Community sports briefs
Sports briefs run as space permits throughout the week in The Saratogian. To submit an item, e-mail sports@saratogian. com.
Coaches vs. Cancer at The Joe:
The Tri-City ValleyCats will host six high school baseball games at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium as part of Friday Night Lights, with each serving as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. This is the sixth annual event featuring a doubleheader on consecutive Friday nights. Each participating school has been tasked to sell tickets to their game as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The school that raises the most money will be recognized with a trophy presentation on May 4. Additional fundraising efforts will take place during each game. The Friday Night Lights schedule is as follows: Friday, April 27: 4 p.m. - Columbia Blue Devils vs. Christian Brothers Academy, 7 p.m. Shenendehowa Plainsmen vs. Mohonasen Warriors; Friday, May 4: 4 p.m. Green Tech Eagles vs. Cairo-Durham Mustangs, 7 p.m. Niskayuna Silver Warriors vs. Bethlehem Eagles Tickets are $5 each and are available for purchase through each school to benefit their fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society. For information on who to contact to buy tickets, contact Jacqueline Jacques at 518-2206937, or email jacqueline. jacques@cancer.org. Tickets are also available online at tcvalleycats.com or by visiting the Joseph L. Bruno Stadium box office.
Saratoga Lake Golf Club league registration:
Senior and co-ed league tees off on May 7 with ladies league hitting from the tee box on May 8. All leagues are $140 and run 12 weeks with no play on Memorial Day or 4th of July week. Register at www. saratogalakegolf.com
Hayner baseball defensive clinic:
The Sports Barn/ Hayner Brothers Baseball Academy in Halfmoon will be conducting a special two day catching clinic for ages 8-12 focusing on the skills of pitching, catching and infield play. The clinic will be held on Monday April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. and will be under the direction of Ken and Norm Hayner and Academy staff. Players will have an opportunity to practice at two defensive positions. The cost is $50. Register at www. haynersportsbarn.com.