Whitehall’s softball team is playing some of its best softball of the season at exactly the right time. The Railroaders have won their last four games to inch their record above .500 in the Adirondack League. On Monday, Whitehall defeated Hadley-Luzerne 15-1. Paxton Peterson led the charge offensively for Whitehall, going 3 for 5 with [...]
Winters paces track team with top three finishes
Before the season began, Justin Culligan, Whitehall’s track coach, talked about the competitive drive of Morgan Winters. Last Tuesday, members of the Wasaren League witnessed that drive first hand. The eighth grader finished in a tie for first place in the girls’ 100 meter dash and was part of a 4×100 relay team that finished [...]
WES announces honor roll
Third Quarter Honor Roll Grade 5: Highest Honors: Emily Arquette, Nora Blohm, Freddie Ingalls. High Honors: Lukas Longtin, Kurt Mayfield. Matthew Redmond, Hannah Schmeelke, Tyler Shattuck, Sadie Sheldrick, Hailey Taylor, Brock Wade, Daniel Wang. Honors: Preston Bakerian, Mattison Cole, Felicia Coran, Brendan Covey, Dharma Demarco, Jacob Gosselin, Sadie Hasler, Gabriel Hurlburt, Cayden LaTour, [...]
Lavin attends state DYW program
Rebecca Lavin, a senior at Whitehall High School and winner of last fall’s local Distinguished Young Women program, recently competed at the state program in Albany. Eight young women from around the state participated in the program, which was held Feb. 23 in Albany, the first time it’s been held in the state’s capital. The [...]
Girls lose play-in game
The Whitehall girls basketball team’s season came to an end Friday night as it lost to Canajoharie 43-31 in the play-in game of the Section II Class C tournament. Despite a game high 14 points from Brittney Putorti, the Railroaders were unable to get past the Cougars who advanced to the next round. Whitehall made [...]
Girls falls to Warrensburg, Fort Edward; defeat Hartford
The Whitehall girls basketball team was unable to overcome a slow start against Warrensburg Monday night. The Railroaders were outscored 15-4 in the first quarter and fell to the Burgers by a final score of 30-23. Erin Langworthy scored a game high 20 points for Warrensburg. Brittney Putorti scored a team high 10 points for [...]
Fifith grade honor students announced
Whitehall Elementary School has announced its fifth grade honor roll for the second quarter of the school year. Students who received highest honors were: Emily Arquette, Nora Blohm, Freddie Ingalls, and Hannah Schmeelke. Students recognized for achieving high honors were: Mattison Cole, Brendon Covey, Josiah Lavin, Lukas Longtin, Kurt Mayfield, Kate McGranahan, Matthew Redmond, Tyler [...]
Putorti’s return sparks Railroaders
The Whitehall girls basketball team is happy to have Brittany Putorti back in its lineup. In her first game back from an injury, the senior and emotional leader of the team, scored 21 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and blocked fours shots to lead Whitehall past Salem 42-27. Rebecca Lavin added 12 points and Victoria Christian [...]
Railroaders of the day named
The following students were named Railroader of the Day at Whitehall Elementary School for the period of Jan. 7 through Jan. 18 and received “Caught You Being Good Cards.” Students received the honor for behaving in a positive way. The students and the teacher who nominated them are: Rachel Hart, Ms. Legnard; Jacob Hurley, Mrs. [...]
Girls even league record with vs. Bolton
The Whitehall girls basketball team evened their Adirondack League record with a narrow win over Bolton Friday night on the Railroaders home court. Whitehall overcame a one-point third quarter to pull out a 32-26 win. Rebecca Lavin scored a game high 14 points and Victoria Christian pulled down 12 rebounds. Olivia Seamans had a double-double [...]






