The Week Ahead: November 29-December 5, 2021

One week of games down, hopefully 16 more to go!

Another installment of 'The Week Ahead'. Again, look for weekly posts on this blog highlighting my planned or hopeful schedule leading into each week of action during HS season. This is always subject to change with so many moving parts during scholastic season, especially in these times. Consistent coordination with ADs/coaches to make sure they're allowing media in the building is still needed, the dreaded five letters of COVID, and of course the ever-changing Northeast weather patterns all change plans at a moment's notice. So think of this as 'in pencil' & not 'in Sharpie' - always subject to change!

That being said, my hopeful schedule for the week:

Mon, 11/29: required off day (probably the only one!)

Tues, 11/30: Tournament 1st Round @ Walton (S4) - Worcester vs. Franklin, Deposit/Hancock @ Walton

Wed, 12/1: TBD... Section 7 (Willsboro)? Section 3 (Auburn)? have yet to decide

Thurs, 12/2: Queensbury @ Johnstown; likely another Foothills game after (Scotia/Broadalbin?)

Fri, 12/3: Tournament 1st Round @ Delaware Academy (S4) - Cambridge/Duanesburg, Cooperstown @ Delhi

Sat, 12/4: Drago Tournament Consolation/Championship @ Oneonta (S4) - Colonie, Horseheads, Newark Valley, Oneonta; Tournament Consolation/Championship @ Laurens (S4) - Edmeston, Hunter-Tannersville, South Kortright @ Laurens

Sun, 12/5: haven't found anything yet... anyone have a game or scrimmage that I've missed? Let me know!

Another week of small school madness, for the most part, and a whole lot of Section 4. This isn't a surprise & usually the way it goes; it's usually small schools that play more actual games in the early stages of the season, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's that the eastern half of Section 4 loves their tipoff tournaments. Especially if I go north to Section 7 on Wednesday, there's potential to hit the entirety of 10 games and parts of another couple this week.

Particularly looking forward to getting eyes on Queensbury, who didn't play last winter, and there are some intriguing matchups at the tournaments - Worcester/Franklin, Cambridge/Duanesburg, a potential Colonie/Newark Valley contrast of styles, etc. Hopefully I'll see you in the gym!