A Voice from the Eastern Door
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About 20 Native American students received diplomas as part of the Massena Central Class of 2015 including the valedictorian, which school officials say is the first Native American to achieve this honor. Alanna Pyke, the class leader, mixed humor with narrative to portray how she and her classmates grew over their four years at Massena Central. "Flashback to freshman year, when everyone was confused, and you were lucky if you used the right bathroom," she said. She used an inside joke to descri...
The Snake Island Muskies dropped their 2015 record to 5-4 after losing to the Ottawa Axemen on Sunday, June 28. The Axemen led 3-1 after the first period, then outscored 7-2 in the middle stanza, working their way to a 14-5 win. Joe Hall led the Muskies offense with three goals and an assist. Lee Thomas scored twice and assisted once. Shane Francis tallied a pair of helpers. Scott Thompson, Jordan Thomas, Kariwate Mitchell and Cody Kilcoyne contributed solo assists. Trey Adams manned the goal for 53 minutes and Raphael Stooke took over for seve...
Friday, June 26 at Mohawk International Raceway saw Carey Terrance take his second win of the year in the 358 Modifieds, with Corey Wheeler doing the same in the Sportsman race. Greg Snyder and Derrick Ellsworth took first wins of the season in the respective Novice Sportsman and Mod Lite bouts. Matt Zira cruised to his fourth win of the year in the Bandit race. The evening included a special recognition for Mod Lite driver Louis Jackson Jr. The Salmon River senior skipped commencement so he...
A former Massena man is now a part of NHL history, having earned the right for his name to be engraved on the coveted Stanley Cup as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks coaching staff. "It's a dream come true. Anyone that grew up playing hockey or watching hockey, it's the Holy Grail," said Matt Meacham, who is now the Blackhawks' video coach. His name will be engraved into the cup along with the players and his fellow coaches. Meacham got his start in hockey playing for Massena Minor Hockey as...
AKWESASNE -- After two rained out weeks, Tim Fuller secured his first win at Mohawk International Raceway in nearly a decade in the 358 Modified division, while Joel Hargrave claimed his first-ever DirtCar win in the Sportsman class on Friday, June 19. The Quebec Lightning Sprints were on-hand, with Alex Therrien capturing the checkered flag. Joel Herne took his first MIR Sportsman victory in the novice race. Matt Zira once again dominated the Bandit cars for his third 2015 win at MIR. The 358 M...
The Snake Island Muskies picked up a pair of road wins in their last two contests, winning over the Kahnawake Tomahawks and Vermont Voyageurs. On Friday, June 19, they picked up a road win over Kahnawake. Despite their opponents jumping out to an early 6-3 lead, Snake Island rallied with five goals in the second period, coming from the sticks of Ky Tarbell, Shane Francis, Cody Kilcoyne, Trent Jacobs and Justin Oakes, who scored twice. Meanwhile, the Muskie defense held the Tomahawks to a single second-period goal from Nick Angus. Closing...
After taking an easy win over the Tyendinaga Wolfpack, the Snake Island Muskies got shut down by the Capital Axemen in an overtime decision. The Muskies now hold the median record of all Quebec Senior B teams, 3-3. On Sunday, June 7, the Muskies cruised to a 10-2 lead over the Wolfpack after 20 minutes, increasing that to 18-3 at the end of the second stanza. Tyendinaga started a comeback, outscoring 6-3 in the last period, but couldn’t overcome the earlier 15-goal deficit. Cody Kilcoyne led the offense with four goals and six assists. Joe H...
With an entire day of continuous rain, Mohawk International Raceway officials canceled the program on Friday, June 12, which included the second round of the Frenchie’s Ford Drive One Sportsman Series. The second series race of the season has been reset to July 9, when the Big Block Modified Super DirtCar Series comes to town. The event will also feature, much like the Super DirtCar Series, a redraw for the top 12 drivers after the qualifying heat events. After rain washed out the previous week’s Empire Super Sprint show on June 5, MIR off...
Massena and Salmon River Central athletes recently received honors for 2015 accomplishments on the field and in the classroom. More than a dozen girls varsity lacrosse members were named to the Academic All-NAC team. They included Raechel Davis, Madalyn Dillabough, Ellen Greene, Mia Jermano, Devin Kelly, Abby LaClair, Felicity Love, Katherine MacCuaig, Courtney Manley, Nicole Morgan, Sophia Post, Alanna Pyke, Sophia Rusaw and Emily Wilmshurst. Massena varsity boys on the Academic All-NAC squadron included Hunter Pyke, Kyran Sunday, Zach Ward...
Massena had its premier season as part of SVA (Stamford Volleyball Association), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting volleyball for the 2014-2015 season. The season started in December and ran through the end of April. SVA club was a combination of girls from St. Lawrence, Franklin, and Clinton counties. Massena SVA had four teams with female athletes from ages 12 to 18 competing on four different teams: 15U, 16U, 17U, and 18U. The club had what Coach Margaret Trombly described as...
This year Frenchie's celebrated their Ford and Chevrolet "Muscle Cars" on Saturday, May 30, 2015 showcasing the Mustang, Camaro, and Corvette. Massena closed down East Orvis Street in Massena between the Ford and Chevrolet dealerships for this event. They had music, contests, drawings, food and fun for the whole family. Visitors and owners all had a chance at Frenchie's Giveaway which included Ford, Chevy, Mustang, Camaro, and Corvette memorabilia....
MCH Baseball The Massena Red Raiders baseball squad bested Salmon River for the NAC Central Division title. They were to have faced the Franklin Academy Huskies on Wednesday, May 27 for the Section 10 Class A banner. Before getting the division title game, Massena fell to Ogdensburg Free Academy and beat Potsdam. On Monday, May 19, they fell 8-1 to the host OFA Blue Devils. Bailey Hewitt scored Massena’s run. Jacob Vierno earned the loss, giving up seven runs in five innings on the mound. Nick McKeel finished the game. Massena regained their f...
The Snake Island Muskies fell to the Capital Axemen but avenged their previous loss to the Kahnawake Mohawks. They beat the visiting Mohawks on Thursday, May 28 at Cornwall's Benson Centre. The Muskies took off to an early lead and never looked back, jumping ahead 6-2 by the end of the opening frame. Raweras Mitchell led the Muskies offense with two goals and two assists. Lee Thomas generated two goals and an assist. Brandon Swamp tallied a goal and two helpers. Jordan Thomas scored twice,...
MASSENA -- The Salmon River Lady Shamrocks clinched the overall Section 10 crown on Wednesday, May 27, besting the Massena Lady Raiders 9-8. This followed their winning the NAC regular season and Section 10 Class C titles Both teams earned state playoff spots. This is Salmon River’s first state tournament in five years of girls lacrosse. In the Massena game, they started out with a 7-4 lead at halftime, holding the Lady Raider defense at bay through the second half. Trysten Burns scored three goals. Mirabella Lazore scored once and assisted onc...
MCHS Lady Raiders Softball The Massena Lady Raiders softball squad closed out their regular season on a high note, jumping out to an early 7-1 lead and hanging on for a 27-5 win over Potsdam on Tuesday, May 19. Vanessa Kirkey added a win to her record with nine strikeouts and three walks, while allowing four hits. Evelyn Lilley pitched the first inning, taking the loss for Potsdam. Jasmine Jandreau finished the contest. Massena's Brittany Streeter had three hits and with three runs. Kirkey hit...
The Snake Island Muskies say their decision to play home games in Cornwall rather than Massena is make it easier for players to get to and from games and the team leaves Massena on good terms. “The players loved it there (Massena Arena), the floor was always kept in good condition and it seemed to be a perfect fit for lacrosse. I know the fans loved watching games there too, the seats are close to the action and the fans could really get into the game,” Muskies General Manager Kariwate Mitchell said. “I really enjoyed the friendships developed...
Friday, May 22 at Mohawk International Raceway saw the defending track champ take the Memorial Cup. The evening also featured the debut of a newly formed Novice Sportsman class. In the Memorial Cup race, defending track champion Billy Dunn worked up from eighth place to add the crown to his mantle. The event started with John Mulder and Luke Whitteker on the front row with Whitteker taking the lead over Danny O’Brien, Mulder, Jordan McCreadie and Chris Raabe. Whitteker would be at the head of the pack for the opening five laps until d...
The Snake Island Muskies are off to another season, opening their quest for a 2015 championship with a win against Tyendinaga. On May 2, the Muskies met the Tyendinaga Wolfpack at Desoronto Recreation Centre and won 20-5. For Snake Island, Andrew Lazore and Lee Thomas led the offensive charged with five goals and two assists each. Joe Hall scored a hat trick and assisted four times. Shane Francis had three goals and three assists. Raweras Mitchell had two goals and four assists. Russ Cree helped set up six plays that resulted in goals scored....
MCHS Boys Softball The Massena Red Raiders took to recent big wins against Indian River and Ogdensburg Free Academy. On Friday, May 15, the Raiders blanked Indian River 9-0 at home. Pitcher Josh LaShomb recorded a win with four strikes outs, no walks and scattering five hits. Bailey LaBarge had two hits, two runs and three RBIs. Ethan Marcello singled twice and drove in four runs. Logan Deshane batted an RBI. The previous afternoon saw Massena rally for a 6-5 win at home against OFA. Massena led 6-1 going into the sixth inning, when the Blue...
Massena Lady Red Raiders Lax The Massena Lady Red Raiders swept three games over the week of May 4. After jumping out to an 8-3 lead at the half, they narrowly beat the Heuvelton Lady Bulldogs 12-11 on Tuesday, May 5. Kysten Stone and Devin Kelly led the offensive side with respective hat tricks. Stone also logged an assist. Alanna Pyke (one assist), Shanley Burke, Cayla Hinkley, Nicole Morgan, Abigail Johnson and Sophia Rusaw each scored once. For Heuvelton, offensive leaders were Olivia St....
The Iroquois Nationals will hold open and invitational team selection camp for the Federation of International Lacrosse World Indoor Lacrosse Championships (WILC) on June 25 and 26. The WILC will be played Sept. 18 to 27 at Onondaga Nation and in Syracuse. Potential candidates for the Iroquois Nationals roster, which will be cut to 23 posts, can attend the two-day camp. It is scheduled at the new Community Center at Cattaraugus. On June 25, Nationals coaching staff will give Haudenosaunee lacrosse players a chance to be evaluated and move...
The Massena Red Raiders lacrosse team recognized its senior boys lacrosse players on Thursday, May 7. The players are, from left, Jan-Vincent Hannappel (30), who is also a Rotary Club foreign exchange student, Brendan Broderick (28), Dalton Mullin (6), Evan Kassian (8), Jeff Bain (9), Dylan Stone (10) and Sako Rourke (22)....
Boys Lacrosse The Massena Red Raiders fashioned wide victories against Northwood Prep and Ogdensburg Free Academy. They defeated Northwood 15-5 on April 30. Kendrick Angus, who also had three assists, and Cole Allen were offensive leaders with three goals each. Nick Henrie scored twice and had a pair of assists. Hunter Pyke and J.P. Chauvin each scored twice. Sako Rourke had five assists. Kyren Sunday and Montana Pierce each scored once. Tyler Armstong made nine saves. The Raiders defeated visiting OFA 21-5 on April 28. The teams were tied 2-2...
The state champion Massena Lady Raiders and Coach Jennifer Gray were honored by the New York State Senate in Albany on April 22 with Sen. Joe Griffo, R-Rome, and Sen. Patty Ritchie, R-Heuvelton, each spoke on behalf of the team. "We sincerely applaud your athletic skills and talents and the championship that you all won, but also that you've done so well academically," Griffo told the team as they stood in Senate chambers. "You have a done a great justice, not only to the sport, but also to...
The Massena Red Raiders boys laxmen took three games in a row over the week of April 20, sweeping Canton, Potsdam and Saranac Lake. They took a blowout 20-1 win over the Saranac Lake Red Storm on April 25. Sako Rourke was the offensive leader with five goals. Kendrick Angus scored a hat trick. Hunter Pyke, Kainen Francis, Jake Sheets and J.P. Chauvin each scored two goals. Nick Henrie scored once and had five helpers. Dalton Mullin, Jeff Bain and Ratons Thompson scored single goals. Saranac...
