Michael Orabona | Sports Editor
On Saturday, May 7, the Plainsmen won 18-3 versus the Brothers.
Shen’s Tim Coll scored 4 goals, Mike Jenkins 4 goals and 1 assist, Max McAuliffe 2 goals. Brett Bernardo, Joey Gaug, DJ Edick, Ron McKay, Joe Romano Brian Rogers all scored goals. Shen’s Nick Arnold assisted twice amd Kyle Marr scored 2 goals.
Senior Goalie Bob Wardwell had 7 saves and only 2 goals given up and goalie Pat Wauben had one save and only one goal allowed.
Michael Orabona | Sports Editor
Friday night April 7, Boys and Girls varsity lacrosse faced off against Ballston Spa. Both Shen teams almost shut out the competition; Girls winning by 15-3 and Boys by 10-1.
Senior Izzy Cocione (12) picks up the ball. Photo by Nicole Orabona
At first the Ballston Spa Lady Scotties took an early lead, scoring the first 2 points of the game. Their lead was soon vaporized as Shen rocketed ahead in the lead. The Lady Plainsmen is 3-0 in the lead, winning a close match with Saratoga who is considered a tough opponent.
Senior Captain Andrew Dorsey (6) warms up with his team before the game.
The Boys Lacrosse team won against Ballston Spa by 9 points. Senior goalie Bob Wardwell saved 11 and only giving up 1 goal. Senior Tim Coll scored 2 goals and 2 assists. Shen Boys Lacrosse is currently 2-0 in the league.
by Jorge Romero
The Shenendehowa boys hockey team had its senior night on February 11th against La Salle High School. The Plainsmen dominated La Salle as the Plainsmen won the game 5 to 0, with Captain Michael McCarthy, and seniors Tyler Ballantyne and Andrew Plewinski scoring points for the plainsmen.
The seniors recognized were Brett Bernardo, (Co-Assistant Captain) Tyler Ballantyne, Matt Dempsey, Zach DeRosa, (Captain) Michael McCarthy, (Co-Assistant Captain) Andrew Plewinski, Kevin Sankel, Anthony Barone, TJ Goodwin, Vincent Menneto, and Kyle Donahue.
by Michael Orabona
Shenendehowa Girls Basketball has pulled yet another suburban council championship with their win over Shaker Feburary 10 with a final score of 57-48.
Shen took an early lead of 18-10 in the 1st quarter, with points scored by Allie Setter, Emily Weber , Mandi Edick, and guard Mary-Kate Cusack.
This lead was challenged in the second period with a score of 23-22 but Plainsmen Kristen Connors saved Shenendehowa’s lead scoring to make the total score 25-22.
Shen took off and was their lead was never threatened again.
The game was physical, with personal fouls being on both sides. “It’s a huge win, we weren’t going to let this go,” said Emily Weber, a guard on the Shen basketball team. Both teams wanted the Suburban Council title badly.
This win is just a mere stepping stone for the Lady Plainsmen, for they aspire to be first in state this year. Last year they nearly accomplished their goal, taking second in state.
by Alyssa Szalowski
On Friday, February 11, The Plainsmen Boys Varsity Basketball matched up against the Niskayuna Silver Warriors. Shenendehowa also honored the Varsity Basketball and Cheerleading seniors for its annual senior night. The final score of the game was Shen-58, Niskayuna-48.
The Plainsmen (15-0 in the league, 15-1 overall) led the Warriors (6-8 in the league, 6-9 overall) by 7 at the half, 32-25. Shenendehowa’s key players in Friday night’s game were Jose Reyes, Jackson Shea, and Farshad Sarrafi-Nour, scoring clutch 3-pointers, as well as sophomore Ted McCarthy scoring several baskets.
Recognized seniors on the varsity basketball team consisted of Jose Reyes, Matt Pierson, Brian White, and Farshad Sarrafi-Nour.
Senior varsity cheerleaders consisted of Taylor Rao, Ashley Gagnon, Nicole Pedone, Hannah Jones, Mackenzie Barry, Caryle Guyatte, Katrina Baker, Sarah Brodsky, Sarah Nealon, Bethany Meyes, Marlee Mangino, Grace Davila, Cailyn Burke, Victoria Barasone, Steve Taylor, Tyler Rajeski, Bronson Greene, Alec Chatterton, and Caleb Mairs.
The Plainsmen’s next game is Tuesday, February 15th, at Saratoga High School.
by Meghan Pheonix
The Shenendehowa Plainsmen remain undefeated in the Suburban Council after Friday night’s overtime win against the Burnt Hills Spartans.
The game started out going at a fast pace with aggressive plays underneath the hoop on both ends of the court. The first quarter was closely tied at 11 to 11 with one minute left after an assist from Shen’s Brandon Miller to Ted McCarthy. The quarter ended with the Spartans ahead of the Plainsmen 13 to 11.
The second quarter had a lot of quick plays by the Plainsmen but it was Burnt Hill’s Keaton Flint who ended the half with a buzzer beating deep three pointer that tied the game at 28.
The Plainsmen gained the lead after a strong start in the second half. The third quarter came to an end with Shenendehowa up 44 to 40.
An exciting fourth quarter went back and forth between both teams. Burnt Hills led the Plainsmen 50 to 48 with three minutes left. Clutch free throws by Farshad Sarrafi-Nour tied the game with exactly two minutes left. Jayson Sullivan answered for the Spartans with a crucial three pointer putting Burnt Hills up by three. Shen’s team leader Jose Reyes answered right back with a deep three pointer to tie the game with just over a minute left and got the crowd on their feet. The game ended with 53 point tie sending the game to overtime.
The score stayed tied for the majority of overtime. The Plainsmen started to separate from Burnt Hills after an assist from Jackson Shea to Sarrafi-Nour. Reyes thencarried the Plainsmen with key fastbreaks and clutch three pointers. The game ended with the Plainsmen defeating the Spartans 64 to 56.
Sophomore Robert Knightes of Burnt Hills led all scorers with 21 points. Keaton Flint added 10 for the Spartans.
Shenedehowa had four players that scored in double figures, led by Jose Reyes’s 16 points followed by Jackson Shea and Farshad Sarrafi-Nour with 11. Brandon Miller also contributed 10 points for the Plainsmen.
Special teams line up for the kick off.
Plainsman as he is tackled by Troy.
Trojan brought down at the 40 yard line.
Shen's quarterback Teddy Vangalen looks for an open reciever.
Keegan Woloss shows Shen spirit.
photos by Karen Wolcott & Michael Orabona
The Shenendehowa Plainsmen faced off against Troy High School for the Section 2 Class AA Superbowl in South Colonie on November 5. They suffered a tough loss of 38-0, ending their season.
The Plainsmen tried their best to stop the Trojans, having several big passing plays including one made in the second quarter received by wide open Chris Sutton for a 14 yard gain. Despite this, the Trojans still managed to stop Shen every time, forcing them to turnover or punt. Continue reading
by Nicole Mclarney
The Shenendehowa girls swim team has been undefeated for the past two years in both regular seasons. A swimmer on the team for the past three years, Sara Tudor, explained what the coach expects from the girls. “He wants us to try hard at every practice. Coach [Chuck] Dunham also says at every meet, ‘give 110% effort.’”
The swimmer remarked she expects as much effort from the new coach as he does from the girls. She says that she expects him “to work me hard.” The coach gives them speeches before every meet to pump them up for their big race. “They have to be motivating” said Tudor.
The girls are doing absolutely fantastic this season. They have had seven meets, and only have two more to go. They have won every meet, making them undefeated once again.
The coach said “I told them their goals should be about reaching their maximum potential and as a team pushing themselves to their limits.”
The girls will definitely be going to Sectionals. After Sectionals the top 8 girls in the state go to finals. Tudor explained how she is trying her hardest this season to make it to state finals. She said some people may not realize how big of a commitment the Shen swim team makes. “It is a huge commitment,” said Tudor. “We swim three hours a day, six days week.
The girls just have to keep striving and doing their best. If they win the two upcoming meets, they will be undefeated for three consecutive regular seasons.
