First Three New Channel 13 Allstars are all Sparks
Sunday, February 05, 2012
The Saratoga Sparks would like to congratulate Mary Kate Cusack, Cassie Broadhead and Emily Weber. Each have been named as News Channel 13 Allstars and all three are long time Saratoga Sparks. The organization takes great pride in all of them and each of their individual accomplishments.
We will have more details on each of their stories in the coming days, and will continue to watch as more awards are revealed.
Sparks Schedule Tryouts for February
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Organization Sparks News
Tryouts for the 2012 Saratoga Sparks will once again be held at the Viniar Athletic Center on the campus of Union College Tryouts will be conduct for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade teams for the 2012 season. Players are expected to try out both days unless there are unavoidable conflicts. The dates and times for tryouts for each age level are listed below. For more detailed information click here.
Saturday February 4th, 2012
3rd & 4th grade and under 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
5th & 6th graders 10:45 AM - 12:30 AM
7th & 8th graders 12:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Sunday February 5th, 2012
3rd & 4th grade and under 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
5th & 6th graders 10:45 AM - 12:30 AM
7th & 8th graders 12:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Dates and times for high school aged players will be released shortly. If you have any questions please contact us.
Saturday February 4th, 2012
3rd & 4th grade and under 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
5th & 6th graders 10:45 AM - 12:30 AM
7th & 8th graders 12:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Sunday February 5th, 2012
3rd & 4th grade and under 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
5th & 6th graders 10:45 AM - 12:30 AM
7th & 8th graders 12:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Dates and times for high school aged players will be released shortly. If you have any questions please contact us.
Wheeler Earns Liberty League Honors
Thursday, December 08, 2011 Player Information Sparks News
Wheeler helped RIT to their best (4th) finish in 19 trips to the Wendy's College Classic last week. The sophomore forward averaged 12.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.6 blocks in three games. In the opening round game, Wheeler scored 17 points, grabbed nine rebounds, dished out eight assists and had three steals as RIT defeated St. John Fisher 62-60. Her bucket and free throw with 10 seconds remaining in regulation, gave the Tigers a two-point lead. Her steal on Fisher's next possession sealed the win for RIT and advanced the Tigers to the semifinals for the first time in 19 tries at the Wendy's Classic.
In the semis versus Roberts Wesleyan, Wheeler tallied nine points and grabbed nine rebounds.
She wrapped up the week with 11 points and 10 rebounds in the third place game versus William Smith. For the week, Wheeler shot 40.6 percent from the floor and was 11-of-13 (84.6%) from the foul line for the the Tigers.
Wheeler is third on the team in scoring averaging 11.0 points per game and averages 7.3 rebounds per game for the Tigers who are 2-4 on the season.
The Tigers return to action on Sunday, Dec. 11 with a non-conference road game at St. John FIsher. Tip-off at Fisher is 2 pm.