5.21.13

Girls’ softball meets Tamarac in playoffs

The girls’ varsity softball team will compete in the Class B Section 2 playoffs this week! The Lady Cannoneers (the 15 seed) play Tamarac (the 2 seed) on Wednesday at Tamarac. Game time is 4:30 p.m. Congratulations to Coach Thouin and her softball players on this accomplishment! Congratulations also to the Cannoneers’ track and field team, which is competing in sectionals this weekend.

5.15.13

Gleason signs Letter of Intent to play at Division I Sacred Heart University

Surrounded by his family, friends, teammates, former and current teachers, Watervliet High School senior Jordan Gleason signed his Letter of Intent to play basketball next year for Sacred Heart University. Read more

Spring sports season underway

Cannoneer baseball v. Albany Academy photo gallery

Cannoneer softball v. Holy Names photos

‘Vliet Athletes in the News (Spring 2013)

Congratulations to the following Watervliet High School student athletes or teams who have been recognized for their accomplishments recently in the local media:

 Demand receives scholarship, will play basketball for LeMoyne (May 9, Times Union)

 Cannoneer softball battling for sectional spot (May 3, Troy Record)

 Vliet softball player Jones gets Honorable Mention for Record's Athlete of the Week (April 24, Troy Record)

 Vliet girls’ basketball player has talent to ‘spare’ for another sport (April 23, Troy Record)

5.3.13

Watervliet alumni athletes continue to shine in collegiate athletic arena

 SUNY Cortland junior sprinter Melique Garcia was selected as the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Men's Track Athlete of the Week (April 21)

 Baseball standout Caleb Gleason was named to the Northeast Conference (NEC) 10 Honor Roll. He will graduate with his degree in Education and was a 3-year starter on the baseball team. (April 14)

4.2.13

Accolades continue for Watervliet boys and girls basketball players

Demand, Gleason each named “Player of the Year” by Troy Record

The Troy Record recently named Ailayia Demand its 2013 All-City Player of the Year, while Jordan Gleason has been named 2013 All-Area Player of the Year.  View Troy Record article with video featuring Ailayia Demand │ View Troy Record article with video featuring Jordan Gleason

Seniors Mikayla Deguire and Tyler McLeod along with freshman Ty'Jon Gilmore have also been selected for the All-City and All-Area teams. 2013 Small School All-Area Girls' Basketball Team | 2013 Small School All-Area Boys' Basketball Team (March 31) | 2013 All-City Girls' Basketball Team | 2013 All-City Boys' Basketball Team (March 29)

4.1.13

2013 Times Union small-school boys’ basketball all-area team, Gleason named  “Player of the Year”  view Times Union article (March 26)

3.28.13

Defender Shane Ray is Cannoneers’ unsung hero view Times Union article (March 21)

3.26.13

County officials recognize Cannoneer basketball teams

State and local legislators from Albany County celebrate the accomplishments of Watervliet's championship basketball teams during a ceremony on March 26. View Photo Gallery

3.17.13

Cannoneers are Class B state champs!

The Cannoneers clinched the New York State Class B basketball final in OT over Babylon by a score of 72-60 on Saturday in Glens Falls. Congratulations to the Watervliet players and coaches on winning the championship and a fantastic season! View Troy Record article │ View Photo Gallery courtesy of Post Star

3.16.13

Cannoneers advance to Class B final

With their win over Batavia on Friday (60-53), the Cannoneers take on Babylon in tonight's NYS Class B final at 9 p.m. in Glens Falls. Go Cannoneers! View Troy Record article │ Read Times Union Article

3.15.13

Watervliet's Tyler McLeod is Troy Record's Athlete of the Week View Troy Record article

Watervliet's Mikayla Deguire named NewsChannel 13 All-Star NewsChannel 13 Video

3.13.13

Demand, Gleason named Colonial Council MVPs for 2012-13 basketball season

Congratulations to Ailayia Demand and Jordan Gleason on being named Most Valuable Players in the Colonial Council. Seniors Mikayla DeGuire and Tyler McLeod were also selected to the Council's First Team All-Stars this season by league coaches.
View Troy Record sports blog (boys) | View Troy Record sports blog (Girls) 

3.10.13

Cannoneers basketball regional final results

Congratulations to the Cannoneers on winning the Class B regional final by a score of 73-58 over Ogdensburg Free Academy Saturday at SUNY Potsdam. With the victory, the Cannoneers move on to the state semifinals in Glens Falls. View Troy Record article
After a fantastic run, the Lady Cannoneers season came to an end Saturday with 73-65 loss to Salmon River. Thank you to the players and coaches for another exciting and successful season! View Troy Record article

3.7.13

After winning the semis, both teams moving on to regional finals

Both Cannoneers basketball teams advance to the NYSPHSAA regional finals on Saturday at SUNY Potsdam against the section 10 winners. The girls will play Salmon River at 1:45 p.m., followed by the boys versus Ogdensburg Free Academy at 3:30 p.m.

In Wednesday's semi-finals, the Lady Cannoneers defeated Beekmantown 54-26, while the Cannoneers prevailed over Beekmantown 53-37. view troy Record article on boys' basketball win | Read troy Record article on Girls' basketball victory | more headlines

3.5.13

Congratulations to the Watervliet boys' and girls' basketball teams on winning Class B sectional championships over the weekend, both advance to the regionals!

With the boys victory over Schuylerville and the girls defeat of Ravena on Saturday, both teams will advance to the regionals on Wednesday, March 7 in Plattburgh. Congratulations to the players and coaches! Go Cannoneers!!
view troy Record article on boys' basketball win | Read troy Record article on Girls' basketball victory | more headlines

2.27.13

Watervliet boys' basketball team advances to Class B final

With recent victories over Broadalbin-Perth and Catskill, the Watervliet Boys Basketball team is advancing to the Class B final on Saturday, March 2 at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Congratulations to the players and coaches! Go Cannoneers!! view troy Record article on boys' basketball win

2.20.13

Watervliet basketball teams advance in tournament

Both varsity basketball teams (boys' and girls') are advancing to the next round of the Section II Class B tournament after winning their games on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Congratulations to the players and coaches! Go Cannoneers!! See Troy Record article on girls' basketball victory | view troy Record article on boys' basketball win