By Jaime Thomas Bernice Wallman laced up her shoes. She used both arms to carry her bowling ball to the ball return, and she took a seat with her teammates. When it was her turn she dropped the ball with a thud, and it slowly but intently made its way down the lane to knock […]
Individuals fare well at Lansingburgh Tournament
Four members of Whitehall’s wrestling team recorded at least seven wins at the Lansingburgh Duals last weekend. John Diekel (138) was undefeated, finishing with an 8-0 record, including five wins by pin. He also picked up his 200th varsity win. Al Aubin (120/126) went 7-1, as did Austin Rich (106), and Chad Amerio (113). Dominic […]
Diekel, Aubin win at Eastern States
John Diekel was one of only three local wrestlers to advance into the second round of the Eastern States Classic, held last weekend at Sullivan Community College. Diekel, who was seeded sixth at 138 pounds, lost his first consolation match of the second day of the tournament, 14-3 to Thomas Dutton of Rocky Point. On […]
Diekel wins Saratoga Tournament

Whitehall’s John Diekel won a close decision in the finals of the Saratoga Invitational Wrestling Tournament Saturday and three other Whitehall wrestlers finished in the top four of their respective weight classes. Diekel defeated Queensbury’s Brian Stevens 5-4 to take home top honors in the 138 pound weight class. Diekel held a 5-1 lead in […]
Bowling team struggling to win
Whitehall’s bowling team fell to 0-36 on the season after being swept by its last four opponents. Lake George defeated Whitehall last Thursday in a match played at the Elks Lodge. Matt Austin led Whitehall with a 386 series Last Tuesday, the team fell to Hoosick Falls 4-0. Eleni Tyrell rolled a team high […]
Bowling team swept by Granville, Corinth
Whitehall’s bowling team fell to 0-24 on the season after being swept by Granville and Corinth last week. Granville defeated Whitehall by more than 500 pins last Tuesday. Patrick Loomis led all bowlers with a 529 series. Deonna Berthiaume paced Whitehall with a 390 series and Eleni Tyrell rolled a 367. The following day, Whitehall […]
Wrestling team falls to Warrensburg
Whitehall’s wrestling team opened its league slate last Wednesday falling to Warrensburg 62-21. The Burgers recorded six pins in route to the win. Austin Rich (106) and John Diekel (138) won by fall for Whitehall and Al Aubin (126) defeated his opponent on points 8-3. Chad Amerio picked up a win via forfeit. Diekel pinned […]
Bowlers shut out in pair of matches
The Whitehall varsity bowling team was shut out in a pair of matches last week as the team struggles to regain its early season form. The Railroaders fell to Stillwater and Hoosick Falls with identical 4-0 scores on Dec. 20 and 21. Despite a 616 series and a 243 high game from James Tisi, Whitehall […]
Whitehall grapplers defeat Fort Ann

Whitehall rode a wave of forfeits to a 66-24 victory over Fort Ann in the school’s annual afternoon Assembly match. Each team recorded three pins but Whitehall scored eight victories on forfeits as Fort Ann just didn’t have the bodies to compete. Zach Diekel (195), Austin Rich (99) and Al Aubin (120) all recorded pins […]