James Allen

Albany

Sports Writer at Times Union (Albany)

I have covered Section II athletics since 1989. (S.F. Giants, Cleveland Guardians, S.F. 49ers, Golden State Warriors, N.Y. Rangers, U. of Florida, Army FB, F1).

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This week’s Section II high school baseball rankings

1 week ago | timesunion.com | James Allen

Shaker’s Sean Hurley makes contact during a game against Colonie on April 4 in Colonie. The Blue Bison are 5-0 this season. Baseball rankings are released every Thursday during the regular season and sectionals. Rankings and records are determined based on games played through Tuesday. Click on a team for highlights from the week. More: See the high school softball rankings.
Chatham baseball team looks to produce another exceptional season

1 week ago | timesunion.com | James Allen

Winning the Class C state championship in 2022 is something members of the Chatham baseball program cherished. The Panthers finished 28-1 that season in reaching the pinnacle of achievement in their sport. The winning did not stop there. Chatham suffered some significant graduation losses in both 2023 and 2024, yet each season ended with the team claiming state championships.
This week’s Section II high school girls’ lacrosse rankings

1 week ago | timesunion.com | James Allen

Girls’ lacrosse rankings are released every Wednesday during the regular season and sectionals. Rankings and records are determined based on games played through Monday. With a total of four teams in Class B, rankings have been restricted to three teams. Click on a team for highlights from the week.
Hoosick Falls star pitcher Kennedy Boisvert reaches 1,000 career strikeouts

1 week ago | timesunion.com | James Allen

Junior fanned 13 in 11-1 win over Emma WillardWhen she began her varsity pitching career with the Hoosick Falls softball team in 2021 as a seventh grader, Kennedy Boisvert wanted to be able to reach 1,000 strikeouts before she graduated. Monday afternoon against Emma Willard, the hard-throwing junior standout reached her desired milestone. Boisvert struck out 13, exactly the number she needed to reach 1,000 for her career, in leading the Panthers to a 11-1 Wasaren League victory over the Jesters.
Hoosick Falls star pitcher Kennedy Boisvert reaches 1,000 career strikeouts

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | James Allen

When she began her varsity pitching career with the Hoosick Falls softball team in 2021 as a seventh grader, Kennedy Boisvert wanted to be able to reach 1,000 strikeouts before she graduated. Monday afternoon against Emma Willard, the hard-throwing junior standout reached her desired milestone. Boisvert struck out 13, exactly the number she needed to reach 1,000 for her career, in leading the Panthers to a 11-1 Wasaren League victory over the Jesters. "It feels great.
Best of the Week in Section II athletics for April 7-13

1 week ago | timesunion.com | James Allen

A look at last week’s top performers in local high school athletics. BaseballAlex Landau, Saratoga Springs: The junior doubled twice, drove in a run and scored once as the Blue Streaks defeated Shenendehowa 3-1. Article continues below this adBrayden Akley, Shaker: Launched a grand slam in the seventh inning to lift the Blue Bison past Shenendehowa 8-5. Cameron Frazier, Colonie: Doubled, singled, knocked in three runs and pitched 2 2/3 innings in a 7-2 win against Niskayuna.
Ballston Spa beats Ichabod Crane in showdown of Section II softball powers

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | James Allen

Ballston Spa and Ichabod Crane have spent the last decade entrenched as two of the area's best softball programs - regardless of what classification each competes in. Friday afternoon, the two squads engaged in a nonleague contest with the hopes of improving before diving into league competition. Ballston Spa overcame an early deficit and scored seven times over the final four innings in producing a 7-2 road victory.
Ballston Spa beats Ichabod Crane in showdown of Section II softball powers

1 week ago | timesunion.com | James Allen

Ballston Spa and Ichabod Crane have spent the last decade entrenched as two of the area's best softball programs – regardless of what classification each competes in. Friday afternoon, the two squads engaged in a nonleague contest with the hopes of improving before diving into league competition. Ballston Spa overcame an early deficit and scored seven times over the final four innings in producing a 7-2 road victory.
John Irion is the new football coach for the Warrensburg/Lake George/Bolton program

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | James Allen

The Warrensburg/Lake George/Bolton football team was ranked No. 1 in the Class D state poll prior to the start of this past season's sectional playoffs, but the Wolverines never got the chance to pursue a Section II championship or earn an opportunity at a state title.
John Irion is the new football coach for the Warrensburg/Lake George/Bolton program

1 week ago | timesunion.com | James Allen

The Warrensburg/Lake George/Bolton football team was ranked No. 1 in the Class D state poll prior to the start of this past season's sectional playoffs, but the Wolverines never got the chance to pursue a Section II championship or earn an opportunity at a state title.