Sports

Family School Boys Golf

April 27, 2012

By Cameron S.

Family School Boys Golf Team recently tried out their clubs at Tarry Brae Country Club against Fallsburg. Despite losing the Falcons have been improving, with Steve R. and Conner C. consistently cutting down on strokes every match. “Although we haven’t been winning, we have been improving day after day and in the sport of golf that’s all you can ask for,” said Steve.

Conner led the team hitting 46, with Steve close behind with a 48. Team captain, Cameron S. trailed right behind hitting a 54.

By Cameron S.

Family School students Lucas V. and Ellie H. have recently received the annual Scholar Athlete Award. This award is given to students who maintain a superior GPA while playing several sports throughout high school.

Both students attended a banquet joining other athletes from Section IX to receive the award and it was something to remember. “Getting the award reminded me of the importance of academics and I was very grateful to have been given this award,” said Lucas

Family School’s annual softball game between staff and students is just around the corner. The school is anticipating the game to be on June 14.

March Madness

April 17, 2012
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By RJ Oringer The Family School students were privileged to be able to watch the first battle of the Final Four NCAA basketball tournament between Kentucky and Louisville and the first half of the Ohio and Kansas game. Since there is no cable television at the school was a tremendous treat for whoever wanted to [...]

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Section IX Playoff Game- Family vs Coleman

March 6, 2012
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By Cameron S. Powerhouse teams The Family Falcons and the Coleman Catholic Statesmen battled it out in the Section IX semifinal playoff game. After back and forth action, Coleman ended on top 64-49. Falcons came out with a strong first quarter performance dominating both sides of the ball. Intense Falcon defense led to continuous Coleman [...]

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Family Falcons vs Roscoe Blue Devils

March 1, 2012
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By Stefan D.  The Family Falcon’s clinched a spot in the playoffs when they beat the Roscoe Blue Devil’s 61-39.             The Falcons came out on top in the first quarter 15-7. Falcon centers Lucas M. and Tarek M. contributed eight points while Roscoe’s forwards Mark R. and Brad D. scored seven. The Falcons controlled [...]

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Girls Basketball Has Begun

December 7, 2011
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The Lady Falcons have begun their season and have already played their first game. After a tough scrimage against Hancock, they pushed through to complete a game against them the very next day.

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Let the Seasons Begin

November 30, 2011
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By Cameron S.             The Family Falcons boys and girls basketball teams prepare for a new season. On November 13, 2011 the boys hit off the season with tryouts. “It was challenging and motivating, I’m very optimistic about this season,” said team hopeful Ezra B. The captain of this Falcon team is senior Tarek M. [...]

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Falcons Soccer Season Comes to an End

November 16, 2011
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By Joe T. Fans crowded into the packed Colonie High School Stadium in Albany, New York to watch The Family Foundation Falcons compete against The Ft. Ann Cardinals for the Class D Regional Championship on Saturday November 12. One of the most remarkable high school soccer games ended the Family School’s Cinderella story and state [...]

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Falcons Fly Forward Past Coleman

November 9, 2011
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By Joe T. In the 2011 New York Sectional Championship, Carlton W. and his Falcons defeated Coleman Catholic 1-0 in a long nail biter game. Falcon right midfielder, Steve R., was the hero of the night after he blasted the final kick that secured his team’s win in a penalty kick shootout. It was a [...]

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