By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
“In my eyes it’s got to be probably the best team ever to come out of Glens Falls,” Head Boys Basketball Coach Rob Girard said after his squad won its second straight state championship Sunday afternoon, completing consecutive undefeated seasons and extending its win streak to 54 games.
That’s saying a lot for a program that’s featured such distinguished hoops alums as Jimmer Fredette …
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Chronicle reporter Ben Westcott writes…In a ceremony Friday at Glens Falls High School, legendary basketball alum Joe Girard III, New York State’s all-time leading scorer, had his No. 11 jersey retired in front of his hometown fans.
He was joined under the spotlight at center court by his father Joe Girard Jr., mother Arleen Girard, grandmother Nancy Girard, and long-time girlfriend Moonya Reszytniak.
“This is something that I could only …
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Glens Falls High School said it will retire Joe Girard III’s #11 jersey during a special ceremony on Friday, Feb. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.
“This honor recognizes his extraordinary impact on our program and community,” Glens Falls Athletic Director Shane Jones was quoted. “Joseph’s contributions are immeasurable, and his legacy of excellence, leadership, and dedication will forever be a part of our history.
“With that said, we …
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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
In case you haven’t been paying attention: The Glens Falls boys basketball program is really, really good right now.
That much was clear to the mostly full crowd in Hudson Falls on Friday night that watched the Black Bears dismantle the home team 87-49, snapping the Tigers’ eight game winning streak.
Further evidence of Glens Falls’s excellence is the fact that the Black Bears …
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Winter Home Issue! Rough start: Glens Falls in 2025. Traded houses. Moose rescue. Cool Insuring Arena. Times Union says Tague & Joy rise for GOP Congress nod; Constantino: ‘Fake News!’ Trump pardons include GF man, Hadley woman for Jan. 6, 2021. Glens Falls boys basketball has won 40 straight games. West Mountain alpine village plan gets pushback at hearing. Ice Bars return! In Lake George & Bolton. Rare goose causes …
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