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2 weeks ago | 
cbs6albany.com | Adam Pankowski
Troy, N.Y. — Hudson Valley Community College Softball is dancing their way into the NJCAA Division III World Series. The Vikings' historic season isn't done just yet as they now get the chance to compete to win the program's first-ever national championship. HVCC, winners of 18-straight games, found out their World Series seeding and opponent on Monday night. The Vikings will be the five-seed and will play #4 CCRI (Rhode Island) in the Opening Round of the World Series.
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2 weeks ago | 
cbs6albany.com | Adam Pankowski
Loudonville, N.Y. — The resurgence of Siena Baseball is in full effect over at Connors Park. From being picked to finish 11th overall (out of 13 teams) in the preseason MAAC polls, to now earing the four-seed and a first round bye in the conference tournament, the Saints are proving all the doubters wrong. Siena (22-30, 17-13) has found ways to win games and series all season long, including a stretch of six-straight conference series wins.
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3 weeks ago | 
cbs6albany.com | Adam Pankowski
Guilderland, N.Y. — Another day, another Capital Region school celebrating their senior student-athletes with a spring signing day. Thursday afternoon, Guilderland High School held a signing ceremony for 24 seniors who put pen-to-paper, acknowledging their commitment to continue their athletic careers at the next level.
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3 weeks ago | 
cbs6albany.com | Adam Pankowski
Albany, N.Y. — Wednesday afternoon, CBA held their spring signing day ceremony where eight senior student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to continue their athletic playing careers in college. Of those eight signees, three will be staying in the Capital Region to attend either Siena or UAlbany. Years of hard work, ups and downs, led to this moment as all were celebrated for this feat.
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3 weeks ago | 
cbs6albany.com | Adam Pankowski
Niskayuna, N.Y. — It's that time of the year again where some of the best athletes from around the Capital Region get to announce where they'll continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Wednesday morning, Niskayuna held their signing day where 16 senior student-athletes put pen to paper. All of the hard work and dedication led to this very moment, being able to say you'll get to play your desired sport in college.
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3 weeks ago | 
cbs6albany.com | Adam Pankowski
Latham, N.Y. — Two of the top Section II Boy's Lacrosse teams shared the turf on Tuesday night in a four-quarter battle. Niskayuna and Shaker, a potential Class A sectional title preview in a few weeks and this one lived up to the hype. No team from the Capital Region has really given 'Nisky a fight. The Silver Warriors undefeated in league play but Shaker brought the fight to them in the first half, Blue Bison went to the break up 5-2.
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3 weeks ago | 
cbs6albany.com | Adam Pankowski
Latham, N.Y. — It was a perfect day for some baseball on Tuesday afternoon as CBA and Shaker came together to honor the life and legacy of Casey O'Connor. The late CBA head coach and Shaker High School alum had his #14 jersey retired by the Blue Bison just two weeks after the Brothers dedicated their field in his honor. After the ceremony was held, CBA and Shaker squared off in the first annual Casey O'Connor Memorial Cup game and it certainly lived up to its name.
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1 month ago | 
cbs6albany.com | Adam Pankowski
Albany, N.Y. — NCAA Tournament lacrosse rolls on in the Capital Region. The UAlbany Men's team with a historic win over Siena 11-9 on Wednesday night, advancing to the next round where they'll take on #1 Cornell on Sunday. Now, it's the UAlbany Women's turn to make some noise in the postseason. The America East champions find themselves back in the NCAA Tournament and gearing up for a Friday afternoon tilt against #7 Yale. Are the Danes underdogs? Yes.
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1 month ago | 
cbs6albany.com | Adam Pankowski
Albany, N.Y. — For the first time in school histories, UAlbany and Siena met up in an NCAA Postseason game. Wednesday night, the Great Danes and Saints Men's Lacrosse teams renewed a cross-town rivalry in the NCAA Tournament Opening Round at Casey Stadium. It was the experience of UAlbany going up against the new kids on the block in Siena. The Saints searching for their first ever NCAA Tournament win whereas Scott Marr and company made their 14th tournament appearance.
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1 month ago | 
cbs6albany.com | Adam Pankowski
Albany, N.Y. — History will be made on Wednesday night in the Capital Region. For the first time ever, across all sports, UAlbany and Siena will meet up in an NCAA postseason game, this matchup coming in the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament Opening Round. The Great Danes, the back-to-back America East champions will host the Saints, the MAAC champions, in the renewal of a cross-town rivalry. Lots of storylines between two programs who respect each other.
