The Whitehall varsity track team will rely on a strong work ethic and a potential-laden roster as it tries to continue the success from the past several years. Although the team lost three Wasaren League champions — Jared DuRusha (long jump, triple jump and 4×100 meter relay), Kelsie […]
Baseball poised to build on success

After qualifying for sectional play last year for the first time in several seasons, the boy’s baseball team is looking to return to the postseason again this year. Second-year head coach Jason Hoagland said the team has the potential to build upon last season’s success. “Our goal is […]
Whitehall still winless; drop two in own tourney

Shooting woes and foul trouble sunk Whitehall in their annual Holiday Tournament. The Railroaders dropped the opening game of the tournament to Fort Edward 53-44 and was edged by Poultney in the consolation game 48-36. Whitehall had an excellent opportunity to pick up their first win of the season on Monday evening, but was unable […]
Boys still seeking first win
TheWhitehall boy’s basketball team is still seeking their first win after they fell to Warrensburg 52-33 on the Burghers’ home court Friday night. Warrensburg combined a stingy defense with some opportunistic scoring as they raced out to an 18-4 lead in the first quarter on their way to a 30-14 lead at the half. Hunter […]
Top teams prove tough for Railroaders

By Derek Liebig The Whitehall boy’s basketball team faced off against three of the league’s top teams over last week and although the effort was there, the results were not. Whitehall dropped contests to Argyle, Fort Ann and Lake George. Despite the start, head coach Keith Redmond said the team has played […]
Soccer, football teams honored for work in classroom

Two of Whitehall’s athletic teams were recently honored for their achievements in the classroom. Officials announced that the varsity football and varsity soccer teams were presented with New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Team Awards. At the end of each sport season, the NYSPHSAA honors teams that excel in the classroom. In […]
Welch pleads guilty to non-criminal offense
The former Whitehall Rec. director who resigned last month amid allegations he shot a child with an air-powered rifle pleaded guilty to a non-criminal charge during a village court hearing last week. Daniel Welch, 52, of Whitehall was charged with second degree harassment and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, following the Oct. […]
Welch resigns as Rec director
The director of the Whitehall Recreation Center has resigned and is facing criminal charges following an incident in which a child was struck with a projectile from an air powered gun. Daniel Welch, 52, of Whitehall was arrested and charged with second degree harassment and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. Welch is […]
Cambridge closes book on Whitehall
For a split-second it appeared Whitehall had a chance in Saturday’s rematch with undefeatedCambridge. Moments into the game, Whitehall found itself inside Indians’ territory after Codie Bascue recovered a Cambridge fumble on the opening kickoff. The Railroaders had avoided the disastrous start that had haunted them in the first match-up withCambridgetwo weeks earlier and it […]