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 There's a winter storm warning in effect until 7 a.m. on Thursday with 2 to 4 inches of snow expected. Be prepared for a messy morning commute as freezing rain and sleet move through the region. The morning commute will be slippery — drive careful!
Some New York schools, including Hoosick Falls Central School and St. Mary's Academy in Hoosick Falls have already canceled classes.
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Duff'em If You've Got'em
 North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it. |
Wanted: Eagle Eyes
MassWildlife's annual eagle count runs Dec. 31 to Jan. 14. Anyone sighting one of the regal birds in Massachusetts is asked to participate.
Send date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of birds, whether juvenile or adult and observer's contact information to Mass.wildlife@state.ma.us. |
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Williams Powers Past Lasell 103-49 - December 03, 2007
WILLIAMSTOWN - Complete dominance marked Saturday night's performance for the Williams women's basketball team (3-2).
Twelve of 13 players scored en route to a 103-49 rout over visiting Lasell College (1-4) in the second game of the Williams Holiday Classic in Chandler Gymnasium. Endicott defeated University of Maine at Farmington, 76-53, in the first game and will face off against the Ephs in the championship game Sunday afternoon.
The starting five for Williams proved unstoppable on the offensive end in the first half. Junior captain Mika Peterman (13 points) started the game 3 for 3, while senior Dominique de la Torre (8 points, four rebounds) had key rebounds and points on the block to give the Ephs early momentum. First-year players Chessie Jackson (17 points, 6 rebounds) and Taylor Shea (21 points, 4 rebounds) combined for 30 of the Ephs 50 first-half points. As always, senior Niki Savageau (5 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists) paced the Ephs at point.
Williams transition game was impressive as the Ephs defense took advantage of slipshod ball movement to create a fast-paced attack that certainly catered to their advantage tonight. Lasell simply could not find an answer to containing the Ephs' offense and the home team lead by a score of 50-29 at the half. Despite the twenty one point lead following first period play, Ephs head coach Pat Manning still was not content with her team's defensive effort.
"I was really happy with overall play of the game but I felt as though our defense in the first half was inconsistent," said Manning. "I was really proud of those who came off the bench in the second half. Our goal for the second half was to really contain them [Lasell], and the last group of five who ended the game were certainly the best defensively."
Contain them they did as Williams kept Lasell to just 20 points and a 20 percent field goal shooting percentage in the second half, and climbed into triple digits for the first time this season. It truly was a team effort tonight as well. All 13 players contributed solid minutes on the court, and four players reached double digits. Williams shot 56.2 percent from the floor and 56.3 percent from downtown, and out rebounded Lasell by a 47-27 margin.
Sophomore Elizabeth Hansen was particularly impressive off the bench and took over as floor general late in the second half. In 11 second period minutes scored 15 points while going 5-of-6 from the field with three shots from behind the arc. "E [Hansen] ran the point at the end well, and she made great decisions for us at the end of the game," said Manning.
Lauren Picozzi scored a team high 9 points for Lasell, while Carla Zinno and Christina DeLuca chipped in 8 and 6 points respectively for the Lasers.
Williams will play in the championship game of the Williams Holiday Classic against Endicott on Sunday at 3 p.m. University of Maine and Lasell will compete in the consolation game at 1 p.m. |
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