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March 6, 2010

Sports Shorts: March 7, 2010



Munson, Varno reach state finals
EAST GREENBUSH — Ali Munson and Briaunna Varno of North Bowl Lanes finished first in their respective divisions at the recent New York State Youth Scholarship Tournament Region 4 at Spare Time Lanes in East Greenbush.

Munson and Varno qualified for the state finals to be held Saturday, April 24, at Boulevard Bowl in Schenectady where up to $12,000 in scholarship money will be at stake in eight divisions.

Munson, competing in the Girls' Scratch Division, bowled games of 229, 237 and 213 for a 679 scratch series to claim first place.

Varno, bowling in the Girls' Handicap Division, Grades 5-8, rolled games of 175, 134 and 119 for a 679 (with handicap) to also finish first.

The Plattsburgh delegation included 13 youths who had qualified in league competition.

9-pin Scotch doubles bowling tourney set
WILLSBORO — A 9-pin Scotch-doubles non-sanctioned tournament will be held March 13 at the Willsboro Bowling Center. Start times are 2:30 and 5 p.m. with entry fee $40 per team.

Prizes will be based on the number of teams entered. There will be 50/50 raffles and other drawings sponsored by the Champlain Valley Men's League.

For more information, contact the Willsboro Bowling Center, at 963-8983.

NCCC players earn conference honors
SARANAC LAKE — North Country Community placed three players on the All-Mountain Valley Athletic Conference teams for men's and women's basketball. The All-Conference team recognizes the best players within the conference, which consists of 9 institutions from the New York area.

Among the honorees for the Saints are Clinton Foster and Tony Sparkman for the men, and Olga Garcia for the women.

Foster, a sophomore from Candor, was named to the Second Team as well as a Region III Honorable Mention. He averaged 12.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, and connected on 97 of 219 3-point attempts for an average of 44 percent. Foster became the Saints' all-time single-season record-holder with his 97 3-pointers during the 2009-2010 season.

"Simply put, Clint is the best shooter that I have coached," Coach Chad LaDue said. "Over half of his 3-point shots were from 25 feet or more. Clint was very important to our success this season. If you look at the games that we played, if he played well, we won most of those games. I only wish that I could have coached him for more than one year."

Sparkman, a Computer Graphics major from Lake Worth, Fla., was named to the Third Team and Honorable-Mention Region III. He averaged 13.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.3 steals per game, and shot 78 percent from the foul line.

"Tony has been a two-year starter and has represented our program and this college with great pride. In my 8 years, he has the fourth most points in his career. As good a player as Tony is, I will miss the person much more," LaDue added.

Garcia, a freshman guard from Miami, Fla., landed on the MVCC Second Team All-Conference.

"Olga Garcia was a big part of our basketball program this season, and will be an even bigger part next year," Coach Jerrad Dumont said. "Olga is not only one of the nicest girls on our team, but she is also one of the toughest people I have ever met.

"With our lack of size this season, Olga's toughness allowed her to defend in the post, while giving up anywhere from 6 to 10 inches."

She averaged 12.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2 steals per game.

AuSable boosters to meet on Monday
CLINTONVILLE — The AuSable Valley Booster Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, at 6 p.m., in the high-school cafeteria. Anyone interested in attending is welcome.

Outbackriders to meet Monday night
PLATTSBURGH — The Outbackriders LLC will hold its first 2010 meeting on Monday, March 8, at 7 p.m., in the Gander Mountain Lodge meeting room at Champlain Centre Shopping Mall. The Lodge is located in the back of the store.

Anyone interested ATV or OHV activities is welcome to attend. For more information, call 726-0384.

AuSable fast-pitch league re-organizing
AUSABLE FORKS — An effort to bring back the AuSable Forks Fast-Pitch Softball League has led to an organizational meeting scheduled for March 10, at 7 p.m., at Riverside Lanes in AuSable Forks. Anyone who has any interest in playing or helping with the league is urged to attend this meeting.

Questions can be sent to Adam Coolidge via email Coolidge.adam@gmail.com

ADK chapter offers walk, snowshoe outing
PLATTSBURGH — The Algonquin Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) invites the public to take part in the weekly Walk About Town Wednesday. The group meets at 3 p.m. on the steps of City Hall for a brisk walk around a Plattsburgh neighborhood. The leader is Lynn Valenti.

Also, on Saturday, March 13, the public is invited to join the Chapter on a snowshoe outing up Coon Mountain. Call by Peter Galvani, leader, at 561-5054, by March 11.

Youth Spring Hockey League slots open
CHAZY — There is still room at the Peewee, Bantam and Midget levels for anyone (1991 birth year and younger) looking to play spring hockey. Teams will be selected Monday, March 8. Peewee will go on the ice at 5:45 p.m., Bantam at 6:45 p.m. and Midget at 8 p.m.

All levels will be nonchecking amd co-ed. Cost is only $75 and includes all ice time, 8-10 games and jersey.

Register online at www.ChazyYouthHockey.com or call Craig Giroux at 846-7300, or George Caswell at 563-1931. Midget/HS players shouldn't wait — once the schedule is made, no additional teams can be added.

North Stars to practice on Sunday
PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh North Stars will hold their second indoor practice of the 2010 season Sunday, from 6:30-8:00 p.m., at the Crete Memorial Civic Center. All players are to wear helmets, tees, shorts and cleats. Offensive players are to wear white or gray and defensive players maroon or black.

Players who wish to have their helmet reconditioned should bring the $35 fee to this practice; it will be the last chance to get helmets reconditioned. Equipment vendors will be at the Crete Center from 5-7 p.m. Players will be able to get fitted, sample new equipment and make inquiry into all their equipment needs.

New players are welcome. For more information, contact Coach Keleher, at 643-2997.

Local teen wins 2 national archery titles
ANDOVER, Mass. — Brandon Bessette-Agnew, 16, of Plattsburgh took first place in the cadet class in both the US National JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Developement) Indoor Championship 2010, and the 41st National Indoor Championship held in Andover, Mass. last weekend.

It was a three-day event with the National JOAD portion on Friday and the 41st National Championship shot over Saturday and Sunday.

Bessette-Agnew shot a 600 round on Friday in which he scored a 579, giving him first place for the JOAD round. He shot a 600 round on Saturday in which he scored a 575, and he shot a 600 round on Sunday in which he scored a 577. They combined these two scores to give him a total of 1152, earning Bessette-Agnew first place for the 41st National Championship.

He will be competing in the New York State Archery Championship this weekend in Alden.



Junior Cardinal pee wees reach states
CANTON — The Junior Cardinal Pee Wees finished undefeated last weekend, advancing to the state sectionals March 12-14 in Rome.

The Junior Cards beat the Watertown Rapids, 3-1, Saratoga Blue Knights, 4-2, Canton Golden Bears, 4-0, and were impressive, defeating the St. Lawrence Thunder 5-2 in the championship game on Sunday, to cap off a successful weekend.

Scoring for the Jr. Cardinals were: Kyle Constanty (2 goals, 6 assists), Michael Stetz (4 goals, 1 assist), Harry Jacobs (2 goals, 3 assists), Bailey Conklin (1 goal, 3 assists), T.J. Oricchio (1 goal, 3 assists), Ryan Whalen (2 goals, 1 assist), Colin Giroux (1 goal, 1 assist), Danny Bridgeman (1 goal, 1 assist), J.D. Side (1 goal, 1 assist), Jaylen LaBoy (1 assist) and Chase Dixon (1 assist).

Johnathan Plessis-Belair was especially strong in net for two games, seeing a total of 42 shots, only allowing 3 goals. Giancarlo Ventre was between the pipes for the other two games, seeing a total of 25 shots, getting his 3rd shut out of the season, and only allowing 2 goals in the other game. Both goalies and the defense combined for a goals-against average of only 1.25 for the entire tournament.

The defensive team stood strong for the Cards, especially in the last game, with Andrew Bechard and Tristan Archambault doing an outstanding job, as the entire team worked overtime in a very exciting and hard fought win for the Cards. The Jr. Card Pee Wees were without Ryan Whalen, who was injured in the third game of the tournament and thus, dedicated the win to him.

The Jr. Cards (35-7-4) will face the Clinton Comets, Westchester Vipers and the Clarence Mustangs in the first round of play at the States.

Saranac girls' AAU meeting March 11
SARANAC — The Saranac Cardinal Girls AAU basketball program will have an informational meeting on Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Large Instructional Room at the Saranac High School. This will be for girls born prior to January 1, 1999.

Registration and program information including tournament dates will be provided.

If you have any questions contact Tim Newell at 293-1198.

Lakers' AAU registration on Sunday
PLATTSBURGH — The Lake Champlain Lakers AAU basketball program will hold registration on Sunday at Seton Catholic from 2-4 p.m. The Lakers' program runs from March through the end of June.

This year's program will begin with a camp format starting March 20 and will continue with the travel portion from April 26 through the end of June. All interested boys and girls ages 9-17 can sign up at this time.

For more information, contact Larry Converse, at 563-3258, or check the program's website, a www.lclakers.org.

AuSable Valley Lift-a-thon March 27
CLINTONVILLE — The 18th-Annual AuSable Valley Central School Lift-a-thon will be held on March 27 from 9-11 a.m. in the high school weight room. All AuSable Valley students are invited to participate or volunteer. The lift is a bench press.

Any participants who raise $25 or more will receive an official lift-a-thon t-shirt and participants who raise $100 or more will receive an official lift-a-thon sweatshirt. The participant who raises the most money will receive a $75 gift card to the mall.

All AuSable Valley football players are urged to take part. For more information, call Mike Maloney, at 834-7224.

Saranac in need of softball coach
SARANAC — Saranac Central School is accepting applications for a modified softball coach for the spring season.

Interested applicants must possess or be willing to become certified in first aid and CPR/AED. For more information or to apply, contact Jeff Durant, at 565-5635 or by e-mail, at jdurant@saranac.org.

Peru wrestling boosters to meet Tuesday
PERU — The Peru Wrestling Booster Club will meet Tuesday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m, at the school. Any interested parents are welcome to attend.

Scheefer's Builders leads Bud Challenge
WILMINGTON — Scheefer's Adirondack Builders holds a commanding 11-point lead with two races to go in the 2010 Budweiser Challenge at Whiteface Mountain. Scheefer's has compiled 202 points through four races with Budweiser/The Cottage second with 191. Wilderness-Willkomen is third with 151, followed by Casa del Sol, 137.

The last two races will be run next Wednesday with the first from 10:30 a.m.-noon and the second, from 12:30-2 p.m. Skiers must take at least one run in each race.

Budweiser Challenge

March 3 results

CatPlaceNameClub1st run2nd runtop time

11Brittany DollCottage32.7232.7932.72

12Robin AnthonyCottage33.6433.8033.64

13Nikola OlsonScheefer's34.7335.0134.73

14Carolyn ClaussCottage36.4336.2736.27

15LJ SwansonScheefer's37.0536.8036.80

16Noelle WoodCasa del Sol37.8238.5837.82

17Sue McClureCasa del Sol38.0238.9838.02

21 Val RogersWillkomen38.8538.1338.13

22Lisa BrownCottage38.2338.2338.23

23Kathy PfohlWillkomen39.0938.6738.67

24Jo Ellen HavilandScheefer's40.8140.5140.51

25Connie TrainerCottage40.6742.3140.67

26Cathy BlazerCottage41.5841.7441.58

27Nancy ColonWillkomen 60+41.6642.7141.66

31Denise BujoldCottage42.1648.5742.16

32Judy SheaScheefer's 60+42.2442.4942.24

33Lisa SciaccaScheefer's43.0043.9143.00

34Ginger DoraScheefer's44.6245.6344.62

35Carol TreadwellWillkomen45.6646.4645.66

36Heike YostWillkomen 60+46.8746.7246.72

37Linda FriedlanderScheefer's 70+46.9047.5646.90

11Jeff StavesScheefer's31.6331.63

12Jay DewellCottage32.0133.4032.01

13Mark WhalenCottage32.4933.4932.49

14Bill BorlandScheefer's32.9932.7432.74

15Todd AnthonyWillkomen33.2334.3333.23

16Ken CarreCottage33.4334.3533.43

17Tom StavesCasa del Sol33.8533.5533.55

18Steve ShortScheefer's 60+34.1133.8733.87

19Chris GrantCottage34.0734.1934.07

110Dave FullerCasa del Sol35.9534.3834.38

111Franz FredericksCottage 60+34.7736.2234.77

21George GregoryCasa del Sol34.8935.1434.89

22Jim SullivanCottage36.8535.1135.11

23Steve FrasherScheefer's36.4436.44

24Rich HarrisonCasa del Sol36.8136.81

25Bill DoraScheefer's 60+36.8537.3636.85

26Brian FitzgeraldCasa del Sol37.3236.8736.87

27Chris McGillWillkomen38.7337.4437.44

28Scott MartinWilkomen37.9437.94

29Chris LeretteScheefer's38.3338.0238.02

210Favor SmithWillkomen38.3138.31

211Dick DoraCasa del Sol 60+39.8738.4338.43

31David CollinCottage 60+39.0639.06

32David KeefeScheefer's39.6839.3839.38

33Bert YostWillkomen 60+40.8739.7939.79

34Phil LeonidasCasa del Sol 60+40.1240.9240.12

35Tommy GaleScheefer's40.8440.9340.84

36Rod MorrillScheefer's 70+41.0942.3841.09

37Pierre GuerardScheefer's41.9043.6041.90

38Dick MaloneyScheefer's 60+42.8042.80

39Ed GeserickScheefer's43.3443.34

310Joe CollinsScheefer's44.9045.2344.90

311Don PoulsonWillkomen48.6246.7846.78

Vintage Snowmobile Club to meet Friday
LYON MOUNTAIN — The Vintage Snowmobile Club of the Adirondacks will meet Friday, March 12, at 7 p.m., at the Lyon Mountain American Legion. The agenda will include election of officers. New members are welcome.

For more information, contact Paul Sayah, at 735-4718.

Sno-Runners to meet on Thursday
BEEKMANTOWN — The Northern Tier Sno-Runners will meet at 7 p.m. March 11 at the Beekmantown VFW. All are welcome.

Peru youth sign-up set for summer, fall
PERU — The Town of Peru Youth Commission will hold registration for all summer and fall activities Friday, March 26, from 6-9 p.m., and Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the town hall. The registration is open to Town ofPeru residents only with activities available for children who have completed kindergarten. Additional activities include t-ball (ages 5-6) and mini-mite soccer (ages 4-5).

Employment opportunities are also available for Peru teens, 14 and older. Applications will be available during registration.

For more information, contact John Flynn, Youth Director, at 736-6231.

Skating Club lists changes for Sunday
PLATTSBURGH — The Skating Club of the Adirondacks announces the following schedule changes for Sunday, March 7, at Ameri-Can North Sports Center (formerly Lake City Stars Arena).

There will be advanced ice from 2-3 p.m. The show practice groups schedule is as follows: Bubbles, 3-3:30 p.m., Oompahloompahs, 3:30-4 p.m., Geese and Chocolate only, report to Ameri-Can Rink for off-ice practice at 3:30, followed by on-ice practice from 4-4:30 p.m., Townspeople, 4:30-5 p.m.

For the advanced skaters group, off-ice practice will be from 4:30-5 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. (at Ameri-can). Advanced skaters only will then have additional ice at from 6:45-8 p.m. on-ice at the Field House.



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