ATHLETICS
Congratulations to our winter scholar-athlete teams!
March 12, 2013 - Congratulations to the following CHS teams who have achieved scholar-athlete status for winter 2012-13: boys' basketball, girls' basketball, boys' indoor track and girls' indoor track. The teams were recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. To be considered for scholar-athlete status, these teams were required to carry at least a 90 average or better during the season that ended earlier this month.
The teams' successes were not just limited to the classroom. Take a look at some of their accomplishments during the 2012-13 season>>
High school spring sports season to begin March 4; middle school on March 18
The high school spring sports season will begin Monday, March 4. Middle school spring sports will begin on Monday, March 18. These dates are different from those listed in the district calendar. They reflect a change made by the Colonial Council to coincide with other Section II schedules.
Athletic department raises funds for Coaches vs. Cancer
Thank you to everyone who supported the district's Athletic Department which last week presented the local chapter of the American Cancer Society with a check for $343 for their Coaches vs. Cancer campaign. Donations were accepted on four evenings at the high school during which boys' and girls' basketball as well as wrestling had contests. Pictured, from left to right, is Athletic Director Tom Kostrzebski, Katie Awad, and Justin Cook from the American Cancer Society.
CHS football players rack up off-season honors
Members of the Cohoes High School football team have been recognized in the off-season for their contributions to the team last fall. CHS sophomore Brandon Laforest led a group of players who were honored at the Section 2 Class B football luncheon last month. Brandon was one of only three players who were honored on both the First Team Offensive and First Team Defensive All Star teams, playing wide receiver and defensive back. He was also named to the Second Team in his role as kicker.
Others honored at the luncheon included:
Reinfurt Division First Team
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Brandon Laforest – WR & DB
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John Malulan – LB
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Vincent DeChiaro – OL
Reinfurt Division Second Team
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Branden LeQue – OL
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Charlie Jubrey – OL
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Max Carey – QB
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Daishawne Sturdivant-TB
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Marcus Zych-LB
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Shelton Alston-DB
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Nick Scott-DL
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Brandon Laforest-Kicker
Over the holiday break, Laforest and senior Daishawne Sturdivant were both honored by the Troy Record as part of The Record's All-Area Football Team. Laforest was named to the paper's First Team as wide receiver and Sturdivant was named to the Second Team as tailback. Read Troy Record article here>>
According to Coach James Ducharme, in the 2012 season, Brandon Laforest set the following school records: 8 interceptions; 25 receptions for 662 yards; and 9 touchdowns. Laforest was also named by the Times Union to the First Team Small School Defense as a Defensive Back.
Congratulations to our fall scholar-athlete teams!
Congratulations to the following Cohoes High School teams for earning the status of Scholar Athlete Team for the fall sports season:
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Boys Cross Country
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Girls Cross Country
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Boys Soccer
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Girls Soccer
Please note that the football and volleyball teams just narrowly missed the reaching the Scholar-Athlete mark of 90%. Congratulations to all our hardworking students!
Section II honors CHS soccer standout Connor Laughlin
December 10, 2012 - A great high school soccer career came to an end last weekend in Saratoga Springs as CHS senior Connor Laughlin was honored with a second team all Colonial Council nomination at the Section II Boys Soccer Banquet at the Holiday Inn. The honor was just one of more added to Connor's impressive resume, which includes two consecutive second team all Colonial Council nominations, four years as a varsity starter, two years as team captain, and two years as team MVP.
"All of these accomplishments are overshadowed by Connor's fantastic grades and contributions to the Cohoes community off of the field," said Coach Dave Wasserman. "The Cohoes soccer program has lost a great player, a leader and an amazing person.
"We wish Connor luck throughout the the rest of his senior year and
in College," he added.
2012-2013 schedule for sports physicals
All students’ grades 7-12 that desire to participate in interscholastic athletics must receive an adequate physical examination. A medical history must be done if a student is carrying over their physical from one season to another as well. The nurse must approve this information before the athlete can participate. No student will be allowed to try out or practice with the team without the required physical examination. There are no exceptions.
Physical examinations are provided by the school district prior to each sports season free of charge. Students may be examined by their family physician. The district medical form must be completed and returned directly to the school nurse. Failure to provide proof of a physical examination will result in a loss of practice time. Physical examinations are valid for the school calendar year. Students trying out for a sport can have the exam before the season starts.
View a complete 2012-2013 sports physical schedule here>> (Updated 7/2012)
Athletic Health History Form (First-time athletes)
General Guidelines for Athletic Contests
1. It is strongly recommended that middle school
students be accompanied by a parent/guardian when attending
athletic contests at the high school.
2. If school is cancelled due to weather, ALL athletic practices
and/or contests are cancelled as well.
Boys basketball website
Boys basketball team website>>
Alma Mater
On the banks of the Mohawk River
With its hills of blue
Stands our honored Cohoes High School
A stirring sight to view
Then hail to Cohoes High School
Whose blue and gold is our rule
We gain strength from thee O Alma Mater
Praise and hail Cohoes
We will treasure Alma Mater
And we now declare
Our loyalty and affection
As our voices fill the air
Then hail to Cohoes High School
Whose blue and gold is our rule
We gain strength from thee O Alma Mater
Praise and hail Cohoes
Loyal hearts beat proudly
And our pulses thrill
At the thought of that honored building
That stands upon the hill
Then hail to Cohoes High School
Whose blue and gold is our rule
We gain strength from thee O Alma Mater
Praise and hail Cohoes
