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By Andy Gardner. In recent Salmon River and Massena varsity sports action, the Shamrocks boys hockey squad tied with Thousand Islands and, in their season opener, beat Malone. Meanwhile in girls basketball, Massena came out the victors of a bout with Salmon River. Saturday, Dec. 9, boys hockey, Salmon River 5 Thousand Islands 5 (OT tie) – The Salmon River boys varsity hockey team concluded a thrilling and high-scoring match against Thousand Islands, ultimately securing a well-fought tie as the contest remained undecided even after overtime. T...
Massena and Salmon River soccer players received All-Northern Athletic honors at the conclusion of the 2023 season. For girls soccer, the NYSPHSAA Section 10 First Team Central Division includes: Sydney Rochefort (Massena), Kelsey Barkley (Salmon River), Isabelle Laughlin (Massena), Ava Lilliock (Franklin Academy), Emily Estabrooks (Canton), Chloe Smith (Gouverneur), Natalie Ashlaw (Franklin Academy), Lindy Betrus (Potsdam), Vivian Coburn (Canton), Meadow Geenhill (Gouverneur). Offensive MVP is Addysin King (Franklin Academy) and Defensive MVP...
In recent varsity hockey and basketball action, the Salmon River Shamrocks hosted their holiday hockey tournament where they downed Ogdensburg but fell short against Canisius. The Massena Raiders downed the Franklin Academy Huskies on the court. Friday-Saturday Dec. 15-16, Salmon River boys hockey tournament – Salmon River Central experienced a split outcome at its holiday tournament. They secured a 4-2 Division II victory over OFA on Friday night but faced a 5-0 defeat against Canisius in Saturday's matchup. Canisius had earlier edged Q...
By Andy Gardner. The Massena volleyball team took a few moments during their home game against Tupper Lake to applaud four players who will graduate in the spring. The team went on to secure a win over Chateaugay two nights later. Middle hitter Allison Lazore is finishing her second year with the Massena varsity squadron. She's an IB student who off the court is a member of French Club and French National Honors Society. She plays club volleyball in the off season and enjoys reading, cooking,...
By Andy Gardner. The Salmon River Shamrocks girls varsity soccer team won the Section 10 Class B crown by shutting out Potsdam. They also recognized six players who will graduate in the spring: Aleska Mora-Williams, Ariyah LaFrance, Gardyn Robertson, Ieniente Tabor, Kaylynn Leaf and Makenna Manson. Meanwhile, the Massena girls lost the Section 10 Class A championship to Malone. Saturday, Oct. 28, Section 10 Class B championship, Salmon River 2 Potsdam 0 – The Salmon River girls' soccer team c...
By Andy Gardner. The Salmon River Shamrocks paid tribute to three senior players who will move on after the '23-'24 school year. They held the recognition ceremony Monday, Oct. 23, before the start of their home game against the Brushton-Moira Panthers, who they downed in three straight sets. Tessa Cree, who wears #34, has been a member of the team for three years. She wants to go to college and study to become a teacher or a therapist, while continuing her volleyball career. She also hopes to...
By Andy Gardner. Here is a summary of recent Massena Raiders and Salmon River Shamrocks varsity sports action: Monday, Oct. 23, boys soccer playoffs, Salmon River 2 Norwood-Norfolk 1 – Third-seeded Salmon River scored midway through the second half, then kept #-6-seed Norwood-Norfolk at bay in the Section X Class B play-in round. The ‘Rocks opened scoring in the sixth minute on a goal from Carter Johnson, assisted by Jonathan Cook-Francis. Zane Tatom scored unassisted and tied the game 1-1 in the 53rd minute. Just five minutes later, Ty Ler...
By Andy Gardner As the 2023 regular fall sports season begins to taper down, the Raiders dropped two of three volleyball games and were trounced on the gridiron. Meanwhile, the Shamrocks produced a win at the volleyball net over Potsdam. Monday, Oct. 16 girls soccer, Salmon River 3 Norwood-Norfolk 0 – Kelsey Barkley scored a goal with an assist in the Central Division game at Norwood. Lindsey Durant and Calysta Cree picked up the other two Shamrock markers. Kaylynn Leaf tallied a helper. Taya Ransom shut out the Flyers on four saves. Monday, O...
AKWESASNE -- The Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club (ABGC) was pleased to resume its charity golf tournament at the Cedar View Golf Course on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The golf tournament was held each year until 2017, so event organizers were delighted to revive this annual fundraiser event. It raised $60,981 that will directly benefit Akwesasne's club kids. "We were fortunate to have beautiful weather for this beautiful event, and equally important to have so many sponsors and volunteers...
By Andy Gardner. In recent Massena and Salmon River sports action, the Raiders won three straight volleyball games, while the girls soccer contingent came out ahead of Ogdensburg. For the Shamrocks, they played a tough game against Malone in girls soccer and their volleyball team beat Clifton-Fine and Gouverneur. Monday, Oct. 2, volleyball, Massena 3 Potsdam 0 – The Raiders came out on top after set scores of 25-16, 25-18 and 25-21. Allison Lazore served up five points with an ace, along with two kills and an assist. Kaniehtentha Thompson racke...
By Andy Gardner. Massena High School inducted two teams and several individuals into their Hall of Fame. They recognized them at halftime during the Raiders' game against Malone, which they went on to win 42-18. One of the inductees was Erin Francis, class of 2013. She was a three-sport athlete for the Raiders and finished her career receiving the Massena Central High School Female Athlete of the Year Award. Francis was a member of the girls soccer, basketball and lacrosse teams. This earned...
POTSDAM SUNY – Potsdam women's hockey head coach Olivia Cook has named Tyren Boots as assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. Boots, a native of the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne and a Salmon River High School standout, spent over four seasons competing in the Central Canadian Hockey League (CCHL) and CCHL 2. Boots was a two-sport athlete at Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wis. He was a forward for the Sabres' perennially ranked ACHA Division II hockey program, making two National T...
Volleyball Player, League Registration & Waiver form Training & Games get started Monday, October 2, 2023, Pick up registration forms at your local schools: AMS & Kana:takon: Fri. Sept. 22, 2023, 4-6 pm at Tsi Snaihne School: Thurs. Sept. 28, 2023, 4-6 pm at Come out to play Developmental, Recreational or Competitive Volleyball, bring the family and a friend! New! For kids! Smash Ball 3 on 3 New! High School Scholarships! 5 Health Benefits of Playing Volleyball Burns fat and calories - one of the best benefits of playing volleyball is that it...
Indian Time apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please accept our sincere apologies. This is the corrected version of last week's article "La Vie Community Day at Akwesasne Skatepark Hopes to Grow" dated Thursday, September 21, 2023. La Vie Skateboards held a Community Skate Day on Saturday, September 16th. La Vie Skateboards, located in Alexandria, ON likes to say La Vie is "the life of skateboarding and everything that goes with it." La Vie Skateboards "was created to always...
By Andy Gardner. Massena High School inducted two teams and several individuals into their Hall of Fame. They recognized them at halftime during the Raiders' game against Malone, which they went on to win 42-18. One of the inductees was Eric Francis, class of 2013. She was a three-sport athlete for the Raiders and finished her career receiving the Massena Central High School Female Athlete of the Year Award. Francis was a member of the girls soccer, basketball and lacrosse teams. This earned...
By Andy Gardner. FORT COVINGTON – Salmon River High School marked the opening of a brand-new turf field with a ribbon cutting and a varsity girls soccer game against Lisbon. The new installation is set up for multiple sports. It's striped for soccer, lacrosse, and Salmon's budding football program. Superintendent of Schools Stanley Harper said the new field is "a long time coming." After a public awareness and input campaign, district voters "unanimously" approved the measure, which for years h...
La Vie Skateboards held a Community Skate Day on Saturday, September 16t. La Vie Skateboards, located in Alexandria, ON likes to say La Vie is “the life of skateboarding and everything that goes with it.” La Vie Skateboards “was created to always spread the joy and love of all skateboarding, to help recognize people that have put their heart and soul into this industry, and to acknowledge the hardships that exist while giving back.” LA Vie, along with MCA, and the Akwesasne Skatepark located...
Shekon Sewakwe:kon, This year Akwesasne Lacrosse Hall of Fame (ALHOF) is very pleased to announce the Teams, Players and Builders to be inducted and recognized into the 2023 Akwesasne Lacrosse Hall of Fame. This year’s Akwesasne Lacrosse Hall of Fame Induction Award Ceremony to be held after the golf tournament on Saturday September 23rd, 2023, at 5:00pm The River Course on Louisville Landing (Massena Country Club), 829 Route 131 Massena, New York. 1995 Presidents Cup Champions Akwesasne Thunder Craig Cree Adam Thompson Alex Roundpoint Eddy V...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is pleased to announce an exciting collaboration with the Canadian Football League's (CFL) Montréal Alouettes ("the Alouettes") that will see the opportunity for both professional athletes and Kahnawa'kehró:non to meet and interact, through football. The initiative aims to showcase reconciliatory efforts that the national sports franchise is undertaking with indigenous communities across Canada. The CFL and its nine-member organizations are launching ac...
By Andy Gardner. In recent Massena and Salmon River sports, Massena crushed Gouverneur and Salmon River played a hard fought contest against Malone. Here are the recent results: Wednesday, Sept. 6, boys soccer, Massena 9 Gouverneur 1 – Salvatore Peretta scored four times as the Raiders defeated the Wildcats in an NAC game in Massena. Camron Francis scored a goal and an assist for Massena. Wednesday, Sept. 6 boys soccer, Malone 3 Salmon River 2 – The Malone Huskies boys' varsity soccer team secured their inaugural victory in the early part of...
The Ontario Hockey League returned to the Cornwall Civic Complex for a pair of exhibition games. The first game was held on Saturday, September 9th where the Erie Otters took on the Kingston Frontenacs. The Cornwall Civic Complex was packed with Akwesasne fans taking many of the seats. NHL draft pick and hometown hero Carey Terrance Jr., Akwesasne delivered to the crowd, scoring two goals in the game. After one period, the Otters were up 3-1 with goals from Brett Hammond, Andre Molnar and...
POTSDAM – SUNY Potsdam Director of Athletics, Mark Misiak has announced that Olivia Cook, Akwesasne Mohawk, has been promoted to be the Bears women's hockey head coach. Cook, who served as assistant coach last season, replaces Greg Haney. "I'm thrilled Olivia has accepted our offer to join our staff in a full-time capacity," said Misiak. "I truly believe we have one of the best young coaches in women's ice hockey at the helm of our program. She will be an incredible mentor and role model for o...
By Andy Gardner. The 2023 varsity sports season got underway with soccer tournaments and a football game. Here are the recent results. Saturday, Sept. 2, football, Massena 24 Saranac Lake 14 - Connor Eastwood spearheaded the Raiders, accumulating 118 passing yards with two touchdowns. Eastwood added another rushing touchdown in a nonleague victory over Saranac Lake in Massena last Saturday. Carter King achieved a notable 100 rushing yards from 24 carries, scoring a solitary touchdown. Tapanie LaBrake hauled in six receptions for 22 yards, with...
The Masters Indigenous Games (MIG) was created to provide Indigenous adults aged 20 years and older the opportunity to compete against their peers in a variety of contemporary and traditional sporting activities. For Indigenous adults, the Masters Indigenous Games provide an opportunity to get physically active, engage with community and participate in competition. The MIG2023 games brought together hundreds of athletes from across North America to compete in sport competitions, celebrate...
TORONTO – Big Soul Productions announces the SEPT. 8 premiere of Friday Night Thunder, a fast-paced docu-soap series following racing families at Ohsweken Speedway – the only track on Indigenous land in Canada. Equal parts poignant and light-hearted, Friday Night Thunder challenges viewers' perceptions of the world of dirt racing. Produced by Big Soul Productions, a 100% Indigenous-owned production company, and airing on APTN Fridays at 8:30PM, Friday Night Thunder captures the emotions, com...
