Brushton-Moira Canton Chateaugay Clifton-Fine Colton-Pierrepont Edwards-Knox Gouverneur Hammond Harrisville Hermon-DeKalb Heuvelton Lisbon Madrid-Waddington Malone Massena Morristown Norwood-Norfolk Ogdensburg Parishville-Hopkinton Potsdam St. Lawrence Central Salmon River St. Regis Falls Tupper Lake Section VII Teams Section III Teams Clarkson University North Country Community College St. Lawrence University SUNY Canton SUNY Plattsburgh SUNY Potsdam
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Tues.-Wed., May 15-16, 2012

NCSN WEDNESDAY Headlines

Boys Baseball: M-W Portion of Title; Hamm., O.F.A. Win
Girls Softball: O.F.A., Edwards-Knox, Hammond Win
Girls Lacrosse:Massena, Canton, OFA Win Final Games
Boys Golf: Potsdam Portion of D-1 Title; O.F.A., M-W Win
 

NCSN TUESDAY Headlines

Boys Baseball:Raiders Wins Central; B-M, M-W, N-N Win
Girls Softball:P-H, Chat.,Hammond Sweep;Potsdam Win
Boys Lacrosse:Canton Beats Potsdam;Raiders Top C-P
Girls Lacrosse: Potsdam Downs Salmon River 14-7
Boys Golf: Madrid-Waddington Wins 3; Heuvelton Splits
Boys Track: Malone, Pdm, Gouv., N-N Win; Canton Splits
Girls Track: Canton Sweeps; Gouv., M-W, N-N Winners

Heuvelton Improves To 9-1 Beating Harrisville 9-6


Trying to steal second base against the Pirates, Heuvelton runner is thrown out on a catcher's throw.  Bulldog pitcher Jake Palmer struck out seven Harrisville batters in gaining the mound win.  Palmer aided his own cause with two hits, including a double.  Also with two hits for the Bulldogs were Chris Power, Matt Guardino, Mike Martin, Cody Holland and Jon Sloan.  Justin Hartle had the lone two-hit performance for the Pirates. 
(Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Clifton-Fine Sweeps PAIR from Hammond 4-3, 16-6


Clifton-Fine's Nate Aldrich had a pair of hits and a run scored, while Anthony Reed and Matt Russell both had a double in leading Clifton-Fine to a first-game 4-3 win.   The Eagles scored all of their runs in the first three innings.  Hammond drew within a run in the final inning, but Carl Twyman snagged a line drive at third to end the game.  Aldrich and Russell had three hits each in the second game. (Bob LaRue photo)  Game Gallery

Hammond Gains First Wins in Sweep of Clifton-Fine


Emily Bush had an RBI double and and Alyssa Crosby belted a grand slam in the nightcap as Hammond won its first games of the season in sweeping Clifton-Fine 12-7 and 16-6.  Pitcher Taylor Bowman, who collected the mound wins in both games, homered in Game 1. She allowed just two hits in the first game. Crosby had three hits and three RBIs in the opener. Lindsay Martin and Shandy Clemens each had two hits. Clifton-Fine’s hits came from Malloy Folsom and Savannah Crane.
(Bob LaRue photo)  Game Gallery


o.f.a. capitalizes on raider miscues in 10-2 central win


Ogdensburg batter Mackenzie Cole (22) kicks up the dust in her slide at second base, but beats the throw on the steal.  O.F.A. tallied 10 runs on 10 hits, gaining the game winner in a three-run second inning.  Marissa Manley scored in the fourth frame to cut the lead to 3-1.  Massena pitcher Sierra Streeter did her job, fanning 11 Blue Devils.  But the Raider defense struggled with seven errors.  O.F.A. tacked on three runs in the 5th, two more in the 6th and two in the 7th inning to post the 10-2 win. Felicia Bar also scored a run and had two RBIs for the Devils who improved to 5-0 in the Central.  (LaRue photo)  Game Gallery

TWO NO-HITTERS PITCHED IN BASEBALL GAMES TUESDAY

By Bob LaRue, North Country SportsNet
Two Section X baseball pitchers twirled no-hitters on Tuesday in helping to guide their teams to doubleheader sweeps. Brushton-Moira’s Brandon Dufrane kept St. Lawrence Central hitless in a 6-0 win the first game of a double dip. Dufrane fanned 11 of the 15 Larries he faced in a five-inning contest (teams play five innings in each game of a twinbill). Madrid-Waddington’s Greg Thompson also fired a no-hitter which carried the Jackets to a 6-1 win in the second game of a sweep at Parishville-Hopkinton. Thompson struck out five Panthers. The sweep vaulted the Jackets back into first place in the East.

Heuvelton Clinches Share of West Title VS. Pirates


The Heuvelton Bulldogs posted a 13-run second inning in taking fast command over Harrisville in a 24-4 romp, including this hustle to beat a throw at first. Lindsay Tallman fanned eight Pirates in gaining the mound win. She and Rachel Thornhill rapped three hits each. Tallman racked up six RBIs. Rachel Thornhill had a pair of hits in the second-inning outburst. With the win, Heuvelton clinches at least a tie for the West Division regular-season title.   (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Monday, May 14, 2012

NCSN MONDAY Headlines

Boys Baseball:Malone, SRF, Morr., Harr. Sweep; E-K Win
Girls Softball: Pirates Sweep; P-H Nips Colts; Heuv.Wins
Boys Lacrosse: Salmon River, Ogdensburg Win Games
Girls Lacrosse: Potsdam, Ogdensburg & Massena Win
Boys Golf: N-N Clinches D-II; Salmon, Malone, O.F.A.Win

Salmon River Sweeps Tupper and Clifton-Fine


Tupper Lake's low score (53) was carded by Rob Lalonde who chipped this shot toward the green.  Clifton-Fine's Vincent Dowling who had the Eagles' low score (57) looks on behind.  All five Salmon River golfers posted the lowest scores against Tupper Lake and Clifton-Fine duffers in a 5-0 and 5-0 sweep.  Shamrocks' Colton Hart fired a 45 to card the lowest overall score of the tri-meet.  (Bob LaRue photo)  Meet Gallery 
 

SALMON RIVER CLINCHES; COLE TIES LARRIES SCORING MARK


St. Lawrence Central’s Marshall Berninghausen (2) lets a shot go past Salmon River defender Brady Mitchell (17).  Salmon River rolled out to a 6-1 lead at the end of the first quarter and 13-2 at the half, before claiming the 18-5 victory. Game Gallery

Potsdam Outlasts Canton in 15-10 Girls Lacrosse Final


Canton’s Katie Lapinski (7) controls the ball while being marked by Potsdam’s Ally Miller (3).  Potsdam dished five straight goals to open a lead they would not relinquish. Keely Rice led the Sandstoners with a game-best five goals and three assists. (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

MASSENA PITCHING BLANKS POTSDAM IN 12-0 TRIUMPH


Massena pitcher Jake Kormanyos (9) fires a fastball while Potsdam baserunner Ted Miller bolts for second base.  Jake pitched five innings, gave up two hits and struck out six, before giving way to reliever David Phillips who pitched the final six outs, allowing just one hit and striking out two.  Zach Rusaw added three hits, including a double and four RBIs.  Phillips had a single, a double and an RBI.  Massena plated four runs in the second inning, two more in the third and broke the game open with five runs in the fourth.  Potsdam's three hits came from the bats of Lee Buchanan, Brandon Noble and Owen Baker.
(Bob LaRue photo)  Game Gallery



Sat.-Sun., May 12-13, 2012

Canton Tops "A" Invitational Varsity TRACK Showcase


Malone’s Lilian Gishey clears the bar at 4'2" during the girls high jump competition at the “A” Invitational at Madrid-Waddington. Canton’s Morgan Rosser won the event at 4'10," Massena’s Waheson Lazore second edged at 4'10" tiebreaker and Tupper Lake’s Kristin Bickford third with a height of 4'8". Canton won the meet by 25 points over second-place Malone among the nine teams participating in the invitational. The Huskies’ Kylee Disotelle was named Top Runner of the Meet, winning the 100 meters and 400 hurdles. Madrid-Waddington’s Katie Marcellus was tapped as Top Thrower of the Meet, winning the shot put and discus, while teammate Brittany Pierce was awarded Top Jumper of the Meet for wins in the long jump and triple jump competitions.  (Eric Foote photo)  Meet Gallery

Malone Wins "a" Invitational for varsity tracksters


Runners from Canton, Massena and Potsdam round the corner during the boys 200 meter dash.  Runners from Canton, Massena and Potsdam round the corner during the preliminary heat in the boys 200 meter dash. Ogdensburg’s Tyler Belleau won the event in 23.6 seconds. O.F.A.’s Jacob Sias finished second at 24.3, while Massena’s Andrew Brush placed third at 24.8.  Malone won the meet with an overall score that nearly doubled their nearest rival.  Malone's Connor Gordon was named Runner of the Meet for his four distance-event wins (1600, 3200 and 1600 and 3200 relays).  Malone's Mike Sharrow was named Top Thrower after winning the shot put and placing second in the discus.  Zach Patell of Ogdensburg was Jumper of the Meet for wins in the high jump and long jump. (Eric Foote photo)  Meet Gallery  Complete Meet Results

NCSN SATURDAY Headlines

Men's Baseball: S.L.U. Errors Force Final Game For Title
Boys Baseball: O.F.A., Canton, M-W Jackets, Malone Win
Women's Softball: Plattsburgh Sweeps To Final Round
Girls Softball: Massena Wins Tourney; Larries Sweep
Boys Lacrosse: Storm, Salmon, Canton, Massena Win
Girls Lacrosse: Massena, Potsdam Fall in Non League
Boys Track: Malone Sweeps "A" Invitational at Madrid
Girls Track: Canton Wins, Malone 2nd at "A" Invitational

Red Storm Outlasts Colts in 2nd Half For 7-5 Victory


Colton-Pierrepont's Dan Knight (4) gets hit by two Saranac Lake defenders and spun around in the air, separating him from the ball.  Chandler Gach netted a goal and an assist, while Kevin Duguay added a score in Saranac Lake's 7-5 win.  Red Storm goalie Jacob Merrill made 12 saves.  For the Colts, Gyle Dominy provided two goals and two assists, while Dustin Andrus added two goals and Mike Murray had one marker.  Colts' netminder Craig Miller stopped 13 shots. Saranac Lake won the battle for ground balls 43-21.  (Bob LaRue photo)  Game Gallery

Friday, May 11, 2012

Massena Swings Back To Beat Ogdensburg 8-3


Massena’s catcher Connor Paquin tags out an Ogdensburg baserunner on the slide at the plate.  Raider pitcher Jake Kormanyos had a rough start, giving up three runs on five hits in the first inning, but then settled to allow just two hits the rest of the way in Massena's 8-3 win.  Joey LaBelle pitched the final inning to earn the save.  Jake Ward delivered two hits and two RBIs, while Josh Miller contributed a pair of hits and an RBI.  For O.F.A., Konnor Murdock had a two run double in the first.  John Taylor had two hits.  (Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

Heuvelton Slugs Past H-D demons in Final Outburst


Heuvelton pitcher Cody Holland (28) delivered a two-hit game against Hermon-DeKalb.  Brad Weller had both hits and a walk for the Green Demons.  Cobb also helped his own cause with a double, two singles and a walk.  Aaron Cobb stroked five hits while Mike notched four singles in powering the Bulldogs to a 25-3 win, including a 13-run outburst in the final inning.
(Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

NCSN FRIDAY Headlines

Men's Baseball: Saints Win Twice in Liberty Lg. Playoffs
Boys Baseball:St. Regis Sweeps;Massena,Wildcats Win
Women's Softball: Plattsburgh Wins N.C.A.A. 1st Round
Girls Softball: N-N, Rockets Sweep; Saints, E-K Win First
Boys Lacrosse: Hopps' 10-Point Game Leads Massena
Boys Golf: N-N, B-M Sweep; Salmon, OFA, Potsdam Win
Boys Track: "B" Invitational Held at Norwood-Norfolk
Girls Track: "B" Invitational Allows Junior Varsity To Shine

"B" Invitational Allows Jr. Varsity Athletes To Shine


A Potsdam competitors hurls the discus for distance during the Section X "B" Invitational held on Friday at Norwood-Norfolk.  The event is for JV-level athletes from all schools.  It is designed to showcase the efforts of up-and-coming junior-varsity athletes.  No team scoring is kept. It is entirely individual, with top competitors awarded with ribbons for best efforts.  The "A" Invitational for Varsity is held at Madrid-Waddington.
(Grant Sharlow photo)  Girls Meet Gallery   Boys Meet Gallery


Massena Overrides Red Storm Behind Hopps' 10 Pts.


Massena’s Grayson Phillips (12) rips a shot just past the left ear of Saranac Lake defender Anthony Isabella (23). Phillips and Rhoades Tarbell meshed two goals each, while Noah Ransom, Sako Rourke, Ross Driscoll, Ryan Chauvin and Sam Berger had single markers. Saranac Lake’s Josh Trombley and Jeff Stevens scored the goals.  (Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

Heuvelton Jumps Hermon-dekalb For West Lead 24-4


Heuvelton pitcher Alexis Weidner brings a pitch and the mound win for the Bulldogs. Weidner’s recent addition to the pitching rotation has yielded two key wins for Heuvelton, including a complete-game three-hitter over Hermon-DeKalb. Alexis Sawyer went 4-for-5 with two doubles and three RBIs. Hannah Thornhill and Logan Tallman added a double and two singles. Rachel Thornhill had the big blast in a 10-run first inning: a bases-clearing double. For Hermon-DeKalb, Brianna Sawyer, Clarisa Davis and Sabrina Wood each had a hit.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery   NCSN Broadcast

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Canton BEARS Squeeze Past Brushton-Moira 3-1, 6-4


Canton pitcher Emily Rexford fights through the rain in making the pitch. Redford tossed a one-hitter and struck out five batters in the Bears’ 3-1 win in the opener, then gained the win in relief of Emma Pierson in the nightcap.  (Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Salmon River Overcomes Potsdam's Early Jump 16-7


Potsdam’s second baseman Kelsey Green (12) scoops up the ground ball and fires to first for the out.  Green had a hit for Potsdam.  Abby Kelly and Kaitlyn Lauzon each had two-RBI singles.  Lauzon had three RBIs altogether.  Salmon River notched four runs in the third inning and eight runs in the fourth to power back from a 4-1 hole.  (Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

NCSN THURSDAY Headlines

Men's Baseball: S.L.U. Trails 8-7 in Suspended Game
Boys Baseball: Massena, O.F.A., Morristown Win Close
Women's Softball: Plattsburgh NCAA Game Ppd. To Fri.
Girls Softball:Canton, Colts, Rockets Sweep; Larries Win
Boys Lacrosse: Salmon, Canton, Larries, Potsdam Win
Boys Golf: Salmon Sweeps, Heuvelton 2nd at Tri-Meet
Boys Track: Potsdam Beats Canton, Malone Sweeps
Girls Track: Canton Rolls To 7th Win; Malone Sweeps

Saints' WIN Liberty League Playoff VS. ROCHESTER


St. Lawrence University pitcher Andrew Schreyack (28) delivers a pitch for the Saints against Rochester as he came in for relief.  St. Lawrence trailed 8-7 entering the sixth inning when the rains halted play.  The first round of the Liberty League playoffs will resume Friday at 10:30 with completion of the suspended game.  The Saints came right back to pull within a run as Kott walked to lead off the bottom of the fifth, Paul Piatelli singled to right and Brian Magovney drilled a three run homer over the left field fence to cut the Rochester lead to 8-7. (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery


Potsdam Tracks Wins in All 12 Events, Beats Canton


Potsdam's Ethan Kelley (right) has a slight lead with a teammate in the boys 1600 meter race. Kelley won the event and participated in the winning 4 x 800 meter relay team.  Joe Bartlett won the 110- and 400-meter hurdles events.  Tyler Belleau won the 400 and participated in the winning 4 x 100 relay.   Buckley of Canton placed second in the 110- and 400-meter hurdles. (Ryan Bercume photo)  Meet Gallery

Canton Rolls To 7th Win IN A ROW Beating Potsdam


Canton and Potsdam runners compete in the 1500-meter event.  Canton's Lindsay Proulx won two events (100 hurdles and high jump), while Jen Lomaki reached out for best distances in the long jump and triple jump to lead the Golden bears to a 169-111 win over the Sandstoners.  Rebecca Delrossi won the 400 and sister Gemma won the 400 hurdles to help lead Canton.
(Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

TEBO HURLS 4-HITTER & RACKS UP 8 RBI IN PANTHERS' SWEEP


Parishville-Hopkinton pitcher Tyler Gallagher (10) delivers a pitch while a St. Regis Falls runner gets his lead off third base.  Gallagher tossed a complete-game five-hitter in the first game, then Devin Tebo tossed a complete-game five-hitter in the nightcap while also racking up five hits, including three doubles and eight RBIs in the twinbill as the Panthers swept the Saints 10-1 and 16-1.  Gallagher also had two singles, a double and three runs scored.  Zach Newton also cracked six hits, scored two runs and drove in a pair.  Dereck Remington also had a single and two RBIs.  For St. Regis Falls, Ryan Duquette rapped two singles, while Mike Fraser had a single and an RBI and Tim Wheeler had a single.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery


NCSN WEDNESDAY HeadlineS

Boys Baseball: P-H, Pirates Sweep; Tupper, Eagles Win
Girls Softball: P-H, H-D, Heuv. Sweep; Malone, C-F Win
Girls Lacrosse: Massena Clinches; Potsdam, Heuv. Win
Boys Golf: Flyers Sweep; Massena, Tupper Lake Win
Boys Track:Madrid-Waddington Races Past Tupper Lake
Girls Track: M-W Jackets Capture 6th Win vs. Tupper

st. lawrence pounds out 21 hits in 13-0 win vs. massena


Massena shortstop Marissa Manley (22) snaps forward to snare a little flare in the air in the infield.  St. Lawrence Central pitcher Lindsay Thayer allowed just two hits, both to Kharlene Garrow, in a 13-0 shutout win over the Red Raiders.  The Larries blew the game wide open with four runs in the third inning and five more runs in the fourth.  Hayleigh Agans sliced a single, double and two RBIs.  Noelle Rufa belted a homerun, scored two runs and drove in two runs with her two hits.  Sam Richards and Breanna Vatter had two hits each for the Larries.
(Bob LaRue photo)  Game Gallery

GOUVERNEUR RALLIES IN 7TH TO BEAT NORWOOD-NORFOLK


Norwood-Norfolk's Alicia Short (16) slaps the ball into play, getting a base hit as the Flyers tied the game 3-3 in the bottom of the fifth inning.  Short had a triple and two runs scored. But Gouverneur rallied for three runs in the final inning of a 6-3 win over the Flyers.  (Bob LaRue photo)  Game Gallery

panthers outslug saints, OVERCOME ERRORS IN SWEEP


Parishville-Hopkinton pitcher Michaela Coventry (1) reaches back for something extra on her wind up to the plate against St. Regis Falls.  The Panthers overcame six errors and six runs against them in the first two innings with a 12-run outburst in the fourth inning in sweeping St. Regis Falls 13-7 and 19-7.
(Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Monday-Tuesday, May 7-8, 2012

KORMANYOS PITCHES RAIDERS TO 8-4 WIN OVER N-N FLYERS


Massena’s Jake Kormanyos (9) pitched 6⅔ innings with six strikeouts in a 8-4 Massena win over Norwood-Norfolk.  Jake also aided his own cause with two singles and two RBIs, including two insurance runs in the sixth inning.  Massena plated five runs in the second inning, including a bases-loaded double for two runs from Zach Rusaw.  Troy Myers also drove in run in the outburst.  Avery Barney knocked in a run with an RBI single in the third for a 6-0 Raiders' advantage.  The Flyers countered with a run in the fourth on three consecutive hits, including an RBI single for Chris Stratton.  N-N scored another run in the fifth frame on a fielder's choice.   Troy Kovach and Cody Smith each drove in runs in the seventh inning.
(Eric Foote photo)   Game Gallery   NCSN Broadcast

HOPPS RALLIES RED RAIDERS IN 17-10 WIN OVER CANTON


Massena attackman Grayson Phillips (12) fires a shot beats Canton goaltender Jeff Hammond (30).  Massena's Zach Hopps racked up six goals and three assists, while Jordy Mitchell scored once but offered up five assists as the Red Raiders handed Canton just their second league loss 17-10.  Jesse Gilbert led the Golden Bears with four goals and two assists.
 (Grant Sharlow photo)  Game Gallery

N-N FLYERS WIN 12 EVENTS TO DEFEAT CANTON TRACK 171-66


Competitors from Canton and Norwood-Norfolk  in a relay event. Canton tripped Norwood-Norfolk in a closely-contested meet 159-143.   (Eric Foote photo)  Meet Gallery

NCSN TUESDAY Headlines

Boys Lacrosse: Salmon, Massena, SLCS, Potsdam Win
Boys Track: At Top:Malone Stays Unbeaten; Wildcats Win
Girls Track: Malone Stays Unbeaten.; Massena Wins
Boys Golf: Norwood-Norfolk Sweeps, Salmon River 2nd
Boys Baseball: All Baseball Games Postponed By Rain
Girls Softball: All Softball Games Postponed By Rain


NCSN MONDAY Headlines

Boys Baseball: Potsdam,P-H,Bulldogs,Rockets,OFA Win
Girls Softball: Lisbon Upsets Heuv.; Rockets, Chat. Win
Boys Lacrosse: Massena Avenges; Salmon River Wins
Girls Lacrosse: Massena,Heuvelton,Potsdam,O.F.A. Win
Boys Track: Norwood-Norfolk Downs Canton 171-66
Girls Track: Canton Wins Sixth Straight Beating Flyers
Boys Golf: Potsdam Deals Raiders 1st Loss; O.F.A.Wins

Canton Wins Sixth Straight Meet Edging Flyers 159-143


Runners from Canton and Norwood-Norfolk sprint hard to the finish line in a tight heat of the boys 110-meter dash.  Canton's McLaughlin won the event.  The Bears' LaPointe won the high-jump at 5-feet, 4-inches. Norwood-Norfolk's Preston Mason set a league-best mark this season in the discuss with a toss of 131 feet 11 inches.  Teammate Cody Dominque won the 200 and 400 meters, then participated in a winning 400-meter relay, helping to lead the Flyers to a 171-66 victory at Norwood-Norfolk.  (Eric Foote photo)  Meet Gallery

Friday-Sunday, May 4-6, 2012

saints set all-time win mark in split with clarkson


St. Lawrence University’s Paul Piatelli (5) slides through Clarkson catcher Matt Jenack from Massena, NY, but is out on a force play at home.  St. Lawrence won game one 11-6, lost the nightcap 5-4 and 17-8 in league play. The Saints tied the program record for wins with Saturday's first-game victory, but need two more and help from Vassar to win their first league title.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery  NCSN Broadcast

Canton Rallies in 6th Inning to EDGE Malone HUSKIES 7-6


Canton’s Katie Murray sweeps the tag, but can not get it down fast enough to beat a Malone runner sliding safely into second for a stolen base. Bears’ ace Sarah Elliott struck out eight Huskies and scattered five hits in the 7-6 victory. Lauren Smith lasered two triples, while Emma Redford had two hits for the Bears. For Malone, Annie Sharlow struck out 13 Canton batters, while slashing a triple for an RBI.  (Foote photo)  Game Gallery

NCSN SATURDAY Headlines

Boys Baseball: Ogdensburg Beats Norwood-Norfolk 5-1
Men's Baseball: Clarkson Splits Twinbill vs.St. Lawrence
Girls Softball: N-N Flyers Surprise Malone Huskies 4-3
Women's Softball: SLU Season Ends in Playoffs 3rd Rd.
Boys Lacrosse:Salmon Tops Saranac 10-8;Canton Wins
Girls Lacrosse: Ogdensburg Downs Salmon River 18-8
 

NCSN FRIDAY Headlines

Boys Baseball:Malone Sweeps Canton; Tupper, B-M Win
Girls Softball: Canton Rallies 7-6; Tupper, Colts, B-M Win
Women's Softball: St. Lawrence Falls in Playoff Opener
Boys Golf: N-N, B-M Sweep; Raiders, Stoners, Heuv. Win
Girls Lacrosse:Canton Nips OFA; Storm, Northwood Win
Men's Lacrosse: Clarkson, S.L.U. Ousted in Semifinals
Boys Track:Malone Still Unbeaten;Massena Tops Tupper
Girls Track: Massena Over Tupper; Malone Beats Flyers

Massena Stays Unbeaten Outshooting Malone 219-234


Massena's Brendan Dobbins gives the ball a bit of a lift as it scoots across the green to the hole.  Dobbins shot a 45.  All top six golfers from both Massena and Malone carded scores in the 40s, but Massena won the match 219-234 to remain undefeated atop Division I.  (Bob LaRue photo) Meet Gallery

Canton Girls Lacrosse Turns Back Ogdensburg 8-7


Ogdensburg’s Kaitlin Sheppard carries the ball while squeezing past a two Canton players.  After a 3-3 tie game at the half, Canton outdueled the Blue Devils in the second half for a 7-6 victory.  For Canton, Alicia Jones netted three goals and an assist, while Rachel Huntley and Kate Lombard pounded in two goals each.  Tess Knight added a goal and an assist.  Meg Howard made 14 saves to keep Canton in the contest. For Ogdensburg, Kaitlin Shepard notched three goals and an assist.  Makenzie Bresett tallied a pair of goals, while Molly Morrow delivered a goal and two assists and Natalie Perrigo had a goal. (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery




Thursday, May 3, 2012

McGillicuddy Three-Hits Lisbon With 15 Strikeouts


In the fifth inning, Lisbon's Don Duprey (2) scampers home on a wild pitch and beats the catcher's throw back to Chateaugay pitcher Joe McGillicuddy.  The umpire is Al Nicola.  Duprey, Nevin LaRock and Alex Arduine each had a hit, all that McGillicuddy would allow in a three-hit performance.  The Bulldogs won their first game of the season beating Lisbon 8-2.  Corey Hill cracked a triple and a single, while four other Bulldogs had four singles each.  In avenging their home loss to Lisbon, Chateaugay played errorless baseball despite sometimes heavy rain. Lisbon had four errors.  (Bob LaRue photo)  Game Gallery

Boyea Scatters 4 Hits, 11 StrikEouts To Beat Lisbon


Chateaugay's Holly Zellenrust had a double and a single, while teammate Shelby Coleman powered three singles as the Bulldogs chipped away, inning after inning, to defeat the Lisbon Golden Knighits 12-1.  Wining pitcher Courtney Boyea, who allowed just four hits, also helped her own cause with three singles.  Natalia Pitts led Lisbon offensively by stroking two singles.  (Bob LaRue photo)  Game Gallery


NCSN THURSDAY Headlines

Women's Softball: Plattsburgh Wins In SUNYAC Playoffs
Girls Softball: SLC Wins 2; Raiders,Bulldogs,Pirates Win
Boys Baseball: Raiders, Rockets Sweep; Harr.,Chat. Win
Boys Lacrosse: Potsdam, Canton, SLCS, Salmon WIn
Girls Lacrosse: Massena Wins; Northwood Nips Heuv.

RAIDERS Overcome WILDCAT Starts IN 5-2, 10-2 VICTORIES


Massena’s Josh Miller fires a pitch to the plate against Gouverneur in the first game of a doubleheader.  The Wildcats scored the first runs in both games, only to have the Red Raiders score to take the lead in the next half inning each time.  Miller gave up three hits and two earned runs, then Joey LaBelle mopped up with just under three innings of relief in Game 1.  Miller also contributed a single and a run scored.  In Game 2, David Phillips tossed a complete-game, five-hitter in a 10-2 win.  Cullen Baines smoked a double for an RBI, while Avery Barney had two hits.  For Gouverneur, Matt Ashley had a single, double and RBI in Game 1.  Levi Love had two singles in the second game.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery


Potsdam's Strong Start Sinks Massena IN 11-7 WIN


Potsdam’s Ben Purvis (24) scoops up the loose ball with a Massena defender all over his back.  Potsdam jumped to a 5-0 first-quarter lead and held a 7-3 advantage at the half.  The Red Raiders kept the Sandstoners off the scoreboard in the third frame and trimmed the score to 7-5, before Potsdam closed with a 4-2 final quarter.  Jason Cardinal made 10 saves for the winners.  (Eric Foote photo)   Game Gallery

Speedy Red Raiders Rock Sandstoners IN 18-7 WIN


Massena's Carlie Leary races across in front of the Potsdam net and fires a close-range shot to score.  Massena remained unbeaten with an 18-7 win.  (Bob LaRue photo)  Game Gallery

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

FLYERS BEAT PANTHERS IN MEET, B-M'S DELOSH SHINES


Brushton-Moira's Devin Delosh fired two birdies, including this shot after placing the ball on the green uphill from the tee on the fourth hole at the Raymondville Country Club on Wednesday.  Delisle shot a match-best 35.  However, Norwood-Norfolk defeated Brushton-Moira 4-1.  (Bob LaRue photo)  Meet Gallery

Lisbon Holds On To Beat Harrisville 8-7 in West


Lisbon’s Alex Ardine (10) releases his pitch to the plate against Harrisville.  Lisbon’s David Turri drilled his second hit of the game, a one-out single to plate James Darcy from second base in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Golden Knights the walk-off home win 8-7. Darcy delivered two doubles, while teammate Nevin LaRock had a triple and single. Harrisville’s Nick Weaver and Jared Dreythaler each had three hits, while Justin Hartle doubled.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

PLATTSBURGH WINS IN 10TH TO SWEEP SUNY CANTON 19-6, 4-2


SUNY Plattsburgh’s Chris Pescetti attempts to golf at the pitch but would only foul it off to stay alive in the at bat. Freshmen pitcher James Amelotte (Cornwall, Ontario) threw an amazing game tonight as the SUNY Canton baseball team ended their season with a heart-breaking result against SUNY Plattsburgh by a score of 4-2 in extra innings. The Roos dropped game one of the double-header 19-6 on a warm and finally sunning afternoon.  Senior pitcher Josh Soffer (Ottawa, Ontario) was honored on this Senior Day and was also given the nod as starting pitcher for the game.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

SEASON FINALE:SUNY POTSDAM SWEEPS PAIR AT SUNY CANTON


Two SUNY Potsdam players bump on a pop up to short right field.  The SUNY Potsdam and Canton softball teams wrapped up their 2012 campaign on Wednesday.  Potsdam beat Canton 7-1 and 9-1 in Canton.  The SUNY Potsdam softball team (13-23) set a record for most wins in a season as they completed a sweep of SUNY Canton on Wednesday afternoon. The Bears’ pitchers held their opponents to only seven combined hits in the two games and took the contests by scores of 7-1 and 9-1 to become the first Potsdam team to win 13 games in a season.
(Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery


NCSN WEDNESDAY Headlines

Boys Baseball: Salmon, Hammond Win First;  N-N Wins
Men's Baseball: Plattsburgh Sweeps Canton in Finale
Girls Softball: Malone Sweeps;Massena,Larries,H-D Win
Women's Softball:  Potsdam Sweeps Canton in Finale
Boys Golf: N-N, Massena, Malone, Salmon, Heuv. Win
Girls Lacrosse: Heuvelton, Potsdam, Massena Win
Men's Lacrosse: Plattsburgh Falls in SUNYAC Semifinal
Boys Track: Potsdam Beats Ogdensburg & Tupper Lake
Girls Track: Potsdam Tops Ogdensburg & Tupper Lake

POTSDAM Girls Sweep Ogdensburg & Tupper Lake


An Ogdensburg competitor in the long jump competition.  In the final team results, Potsdam defeated Ogdensburg  175½-135½,
Potsdam downed Tupper Lake 201-73 and Ogdensburg beat Tupper 188½- 74½.  (Bob LaRue photo)  Meet Gallery
 Complete Meet Results at Potsdam

Potsdam NIPs O.F.A., Downs Tupper Lake in TRACK Sweep


Competitors from Potsdam, Ogdensburg and Tupper Lake in the boys 1600-meter race. The Sandstoners held on for a narrow 122½-118½ win over Ogdensburg, the first loss for the Devils. Both Potsdam and O.F.A. defeated Tupper Lake in the tri-meet.     (Bob LaRue photo)  Meet Gallery
 Complete Meet Results at Potsdam

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

SMALL EAGLES' SQUAD TOPS 6 EVENTS, BUT N-N wINS MEET


A Madrid-Waddington competitor gets plenty of air on his first long jump attempt.  While Clifton-Fine had only three competitors, they racked up six first-place finishes.  However, Madrid-Waddington won the meet with most team points.  M-W's Richard Wright won the high jump.  For the Flyers, Josh Eng won the 1600, 3200 and ran in the winning 3200-meter relay.
 (Grant Sharlow photo)  Meet Gallery

M-W's Pierce Paces Jackets' Sweep of Flyers, Eagles


A Norwood-Norfolk long jumper stretches out to extend maximum distance.  Brittany Pierce of Madrid-Waddington won the event and the triple jump to pace the Jackets' sweep.  M-W's Lauren Orosz won the 1500 and anchored the 3200 meters, while placing second in the 3000.  For Norwood-Norfolk, Breanna Hayes (from Parishville-Hopkinton) won the 200, 400 and high jump, while placing second in the 100 meters. 
(Grant Sharlow photo)  Meet Gallery

NCSN TUESday Headlines

Boys Baseball: Canton Nips Gouverneur; Massena Wins
Men's Baseball: Plattsburgh Turns Back SUNY Canton
Girls Softball: N-N Nips O.F.A.; Raiders Win; Pirates Split
Boys Lacrosse: Salmon, Canton, Potsdam, Larries Win
Girls Lacrosse: Canton Defeats Saranac Lake 18-6
Women's Lacrosse: St. Lawrence Falls in Season Finale
Boys Golf: Potsdam Avenges Earlier Loss to Blue Devils
Boys Track: Massena Wins; N-N Sweeps; C-F Wins Six
Girls Track: Jackets Sweep Flyers, Eagles; Canton Wins

Streeter & Streeter Lead Massena Past B-M Panthers


Brushton-Moira pitcher Emily O'Connor delivers a pitch against a tough-hitting Massena squad.  The Red Raiders racked up 14 hits, including three each by Taylor Zappia (who also had two walks) and Chelsea Streeter (with one walk).  Marissa Manley pitched two innings and Sierra Streeter closed, combining to scatter five hits among five Brushton-Moira batters.  B-M's Megan Follett had the only extra-based hit with a double.
(Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery









Massena OutRuns Canton in 150½-79½ BOYS Track Win


A Massena athlete lands in the pit during the boys long jump competition.  Canton defeated Massena in Tuesday's meet 150½-79½.  The Red Raiders were led in victory by successful first-place finishes by Andrew Brush won the long jump and the 100- and 200-meter races, while Lucas Benedict captured the 400-meter hurdles and the high jump. Jay Kepes topped Canton’s winners with victories in both the 1,600 and 3,200 meters.  (Eric Foote photo)  Meet Gallery

Canton Stays Unbeaten (5-0) Topping Red Raiders


A Canton runner is just in front of a Massena runner during a relay event.  Canton’s Lindsay Proulx captured wins in the 100 hurdles and the high jump. Jen Lomaki also led the Golden Bears with first-place finishes in the long jump and triple jump. Jacalyn Lamica topped Massena’s winners’ list with victories in the 100- and 200-meter races.  (Eric Foote photo)  Meet Gallery


Monday, April 30, 2012

Jones Nets O.T. Goal in Canton Win vs. Potsdam


Potsdam’s Ally Miller (3) jumps for the ball off the faceoff around Canton defender Rachael Huntley (14).  Alicia Jones' eight-meter shot at the top of the crease sealed the 12-11 victory in overtime for Canton.  Jones had three goals, while Rachel Huntley chipped in three goals and an assist.  Meg Howard backed the effort with an eight-save performance in net.  The Canton effort countered the six-goal performance of Mackenzie Cole.  Keeley Rice picked up two goals and and assist.  Katelyn Bloom made eight saves for the Sandstoners.  Canton led 7-6 at the half and had a 10-8 advantage going  into the final three minutes of regulation before Potsdam tied the score late to force overtime.  (Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

Flyers Take Command Atop North Beating Panthers 16-0


Norwood-Norfolk’s Brandon Short (4) came on in relief for the Flyers' Cody Smith.  The southpaw scattered three hits over the final three innings, while going 4-for-4 and delivering two RBIs as well.  Kyler McIntyre and Chris Prashaw also rapped two hits each in the Flyers' win.  The Flyers are 2-0 atop the North Division.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

NCSN MONDAY Headlines

Boys Lacrosse: Salmon River Defeats Potsdam 18-5
Girls Lacrosse: Canton Wins in OT; O.F.A., Massena Win
Boys Baseball: N-N, Malone, Rockets Win Atop Divisions
Girls Softball: O.F.A., Canton, M-W, B-M, Tupper, H-D Win
Boys Golf: O.F.A., Potsdam, M-W, B-M, N-N Win Meets

Rexford's Two-Hitter Silences Larries: Canton 8-0


The Canton first baseman stretches well into foul territory s for a wide throw, but holds on for the out against St. Lawrence Central.  In addition to Emma Rexford's two hitter, Katie Christy, Ally Mason, Kara Locey and Lauren Smith all had singles for the Bears in an 8-0 win.  Larries' pitcher Lindsay Thayer also struck out 12 in a losing cause.  (Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

Friday-Sunday, April 27-29, 2012

Battle of Nationally-Ranked: R.I.T. Tops S.L.U. 15-5


St. Lawrence University’s Kyle Jacobson (7) protects the ball while being defended by an RIT player.  R.I.T. put together a strong first half, including a 19-10 advantage in shots, to take firm control of the game.  The Tigers also finished with a 35-16 edge in ground balls, which proved to be a key statistic as the Saints failed to control much of the possession throughout the contest.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Potsdam Season Closes With Loss To #2 Cortland


SUNY Potsdam’s Tyler Flath (30) lays a hit on SUNY Cortland’s Greg Wright (14).  Cortland raced out to a 5-0 lead in the opening six and a half minutes.  Pat Morrill got Potsdam on the board with an assist from Jared Flath at the 2:48 mark. Dave Kunz won the opening faceoff of the second period, raced down field and set up Peter Pike to make it 6-2 just five seconds in.  Cortland won 16-8.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

NCSN FRIDAY Headlines

Boys Baseball: Heuvelton Shuts Out Harrisville 8-0
Girls Softball: Heuvelton Outslugs Harrisville 14-10
Boys Lacrosse: Ogdensburg Beats BVM-Syracuse 11-4
Girls Lacrosse: Canton, Massena, Ogdensburg Win
Women's Lacrosse: St. Lawrence, Clarkson Win Big
Boys Golf: Massena Outshoots Gouverneur 226-253

HEUVELTON BASEBALL BEATS HARRISVILLE WITH "POWER" 8-0

By Bob LaRue, North Country SportsNet
Heuvelton’s Chris Power shined on both offense and defense in the Bulldogs’ 8-0 win, spoiling Harrisville’s West Division debut. Despite bitter cold temperatures and a few flakes of snow, Power pitched a shutout gem, smacked a home run and a single and knocked in three runs to pace the Bulldogs to their fourth straight divisional win, moving them within a half-game of West-leading Morristown. Mike Guardino added to the cause with three hits and three RBIs. Tyler Bushey connected for two singles and two RBIs, while Aaron Cobb, Mike Martin, Jack Palmer and Jon Sloan each had a pair of hits.

COLTON-PIERREPONT, CANTON, ST. LAWRENCE WIN TOURNEYS

WAYNE WILLETTE TOURNAMENT IN CANTON
Canton won its own tournament beating Salmon River 7-3 in the semifinals and 14-7 over Harrisville in the title game. Kaeli Mace rapped three hits and two RBIs to lead the Bears, while Sam Elliott each had two hits. Hanna Weaver lashed three hits for Harrisville. Salmon River beat Lisbon 7-2 in the consolation. Karyss Terrance had a triple and RBI, while Anna Kelly had two hits for the Shamrock win.
ST. LAWRENCE CENTRAL TOURNAMENT
St. Lawrence Central swept Madrid-Waddington 9-4 and Massena 14-1 to win the Larries Tournament. Lindsey Thayer had another outstanding strike performance (16) in a dominant finish in the final. Haleigh Agans sprayed five hits for the Larries, while Noelle Rufa cranked a pair of hits and three RBIs. Kharlene Garrow led Massena with two hits. Heuvelton topped Madrid-Waddington 17-5 in the consolation. Hannah Thornhill had a home run and a double, while Rachel Thornhill and Logan Tallman banged three hits for the Bulldogs.
HERMON-DEKALB BIG GREEN CLASSIC
Colton-Pierrepont continued to ride the winning wave to start the 2012 campaign, sweeping Norwood-Norfolk 8-4 and besting Hermon-DeKalb on a one-hitter to win the Big Green Classic. Brianna Beaulieu fanned eight Demons and allowed just one hit in the championship. Morgan Doyle rapped two hits and collected four RBIs. Norwood-Norfolk cruised to a 26-7 win over Edwards-Knox in the consolation.

59 TEAMS IN BLAZERS HOOPS CLASSIC NAMED FOR LYON


Girls 12th Grade and Under Teams from Potsdam and Brushton-Moira do battle in a Friday night game.  Brushton-Moira pulled out a win in the final minute 36-32.  The 11th Annual North Country Blazers Tournament was named in memory Brooke E. Lyon, who would have played varsity basketball this past season.  A total of 59 girls and boys teams, grades 5-12 are participating.  (John Davie photo)  Tournament Website   Game Galleries

Canton Rolls Past Salmon River in 20-1 league victory


Salmon River’s Shawnee Oakes (26) has the ball knocked out of her cross by the double team from the Canton defense.  Rounding out Canton scoring were Rachel Huntley, Emily Pinckney Maddison VanBibber and Cortney Marsh all recorded two goals apiece.  Single markers were registered by Tess Knight, Kathleen Lapinski, Erica Whinnery and Molly McMaster.
(Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Berninghausen O.T. Goal Lifts Larries vs. Potsdam


Potsdam’s Sam Miller (28) gets enough space on his defender to get a clear shot around St. Lawrence Central goalie Kody Kocsis (7). Potsdam’s Garrett Kilgore tied the game late in regulation to force overtime. However, Marshall Berninghausen tallied the game winner from Ian Lynch for an 11-10 Larries’ win.  (Ryan Bercume photo)   Game Gallery

Potsdam’s Cody Compeau (11) dodges from the top of the box and tries to rub off the pick set by teammate Garrett Kilgore (18), but St. Lawrence Central’s Ian Lynch (8) stays tight to defend him.   Nate Cole led the Larries withe four goals and four assists.  Logan White added three goals, Lukas Arquiett tallied two goals, while Ian Lynch chipped in a goal and the game-winning assist.  Kody Kocsis stopped 10 shots in net.  For Potsdam, Sam Miller tallied a two goals and three assists, while Cody Compeau had a pair of goals and an assist.  Nate Carey added a goal and an assist.  Jason Cardinal had eight saves.

NCSN THURSDAY Headline

Boys Lacrosse: Larries, Salmon, Massena, O.F.A. Win
Women's Lacrosse: Oswego Thumps SUNY Potsdam
Boys Baseball: Morristown Wins Two From H-D Demons
Girls Softball: O.F.A. Sweeps Wildcats; H-D Demons Win

H-D Demons Open Campaign Thumping Rockets 13-3


Hermon-DeKalb pitcher Brianna Sayer is in the midst of her wind up as she delivers a pitch to the plate. Hermon-DeKalb grabbed its first West Division win in the league opener with a 13-3 win over the Green Rockets. Sayer earned the mound win with a six-strikeout performance. Clarisa Davis drilled two hits, including a triple and Xanna Gotham notched two hits for Hermon-DeKalb.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Salmon River Deals Canton's First Loss 19-8


Salmon River’s Russ Oakes (13) keeps control of the ball while pressured from behind by a Canton player.  Dalston Day racked up four goals and four assists, Russ Oakes added three goals and thee assists in Salmon's 19-8 win.  Canton scoring was led by Peyton VanBibber's two goals. (Foote photo)  Game Gallery

MORRISTOWN GETS NO-HITTER & GRAND SLAM IN TWIN SWEEP


Hermon-DeKalb pitcher Caulen Allen reaches back and fires a pitch to the plate battling the rain. Morristown pitchers Geoff Baldwin and Tyler Delosh combined to produce a no-hitter with 12 strikeouts in the 17-0 opening game win. Dakota Marshall smacked a grand slam and Baldwin slashed two homeruns in the opener. Rockets pitcher Bobby Simmons struck out six in a second-game victory 14-0.  (Foote photo)  Game Gallery