the program received from athletes and community is why it has returned. “Last year was our first ever cross country experience, and it was super positive,” he said. “The kids are
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Wildcat cross country Player
Grade
Levi Williams
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Ben Wisser
11
Joe Demaniow
11
Megen Charboneau 11 Coach: Dave Williams
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The 2016 North Warren component of the new joint North Warren-Johnsburg Cross-Country Team includes (front, left to right): Grace Strauss, Summertime Baker, Brandon Olden, Patrick Terry, (row 2): Coach Judy Benway, Manon Stevens, Sarah Stevens, Cassie Rogers, Matthew Brown, (row 3): Brooke French, Madasyn Bush, Cody Peet, Hayden Smith, Joseph Pepin and Assistant Coach Eric Bott. (Not pictured): Alyssa Dewar, Mason Phillips and Nick Ward Sr.
CHESTERTOWN— With a full roster for the first time in several years, the 2013 North Warren Cross-Country program is likely entering a turnaround year, coach Judy Benway said this week. North Warren has for decades enjoyed remarkable success in cross-country running competition. With 17 runners representing North Warren — and eight more from Johnsburg High School joining the squad this week, the team may have a deeper roster this year than ever before. From 2005 to 2012 under the guidance of both Benway and former coach Bernie McCann, the North Warren Cross-Country team produced 47 Adirondack League All-Stars and nine state tournament qualifiers. The team also racked up 120 wins and 20 losses, as well as two Section II championships — one each for the boys and girls squads. A number of their runners have competed in several consecutive state championships. During those seven years, the Girls team won the Adirondack League title outright three times plus two times in second place, and the Boys won two league championships and four second-place titles. The teams have also secured “AllAcademic” status. Benway said this legacy of success was
due to team camaraderie and fun the runners routinely enjoy at events and in practice. “Were one big happy family,” she said. “Our runners have a lot of fun, and this attracts a lot of students to the team.” Exemplifying this family spirit are the spaghetti dinners that Benway — a home economics teacher — cooks up and feeds her athletes before meets. Benway noted that one of the attractions of cross-country running which contributes to the team bond, is that unlike other team sports, no one sits on the bench. Every meet, all athletes get to compete. “In cross-country, everybody gets to run — and come home with hardware if they do well,” she said. She also noted that regardless of a race’s outcome, each runner receives positive encouragement and is considered an important, contributing member of the team. The Cougar component of the 2016 joint North Warren-Johnsburg team has eight seniors and four juniors, so the team is armed with experience, Benway said. “The majority of our seniors are very dedicated runners,” she said adding that four of the team members run regularly during the summer. “Our runners push hard, and I really believe they’ll be quite competitive this year.”
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CougarsÊ haveÊ topÊ playersÊ returningÊ forÊ 2016Ê campaign By Thom Randall
Yarosh to be a big contributor making goals. “They anticipate each other’s moves well and are adept at passing the ball.” Lewis added that Gagnon has a bright future ahead of her. “Sydney is very aggressive and a good ball handler,” Lewis said. “She knows the game and can read the defense.” For several years, the Cougars have tallied a fairly even win-loss record. Their teams have been quite competitive, despite the fact North Warren is one of the smallest schools in the region. Lewis predicted that her 2016 team, with its core of experienced players, will enjoy a successful season. “Our players all work well together; they’ve got a great attitude,” she said. “They are working hard — we run a lot and get our drills in.” Lewis said that she was “really happy” about how the team was performing in preseason play. “Everyone puts in 100 percent, and our chemistry as a team is really nice,” she added. “We’re really excited about this year!”
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CHESTERTOWN — Armed with talented and experienced players, the North Warren High School Field hockey team — which only lost two players to graduation in June — is likely to give their opponents some very tough competition on the field during 2016. Those two graduating players were Cougar goaltender Morgan Yarosh and Cate Hill, both Adirondack-Wasaren League All-Stars. Fans are happy that 2015 league AllStar Hanna Kenney, a senior who controlled the midfield last year, is returning — alongside solid defender Sarah Stewart, also a senior — and Sydney Gagnon, the team’s top scorer in 2015 although she was merely a freshman. Coach Lynn Lewis praised the trio as well as her entire 2016 team. Kenney and Stewart, she said, provide leadership for the 2016 Cougar crew. “They get the other players going every day in practice,” Lewis said. “We really have a bunch of leaders this year. Hannah’s our ‘field general,’ telling the girls where they meed to go.” Lewis said that Stewart was the 2015 team’s ‘flyer’ on corners 2015. This year, Sarah is moving up front, in a very different role as part of an offensive attack squad.
“Sarah is a very fast player,” Lewis said. Standouts up front on that scoring squad will likely be Sydney Gagnon and Chelsea Yarosh, both sophomores. Chelsea, along with Cate Hill, tallied the top number of assists in 2015. Lewis said she’s counting on Gagnon to repeat or exceed her accomplishments his year, and she’s relying on Chelsea
The 2016 North Warren High School Field Hockey team includes (front, left to right): Alyssa Kramar, Jodi Bartlett, Sydney Gagnon, Lauren Monroe, Sarah Stewart, (row 2): Mattelyn Beadnell, Jaclyn Urtz, Sam Gorers, Hannah Kenney and Coach Lynn Lewis. (Not pictured): Olivia Viele, Eliza Brown, Chelsea Yarosh and Paige Campbell. Photo by Thom Randall
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NORTH CREEK — While the Johnsburg varsity boy’s soccer team will have to replace seven starters from the 2015 squad, they know those who they work with will be in the program for more than one year. Coach Randy LaFountain, who coached the Minerva-Newcomb boys team in 2015, will start the season with only one senior on his roster, leaving 14 players who will be in the system for multiple years. “If we have a strength it is I have a group of players that are very quick and fast,” LaFountain said. “The team has been working hard on improving their soccer skills every day and I feel the league should be well balanced from top to bottom. Keene who has won the league the last two season may be the team to beat again. Our goal is to compete in every match.” LaFountain said the team has some key returning players who should have solid seasons. “Seamus Tomb and Patrick Riedinger will be
Savanna Berg
asked to control the midfield,” he said. “Brendon Tomb, Ken Mulvey and Nate Kinblom should anchor the defense. Scoring should be lead by Casey Tomb and Kraig Millington. Caleb Buck and Connor Cavanagh will compete for the vacancy as keeper.”
Jaguars soccer Player
Grade
No.
Justin Schmale,
12
17
Caleb Buck,
11
11
Liam Connelly
11
1
Nathan Kinblom
11
9
Bartek Malikowski
11
10
Logan McKinney
11
20
Kraig Millington
11
14
Patrick Riedinger
11
2
Brendan Tomb
11
15
Casey Tomb
11
13
Seamus Tomb
11
6
Ken Mulvey
10
3
Connor Cavanagh
10
12
Bill Cameron
9
7
Noah Pooler
9
8
LadyÊ JagsÊ lookÊ toÊ ascendÊ inÊ DivisionÊ III JaguarÊ runnersÊ joinÊ withÊ N.Ê Warren By Keith Lobdell
as the Jaguars only bring 14 to the field.
NORTH CREEK — The Lady Jaguars varsity soccer program has come a long way in it’s first years of existence. While hosting their first sectional game against Willsboro in 2014, it was a road trip to Crown Point last season which gave the Jaguars their first post-season win and advanced them to the Section VII/Class D semifinals, where they lost to eventual champion Chazy. Now, the Lady Jags seek more, returning a solid core of senior leadership which has learned much under head coach Cindy Homer. “We have Savanna Berg back and goal, while Megan Bacon, Khaleah Cleveland and Taylor Dwyer and strong and fast,” Homer said. “Jamie Bruce is a good over-seer.” Homer said her biggest concern is depth,
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Player
00
Savanna Berg
2
Ryan Riedinger
3
Phoebe Glover
4
Jamie Bruce
5
Khaleah Cleveland
6
Megan Bacon
7
Shae Riedinger
8
June McCarthy
9
Aileen Stevens
10
Taylor Dwyer
11
Sydney Selleck
12
Mallory Pierson
13
Victoria Glover
14
Amara Mitchell
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NORTH CREEK — The Jaguar varsity cross country team will run with North Warren this season, bringing depth according to coach Gary Wilson. “We now allow Athletes to participate in two sports and thus have gained four soccer players to our team,” Wilson said. “These folks are great runners and should add a lot of spice to the team.” Wilson said the squad returns runners who made strides throughout last season and will look for continued progress in the new year. “Returning prospects for Johnsburg are Ava Anderson, who performed well last year, as well as Sasha Kinblom,” Wilson said. “On the boys side we have a lot of strong runners. Harry Helinski, a senior, is returning after a strong season last year. Gabe Smith, a modified runner last year, will step up to varsity and have a good shot in the
Player
Grade
Yana Kinblom
12
Sasha Kinblom
10
Ava Anderson
9
Sheridan Millington
8
Jaguars cross country Harry Helinski
11
Casey Tomb
11
Brendan Tomb
11
Seamus Tomb
11
Ken Mulvey
10
Todd Millington
10
Alex Morehouse
9
Wolfgang Neal
9
Gabe Smith
9
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Ericka Demars (left, dribbling against the Lady Griffin’s Tess Andrade)
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NEWCOMB — The Minerva/Newcomb varsity boy’s soccer program will return several key players as they look to remain competitive in Division II of the Northern Soccer League. Coaches Matt and Millie Winslow return to the sidelines to co-lead the boy’s squad, which returns key senior leadership in goalie Caleb Winter, midfielder Aiden LaCourse, defender Caleb Armstrong and forward Noah Haneman. A staple to the Mountaineer program, the squad will also feature a number of foreign exchange students, who Matt Winslow said will join the team in the middle of the preseason and mix in with the team before the start of the regular season.
Mountaineer boy’s soccer Player
Grade
Pos
Caleb Winter
12
GK
Aiden LaCourse
12
Mid
Noah Haneman
12
For
Caleb Armstrong
12
Def
Oscar Martinez
11
Roberto Jerez
11
Jay Goodspeed
11
Augustin Gonzalez Espin
11
Shane Bush Lancaster
11
David Pereira
10
Peter O’Donnell
10
Def
Peter Gocke
10
For
James Gocke
10
Mid
Adrien Comeau
10
Mid
Kaleb Davie
10
For
Grant Printy
10
Def
Ethan Armstrong
9
Def
Coach: Matt and Millie Winslow
Def Mid
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OLMSTEDVILLE — The Minerva/Newcomb varsity girl’s soccer program is looking for a lot out of newcomers in 2016. Over the past two season, the program has lost 15 starting players to graduation. “Last year we came off of a 16-1 season, and losing nine solid starters; this season we are starting having lost another six starting seniors to graduation,” said coach Candice Husson. “We have a young team this year with only three seniors. I am optimistic that we will be in the middle of the pack this season again. The girls are working hard in preseason practices and already beginning to work well as a team.” Despite the losses, the Lady Mountaineers have two players with starting experience, including senior striker Jordan Bush, who was a member of the 2014 team that made it to the sectional finals. “Jordan will be the leader and player to watch this year again,” Husson said. “She is quick, smart, and a real team player.” The Mountaineers also return sophomore goalie Grace Armstrong, who played strong in net last year as a sophomore.
“Grace continues to make strides in the goal and will be the anchor in our defense,” Husson said. The coach said she is also looking from contributions from a senior Megan Kelly and junior Ericka Demars. “Megan is showing great growth and potential so far this summer,” she said. “Ericka Demars is another player to watch, having only played half the season last year due to a concussion, she is back and ready to make up for last time. She is aggressive and has quick ball handling skills.”
Lady Mountaineer’s Soccer Player
Grade
Jordan Bush
12
Emma Gocke
12
Megan Kelly
12
Rebecca Draper
11
Ericka Demars
11
Alyssa Comeu
11
Cassie Pratt
11
Grace Armstrong
10
Asia Winter
9
Audrey Fish
9
Coach: Candice Husson
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Schedules
Tuesday, Sept. 6...at Minerva/Newcomb, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8...at Schroon, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13... vs Keene, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19... at Wells, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21... vs Crown Point, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23...vs Johnsburg, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26... vs Minerva/Newcomb, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28...vs Schroon, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30... at Keene, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6...vs Wells, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11...at Crown Point, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13...at Johnsburg, 4 p.m.
Girls Soccer Wednesday, Sept. 7...vs Minerva/Newcomb, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9...vs Schroon, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12...at Keene, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14... at Willsboro, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16... vs Wells, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20... at Crown Point, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22... at Johnsburg, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27... at Minerva/Newcomb, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29... at Schroon, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3... vs Keene, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5... vs Willsboro, 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7... at Wells, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12... vs Crown Point, 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14...vs Johnsburg, 4 p.m.
Lillian Dechene (right) tracks down the ball for the Lady Orange.
NewÊ coachÊ prepsÊ LadyÊ Orange By Keith Lobdell
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INDIAN LAKE — The Lady Orange varsity soccer program will enter the new season with a new coach and veteran
leadership on the field. Emily Stephan, who served as the Lady Orange’s modified coach last season, steps into the head coaching position for varsity as coach Robert Linhart moves over to the boy’s program. On the field, the team will be led by Lillian Dechene, a jackof-all-trades athlete who has played every position from goal to striker for the Lady Orange over the past three years.
OrangeÊ seekÊ toÊ beÊ aÊ levelÊ teamÊ inÊ DivisionÊ IIIÊ of Ê theÊ NorthernÊ SoccerÊ League By Keith Lobdell
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LONG LAKE — The Indian Lake/Long Lake varsity boy’s soccer program will look to find leadership on all thirds of the field in order to be competitive in Division III of the Northern Soccer League this season. “Senior Austin Pierce should be a solid foundation in the midfield,” said coach Robert Linhart. “Chandler O’BrienBrown should come into his own this year being a sophomore
and be the catalyst for the defense. Calvin Seaman should lead the attack on offense.” Linhart believes the team can play solid soccer in the division and keep in the middle of the pack. “Our goal is to go .500 in league play,” he said.
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BoltonÊ girlsÊ soccerÊ playersÊ Ê areÊ poisedÊ toÊ reclaimÊ glory By Thom Randall
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BOLTON LANDING — Two years ago, the Bolton-Warrensburg Varsity Girls Soccer team re-wrote local sports history, taking its campaign of victories into the state Final Four. In 2015, a core group from that team followed up by winning a second consecutive Adirondack League Championship, against some formidable competition. This year, Bolton is on its own, and again will compete in the Adirondack League, and move from the C-school classification to D, yet face the challenge of being the smallest of all the D’s in Section II. Coach Patrick Morency said his 2016 players, despite their remarkable talent, have their work cut out for them, considering the talent on the Lake George, Whitehall, and Fort Ann teams. The leadership of five-year starter Erin Courchaine and four-year starter Andi Pfau — both lost to graduation in June — will be missed and younger players will need to step up and fill their roles, he said. “Our team is looking to improve defensively so that we can limit our opponents’ scoring chances and create goal-scoring opportunities,” he said. Ryley Scott of Warrensburg, another graduate, will also be sorely missed, he said, noting it might take many players to replace her firepower and toughness. The team will be lead by six-year starter Senior Abigail Seamans, a key player in that stellar 2014 team as well as last
year, with her remarkable attacking prowess. Seamans finished 2015 with 14 goals and 11 assists, and was selected as a First Team Adirondack League All-Star, a Class C Section II All-Star, as well as being named to the Class C All-State Fifth Team. In addition to Seamans, Chloe Monroe and Caitlyn Speranza, also a First Team league All-Star, will be sharing duties of executing the offense. Juniors Nyla Green and Madeline DeLorenzo, Sophomore Meghan McGurl, Freshman Leah Monroe, and 8th graders Maria Baker and Chelsea Speranza will be counted on to contribute to the attack, Morency said. Defensively, Bolton will be lead by three-year returning starter and First Team league All-Star Madelyn Pratt, who was named First Team Adirondack League All Star and a Class C Section II All-Star.
“Madelyn will be expected to use her vast experience to help anchor a young, but talented, group of defenders,” Morency said. The coach also noted the hard work and commitment shown off-season by returning starter Summer Foy, adding that he hopes she builds on her success last year and boosts her role on defense. He also praised Senior Caitlyn Johnson, noting her extensive experience and leadership on defense. Key defender Junior Ashley Connery, however, will be sidelined due to an ACL injury. He added that he looks forward to seeing rookies Kaitlyn Burke and Katelyn VanAuken develop their defensive skills and see them contribute. Morency said that expectations are high, and his players will be working hard as they have in prior years to sharpen their skills and build team chemistry. He said that his players will be focusing day-by-day on what needs to be accomplished to meet their goals. Morency concluded said he is confident his players will be dedicated to achieving success. “By maintaining a winning standard throughout every moment of our season, we will put ourselves in a position to have success in 2016,” he said. The 2016 Bolton Girls Soccer team includes (front row, left to right): Maria Baker, Caitlyn Johnson, Abigail Seamans, Madelyn Pratt, Caitlyn Speranza, Katelyn VanAuken, (rear): Ashley Connery, Nyla Green, Gabrielle Mowery, Chelsea Speranza, Meghan McGurl, Leah Monroe, Kaitlyn Burke, Madeline DeLorenzo, Summer Foy. (Not pictured): Chloe Monroe. Courtesy photo
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year — dodged inquiries about the offense. “We’re going to run the ball, we’re going to pass the ball; we’ll be mixing it up,” WARRENSBURG — With a he said. “I don’t want to give too much new coach, new playbook and a away — but we will definitely be more lot of new athletes, the Warrensspread out than in the past.” burg High School Football team is charting a new course this season. The quarterback role will be filled Long-time coach Mike Leonbruno has either by senior Mark Monthony, who resigned and 2010 Warrensburg gradustarted as quarterback for the last half ate Mike Perrone — is now head coach of the 2015 games and MacLane “Mack” of the football team. Baker, a freshman, Perrone said. The 2015 team had a 2-3 win-loss “They’ve been going head-to-head league record and a 4-5 record overall battling for the quarterback spot, and which didn’t fully reflect the talent of the were going to be soon find out who athletes and their conditioning in pracemerges as that starter,” he said. “We’re tice. The 2016 Warrensburg High School Football team includes: (front, left to right): Robert Shepler Jr., Greg Shambo, John LeFeb- not only looking for athleticism, but we Confounding fans, the 2015 team, vre, Trevor Sweet, Jarod West, Mark Monthony, Brandon Turner, Manager James Cleveland, (row 2): Ben Ewald, Cole Lanfear, want a guy that can carry out fakes — like its predecessors, could be hot or Mackenzie Blydenburgh, Trevor Winchell, Trevor Prosser, Jack Binder, Donald Carpenter, Dan Monthony, Evan Rock, (row 3): and really control the huddle — in the cold. Various disappointing losses were Isaiah Pasco, Evan MacDuff, Chris Wilson, Cole Shambo, Mike Miller, Braley Duell, Michael Gavin, (row 4): Zachary Shambo, past, there’s been a lot of missed direcBrandon Bailey, Hunter Mosher, MacLane Baker, Travis Passage, Jesse Griffin and Jaron Griffin. tion in our offense.” countered with some dramatic wins — Photo by Thom Randall like their early September 38-12 defeat This latter problem has plagued Warof 2013 state champion runner-up Rye rensburg over the past decade or so, Class D football. 342-pound Robert Shepler. Neck, and a late-season 49-20 pounding of Nemec, Stone, Schuster and Kindred have Whether Warrensburg will be sticking with with fumbles and other turnovers that have Salem, which won them a berth in the Sec- graduated, but Monthony and the two Sham- their hard-charging trademark double-wing deflated Burghers’ confidence and cost them tion II playoffs. bos are back for 2016. Also returning for the offense, is a question that won’t be answered games. The Rye Neck game featured accomplished offense is Trevor Prosser, who was among until their first game, a Sept. 3 showdown at Aug. 19, Perrone gave a rousing pep talk to local athlete Jake Nemec as quarterback; for those prepped for the quarterback role last home against Fort Edward. The double-wing his team, talking about overcoming such setthe Salem game, Mike Monthony was at the year. — in which a running back is surrounded by backs as the route to success. helm. Both games were scoring tirades for the “If we do make a mistake, we need to say, Warrensburg’s 2016 line has a core of vet- a wedge of blockers who plow through their talented trio of accomplished running backs erans, and some formidable beef. Returning opponents — has for several years been the ‘Okay I made a mistake, it’s all behind me, Joey Schuster, Donnie Stone and Greg Sham- experienced linemen include Isaiah Pasco, primary offensive formation for the Burghers. flush that and go on to the next play,” he said. bo, while John Kindred made key contribu- Brandon Turner and Jarod West. In pre-season, new coach Mike Perrone, “It’s easy to put your head down, but then the tions on offense and defense. Then-freshman who had his local coaching debut guiding waterfall effect occurs, and things get worse Turner, 316 pounds, will be clearing Cole Shambo kicked three extra points — a the Warrensburg-Bolton basketball team last rare accomplishment for players of any age in his personal space on the field, as will be thom@suncommunitynews.com
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WCS-BCSÊ runnersÊ areÊ focusedÊ onÊ seasonÕ sÊ goals By Thom Randall
on the town recreation field. The runners then repeat this routine on a sandy hill, which provides intense muscle development. The team concentrates on off-road running because the home cross-country course in Warrensburg consists of trails. West said that he and Winchell are happy with the turnout for the 2016 team, which in pre-season was 11 boys and five girls, and may be more by the first meet. West said the 2016 runners have a lot of positive energy to go along with their athletic talent. “Our runners are working hard — they keep up a good pace — and they’ve got a lot of enthusiasm, he said. “Were focused on this year’s objectives.”
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WARRENSBURG — Embarking on its sixth year in existence, the Warrensburg-Bolton Cross-Country team has earned a reputation as a competitive squad. Originally formed with an intent to not only offer an alternative sports option, but also to provide rigorous endurance training for wrestlers and other athletes, the team’s long-distance runners have obtained their share of awards and recognition. Starting off in 2012, the team placed third in the league and 7th in Section II, although they’d been ranked 12th in the preseason. Over four years, the runners on the team earned coveted Adirondack League All-Star awards, as well as garnering respect from fans and sports enthusiasts across the region. Sharing the mentoring duties have been Head Coach Brian Winchell and Assistant Coach Doug West, president of the Warrensburg Central Board of Education. League All-Stars returning this year to lead the team include Zoe Gavin, Ryan McNeill and Maddie Douglas, West said. They are joined by some promising newcomers Eden Ne-
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and worse. Overcoming adversity is our philosophy now.” One aspect of the Burgher offense that might catch opponents off-guard is the planned use of seven or eight running backs, so the competition won’t know who to key on.
One primary strategy for the 2015 Burghers is to rotate players in and out to maintain energy on the field, Perrone said. “We want our players to be fresh in the fourth quarter when our opposing teams have to go both ways and play 90 ‘reps’ a game,” he said. Perrone said he’s pleased with the enthusiasm he’s seen dur-
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ing pre-season, from his veterans, as well as players that took a year or two off but now returned, and the rookies. “We have a lot of exciting things going on, and the kids have bought into the philosophy and system,” he said. “The players have all been working very hard, and I’m proud of them. We all have high expectations for the season.”
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The Warrensburg High School 2016 Cross-Country Team includes (front row, left to right): Matt Gerrain, Eden Nedelcu, Tom Moore, James Cunniffe, Chris Simpson, (row 2): Hannah Scott, Cody Parker, Ian Boston, Maddie Douglas, Ryan Honey, coach Doug West, (row 3): Nick Parker, Zoe Gavin, Olivia McNeill, Nolan McNeill and Ryan McNeill. (Not pictured): Colden Wells.
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NewÊ coachÊ toÊ mentorÊ skilled,Ê veteranÊ athletesÊ onÊ LakeÊ GeorgeÕ sÊ volleyballÊ team By Thom Randall
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team members —Julia Heunemann and Elena Beiber — are varsity veterans. Graceann Bennett, the 6’2” Warrior volleyball and basketball sensation is back, and she’ll undoubtedly be providing leadership for the team. Bennett is renowned for her blocking, spikes and kills — and she can jump high, which extends her considerable reach. Jones also has high expectations for Adrianna Eigo, who she said is a phenomenal passer and has remarkable defensive abilities. Many of the players have honed their skills in off-season play, which has kept their reflexes and timing well-tuned,
Jones continued. “The girls have a lot of great court awareness,” she said. “They are really good at anticipating each others’ moves.” Jones said she’s confident the 2016 team will achieve considerable success. “Our players are very talented and there’s a lot of team spirit — They really want each other to succeed,” she said. “It’s going to be a great year.” The 2016 Lake George High School Volleyball team includes (front, left to right): Julia Heunemann, Elena Bieber, Emily Labruzzo, Abby Baertsche, Adrianna Eigo, (row 2): Caitlin Powell, Alauna Wright, Rachel Layton, Alysia Kane and Graceann Bennett. Photo by Thom Randall
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WarriorsÊ areÊ hungryÊ forÊ successÊ inÊ 2016 By Thom Randall
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LAKE GEORGE — Explosive offense, savvy plays and aggressive defense characterize the 35-year legacy of football at Lake George. For many years, Jeff Bennett has been head coach, teaching the players the subtleties — and the not-so-subtle aspects — of effective blocking, tackling, and play execution. In recent years, however, the Warrior football program has undergone it’s challenges: the success of the Lake George soccer program has attracted dozens of top athletes who undoubtedly would be outstanding football players. Plus, a shrinking student body has also taken its toll. This year’s football players, however, appear to be determined to prevail, reflecting the spirit of Warrior football’s glory years. Bennett and his assistant coaches — Steve Guidetti, Ryan Seymour and Jay Ellis — also showed enthusiasm this week as they were instructing their athletes. Bennett and crew are renowned for annually dedicating their considerable talents, and a lot of time, to developing the skills of their players. During a practice this week, Bennett watched his receivers take off downfield, and one of them catch a long pass. “Nice way to flatten out that route,” he said to one of them. Bennett then smiled as he saw two linemen tear into each other with gusto. Bennett walked to the sidelines, then talked with positivism about the team’s prospects for 2015. “It’s early, but I’ve seen great energy on the field this year,”
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he said. “It looks like we’ll also have good leadership. Bennett said his “holy trinity” of seniors — Nick Motta, Konner McHugh and Shane McCabe — will be inspiring the rest of the players to reach their full potential. Bennett said Motta, a tailback and linebacker, is very vocal in his encouragement, and works hard in the weight room. “Nick is strong, fast and aggressive,” he said. McHugh, who has solid experience playing for Queensbury High and is now a Hadley-Luzerne student, is also strong and fast. He’s going to be putting his talents to work as a fullback and linebacker. Second-year varsity player Shane McCabe, chosen for quarterback and free safety, also has considerable attributes, Bennett said. “Shane is very athletic — he executes plays well, and he’s tough to tackle.” McCabe deferred the credit to his peers. “Its all about the team, not me,” he said. “All I care about is winning.” Nick Motta offered his thoughts. “No joke, the team chemistry is 10 times better than ever,” he said, noting that the 2016 players have set both individual and team goals. “We’re truly a band of brothers.” Center and middle linebacker Mike Sutliff moved to the sidelines after he and his teammates finished some drills. “We’re working hard and we’re motivated,” he said. “We’re going to be ready for our opponents this year.”
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PORT HENRY — It can’t help but sting, and it still does. Even coach Don Tesar admits, while the Moriah Vikings earned the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference title with an unblemished 7-0 record in 2016, that was not enough. “We did not get where we wanted to go, we wanted to go further,” the Moriah varsity football head coach said, referring to the 6-0 overtime loss to the state finalist Ticonderoga Sentinels in the
Section VII/Class D title game. “A lot of these kids have done a lot of hard work in the winter and summer with the goal of going far this year,” Tesar added. A total of 32 players showed up for the opening days of practice this season, which Tesar credited both to the success of the team and the fact many of those behind the 2015 accomplishments have moved on. “These kids know they are going to have a chance to play because they are shooting for a lot of spots,” he said. How many? Tesar said
there are only five positions on the entire field which have someone returning in a starting role, three on the defensive side and two on offense, leaving 17 open spots to compete for. However, Tesar thinks the competition will lead to another positive strong numbers can afford a team — depth. “I think we will have more depth than we did last year, especially on the line of scrimmage,” he said. “There will be people we will be able to sub in at certain spots on the line and we will also have >> See FOOTBALL | pg. 19
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PORT HENRY — The Moriah varsity girl’s soccer team will look to improve off of their 2015 season and advance deeper into the Section VII playoffs. Led by new head coach Christina Slattery, the team returns a number of starters from the previous season as well as JV call-ups who will bring speed an athleticism to the lineup. “I have multiple athletes who play in various positions,” Slattery said. “These athletes
have played together, work well with one another and compliment their teammates abilities. I expect that each athlete gives 100 percent and are competitive on game day. I feel with their talent they can be successful in their season.”
Lady Vikngs soccer Juliette Baker Emily Haase Sophie Bryant >> See ROSTER | pg. 19
NewÊ squadÊ of Ê VikingsÊ takeÊ toÊ theÊ pool By Keith Lobdell
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PORT HENRY — It will be a new year for the Moriah girl’s varsity swimming program in 2016, as the team will field an allunderclassmen roster for the season. “Our goals this year are to work hard on individual goals,” coach Angie Childs said. “We
have a small and young team. With our lack of swimmers it will be hard to score points as a team.” Sarah Drake will be the lone junior on the team, while Jaiden Varmette, Lily Williams and Taylor Brassard constitute a trio of freshman. Eighth grader Elizabeth Vondwingelo and seventh grader Emma Collard round out the roster.
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Monday, Sept. 19... vs Schroon, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21... vs Keene, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23... at Indian Lake/Long Lake, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28... at Wells, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30...at Crown Point, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4... vs Minerva/Newcomb, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6...at Schroon, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11... at Keene, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13...vs Indian Lake/Long Lake, 4 p.m.
Johnsburg Girl’s Soccer Wednesday, Sept. 7...vs Willsboro, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9...at Wells, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12...at Crown Point, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14...vs Minerva/Newcomb, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16... at Schroon, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20... at Keene, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22...vs Indian Lake/Long Lake, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27... at Willsboro, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29... vs Wells, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3...vs Crown Point, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5... at Minerva/Newcomb, 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7... vs Schroon, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12...vs Keene, 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14... at Indian Lake/Long Lake, 4 p.m.
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Thursday, Sept. 8... at Keene, 4:30 p.m.
depth in the backfield.” The backfield depth will be led by new quarterback Dylan Trombley, who replaces Adam Jaquish under center. “Dylan is throwing the ball extremely well and we have to focus on finding him receivers,” Tesar said. “We will not have the size like we did last year with Taylor (Slattery) and Jarrod (MacDougal) on the outside, but we have kids who can catch the ball and do something with it.” Another area the Vikings have to build upon is their inexperience. “This team will need to mature quickly because we are so young,” Tesar said. “We have only 10 seniors, and even some of them are playing football for only their first time. We need to find out who will step up and adjust to the varsity level of football and physicality.” With only two starters back, Tesar also said the defense will be key. “The hardest thing to do is get together early on defense,” Tesar said. “That is the big question, especially in the secondary.” — No roster was available at the time of print. Please see the Sun Community News Section VII Sports Preview for a complete roster for the Vikings and all CVAC teams.
Tuesday, Sept. 13...at Wells, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15...vs Johnsburg, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19... at Crown Point, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21... at Schroon, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26...at Indian Lake/Long Lake, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28... vs Keene, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30...vs Wells, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4... at Johnsburg, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6...vs Crown Point, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11...vs Schroon, 4 p.m.
Minerva/Newcomb Girl’s Soccer Wednesday, Sept. 7...at Indian Lake/Long Lake, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9... vs Keene, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12... vs Wells, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14... at Johnsburg, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16... vs Crown Point, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20... vs Schroon, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22... at Willsboro, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27... vs Indian Lake/Long Lake, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29... at Keene, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3...at Wells, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5... vs Johnsburg, 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7...at Crown Point, 4 p.m.
Emily Maisonville
Wednesday, Oct. 12...at Schroon, 4 p.m.
Schroon
Friday, Oct. 14...vs Willsboro, 4 p.m.
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and Emily Maisonville along with sophomore Grace Higgens, while senior Corrine Palkey and junior Abi Belrose return plenty of goal scoring ability to the Wildcats front third. Shaughnessy said along with the core, the team also has a lot of talent coming from the modified program she coached last season. “Our new additions to the varsity team have had three solid and successful years on modified,” she said.
Lady Wildcats soccer Player
Grade
Pos.
Corrine Pelkey
12
Forward/Midfield
McKayla Vanderwalker
12
Goalie/Fullback
Tiffany Nolan
12
Midfielder
Ashlyn Lough
12
Midfielder
Abi Belrose
11
Forward
Roster
Emily Maisonville
11
Wing/Midfielder
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Alora Bearor
11
Midfielder
Sam Grey
11
Fullback
Amanda Grey
11
Fullback
Grace Higgens
10
Midfield
Alysen Bruce
10
Midfield
Sienna Secor
10
Fullback
Lily Slyman
10
Forward
Danielle Ramirez
10
Forward
Aiyanna Hornick
10
Wing/Midfield
Cortney Lebel
10
Wind/Midfield
Coach: Mary Lou Shaughnessy
Sophie Bryant
Samantha Hayes
Emily Manfred
Halee Calabrese
Sarah Snyder
Bailey Marcel
Carly Newton
Hailey Crossman
McKenzie Sprague
Courtney Moulton
Lillian Perry
McKenna Harris
Samantha Staples
Madison Olcott
Colby Sherman
Caleigh Lamour
Makayla Stockwell
Kaycee Orr
Brittany Yelle
Savannah McCray
Stephania Zelinski
Montannah Scalzo
Moriah swimmer Jaiden Varmette
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