A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Last Friday night on a rain soaked Nicholas field, the Massena Red Raiders scored early and often to secure a 40-6 victory against the Plattsburg Hornets. The Raider (3-4) season started out slow after losing their first three games but they have gained some momentum by winning three of the last four games. They are now in a position to play in the Section 10 Class A Playoffs with a .500 record. In Massena’s first offensive play Jordy Mitchell took the first handoff and outran the Hornet d...
The Massena Red Raiders boys traveled to Ft. Covington last Thursday for a rematch against the Shamrocks. The last time the two teams got together Salmon came away with a 2-1 victory. However, technically it was considered a tie since penalty shots were used so a team could advance for tournament purposes. The Raiders did not let a technicality get in the way as they posted a 3-1 win over Salmon River. Joey Labelle opened the scoring for Massena 18 minutes into the game off an assist from Zach...
The Massena Lady Raiders took all three games (25-9, 25-19, 25-21) in a divisional game last Thursday when they went up against the Lumberjacks at home. Daenna Conger sparked the Raider effort with 15 points while Marisa Truax tallied 13 points, 15 assists and five kills. Tristan Thomas fashioned 11 points, four aces, and four kills. Janisa Benedict played strong at the net for nine kills and four blocks while contributing six service points. Massena improves 3-2 in the East division and 10-2...
The Salmon River Central girls varsity soccer team hosted the Lady Raiders last Thursday in an NAC interdivisional game between the two undefeated teams. The Lady Shamrocks retained the undefeated honor with a 3-2 win. The Lady Shamrocks took the lead early when Anna Kelly converted from Karley Cree seven minutes into the game. Massena rallied back to pull even 28 minutes later when Dominique Valancius finished off a play from Kayleigh Zappia. The teams stood tied at half time. Five minutes...
Last Thursday two of the undefeated girls varsity volleyball teams went head to head with Salmon River emerging as the lone undefeated team in the NAC. In dramatic fashion, the Lady Shamrocks handed Massena their first loss of the season with a five-set game. At first it looked like Massena was going to take the game in three sets by winning the first two 25-22, 25-21. Salmon rallied back in the third to win it 25-21 then kept the momentum going to win the next two sets 25-19 and 25-20...
Outside it was a cool, crisp autumn Saturday but inside the Massena Central gymnasium things were heating up. Massena was host to five NAC girls’ volleyball teams vying for top honors in the Coca Cola Classic Volleyball tournament. The Lady Raiders took first place while Salmon River placed second in a long but exciting afternoon of volleyball. Teams from Massena, Salmon River, Ogdensburg, Madrid Waddington and Edwards-Knox all played 15 minute round robin games to qualify for semi-finals. The L...
On Wednesday September 7 the Lady Raiders volleyball team hosted the Lady Wildcats of Gouverneur. The Raiders won all three games (25-12, 25-10, 25-13) to win the best of five match. Junior Tristan Thomas led the Raider effort with 22 points, 13 aces and two kills. Senior Daenna Conger served up 17 points and four aces while Junior Janisa Benedict worked the net for six kills. Senior Marissa Truax contributed eight points and six assists. The Lady Raiders will travel to Tupper Lake on Tuesday...
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June 16th was a wonderful and historic day for the St. Regis Mohawk School. Not only was the weather beautiful but so was everyone’s spirits as SRMS graduated its first fifth grade class. The ceremony was held outside under a large tent. The band, comprised of SRMS teachers, staff and former students, played “Pomp and Circumstance” as fifty nine students dressed in beautiful ribbon shirts, ribbon dresses and Sunday best attire walked to the graduation stage. Adorning many heads were beaded crowns and gustowehs. To start the ceremony the opening...
On June 2nd the Massena Lady Raiders defended their Section 10 Overall title by defeating Class C champion Potsdam Central, 14-8 at SUNY Canton. At halftime the score stood at 7-4 and Massena’s overall record improves to 16-1. The Lady Raiders went on to play in the New York New York State Class B Tournament on Saturday, June 4th. Kiley Buckshot led the Lady Raiders with four goals and two assists. Erin Francis found the back of the net three times and added a helper. Shaydi Oakes and D...
On Tuesday, May 24th, Massena hosted the opening round of Class C playoffs against Ogdensburg. The Raiders led 9-1 at halftime and continued on to win 17-3. The Raiders were led by Grayson Phillips-Cole with three goals and three assists. Freshman Rhodes Tarbell and senior Jimmy Pierce also contributed hat tricks. Randy Seymour added two goals to the scoreboard along with two helpers and Tyler Simms found the back of the net twice. Rounding out the scoring for Massena were J.P. Prashaw, Isaiah...
The Lady Raiders took top honors over Ogdensburg (203.5-109.5) and Madrid Waddington (185-132) on Monday, May 23rd. Senior Courtney White set a new Section 10 record in the discus by more than six feet with a toss of 132’5.5”. She also won the shot put at 34’10”. Fellow senior Emily Sullivan also contributed two wins in the 1500m (5:21.3) and the 400 hurdles (1:14.6). Teresa Grigg came away with wins in the 400m (1:05.2) and the high jump (4’8”). The other first place win came from Olivia Doug...
Friday, May 20th, the Massena Red Raiders boy’s lacrosse team closed out their regular NAC season with a win over the Heuvelton Bulldogs, 22-7. Before the game four seniors, Randy Seymour, Jimmy Pierce, J.P. Prashaw and Nick Moffitt, were honored for their hard work and dedication to the team. Randy Seymour led the Raider attack by breaking through the Bulldog defense for seven goals and seven assists. Zach Hopps found the back of the net three times and added seven helpers, while Grayson P...
On Tuesday May 10th the Norwood-Norfolk Flyers track team was in town and earned an NAC win over the Massena Red Raiders . In the boys meet the Flyers finished first with a score of 135-106 and nine first place finishes. Massena was led by seniors Travis Ashlaw and Anto Almasian. Ashlaw claimed wins in the 110m hurdles in a time of 16.7 seconds and the 400m with a time of 54.4 seconds. He also posted a win in the high jump with 5’8”. Almasian swept the weight events with a 43’3.5” in shot pu...
On Wednesday, May 11, the Massena Lady Red Raiders played host to the Salmon River Lady Shamrocks. It was also senior night for the Lady Raiders. This was the last game of their high school lacrosse career on the Mike Nicholas Field. In the first half the Lady Raiders built a 12-2 lead and went on to win 18-4. Erin Francis (1 assist) and Dominique Valancius scored three goals apiece. Kiley Buckshot (2 assists), Nyssa Laclair and Megan Poupore contributed two goals each while Alisha Jacobs...
Last Saturday the Massena Red Raider Boys suffered a disappointing overtime loss to Saranac Lake, 13-12. This comes on the heels of their overtime loss, 8-9, to Northwood Prep on Wednesday. At the end of the first half the Red Storm led 7-5. In the second half the Red Raiders turned the tables and scored seven goals to Saranac’s five to even the score. Saranac Lake scored in sudden death to win 13-12. Randy Seymour led the Raider offense with five goals and three assists. Grayson Phillips and Zach Hopps broke through for three goals and t...
On Tuesday, May 3rd, the Massena Lady Red Raiders were back in action on their home turf against the Saranac Lake Red Storm. Massena stormed out and led 7-1 at halftime to go on to win 15-4. Erin Francis led the offensive attack for Massena with five goals. Kiley Buckshot fashioned two goals and three assists. Megan Poupore and Shannon Casey contributed a goal and two assists. Nyssa LaClair found the back of the net twice. Shaydie Oakes (1 assist), Kallie Barnes, Emma Dupree and Carlie Leary...
On Monday, May 2nd, the Massena Lady Red Raiders played host to the Potsdam Lady Sandstoners under the lights. The night was cloudy, rainy, and cold but the Lady Raiders dismissed the weather and played to a 16-11 win. At halftime the Lady Raiders were ahead 6-5 but widened the gap during the second half. Erin Francis continues to be a strong attack for Massena with five goals and two assists. Megan Poupore struck for five goals while Shannon Casey produced three goals and one helper. Dominique...
On Wednesday, May 4th, the Massena boys and girls track teams played host to Salmon River and Clifton-Fine and claimed victory over both teams. For the girls, seniors Emily Sullivan and Courtney White led in points for the Raiders. Sullivan won the 400 hurdles in 1:14.5 and the long jump at 13’6.75”. White swept all the weight events posting a win in the shot put at 33’6.5” and, the discus at 126’9.5”. Also posting wins for Massena were Alicia Delgado in the 100m. with a time of 13.8 second...
On Tuesday April 29th and Wednesday the 30th, the Massena Red Raiders hosted the St. Lawrence Larries. It took two days to play the game due to a thunderstorm that suspended the game on Tuesday. One minute and thirty-three seconds remained in the first half when the game was suspended and the score stood at 9-4. The Larries led 10-5 going into the third quarter. The Raiders pulled together to outscore the Larries 7-4 in the third and rallied to a 16-15 win. “I am so proud of the boys for not g...
On Tuesday April 26th the Lady Raiders continued their unbeaten season with a sixth straight win when they defeated Saranac Lake 20-9. Massena led 11-6 at halftime and rallied on in the second half for the win on their home field. Erin Francis led the Massena attack with six goals and four assists. Megan Poupore produced four goals and four assists. Nyssa LaClair posted three goals and one assist. Kylie Buckshot (1), Stephanie Premo and Dominique Valancius tallied 2 goals apiece. Shannon Casey c...
Last Thursday night the Massena Red Raider boys hosted the Canton Golden Bears under the lights. The weather was cold but the boys were heating up the field and gave the fans an exciting game especially in the last minutes of the last quarter. The boys opened up the game with a fast and furious first quarter where the Raiders pulled ahead 8-5. In the second quarter both teams scored 3 goals but Canton outscored the Raiders in the third and pulled within 2 goals. The fourth quarter saw the Bears...
On Thursday, April 21st, the Lady Red Raiders continued their winning ways by defeating the Lady Bulldogs at the Mike Nicholas field. During the first half, the match up was fairly even with the halftime score of 7-4. The second half saw the Lady Raiders pull ahead and never look back to win 13-6. Shannon Casey led the Raider offense with three goals. Erin Francis, Kiley Buckshot and Emma Dupree tallied 2 goals and 2 helpers apiece. Dominique Valancius contributed 2 goals while Coree Phillips...
On Tuesday April 5th, the Massena Lady Raiders lacrosse team played host to the Potsdam Lady Sandstoners. The Raiders led 9-6 at halftime and continued to lead during the second half ending with a final score of 13-8. Kiley Buckshot led the offense for Massena with 5 goals, while Shannon Casey and Nyssa LaClair struck for 2 goals each. Rounding out the scoring with one goal apiece was Erin Francis, Shaydi Oakes, Domonique Valancious and Emma Dupree. Freshman Carlie Leary found herself filling...
On Tuesday, April 5th, Massena played host to Potsdam under the lights of the Mike Nicholas Field. Both teams played hard and the lead switched a few times during the game. At the end of the first quarter Potsdam led 4-2 and going into the fourth quarter Massena led 10-9. During the last quarter Potsdam fired off 3 unanswered goals to make the final score 12-10. Zach Hopps led the Raider attack with 3 goals and 1 assist. Grayson Phillips found the back of the net 3 times while Randy Seymour...
