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Phoenix – The Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet, will bring their unrivaled family show to the Carrier Dome in Syracuse on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. during theHarlem Globetrotters2015 "Washington Generals' Revenge" Tour.

The Globetrotters will face a great challenge this year, as the infamous Washington Generals are more determined than ever to match the franchise's historic last victory over the Globetrotters nearly a half century ago.  It has been five years since the Globetrotters and Generals have faced off, as the Generals have been searching far and wide for the best players to retool their roster and have been preparing for one thing: victory over the Globetrotters.

Lansing defeated Northern Adirondack at the first annual Oneonta soccer festival.  18 high school teams participated last Saturday from all over the eastern part of the state.

Lansing held on to the 2-0 halftime lead.  Northern Adirondack played a good game and put some pressure on the Lansing team in the second half.

Shea McCartney scored a goal and an assist to lead the Lansing girl’s soccer team to a 3-0 win against Trumansburg.

Four minutes into the game, McCartney one-touched a bouncing ball, driving it low into the left side of the goal from 20 yards out.  The score held at 1-0 until the final minute of the first half. Michelle Schafer’s well-struck corner kick found its way through a crowd and into the net for Lansing’s second goal.

The evening started out chilly with clouds and turned damp with strong winds from out of the south.  The Bobcats were on a roll with a season record of 3-0 and just defeated their first divisional opponent, Dryden, last week. The Greene Trojans hadn't won a game yet and were looking to turn their luck around.  The Lansing fans gathered in the stands, along the fence and on the slope.  Greene fans congregated near the fence and in the stands on the west side of the field.  The volunteers were making hot cocoa, hot dogs and other treats in the concession stand.  All was set for Lansing's first home football game of the season.

The game started with a dribbling kickoff from Greene to lineman, #65, Braydon Jackson.  Jackson scooped up the ball and was immediately swarmed by the Trojans.   After gaining only six yards it was three and out for the Bobcats.   Greene had done their homework and came in very prepared to defend against the speedy threat of Lansing's #30.

The Lansing Boys Varsity Soccer Team possessed the ball very well and finished its opportunities.  Ben Kutler was very effective, and the team engaged the box well.  

Lansing 7. Whitney point 0.
Halftime 3 0

The Lansing girl’s soccer team improved to 8-3 on the year Wednesday with a solid win against Union Springs.  Lansing controlled most of the play early on, while Union Springs used a well-organized defense to limit Lansing’s scoring chances.

In the 23rd minute, Lansing found a way to break down the Union Springs defense.  Madeline Boerman sent a floating cross from the right corner to the far side of the 6-yard box where Nikki VanOstrand controlled it nicely and struck a low shot to beat the Union Springs keeper.

Last Friday night, when the bus pulled away from the Lansing high school there was massive amount of eagerness, and tension.  The football team knew they were ready and had confidence but, a proper amount of doubt kept them from getting arrogant. The players put in their headphones, starred out the windows, or closed their eyes and went to their 'zone' to think over the game plan and prepare for their first divisional game of the season.  Fourteen miles to the east, Dryden's players were preparing for a must win game, knowing that beating Lansing would be a challenge.

It was another nice evening, clear and 60 with little to no wind.  As you pulled into the parking lot you were greeted by the smells of a bar-b-que and the sounds of a celebration.  Close to 2000 fans gathered for a special event and as you looked into the stands it was a sea of purple, blue and gold.  Everyone was excited for the match between the big cats.  Lansing was undefeated at 3-0 and coming off a bye due to Trumansburg's low numbers.  Dryden was 3-1 and trying to snap back after a hard loss against divisional opponent, Watkin Glen.

Last Saturday was an absolutely beautiful evening; partly cloudy, 60 degrees, pristine venue, great fans and two well coached football teams.  Coach Winslow and The Lansing Bobcats traveled down to Binghamton Alumni Stadium to battle The Seton Catholic Saints in a week two football game. Both teams came in with their heads held high and a ton of confidence due to week one shutouts.  Lansing thrashed Groton 34-0 and the Saints kenneled the Delaware Academy Bulldogs 22-0.

The Saints defense started off strong, stopping the Cats after seven plays on their first drive of the game.  Lansing's Junior, Kicker/Punter, #2, Jared Strait punted the ball high and to Seton Catholic's 19 yard line. Lansing's defensive backfield denied all of their pass attempts not allowing them to move the ball at all and forcing the Saints to punt.

Lansing Football is off to a great start.  The team had a great game against a young but good opponent and no injuries.  The final score was Lansing 34, Groton 0

Highlights:
Offense:
#30 RB Tim Kelley - 17 carries for 127 yards and 1 TD
# 23 RB Owen Davis - 46 yard TD
5 different players scored TD's

Aurora, N.Y. – Following a nationwide search, Wells College has hired Michael Lindberg as the Director of Athletics, Provost and Dean of the College Dr. Cindy Speaker announced Thursday afternoon. Lindberg currently serves as the Associate Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Ithaca College where he has served various roles dating back to 1986.

"We are delighted to have Mike join the Wells community as our new Director of Athletics," said Speaker. "I believe his vast experience in intercollegiate athletics will allow us to build on our foundation and take the athletic program to the next phase of growth, competitive success, and community development. I know that he is committed to the preparation of students for success in college and life. I am confident that under Mike's leadership we will be able to ensure quality experiences for our student athletes and the entire Wells community."

Summer in Lansing is filled with traditions.  The fireworks, the concerts in the park, and, of course, annual soccer camp.  Soccer Camp continues to be one of the most popular offerings of the Lansing Parks and Rec Department year after year.  Conceived by Lansing Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Adam Heck, he will be leading the camp for the 17th time from August 11 through 15.

"They love it, he says.  "And I look forward to this week every summer.  I have family that comes back and coaches, and our house is full of coaches.  We enjoy it and it's a tradition that we've grown to love.  Now my daughters are old enough to go to the half day camp, so it's adding another special element to it."

Lansing Recreation Director Steve Colt told the Town Board Wednesday that the regional league has decided to mandate a nation-wide program of USA Football called 'Heads Up Football'.  The program seeks to certify youth football coaches in safety protocols applied in all aspects of the game so they can teach kids proper techniques so that kids can have fun playing with less chance of getting hurt.

"It's another item we can add to our youth football package to increase safety and show parents that this is the safest level of football you can play," Colt said.