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Rob Jonas

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Boys lacrosse: Sexton's OT goal wins it for Niskayuna

Silver Warriors rally from three-goal deficit to edge Shen

Matt Sexton waited patiently behind the Shenendehowa goal to find a teammate to pass the ball to. When no one was open, Sexton took matters into his own hands.

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Youth rugby rises in region

Capital District Youth Rugby League gives area teens a chance to play unique sport

The Capital District Youth Rugby League is in its fifth year of operation, and clubs such as the Malta-based Saratoga Mustangs and the Scotia-based Schenectady Chargers are introducing the sport to high school-age athletes, both boys and girls.

Boys lacrosse: Ball control helps Shen beat Burnt Hills

Second-quarter spurt gives Plainsmen needed cushion

When you win the battle for the ball, you win the game. The Shenendehowa boys lacrosse team applied that concept to Saturday's 12-7 Suburban Council victory at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake.

Boys lacrosse: Burnt Hills gets by Shaker

Late run helps Spartans pull away from Blue Bison

Just when Shaker thought it had the momentum, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake took it right back.

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High school baseball: Suburban Council preview

Several contenders aim for division titles

The Suburban Council had a baseball season unlike any other in 2011. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake won the state Class A title, and Shaker came within one run of winning the Class AA crown.

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Boys lacrosse: Shen isn't rebuilding

Plainsmen seek third straight Class A title with mostly new lineup

Don’t call it a rebuilding year. That’s the message from Shenendehowa boys lacrosse coach Chuck Holohan as he prepares his team for next Tuesday’s Suburban Council opener at Niskayuna.

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Soccer: Jon Busch takes nothing for granted

Guilderland High School grad still working hard 11 years into MLS career

Jon Busch has been playing in Major League Soccer for 11 years, and he still doesn’t take anything for granted.

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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake wrestling community mourns one of its own

Bennett remembered for his intensity on the mat and fun-loving nature off of it

Wrestling helped Doug Bennett become a part of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake community. That community came together to help the Bennett family Sunday as they remembered Doug at a memorial service.

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Boys basketball: CBA rallies past Shen

Lott's rebound and basket lifts Brotehrs in physical game

Saturday’s Section II Class AA boys basketball quarterfinal game between Christian Brothers Academy and Shenendehowa changed in the blink of an eye.

Hockey: Saratoga completes the "three-peat"

Layman, Bourgeois lead Streaks past Shen in DI final

The Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks sit atop the Section II hockey world again. Mike Layman registered two goals and an assist, and goaltender Ryan Bourgeois stopped 36 of the 37 shots he faced to lead top-seeded Saratoga past No. 2 Shenendehowa 5-1 in Thursday's Division I Sectional final at Union College's Messa Rink.

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