Richard Cowles, Athletic Director

Erin Manning, Athletic Department Secretary

Athletic Office: (518) 629-3303
Sports Hotline: (518) 629-3309
Athletic Office Fax: (518) 273-1707

 

CANNONEER ATHLETICS

Josh Veshia picks up 100th wrestling victory
Congratulations to senior wrestler Josh Veshia who picked up his 100th win during the Cannoneers' meet against Lansingburgh last week. Josh joins just a handful of Watervliet wrestlers to achieve this amazing accomplishment. Josh is pictured below with Watervliet Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lori S. Caplan and teacher Terry Bradway following his win Thursday, Jan. 19.

Turnout strong for alumni wrestling event

The Watervliet Athletic Department hosted its second annual Alumni Wrestling Night on Jan. 11 at Watervliet High School. The gathering brings past WHS wrestlers and coaches back to the school, providing an opportunity for former teammates to get reacquainted, and helps promote the sport of wrestling in the community. read more and view slideshow

Money raised for girls basketball

                       Thanks to the efforts of the Arsenal City Girls' Basketball Organization, County Legislator Bob Beston and Jim Gates, $6300 was raised for the Watervliet girls' basketball program, to assist with camps and other special program expenses.

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2011 Girls' Tip-Off Basketball Tournament

The annual Watervliet High School Girls’ Tip-Off Basketball Tournament will be held Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26. All-day adult tickets are $3, students $2. see pairings

Fall Sports Awards' Winners read more

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Congratulations to Coach Whited on his retirement from coaching and thank you for your 14 years on the Cannoneer football staff!!!!!

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HARRY TUCKER PLAQUE DEDICATION

L to R:  Joe Klee, Denise Klee, Bob Rubino, Maury Clough, Dave Havnen, Dave Johnston, Dr. Paul Padalino & Dr. Lori Caplan.

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2011 Watervliet High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees  

 

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Athletes of the Year Ryan Manning & Courtney Normile

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Army Scholar Athletes of the Year Meaghan Hogan & Justin Oravsky

 

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Colonial Council Scholar Athletes

To read more about the Colonial Council Scholar Athletes click here

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Watervliet Brick Campaign - To order your 4 x 8 engraved brick please click on Vliet_Brick_Campaign_form.pdf.  The raised funds will go to the additional display cases and to assist with expenses associated with the donated sculpture by artist Keith Johnson of Atlanta, Georgia which will be displayed in the Hall of Fame room.  All bricks will be displayed near the new gym lobby entrance.

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Section II Champions 

Congratulations!!!! to Coach Bowden and the boys' varsity basketball team on their Class B-BB Section II Championship.

 

Volunteers needed for Sports Booster Club

Anyone interested in getting involved with the Watervliet Cannoneer Sports Booster Club please contact Meg Ebenhoch at P.O. Box 334, Watervliet, NY 12189 or call (518) 461-3176 or email mebenhoc@nycap.rr.com.

Hall of Fame photos available

Hall of Fame photos are now available for purchase. To view and purchase any of the photos from the 2008 and 2009 Induction Ceremonies. click here