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Patroons stunned by previously winless Academie

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Patroons have owned the Academie Alma this year, winning the first three meetings of the season series by an average of nearly 30 points per game. But when the two sides squared off at The Armory Saturday night for the final time this season, Academie looked like a different team. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Alma entered the matchup 0-6, sitting dead last in the Northeast division. And yet they erupted for a season-high 115 points, taking down Albany 115-103 in shocking fashion, and snapping the Patroons' nine-game winning streak.It was business as usual for Derrick Rowland's bunch in the first half. They were scoring at will, and took a 57-43 lead into the locker room at halftime. It appeared they were primed for another blowout win.But Academie's offense found not just a second gear out of the break, but a third, fourth, fifth and sixth gear. Alma rattled off 36 points in the th...

Siena men's lax continues home excellence, walloping Wagner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A career day from Ryan McCarthy and stellar performances from Pratt Reynolds and Christopher Yanchoris fueled Siena Men’s Lacrosse to a 13-6 win against Wagner College on Saturday at Hickey Field. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Saints (5-4 overall, 3-2 MAAC) led wire-to-wire, executing their game play early by staking out a 4-0 lead after one.  After the Seahawks chipped two goals off that lead, Siena responded by scoring six of the next seven goals to push ahead 10-3 with 7:27 remaining in the third quarter.  Swapping goals for the balance of the game, the Siena defense came up with several key stops throughout the afternoon. Saints’ fifth-year goalkeeper Christopher Yanchoris (5-4) made 14 saves and allowed his fewest goals in a single game on the ledger this season. The Sykesville, MD native has had only one other game when he allowed fewer goals in a full game—last April...

Double hat trick leads to win over UMBC for UAlbany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Score: UAlbany 12, UMBC 6 Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Location: Tom & Mary Casey Stadium in Albany, N.Y.Records: UAlbany (3-5, 2-1) | UMBC (6-3, 1-2)Short Story: UAlbany's defense locks down the Retrievers and Peter Salit goes off for six points to lead the Great Danes to victory over UMBC 12-6.Key StatsPeter Salit scored three goals and added three assistsSilas Richmond scored three goalsTJ Sheehan and Graydon Hogg each scored twice with one assistJake Piseno forced five turnovers and won four ground ballsUAlbany outscored UMBC 7-1 in the first halfUAlbany outshot UMBC 41-34, including 17-4 in the first quarterHead Coach Scott Marr: "What a response from last weekend.  We're really proud of our effort, starting with our coaching staff.  I gave game balls to our coaching staff today.  Merrick and John and Corey really worked tirelessly, ...

Union women's lacrosse knocks off No.13 Ithaca

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- First-year Sydney Widlitz made four of her 12 saves in the final 2:11 of the contest as the Union College women's lacrosse team withstood a furious rally to knock off #13 Ithaca College by a 13-11 score in Liberty League action on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The first-year goaltender came up huge for a second straight game, making 12 stops – including five in the fourth period – to help Union (6-2, 2-1 Liberty League) to its first win over a nationally ranked opponent since an 8-7 victory over #13 Williams College on March 29, 2011. Four of her stops came on free-position attempts, limiting Ithaca (7-3, 4-1 Liberty League) to a 1-of-7 effort from the eight-meter arc. Senior Drew Charlton had a strong game on the offensive end, recording a career-high six points with five goals and an assist. Classmate Sydney...

Bentley leads Saints women to Senior Day 'dub over Mount St. Mary's

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Redshirt sophomore Jordan Bentley went on a scoring spree, finding the back of the net four times in a 12-minute, 17-second span, Mary Soures scored twice in the fourth quarter and the Siena defense stood tall in an 8-6 win against Mount St. Mary’s on Senior Day Saturday at Hickey Field in MAAC action. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Prior to the game, the Saints honored the seven seniors for the class of 2023 including Katy Wangsness, Jenna Colabufo, Haylee Kuprianchik, Christina Burnam, Kendra MacCaull, Amanda Nieman and Sabrina Krasner.Once the game began, it was Bentley who got the Saints’ offense revved up.  The Queensbury, NY native struck at the 11:37 mark, 3:34 mark and 3:07 mark of the first quarter and followed with her fourth goal at 14:20 left in the second quarter to supply Siena with a 5-1 lead.  It tied a career-high for goals scored in a single game by Bentley. She las...

Possible drowning in Stamford

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

STAMFORD, N.Y (NEWS10)- Multiple agencies are on scene responding to a possible drowning that occurred near TheZone Boys Camp Saturday afternoon. The New York State Police said at approximately 3 p.m, crews were called to the area for a possible drowning. TheZone Jewish sleepaway camps are a division of Camp Oorah. The incident occurred on a public lake, and a spokesperson from Oorah says the boat the individuals were on was not owned or provided by TheZone. It is confirmed that two people were rescued after a canoe capsized, and one person is unaccounted for. The two people rescued were taken to Albany Medical Center and are in stable condition, according to police. The unaccounted-for person was last seen trying to swim to shore but has not been seen since. Search and Rescue personnel remain on scene along with members from the Schoharie County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson and Stamford fire, and rangers from the Department of Environmental Conservation. Stick with NEWS10 on air and...

Fatal crash in Walnut Creek near Interstate 680 investigated

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

A person died early Sunday when the two cars were involved in a crash, the California Highway Patrol said.Few details on the fatality were available. According to the CHP, it happened at Treat Boulevard and Alderwood Road, near Interstate 680, about 5:35 a.m.No information was available immediately on the person who died or anyone else may have been in the wreck.Police urged motorists to avoid the area.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Woman dies after car goes down embankment at Seacliff State Beach Crashes and Disasters | One motorcyclist killed on Highway 1, another injured in crash with Subaru Crashes and Disasters | Redwood City police seek information after fatal hit-and-run crash involving bicyclist Crashes and Disasters | Teen boy killed in dirt bike crash in East Bay Crashes and Disasters | Deputy fired after fatal Central Valley crash; ...

Local Cambodian community set to celebrate New Year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

Fresh green shoots and irises bursting into a medley of purples and yellows—all these are signs of spring. So it’s no surprise that in some parts of the world, they celebrate New Year at this time of year. Cambodia is one such country, although there, the burst of plumeria petals may presage the approach of spring.Locally, there is a substantial population of Cambodian immigrants in San Jose and nearby cities. Their new year is based on the solar calendar and will be celebrated April 14-16. To welcome the new year, they clean their homes thoroughly and wear new clothes. Giving gifts of food to Buddhist monks and showing respect to the elders in the community is an integral part of the celebration.“Celebrating our new year is a way to preserve our culture and to teach the younger generation about our identity,” says Moni Mau, member of the Wat Khemara Rangsey Temple in East San Jose.Mau’s two teenage daughters learned classical Cambodian dance as children and are now skilled performe...

Sunnyvale teen helps track lemur behavior at Happy Hollow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

A Sunnyvale teen is working with San Jose’s Happy Hollow Park and Zoo to improve the habitats of its red-ruffed lemurs.Ellie Kirshner, 17, must complete an independent research project in order to graduate from BASIS Independent Silicon Valley in San Jose’s Rose Garden neighborhood, where she is a senior.“I have always been fascinated by animal behavior,” said Kirshner. “So when I was given the opportunity to spend (time) doing research, my first thought was to work with animals.”Since Kirshner was already a volunteer at Happy Hollow, aiding staff there was the logical choice.“The zoo was planning on renovating the red-ruffed lemur exhibit, and they wanted to get some data on the lemurs’ behavior,” says Kirshner. “This project was perfect as it allowed me to explore the lemurs’ behavior and make a direct impact on the animals at the zoo.”Red-ruffed lemurs are native to northeastern Madagascar and are critically endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nat...

Wet weather forces venue change for Milpitas nonprofit’s fundraiser

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

The seventh annual Foster5K + Kids Dash has been forced to change its location due to flooding at its original venue. The in-person 5K is now on Sunday, May 7, at Martial Cottle Park in San Jose. Virtual participation is also an option.After being completely virtual for the past three years, this year’s 5K was all set to be in person as a chip timed race with a Kids Dash at Hellyer County Park. The event is a fundraiser for Milpitas-based nonprofit Child Advocates of Silicon Valley and its Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program for children in foster care.“After a very wet and windy winter in the Bay Area, Mother Nature has not cooperated,” Foster5K co-chair and Child Advocates board member Kate Faherty said in a statement. “The park rangers do not expect the flooding to subside before late May. The great news is that we have had very few cancellations after we announced the change to May 7 at Martial Cottle Park.”For the first time ever, this year’s 5K will feature a kids ...