Chad O'Donnell Named UAlbany Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach

 

Chad O'Donnell Named UAlbany Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information Release: 08/27/2012

Albany, N.Y.- Chad O'Donnell was officially named UAlbany men's      basketball associate head coach on Monday, August 27.  O'Donnell has been with the program for the past eight years as an   assistant coach.  "I am excited to promote Chad (O'Donnell) to the position of Associate   Head Coach", said head men's basketball coach Will Brown on the promotion. "He is a loyal and tireless worker. He has impacted our program in a variety of ways. Chad has developed strong relationships with our players and has helped them grow as student-athletes. I am happy for Chad and I am confident that he will continue to do a terrific job as we move forward". O'Donnell has recruited many of the basketball players during his time here including leading returning scorer senior guard Mike Black. Black, over the past three seasons at UAlbany, has scored over 1,000 points. O'Donnell is responsible for the recruiting in the Midwest and has made major inroads in the states of Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana during his time at Albany. "I'm honored and appreciative for the support from Dr. McElroy and Coach Brown in making this decision," Chad O'Donnell said. "I am fortunate to work at UAlbany; where you can recruit and mentor true student-athletes while working alongside incredibly talented people." Prior to Albany, O'Donnell served as Director of Basketball Operations at the College of Charleston in 2003-04 when they finished with a 20-9 record. He also served in the same capacity at Robert Morris University for current St. Bonaventure Coach Mark Schmidt in 2002-03. He was an assistant coach at the University of New Hampshire in 1999-2000, and worked for a three-year period at the College of the Holy Cross. He directed all national recruiting efforts for the Patriot League program. O'Donnell began his college coaching career as an assistant at Worcester State College in Massachusetts. From 1993-95, he handled the Division III program's recruiting, scouting and practice preparation, plus was the junior varsity head coach. He went to work at Bryant College in Rhode Island the following year. A native of Mendon, Mass., O'Donnell received his B.S. in physical education from Springfield College in 1994. He has authored several articles in coaching magazines. He and his wife, the former Anna Tamborra, have two boys (Declan- 4, Brayden- 3), and a daughter (Madeline- 2 months). O'Donnell resides in Troy, NY.

Super DIRTcar Series Invade Rolling Wheels Sunday for Stars & Stripes 100

Friday is Last Chance to Get FREE Fan Pit Pass; Outlaws Stars McCreadie, Fuller Confirmed to take on Big-Block Bests ELBRIDGE, N. Y. - August 27, 2012 - The first 150-point race of the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series will see some of the division's best talent taking on "The Fast Track" at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park for the Labor Day Classic Stars & Stripes 100 Sunday, Sept. 2. With the stakes getting higher and the competition getting tougher, the Big-Block Modifieds are sure to put on an earth-shattering 100-lap spectacular show over Labor Day Weekend. All tickets purchased before Friday, Aug. 31, include a FREE Fan Pit Pass, so fans who want to enter driver pits should act fast to receive this great value. World of Outlaws Late Model Series superstars and local favorites Tim McCreadie and Tim Fuller, both of Watertown, N. Y., are both confirmed competitors in Sunday's Super DIRTcar Series 100-lapper. McCreadie, also known by his fans as "T-Mac," went from being the Super DIRTcar Series Rookie of the Year in 1997 to the World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion 10 years later. After getting two DIRTcar 358-Modified Series Championships under his belt in 1993 and 2003, Fuller went on to win the Super DIRTcar Series championship in 2005. Both drivers are currently vying for World of Outlaws Late Model Series points, with McCreadie third and Fuller ninth. In addition to the Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series, a full show for DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds and DIRTcar Stock Cars round out the racing action for the night. The pit gate opens at 4 p.m. and grandstand gates at 5 p.m., with racing scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.dirtcar.com/tickets or over the phone by calling (877) 395-8606. General admission seats are $25 each and will come with a FREE Fan Pit Pass if purchased by Friday, Aug. 31. Students 10 to 17 are $10 each and children nine and under are FREE! Call DIRTcar Northeast Headquarters at (315) 834-6606 or visit www.rollingwheelsraceway.com for more information about the Stars & Stripes 100. For the latest news and updates about DIRTcar Racing, like the Facebook page or follow the @DIRTcarNE Twitter feed. For live updates and results the night of the race and for the latest news about the Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series, follow @SuperDIRTcar on Twitter. EVENT DETAILS: WHAT: Stars & Stripes 100, Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series Round 9 WHO: Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified, Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Series, and DIRTcar Pro Stock drivers and teams WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 2; pit gate opens at 4 p.m. and grandstand gates at 5 p.m. WHERE: Rolling Wheels Raceway Park, Route 5, Elbridge, N. Y. 2012 Point Standings, after Lebanon Valley Speedway, August 16, 2012 Pos. No. Driver Total Series Bonus Diff Money Wins Top 5 Top 10 Starts 1 9s Matt Sheppard 703 703 0 0 $25,000 2 5 8 8 2 98H Jimmy Phelps 653 653 0 -50 $13,325 0 5 7 8 3 20 Brett Hearn 568 568 0 -135 $31,800 1 5 6 6 4 49 Billy Dunn 567 567 0 -136 $9,850 0 4 5 8 5 27J Danny Johnson 545 545 0 -158 $19,000 2 3 5 7 6 8R Rob Bellinger 509 509 0 -194 $6,750 0 1 5 8 7 3 Justin Haers 508 508 0 -195 $7,000 0 1 5 8 8 21a Pete Britten 472 472 0 -231 $4,300 0 0 2 8 9 8 Rich Scagliotta 410 410 0 -293 $2,925 0 0 0 8 10 10 Tim Currier 373 373 0 -330 $2,950 0 0 1 8 11 56 Vince Vitale 338 338 0 -365 $4,000 0 1 2 6 12 91 Billy Decker 336 336 0 -367 $8,000 0 2 4 4 13 48T Dave Rauscher 325 325 0 -378 $2,400 0 0 0 7 14 5* Tyler Siri 280 280 0 -423 $1,825 0 0 0 6 15 673 Gary Tomkins 254 254 0 -449 $3,000 0 1 1 5 16 72 Tommy Flannigan 239 239 0 -464 $1,875 0 0 0 6 17 77x Dale Planck 233 233 0 -470 $5,400 0 2 2 4 18 1Jr. Stewart Friesen 213 213 0 -490 $4,200 0 1 2 3 19 66x Carey Terrance 163 163 0 -540 $3,700 0 1 2 2 20 22c Mario Clair 145 145 0 -558 $4,300 0 1 1 2 21 6m Mat Williamson 136 136 0 -567 $3,700 0 1 2 2 22 97 Michel Chicoine 134 134 0 -569 $900 0 0 0 3 23 7x Steve Paine 131 131 0 -572 $1,600 0 0 2 2 24 115 Kenny Tremont Jr. 127 127 0 -576 $1,525 0 0 1 2 25 21K Randy Chrysler 122 122 0 -581 $975 0 0 0 2 26 1 David Hebert 118 118 0 -585 $1,150 0 0 1 2 27 97 Bobby Varin 101 101 0 -602 $6,000 1 1 1 1 28 34b Andy Bachetti 95 95 0 -608 $2,500 0 1 1 1 29 54 Steve Bernard 86 86 0 -617 $600 0 0 0 2 30 21 Derrick Podsiadlo 85 85 0 -618 $600 0 0 0 2 The Super DIRTcar Series and DIRTcar Racing in the Northeast Region is brought to fans by several sponsors and partners including Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Chevy Performance Parts, Gander Mountain, NAPA Auto Parts, Nationwide Insurance, and Safety-Kleen. Promotional partners include the University of Northwestern Ohio. Contingency sponsors are ASI, Bicknell Racing Products, Bilstein Shocks, Brodix, ButlerBuilt, Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, Intercomp, JE Pistons, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, KSE Racing Products, Motorsports Safety Systems, MSD Ignition, Penske Shocks, Racing Electronics, Superflow, Vicci Racing Apparel, WIX Filters, Wrisco Industries, and Xtreme Lubricants.

UAlbany Volleyball Continues Play in Hawai'i; Drops 3-0 Decision to #6 Stanford

Honolulu, Hawai'i - UAlbany had a trio of players with six kills apiece, but dropped the second match of the Chevron Rainbow Wahine Invitational to #6 Stanford, 3-0, on Saturday evening at the Stan Sheriff Center. Stanford posted set scores of 25-14, 25-7, 25-15 for the win. Seniors Traci Vandegrift and Dunja Prgomet, along with sophomore Sara Pope, all led the Great Danes offensively with six kills each. Newcomer Viktoriia Stroilo finished with a match-high 15 digs from the libero position, while setter Sofia Furlong recorded 21 assists, three digs, two kills and one block assist. Senior Gabby Whitworth teamed up with Furlong on the block, while also smacking four kills and coming up with two digs. Stanford (2-0) was led by Jordan Burgess with 14 kills on .600 hitting. Burgess also recorded 11 digs to complete a double-double for the Cardinal. Setter Karissa Cook totaled 30 assists and two of Stanford's six service aces, while Brittany Howard added nine kills. The Cardinal hit .411 as a team and had four total blocks.   UAlbany (0-2) will wrap up play in Honolulu on Sunday evening, taking on St. Mary's at 2:30 p.m. (8:30 p.m. EST). #6 Stanford (2-0) def. UAlbany (0-2), 3-0 (25-14, 25-7, 25-15)

B-Mets Slip Past Sea Dogs in Ten, 5-3

 

PORTLAND, ME – The Binghamton Mets used 15 hits and three Portland Sea Dogs errors in a 5-3 win in ten innings on Sunday afternoon at Hadlock Field. Wilfredo Tovar capped a four-hit day by driving in the game-winning run with a single to center in the top of the tenth.

With the game tied at three in tenth, Allan Dykstra walked against Portland reliever Michael Olmsted to start the inning and was replaced by pinch-runner Juan Lagares. With one out, Dustin Martin dribbled a roller to first. Olmsted received the toss from Travis Shaw, but failed to step on the bag. The righty followed the error by walking Juan Centeno to load the bases.

Tovar kept the rally going by lofting a single into shallow center. Lagares scored easily from third and Martin came home from second after a throw from center fielder Shannon Wilkerson bounced off his leg and rolled into left field. Brad Holt made the lead stand with a perfect tenth inning.

The B-Mets stole the spotlight from Portland left fielder Jeremy Hazelbaker who busted out the lumber to give the Sea Dogs the early lead in the first inning. The left fielder launched a 2-2 offering from Greg Peavey deep over the right field fence for his team-leading 18^th round-tripper of the year.

The B-Mets responded with a four-hit attack in the second against Portland starter Jeremy Kehrt. After a pair of singles put runners at the corners, Juan Centeno bounced into a run-scoring fielder’s choice. Reese Havens gave the B-Mets the lead three batters later with an RBI single to left center.

Hazelbaker struck again to erase Binghamton’s lead in the third. With a runner aboard, he sent a 3-1 pitch over the right centerfield wall. The drive, his second homer of the day, gave the Sea Dogs a 3-2 lead.

Binghamton used another four-hit inning to tie the contest at three in the fourth. With runners at the corners, Havens beat out a potential double play grounder to first, allowing Tovar to score from third.

Kehrt exited after allowing a season-high twelve hits over five innings and handed the torch to Brock Huntzinger. The B-Mets nearly grabbed the lead in the sixth, but were denied by Hazelbaker in left. Huntzinger walked the first two he faced and allowed a long fly ball to left center to Havens. Huntzinger made a running grab at the wall and threw out Tovar trying to scamper to third.

Peavey settled down after Hazelbaker’s home run and posted 4-2/3 scoreless innings to close his day. The righty retired 14 of the final 16 batters he faced, allowing just one more hit. Jeff Kaplan bridged the gap to the tenth by allowed one hit over two scoreless innings.

Chris Martin took over in the seventh and posted three scoreless innings to preserve the tie before Olmsted watched things come apart in the decisive tenth inning.

Tovar’s hit made Kaplan (2-0) a winner for the second time this month. Peavey took the no-decision, allowing three runs on six hits over seven innings of work. Olmsted (1-2) suffered the loss.

The win gave the B-Mets a series split in the four-game set with Portland. Binghamton finishes the season series with a 13-6 record, the most wins in one season against the Sea Dogs.

The B-Mets (65-69) continue their longest roadtrip of the season in Reading, PA where they start a four-game set against the R-Phils Monday night at 7:05 PM. LHP Mark Cohoon takes the ball against RHP Trevor May. The Horizons Federal Credit Union pre-game show begins at 6:50 PM on Newsradio 1290 WNBF.



Liza Morgan Named First America East Field Hockey Rookie of the Week for 2012

Liza Morgan Named First America East Field Hockey Rookie of the Week for 2012

Courtesy: UAlbany Athletics Cambridge, Mass. - Freshman forward Liza Morgan was named the first America East Conference Field Hockey Rookie of the Week for the 2012 season, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon. Morgan, a native of Denver, Pa., scored goals in each of her first two games in a Great Dane uniform, coming off the bench in both games over the weekend. Morgan, who scored on her only two shots of the weekend, brought 19th-ranked UAlbany to within one goals in Friday's 3-2 loss at Rutgers. She then scored the equalizer in the 36th minute at Delaware, helping the Great Danes go on to a 3-2 win in a shootout.

Syracuse Men's Soccer Ranked

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Orange men’s soccer team (1-0-0) is ninth in this season’s first NSCAA/Continental Tire Northeast Region Poll, released Monday, Aug. 27. Syracuse began the 2012 campaign with a 2-0 victory against Albany on Aug. 24.

The Orange is one of seven BIG EAST teams in the northeast top 10. USF is ranked No. 1 in the region following its 2-1 season-opening win against Michigan.

Syracuse returns to the pitch Tuesday, Aug. 28 when it visits Binghamton. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Bearcats Sports Complex.

NSCAA/Continental Tire Northeast Region Poll – August 27, 2012

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3. Connecticut 1-0-0 --
4. St. John’s 1-0-1 --
5. Rutgers 1-0-0 --
6. Stony Brook 1-0-0 --
7. Villanova 1-0-0 --
8. Brown 0-0-0 --
9. Syracuse 1-0-0 --
10. Vermont 1-0-0 --

Bachetti Wins as Points Wind Down at High Banks

West Lebanon, NY: The month of August at the famed Valley of Speed brings with it everyone ‘A’ game as the season is only a few weeks away from wrapping up all the season long point championships ane chances to get that coveted win on the high banks.

This past Saturday night was no disappointment either, as the action was hot and heavy in all classes, including the marquee feature event, the Armory Garage and VP Race Fuels Big Block Modified 30 Lap shootout.

‘The KingFish’ Mike King and John Ruchel brought the stacked field to the green. But by the time the caution flew on lap 3 for a spinning #101 of Jimmy Burns, Andy Bachetti had powered his #34B to the top spot to secure his chance at a win. Then on the restart, yet another caution slowed the field, this time for a multi-car incident that included J.C. Flach, Kyle Hoffman and Keith Flach.

Out front though was the ‘Wild Child’, Andy Bachetti, taking full control of the field. Caution flew again on lap 14 for the #60 of Brian Berger, as his struggling night got worse with a blown right rear. Bachetti was still in control, but the heat was coming as Kenny Tremont Jr found the fast way around and began to hunt down the #34B.

Tremont wasn’t the only one, the #20H and current point leader, Brett Hearn was turning up the heat as well as he made his way into 3^rd by lap 18, then past Tremont for 2^nd by lap 24.

But Hearn had nothing for the #34B of Bachetti; as he held on to take the win. Hearn finished second followed by Tremont, Kyle Sheldon and Donnie Corellis.

Later in the evening, the Matt Plunkett Memorial 7 Lap Shootout was held for those with 1 Win or less, that was won by Kolby Schroder who received a $500 bonus.

Derek Schibi brought the LV Sportsman field to the green for their 20 lap feature event. His #12S stayed in control until lap 8 when the #55 of Brett Haas powered his way past the #12s and took over the lead.

After that, no one had anything for the #55, as Haas scored the victory. Ryan Darcy raced his way to 2^nd, followed by Schibi, Kim LaVoy and Frank Harper.

In the Budget Sportsman 20 lap feature, Cody Hunt brought the field to green with his #28. Hunt’s lead though was brief, by lap 4 the #14x of Scott Duel powered by, and never looked back. At the checker, Haas scored the win with Peter Carlotto, Tommy Johnson, Bobby Hackel IV and Frank Hoard rounding out the top 5 finishers.

The full-fendered Pro Stocks took to the speedway for their 20 lap feature which saw a 5 car shootout for the win in the closing dozen laps after the early leader Robbie Speedway was taken out by a lap car.

Jason Casey, Chad Jeseo, Jay Corbin, Jon Routhier and Victor Hopkins were all door to door and bumper to bumper for the remaining laps, but it was Jason Casey who prevailed and took the victory.

Following Casey at the finish was Jay Corbin, Jon Routhier, Chad Jeseo, and Victor Hopkins to round out the top 5.

Earlier in the night, the Purestocks took to the high banks for their feature events, and in PS#1 Jim Groncki took the win while in PS#2 Ed Hatch powered in for the win. While in PS#3 Bob Palmer finally scored the win in their 12 lap feature.

Next Saturday Night it’s the Season Finale for the Big Block Modifieds as Pepsi and JH Financial present a $3,000 to win Modified feature. Also on tap is the Pro Stock ECHO Series along with all weekly divisions.

Then on Saturday September 8^th, it’s the Steve Hough Motors and Boomer’s Performance presenting the 9^th Annual Boomer’s Performance 20 Lap Purestock Classic. Also on tap will be the LV-AS Budget Sportsman Challenge, please the Steve Hough Motors 358 Modifieds, LV Sportsman, Pro Stock and Purestocks.

For more information, visit our website at www.LebanonValley.com, and click on ‘Speedway’. You can also friend us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @LVSpeedway.

Armory Garage and VP Race Fuels Modified Results (30 Laps): 1)Andy Bachetti, 2)Brett Hearn, 3)Kenny Tremont Jr, 4)Kyle Sheldon, 5)Donnie Corellis, 6)Eddie Marshall, 7)Kolby Schroder, 8)Mark Flach Jr, 9)Kyle Armstrong, 10)Kim LaVoy, 11)J.R. Heffner, 12)Mike King, 13)Matt Pupello, 14)Steve Hough, 15)J. C. Flach, 16)Dave McFeeters, 17)Brian Berger, 18)Wayne Jelley, 19)Mike Keeler, 20)Rob Pitcher, 21)Dylan Scribner, 22)Lorne Browe, 23)John Ruchel, 24)Jimmy Burns, 25)Keith Flach, 26)Kyle Hoffman

LV Sportsman Results (20 Laps): 1)Brett Haas, 2)Ryan Darcy, 3)Darek Schibi, 4)Kim LaVoy, 5)Frank Harper, 6)Brian Sandstedt, 7)Ron, Dwyer, 8)Chad Pierce, 9)Sean Mandel, 10)Dylan Gibson, 11)Olden Dwyer, 12)Frank Hoard-B, 13)Robbie Speed, 14)Willy Knight-B, 15)Jason Tompkins, 16)Jim Bemiss-B, 17)Cody Hunt-B, 18)Brandon Page-B, 19)Dale Lashway, 20)Jim Osgood-B, 21)John Virgilio-B, 22)Steve Meilleur, 23)Peter Carlotto-B, 24)Alan Houghtaling

Budget Sportsman (20 Laps): 1)Scott Duel, 2)Peter Carlotto, 3)Tommy Johnson, 4)Bobby Hackel IV, 5)Frank Hoard, 6)Jim Bemiss, 7)Whitey Slavin, 8)Ray Hall Jr., 9)Brett Wright, 10)Cody Bleau, 11)John Virgilio, 12)Rob Knipe, 13)Michael Sabia, 14)Chris Lynch, 15)Cody Hunt, 16)Scott Duso, 17)Robbie Speed, 18)Todd Lane, 19)Brian Peterson, 20)Jake Jelley, 21)Josh Gaylord, 22)Cody Ochs, 23)Mike Middleton, 24)Greg Catlin, 25)Jim Osgood, 26)Brandon Page, 27)Milo Campbell, 28)Rob Maxon

Pro Stock Results (20 Laps): 1)Jason Casey, 2)Jay Corbin, 3)Jon Routhier, 4)Chad Jeseo, 5)Victor Hopkins, 6)Frank Twing, 7)Chuck Towslee, 8)Rick Duzlak, 9)Milo Campbell, 10)John Santolin, 11)Henry Warner, 12)Paul LaRochelle, 13)Jay Casey, 14)Mark Dupree, 15)Tony DeRose, 16)Robbie Speed, 17)Todd Pelkie, 18)Nick Hilt, 19)Rick Spencer, 20)Greg Simmons

Purestock #1: 1) Jim Groncki

Purestock #2: 1) Ed Hatch

Purestock #3: 1) Bob Palmer

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Justin Barger Blasts to Patriot Sprint Tour Win at Brockville

Rich Vleck, BROCKVILLE , Ont., (August 25, 2012)- Over the years, starting 10^th in a Patriot Sprint Tour event typically does not translate in to a trip to Victory Lane . Over the years, sprint car events at Brockville Ontario Speedway can often find passing at a premium; while in general that still remains the case, Justin Barger defied that logic on Saturday Night.

Barger, of Montrose, NY, figured out the top of the Brockville Ontario Speedway and took the lead from Dain Naida by lap 12 and never looked back as he scored his third win of the year, his second in the PST Canada Series to all but lock up the tour’s inaugural championship.

After starting and finishing third in his heat race, Barger found himself in the Original Pizza Logs Four Laps of Fame, where he started and finished second. Despite not passing a car, those four laps gave Barger the data he needed to make a charge in the feature.

“I had a tough start in our heat race which put us in the dash but that actually helped us because we got the car rolling pretty good,” noted Barger in Victory Lane after his third win at the ¼-mile oval. “We got it really working well on the top. I changed so much stuff but I didn’t change any torsion bars around because I knew we were pretty close there. We just changed switched the shocks around.”

When the first caution of the event flew two laps in, Barger had already driven from 10^th to sixth place. Three laps later when the yellow flag reappeared, he was fifth and was stuck in that position until the race’s third restart on lap 10 when he got to work.

Up until lap 10, all of the lead competitors struggled to find any bite off the top of turns one and two, but on that restart, Barger bolted around Scott Kreutter and then Lee Ladouceur as they battled for real estate on the inside of the track; carrying a full-head of steam into turns three and four, where the top lane had been effective, Barger made an impressive power maneuver to drive around Jamie Collard. Two laps later he made the same pass on Collard’s teammate Dain Naida for the lead.

“I was just rolling around (the top) so straight it worked for me,” noted Barger. “I tried the middle to the bottom early on but that’s where everyone was and I wasn’t making any time so I had to go to the top and it worked out for us.”

As Barger’s No. 5 pulled away from the rest of the field, his nearest competitors attempted to use a similar line, but found themselves having to fend off the drivers behind them. Collard, the winner of the July Brockville event, was able to move around his teammate Naida to reclaim second on lap 17 but two laps later slipped over the banking in turn three to draw the caution. Two laps after that, he had a similar incident and was done for the night. His misfortune would allow his teammate a pair of opportunities to reclaim the lead however.

Naida put in worthy bids to take the lead back, as he would get a solid run on the bottom through turns one and two on the restart, but did not have the momentum using the low line in three and four to make his claim stick. He was able to hold on for second though in his second appearance at the track 11 hours from home.

Alain Bergeron used a harder tire compound on his No. 8B and in the late stages when he drove from sixth up to finish a season-best third. Jared Zimbardi, who won the Original Pizza Logs Dash, also came on strong at the end to finish fourth. Lee Ladouceur was able to round out the top five for the second time at “The BOS”.

Scott Kreutter won his heat and finished in sixth, with youngster Devin Caron in seventh. Rick Wilson also won his heat and placed eighth, with Keith Dempster and Kyle Fraser completing the top 10.

The A-Main did feature one bizarre moment under lap nine caution period when Keith Dempster and April Wilson making contact and Wilson flipping over her No.15aw. After a lengthy period upside-down, she was finally able to emerge on her own from the awkward position.

The final PST America Races will take place this upcoming weekend with a pair of stops in Pennsylvania at Mercer and Eriez on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, as part of the Labor Day Weekend Tradition. The PST Canada Series will conclude back at Brockville on October 14^th. For more information, visit www.PatriotSprintTour.com.

Patriot Sprint Tour Results: 8/25/12, Brockville Ontario Speedway , Brocvkille , ONTARIO .

A-Main (25 Laps)- 1. Justin Barger (5), 2. Dain Naida (07x), 3. Alain Bergeron (8B), 4. Jared Zimbardi (35), 5. Lee Ladouceur (51), 6. Scott Kreutter (52), 7. Devin Caron (24k), 8. Rick Wilson (42w), 9. Keith Dempster (5k), 10. Kyle Fraser (01), 11. Tyler Rand (84), 12. Dave Wickham (80), 13. Jamie Collard (7x), 14. Steve Hutchinson Jr. (2), 15. Chris Durand (67), 16. April Wilson (15aw), 17. Paul Pekkonen (98), DNS: Chris Jones (11).

Lap Leaders- Naida 1-11, Barger 12-25.

Original Pizza Logs Four Laps of Fame Dash (4 Laps)- 1. Jared Zimbardi (35), 2. Justin Barger (5), 3. Paul Pekkonen (98), 4. Tyler Rand (84), 5. Keith Dempster (5k), 6. April Wilson (15aw).

National Parts Peddler Heats (8 Laps Each)-

Race 1: 1. Scott Kreutter (52), 2. Alain Bergeron (8B), 3. Justin Barger (5), 4. Jared Zimbardi (35), 5. April Wilson (15aw), 6. Chris Jones (11J).

Race 2: 1. Rick Wilson (42w), 2. Dain Naida (07x), 3. Lee Ladouceur (51), 4. Tyler Rand (84), 5. Dave Wickham (80), 6. Kyle Fraser (01).

Race 3: 1. Jamie Collard (7x), 2. Steve Hutchinson Jr. (2), 3. Devin Caron (24k), 4. Paul Pekkonen (98), 5. Keith Dempster (5k), 6. Chris Durand (67).

Patriot Sprint Tour Canada Series (Top 10)- Justin Barger 1003, Dain Naida 913, Jamie Collard 870, Scott Kreutter 834, Jared Zimbardi 817, Alain Bergeron 800, Mitch Brown 746, Lee Ladouceur 714, Keith Dempster 686, Bryan Howland 646.

Gorski Cages Sea Dogs in 5-1 Victory

PORTLAND, ME – Darin Gorski matched a season-high with nine strikeouts and surrendered only one run to lead the Binghamton Mets past the Portland Sea Dogs in a 5-1 win Saturday night at Hadlock Field. The B-Mets collected ten hits, highlighted by a two-run homer by Reese Havens, to snap Portland’s six-game winning streak.

The Sea Dogs needed a break in the first to score their only run against Gorski. With two outs and Jeremy Hazelbaker on first, Bryce Brentz lifted a high, fly ball to right. Dustin Martin got a late read and it landed inside the line for a single, bringing Hazelbaker home.

After stranding a runner at third in the first two innings, the B-Mets cracked the scoreboard in the third against starter Drake Britton. Allan Dykstra drove in Wilmer Flores from first by blasting a double to the right field alley. Dykstra came home with the go-ahead run when shortstop Xander Bogaerts booted a groundball by Jefry Marte later in the frame.

Given the lead, Gorski cruised through the middle innings. After allowing a single to Derrik Gibson in the second, the southpaw retired 12 straight Sea Dogs, needing just 38 pitches over the stretch.

The B-Mets added to their lead and chased Britton from the game in the fourth. After two consecutive one-out singles, the southpaw walked Pedro Zapata to load the bases. Havens rolled a ground ball to short, but beat out the potential double play, allowing a run to come home. Will Latimer replaced Britton and got the final out of the frame.

In the top of the sixth, Havens snapped a slump to give Gorski extra breathing room. With a man aboard, Havens ended an 0-for-21 slide by blasting his tenth home run of the season over the right field wall, kicking Binghamton’s lead to four.

Bryce Brentz snapped Gorski’s impressive stretch in the sixth with a two-out single. Travis Shaw walked to extend the threat, but the B-Mets starter induced Boagaerts to line out to end the inning.

The lefty finished his solid start with a bang. With a runner aboard in the eighth, Gorski racked up his ninth strikeout, painting the outside black against Jeremy Hazelbaker. Ryan Fraser got the final out of eighth and tossed a scoreless ninth to secure the victory.

Gorski (9-7) earned his third win in his last four starts, allowing one run on five hits over 7-2/3 innings. Britton (4-6) lasted just 3-2/3 innings, surrendering three runs (two earned) on five hits. Latimer and Ryan Pressly combined for the final 5-1/3 for Portland.

The B-Mets (64-69) look for the series split Sunday afternoon at 1:00 PM. RHP Greg Peavey takes the hill against RHP Jeremy Kehrt. The Horizons Federal Credit Union pre-game show begins at 12:45 PM on Newsradio 1290 WNBF.

UAlbany Heads East On I-90 To Face The Minutewomen Of UMassSaturday, August 25, 2012 6:08 PM

Albany, N.Y.- UAlbany (0-0-1) head east to faceoff against the Minutewomen of UMass (1-1) on Sunday, August 26 at Rudd Field (1 pm). This is the fifth meeting between the two teams with Umass holding the advantage 4-2. The last time the Great Danes faced off against the Minutewomen was on September 6, 2010 in Albany, N.Y. The Great Danes took the match 1-0 after a goal from Shayla Bergeron.

• Sunday's match will be streamed live on UMass Athletic's All-Access (www.umassathletics.com/allaccess/?media=326628).

UAlbany grabbed a tough point from Syracuse in the 1-1 tie on Friday, August 24 at SU Soccer Stadium. Despite being outshot 22-6 and having not taken one corner kick (SU 13), the Great Danes found a way to play 110 minutes of soccer with the Orange and manage a point. Senior forward Regina Nowicki made all that happen with one shot in the 73rd minute of the match.

Scouting the Minutewomen
• UMass, an Atlantic-10 affliated team, having come off a offensive battle against Bryant in which it resulted in a win, UMass has started out the season 1-1. The Minutewomen opened the season against No. 6 UCLA and fell just short of the upset in a 2-1 loss.

UAlbany Volleyball Opens 2012 Season With 3-0 Loss To #8 Hawaii

Courtesy: UAlbany Athletics Honolulu, Hawai'i - Emily Hartong recorded a match-high 14 kills to lead 8th-ranked Hawai'i to a 3-0 season-opening win over UAlbany on the first day of the Chevron Rainbow Wahine Invitational on Friday evening at the Stan Sheriff Center. Hawai'i posted set scores of 25-17, 25-6 and 25-17 in the sweep. UAlbany received a team-high six kills from senior Dunja Prgomet, who also totaled six digs and one service ace. Sophomore setter Sofia Furlong recorded 16 assists, six digs and three kills, along with two total blocks to help the Great Danes, while senior Traci Vandegrift recorded seven digs and five kills with one solo block. Hawai'i (1-0) held UAlbany to a .044 team hitting percentage. Hartong, who also recorded nine digs, was assisted at the net by Jane Croson, who recorded 11 kills in the match. Mita Uiato totaled 24 assists, while Alyssa Longo led Hawai'i defensively with 11 digs. Hawai'i hit .379 as a team and also recorded seven total blocks in the match. UAlbany (0-1) will return to action on Saturday night, taking on Stanford at 5 p.m. (11 p.m. EST). -agate- #8 Hawai'i (1-0) def. UAlbany (0-1), 3-0 (25-17, 25-6, 25-17)

Albany Saratoga Quick Results August 24.2012

Friday August 24, 2012 - Malta, NY - Ace / True Value Hardware, Jumpin Jack's Pro Speed, Sowle Truck Repair Modified Results (35 Laps) - 1) Brett Hearn, 2) Stewart Friesen, 3) Marc Johnson, 4) Ken Tremont Jr, 5) Ronnie Johnson, 6) Jeff Trombley, 7) Bodie Bellinger, 8) Don Ronca, 9) Tony Ballestero, 10) Jimmy Cottrell, 11) Elmo Reckner, 12) Craig Hanson,

13) Mark Kislowski, 14) Matt Depew, 15) C.G. Morey, 16) Neil Stratton, 17) Steve Hankle, 18) Hector Stratton, 19) J.C. Flach, 20) Keith Flach, 21) Justin Barber, 22) Mike Perrotte 23) John Lutes Jr, 24) Jamike Sowle, 25) Erik Nelson, 26) Matt Delorenzo, 27) Brian Whittemore, 28) Donnie Corellis, 29) Rich Ronca, DNS) Floyd Billington

"Hungry" Mike Ronca Modified Dash $700 To Win Results (7 Laps) - 1) Jeff Trombley, 2) Don Ronca, 3) Ronnie Johnson, 4) Ken Tremont Jr, 5) Brett Hearn, 6) Matt Delorenzo, 7) Rich Ronca

Budget Sportsman A-Feature Results (25 Laps) - 1) Jack Swinton, 2) Frank Hoard III, 3) Bobby Hackel IV, 4) Shannon Donnelly, 5) Brett Wright, 6) Jack Gentile, 7) Rocky Warner, 8) Scott Duell, 9) Mike Tholin, 10) Jack Speshock, 11) Brian Gleason, 12) Paul Dunham, 13) Mark Hughes, 14) Derek McGrew,15) Jeremy Pitts, 16) Andy Durie, 17) Joey Budka, 18) Jeremy Digert, 19) Chuck Dickinson, 20) Mike Burdo, 21) Joe Orlando, 22) Jon Miller, 23) Adam McAuliffe, 24) Justin Comes, 25) Tim Hartman Jr, 26) Nick Anatriello, 27) Mike Duclos, 28) Dan Boni, DNS) D.J. Brundige

Budget Sportsman B-Feature #1 Results (15 Laps) - 1) Rocky Warner, 2) Jeremy Pitts, 3) Dave Baranowski Jr, 4) Stan Lemiesz, 5) Jay LaMountain, 6) Jeff Donnelly, 7) Chris Murray DNS) Kenny Aanonsen Jr, DNS) Leo Sousie

Budget Sportsman B-Feature #2 Results (15 Laps) - 1) Mike Burdo, 2) Mike Jeske, 3) Butch Wilcox, 4) Ron Casey, 5) Bert Film, 6) Skip Shippee, 7) Tim Hartman Jr, 8) Mike Ostrander, 9) Larry Niemiec

Pro Stock Feature Results (25 Laps) - 1) Rob Langevin, 2) Chad Jeseo, 3) Dean Charbonneau, 4) Walt Brownell, 5) Bill Smith, 6) Dan Older, 7) Dave Emigh, 8) Kim Duell, 9) Chuckie Dumblewski, 10) Kevin VanChance, 11) Dan Madigan, 12) Ken Martin, 13) Pat Zimmer, 14) Brandon Emigh, 15) Rob Yetman, 16) Jeff Washburn, 17) Tony DeRose, DQ) Bernie Companion

Street Stock Results (20 Laps) - 1) Rowdy Burch, 2) Paul Mulrain, 3) Randy Miller, 4) Ken Conroy, 5) Justin Smith, 6) Yule Cook, 7) Scott Lawrence, 8) Fred Harris, 9) Matt Cross, 10) Mike Bradley, 11) John Hayes, 12) Jay Severson, 13) Paul Braymer, 14) David Shippee, 15)

Jason Barrett, 16) Matt Mosher, 17) Dave Stickles, 18) Mark Lester, 19) J.T. Ronner, DNS) Josh Coonradt

 

Football Closes Camp With Final Intrasquad Scrimmage

Courtesy: UAlbany Athletics ALBANY, N.Y. -- The University at Albany football team went head-to-head with one another in an intrasquad scrimmage Friday night at University Field, representing the Great Danes' final exam before opening the 2012 regular season next weekend against Colgate.   The Danes' defense stood out under the lights, recording six sacks with five of them for six or more yards lost, including junior Andrew Smith's throw-down for a loss of eight. Freshman Jon McGriff tallied a team-high two sacks, each for a loss of six. Also leading the defense, junior safety Tremaine Wilson logged a team-high four tackles, while classmate Prosper Mbongue-Muna and freshman JoJo McClary each had three. Wilson was also top-notch on special teams, lacing his way across the field on a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.   Offensively, redshirt freshman Presley Beauvais impressed the stands, catching 11 passes for a total of 100 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown reception from freshman quarterback Ryan Smith. Smith also connected with junior wide receiver Jameel Gay for a 34-yard pass, as Smith completed 4-of-6 pass attempts in the scrimmage. Sophomore quarterback Will Fiacchi completed three passes, including one for 19 yards to sophomore Rhakeem Wiggins. Next weekend, UAlbany opens the season at home for just the third time in the program's 14-years at the NCAA Division I FCS level, as well as the first time since 2005. The Great Danes will play host to Colgate University Saturday, Sept. 1 at 6:00 p.m. at University Field.

UAlbany Falls In Season Opener to Syracuse, 2-0

Syracuse, N.Y.- Syracuse's Tony Asante's goal in the 73rd minute would down UAlbany in its season-opener, 2-0, on Friday, August 24 at SU Soccer Stadium. The Great Danes begin the season 0-1 while the Orange start out 1-0. Syracuse held advantages in both shots, 22-7, and in corners, 11-2. The Orange would get on the scoreboard first with an UAlbany own-goal in the 48th minute. Then in the 73rd minute, junior forward Tony Asante would put the game away with his first goal of the season. Asante's goal was setup from teammate senior forward Lars Muller to give the Orange a 2-0 lead.   In the first half, both UAlbany and Syracuse had opportunities to put one on the scoreboard. With a minute and change off the clock, Syracuse's Lars Muller put the first shot on net but was denied by sophomore goalkeeper Tim Allen.In the 26th minute, sophomore forward Brandon Wilson looked to grab his first goal of the season with a header just inside the goalkeeper box but the shot would go right of the post. The Orange would lead in both shots, 7-2 and corner kicks, 4-1. UAlbany sophomore goalkeeper, in his first career start, made eight saves on 10 chances and Syracuse goalkeeper Alex Bono tallied two saves on two chances. UAlbany will look ahead to its home opener against Towson on Saturday, September 1.

Nowicki Helps UAlbany Notch A Tie Against Syracuse In 1-1 Tie

Courtesy: UAlbany Athletics Syracuse, N.Y.- Senior forward Regina Nowicki scored her first goal of the season to give UAlbany the 1-1 draw against Syracuse on Friday, August 24 at SU Soccer Stadium. The tie puts UAlbany at 0-0-1 and will face UMass on Sunday, August 26 at 1pm on Rudd Field. With the Great Danes down by one in the 72nd minute, Regina Nowicki received the ball from teammate Kelly Kempf in the top right corner of the goalkeeper box and lofted a shot just over the head of Syracuse goalkeeper Brittany Anghel to tie the game at one. Both teams would have chances in both overtimes with the Orange tallying 10 shots (five on net) and the Great Danes with its lone shot on net. The match would end in a draw to give UAlbany its first overall point in the standings in non-conference play. Syracuse would get on the scoresheet first with Hanna Strong scoring her first career goal in the 30th minute to put the Orange up 1-0. Senior forward Jenna Rickan set the play up in the middle with a throug ball straight to Strong's foot. The Orange had the advantage in both shots, 22-6, and in corners, 13-0. UAlbany goalkeeper Jackie Ubert made seven saves and Syracuse goalkeeper Anghel tallied three saves.

Comeback Falls Short In 4-3 Loss

PORTLAND, ME – Wilmer Flores’ two-run homer in the ninth inning was not enough as the Binghamton Mets’ comeback bid fell a run short in a 4-3 loss to the Portland Sea Dogs Friday night at Hadlock Field. Sea Dogs starter Brandon Workman baffled the B-Mets, allowing just one run over seven innings en route to his third win in three starts.

Portland broke a scoreless game in the third inning against starter Gonzalez Germen. With a runner on first, Jeremy Hazelbaker smacked an RBI triple over Juan Lagares’ head in dead center field. Bryce Brentz followed by lining a run-scoring single to left, giving Portland a two-run lead.

Workman cruised through the first five innings, facing one over the minimum. After surrendering a single to Eric Campbell in the second, the Texan put down thirteen straight B-Mets.

Binghamton finally scratched out a run in the sixth, a rally jumpstarted by a one-out triple by Pedro Zapata. Juan Lagares wasted little time bringing him home by pushing an RBI bunt single down the third base line. Lagares, representing the tying run, advanced to third on a stolen base and ground out, but was left stranded.

After allowing six hits over his first three innings, Germen settled down and no-hit the Sea Dogs over his next four frames. The righty got two quick outs in the eighth before allowing back-to-back home runs to Travis Shaw and Xander Bogaerts. Brad Holt entered and recorded the final out of the inning. The insurance runs factored in heavily for the Sea Dogs.

Workman capped his night with a scoreless seventh inning before handing a one-run lead to the Sea Dogs bullpen. Caleb Clay tossed a perfect eighth, but nearly blew a three-run lead in the ninth. After Lagares led off with a single, Flores blasted a two-run homer to left center field, cutting the deficit to one. Raul Reyes reached on a two-out single, but Jefry Marte struck out looking to end the game.

Germen (7-11) suffered his fifth loss in his last six B-Mets starts. The righty allowed four runs on nine hits while collecting seven strikeouts. Workman (3-0) earned his third straight win, matching a season-high at any level with seven innings of work. The righty struck out seven and issued no walks.

The B-Mets (63-69) continue their four-game set against the Sea Dogs Saturday night at 6:00 PM. LHP Darin Gorski takes the mound against LHP Drake Britton. The Horizons Federal Credit Union pre-game show begins at 5:45 PM on Newsradio 1290 WNBF.

#19 UAlbany Field Hockey Opens Up 2012 Season With 3-2 Loss At Rutgers

Courtesy: UAlbany Athletics Piscataway, N.J. - Kristi Troch made five saves in the cage for UAlbany, but the 19th-ranked Great Danes dropped their 2012 season opener to Rutgers, 3-2, at the Bauer T&F Complex on Friday afternoon. UAlbany got goals from freshmen Liza Morgan and Jessica Longstreth in the loss. Rutgers came out firing, scoring just one minute into play on an unassisted tally by Danielle Freshnock. The forward dribbled through the middle, splitting the Great Dane defenders and found the left corner of the cage to give the Scarlet Knights a 1-0 lead. Morgan tied the game up for UAlbany in the 27th minute, taking an assist from Nina Walters off a penalty corner attempt. Rutgers scored back-to-back goals in the second half to take a 3-1 advantage. The Scarlet Knights got a penalty corner tally from Alyssa Bull at 52:21. Rutgers then took advantage of two green cards on the Great Danes, getting a two-man advantage. Lisa Patrone recorded an unassisted shot at 58:32 to put the Scarlet Knights up by two. UAlbany attempted to rally as time wound down, as Longstreth took an assist from Corrine McConnville in the 64th minute, but Rutgers would hold on for its season-opening win. The teams were tied with 15 shots apiece, while UAlbany held a 13-3 advantage in penalty corners, including an 8-2 mark in the second half. Troch played all 70 minutes in the cage for the Great Danes, while Sarah Stuby stopped nine shots for Rutgers (1-0) in a complete-game performance. UAlbany (0-1) will return to action on Sunday, visiting Delaware at 1 p.m. UAlbany (0-1) 1 1 - 2 Rutgers (1-0) 1 2 - 3 UAlbany - Scoring: Liza Morgan (1-0), Jessica Longstreth (1-0), Corrine McConville (0-1). Goalkeeper: Kristi Troch (70:00, 3 GA, 5 saves). Rutgers - Scoring: Danielle Freshnock (1-0), Alyssa Bull (1-0), Lisa Patrone (1-0), Carlie Rouh (0-1), Christie Lonsky (0-1). Goalkeeper: Sarah Stuby (70:00, 2 GA, 9 saves).

Albany Saratoga Speedway - Ready to Race Again

Promoter Lyle DeVore and his team will host a full night of racing on Friday for the Ace True Value Hardware and Jumpin Jack’s Pro Speed Shop sponsored night.

After rain forced the cancellation of activities at the Malta oval for the last two weeks management is thrilled that a beautiful sunny day is being predicted.

Albany Saratoga weekly race divisions will be joined by the Atlantic Coast Old Timers (ACOT) Auto Racing Club.

Also on tap will be the ‘Mike Ronca Memorial Dash’ for the Modifieds. The seven-lap dash will pay $700 to the race leader. Ronca, who passed away unexpectedly over the winter months, was a familiar fixture at the Speedway for decades.

Rich and Don Ronca will make up the front row and they will be joined by the top five in the point standings: Brett Hearn, Kenny Tremont, Matt DeLorenzo, Jeff Trombley and Ronnie Johnson.

Since Ronca drove the number seven automobile the leader of lap seven in the feature events will receive $100 in his honor.

The pit gates open at 4:00 p.m. and racing begins at 7:00 p.m. See you there.

 

Sea Dogs Run Over B-Mets 14-9

Sea Dogs Run Over B-Mets, 14-9

PORTLAND, ME – The Portland Sea Dogs pounded out 17 hits, including nine for extra-bases, to hand the Binghamton Mets a 14-9 defeat Thursday night at Hadlock Field.

The B-Mets held their only lead of the game after scoring two off Mike MacDonald in the second inning. Allan Dykstra led off with a double to the right field alley, took third on a passed ball and came home on a single by Raul Reyes. Juan Centeno added a sac fly later in the inning.

It was all downhill from there for Binghamton as the Sea Dogs hung five runs on Cory Mazzoni in the bottom of the second. Portland collected four hits and took advantage of a fielding error by shortstop Wilfredo Tovar to take a 5-2 lead. The Sea Dogs added two more runs in the third, Mazzoni’s final inning.

The B-Mets cut the deficit to three with two runs in the fourth. Wilfredo Tovar supplied an RBI triple to center and Juan Centeno added with a run-scoring ground out.

It was as close as the B-Mets would get. The Sea Dogs plated two against reliever Brandon Moore in the fourth on two hits, two walks and three wild pitches. Edgar Ramirez tossed 1-2/3 scoreless before getting tagged for three runs on four extra-base hits in the sixth. Portland capped their offensive attack with two more runs in the seven against Jeff Kaplan.

Binghamton pounded out 14 hits, the second-most in a losing effort this season. Wilmer Flores compiled a three-hit night and fell a triple shy of the cycle. He ripped a solo home run over the Maine Monster in the fifth, provided an RBI single in the seventh and double in the ninth.

MacDonald was chased from the game after Flores’ single in the seventh. Jason Urquidez got the final out in the inning, but allowed two runs on four hits in the eighth. The B-Mets trailed by six and threatened with the bases loaded until Reese Havens grounded into an inning-ending double play. Urquidez surrendered another run in the ninth before inducing Reyes to fly out to end the game.

Mazzoni (5-5) allowed seven runs on seven hits over three innings in his shortest outing as a B-Met. MacDonald (2-2) collected his first win since July 17, surrendering six runs on eight hits over 6-2/3 innings.

The B-Mets (63-68) continue their series Friday night at 7:00 PM. RHP Gonzalez Germen takes the ball against RHP Brandon Workman. The Horizons Federal Credit Union pre-game show begins at 6:45 PM on Newsradio 1290 WNBF.