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U14 Bombers finish 2nd in tourney
GLENS FALLS — The Lake Placid U14 Lady Blue Bombers placed second at the Adirondack Northstars Winter Classic Tournament recently.
The Lake Placid girls went 2-0-1 in the round -robin format of the tournament, outscoring opponents (Ottawa Valley Thunder, Webster Cyclones and the NJ Colonials), 11-1.
Then the Blue Bombers played a two-seed vs. three-seed semifinal and defeated the Rochester Edge, 3-0, to make it to the finals, where they fell to the Greenwich Wings, 1-0.
The 16-team tournament was showcase of talent. The 12-member team members are: Tanner Stanton, Payton Barney, Carissa Kennedy, Gillian McLean, Camryn Brooks, Bridgit Sullivan, Morgan Meyer, Kiana Fell, Elizabeth BiMonte, Briana Savage, Mia Kennedy and Samantha Barney. The coaches are Steve Fell and Cara Kennedy.
YMCA offers indoor soccer league
PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh YMCA is offering a junior indoor soccer league for boys and girls ages 3½ to 7 years at the YMCA gym.
This program is divided into two divisions: Kickers (3½ to 5 years) and Dribblers (6 and 7 years).
The program runs from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. once a week during the week for the Kickers (Tuesday or Thursday, or if needed, Friday) and 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. once a week during the week for the Dribblers (Monday or Wednesday, or if needed, Friday). This instructional league is designed to be a fun, family activity, while learning how to play soccer.
Registration is at the Downtown YMCA on 17 Oak St. Children from all area communities are welcome to participate. The practice/games will run for one hour for eight weeks beginning the week of Feb. 6.
Children will receive a T-shirt uniform and a trophy. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. For more information, call the YMCA 561-4290. The application form can be downloaded at PlattsburghYMCA.com.
Registration deadline is Feb. 1.
Bowman honored for 3rd time
NEW YORK — Sage College freshman guard Megan Bowman, from Saranac, was named the Rookie of the Week by the Skyline Conference for the third time this season with her selection on Jan. 16.
The Gators' newcomer had another strong week as she helped the team to a 1-2 effort and is among the top performers both for Sage and in the Skyline Conference. Bowman leads Sage in overall points scored (125) and ranks second with her 8.9 points-per-game average. Her team-best 40.5 percemt field-goal percentage is seventh in the league, while her 4.5 assists per game (63) leads the conference.
She has also tallied 33 steals and ranks fifth in the league as she is averaging 2.36 steals per game. She's fourth in the league with her 0.97 assist-to-turnover ratio.
PSU women's soccer receives ethics award
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The 2011 Plattsburgh State women's soccer team has earned the Team Ethics Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
Eighty-four teams received either the Gold, Silver or Bronze version of the Team Ethics Award, which recognizes teams that exhibit fair play, sporting behavior and adherence to the Laws of the Game, as reflected by the number of yellow caution cards or red ejection cards they are shown by referees throughout the season.
A total of 66 women's teams received either the Gold, Silver or Bronze version of the award. The Cardinals, who finished with a 7-6-3 record, where joined by six other SUNYAC teams on the Silver version of the award (Brockport, Fredonia, Geneseo, New Paltz, Oneonta and Oswego) that is given to teams that accumulate no red cards and a maximum of five yellow cards.
PSU men receive ethics award
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The 2011 Plattsburgh State men's soccer team has earned the Team Ethics Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Eight men's squads across the nation were recognized.
Coach Chris Waterbury's squad was the only men's SUNYAC team to be honored on any version of the award and one of five men's teams to earn the Bronze Award, which is presented to teams that receive no red cards and a maximum of 10 yellows throughout the season.
The Cardinals finished the 2011 season with a 13-5-2 record, bowing out in the SUNYAC semi-final to eventual conference champion and NCAA Final Four participant Oneonta State.
NCGC accepting membership applications
ROUSES POINT — North Country Golf Club in Rouses Point is now accepting membership applications for the upcoming 2012 season.
The club has also released a tentative golf/clubhouse schedule for events in April through July. The August to October schedule will be published in March.
All dates and times are subject to change. For more information regarding these events, contact Director of Golf Dustin Beauregardat 297-5814 or ncgc@nnymail.com.
Schedule
April 6- Golf Course opens for season (weather permitting).
May 13- Mothers Day Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 15- Ladies Association Opening Luncheon.
May 19- Spring Members Scramble (Sign-up in GS).
May 28- Memorial Day Classic and BBQ 1 p.m. shotgun
May 25- Gresco Ltte
June 1- Annual Border Patrol/Green Cup.
June 6- Members Night/Prime Rib Dinner No. 1.
June 10- John McGolderick Memorial noon Shotgun.
June 15- Busch Bash - Noon shotgun.
June 16- Parent/Child Championship 1 p.m. tee time.
June 17- Father's Day Brunch.
June 22- Cancer Fund Tourney noon shotgun.
June 24- Member-Member Championship 9 a.m. tee time.
June 29- RV Charity Event - 8 a.m. shotgun.
July 4- The Betsy Ross Classic 9 a.m. tee time.
July 6- Labatt Invitational
July 7- Corona Championship Day 1.
July 8- Corona Championship Day 2.
July 11- Member Night/Prime Rib Dinner No 2.
July 12- Elks Junior Regional Qualifer
July 14- Hospice of the NC/Carol Wallett a.m. Start
July 20- K of C #3525 Annual Tourney 12:30 p.m. shotgun.
July 21- Hall Memorial/Bobby's Lounge- 8 a.m. start.
