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Storm to host Hornets in hoops semis tonight

SARANAC LAKE — A season ago, the Saranac Lake boys’ basketball team saw its season come to an end at Plattsburgh High School when they lost to the Hornets 75-54 in the Section VII, Class B playoffs. Tonight, the Red Storm will look to get its revenge over Plattsburgh — this time on ...

Debi Thomas makes comeback in Lake Placid

LAKE PLACID — During Debi Thomas’ figure skating career, she broke boundaries and shattered records. Thomas won the 1986 World Championship and won bronze at the 1988 Winter Olympics, becoming the first-ever Black woman to medal in the Winter Games. She was also a two-time U.S. ...

SLP boys hockey, LP girls basketball games postponed

SARANAC LAKE — Two Section VII playoff matchups featuring Tri-Lakes area varsity sports teams were postponed on Thursday. The two teams included the Saranac Lake Placid boys hockey team and the Lake Placid girls varsity basketball team. Both games have been rescheduled for today. ...

High School Roundup: Newcomb edges out Bombers in playoffs

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid boys basketball season came to an end with a 50-44 loss to the Newcomb Huskies on the road Wednesday in the first round of the Section VII, Class D playoffs. Just 20 days after Newcomb topped Lake Placid on its home court, the two squads found themselves ...

Two Saranac Lake indoor tracksters to compete in states

SARANAC LAKE — Saranac Lake High School senior Mitchell Ellsworth remembers when he first started to experience large indoor and outdoor track and field meets. He was a sophomore back then and had far less experience. Since then, Ellsworth has competed at various different meets ...