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Erik Rhyne

New York, Plattsburgh

Sports Writer at Press-Republican

Sports Editor for the Press-Republican. Southerner calling the North Country my home. My thoughts are my own.

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  • 3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Erik Rhyne

    PLATTSBURGH — Sometimes it’s simply not how you win, it’s just that you win. For the Peru Nighthawks, it was simply to survive and advance in a 12-8 NYSPHSAA Class A Regional Semifinal against Franklin Academy, Monday. AdvertisementThe Nighthawks didn’t make it easy for themselves, with five errors that led to five unearned runs early. It was simple routine mistakes that almost came back to bite them. Nerves? Maybe. Peru’s Ruby Moore said the team needed the wake up call.

  • 3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | John Church |Erik Rhyne

    PLATTSBURGH — For the third straight season, the Saranac Spartans are Class B sectional champions. Backed by a commanding performance on the mound from senior Abby Owen and a clutch day at the plate from sophomore catcher Elizabeth Recore, the top-seeded Spartans defeated second seed Northeastern Clinton 6-2 Friday afternoon at Plattsburgh High School.

  • 3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Erik Rhyne

    PLATTSBURGH — While gloves were stacked on her head, a trophy was put in her hand and the Section VII championship banner was draped over her, Ticonderoga’s Myleigh Drinkwine kept her composure while answering questions. This same composure was shown on the mound as she pitched a no-hitter against Northern Adirondack in the Section VII Class C Softball Championship. The Sentinels won, 10-0. Advertisement“I was definitely nervous, but having a no hitter, it's super big,” Drinkwine said.

  • 4 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Erik Rhyne

    BEEKMANTOWN — Momentum. It’s a big factor in sports, and it can swing in one direction at any moment. It’s what you do when you have it that matters. Peru took full advantage when it came calling, and it was at the end of the game that it mattered most. AdvertisementIn the bottom of the fifth inning, runners were on first and third with one out. The Nighthawks were leading 4-3 with the game potentially getting out of hand. However, Peru’s Donnie Mitchell had other plans.

  • 1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Erik Rhyne

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This artcile is a continuation of a look at Unified Basketball an article about a unified game in Moriah, in the May 5 edition of the Press-Republican. In sports, there tends to be a winner and a loser. A victor and the defeated. In unified basketball, that doesn’t exist. AdvertisementOver the past two years, I’ve visited schools for Assembly. From Peru to Saranac and AuSable Valley to Beekmantown, these days bring moments that if you’re not smiling, something’s wrong.

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Erik Rhyne
Erik Rhyne @erikrhyne
13 Jun 25

And that's a wrap in Binghamton for me. Crown Point's rally came up short. They fell to Argyle, 3-2. @NYSPHSAA

Erik Rhyne
Erik Rhyne @erikrhyne
13 Jun 25

Quick inning for Crown Point. They now come up to bat down 1. Top 7.

Erik Rhyne
Erik Rhyne @erikrhyne
13 Jun 25

Crown Point scores 2 run in the bottom of the sixth. They now trail 3-2 going into the 7th.