Justin Yurchak

Not a good last month for the Capital Region-Wake Forest connection... First, Niskayuna standout Garrett Whitley decided to sign a pro contract with the Tampa Bay Rays after being drafted No. 13 in the MLB Draft. He elected not to go play for the Demon Deacons of the Atlantic Coast Conference...

For the last month, ever since the big Niskayuna/Shen matchup, we've been chronicling the draft prospects of Nisky senior Garrett Whitley. Just last week, the outfielder was projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the draft by Baseball Prospectus...

Even though the school season’s may be over, the recognition for Capital District athletes continues. Today, our “Offseason Spotlight” focuses on baseball player Justin Yurchak. Yurchak, one of the most accomplished players in Section II, led Shenendehowa to the New York State Class AA title game this season...