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Another Tuesday night in the books, and the big story last night was another big game from Guilderland star junior Andrew Platek. Platek went for 41 points in a 74-62 win over Shaker. He connected on seven 3's and was 12-13 from the free-throw line...

It's been well documented that Albany High School football has had a lack of success on the field over the last several years. The Falcons won just one game this season -- and have not had a winning season since 2005. But they've found the man to turn around the program...

After a great fall season ended with three Section II football teams playing for state championships, we are now fully shifted into the winter season. Couldn't you tell by all the snow this week? With that said, we have our first winter ESPN Radio 104...

The first almost-full night of high school basketball is in the books. Most teams opened up Tuesday, but some will open Friday and others will play their first game next week. The best of the best: Jahlil Nails (Columbia), last year's Suburban Council Player of the Year, had 33 points in the Blue Devils win over Colonie...

With Week 3 games on the horizon tonight, we take one final look at Week 2 with the awarding of our "ESPN Radio 104.5 Athlete of the Week." Chase DeLossantos helped lead Mechanicville to a convincing 40-8 win over Granville last Friday night, registering 313 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries...

Sectional baseball seedings were announced yesterday. There are some really good matchups and really intriguing classes. The area as a whole has been really deep and competitive this season and it should make for a great next week and a half...

This is one of the craziest buzzer-beaters you will ever see.  New Rochelle pulled out a win against Mt. Vernon in a manner that you probably have never seen before.

The students thought it would be fun. The school thought otherwise. And now, at least one parent is very upset.

Check out this crazy over-the-backboard shot by a high school kid to win the game.

Tennessee Collierville High football coach Shawn Abel stepped down from his coaching position after his profanity-laden pregame locker room speech was leaked on YouTube.

Sports fans know LeBron James for his prowess on the basketball court, but many don’t know he was once a standout football player as well. On Tuesday, the NBA star surprised members of the football squad at his former high school, St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron, Ohio, by suiting up and joining them for a late-afternoon practice. And while players were told not to tackle him, starting quarterback Ke

This weekend is High School Graduation weekend. We wish to congratulate all graduates in the class of 2011 and good luck to all your future endeavors. Some area schools have already graduated but most commencements will take place this weekend. Keep reading for the complete list of graduations. Please remember to celebrate responsibly.