Weekly Update (January 13, 2025)
- The Girls’ Varsity Basketball team defeated Shenendehowa 65-51 on Friday night to improve their record to 12-1 overall and 6-0 in the Suburban Council. Alivia Landy led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Blue Devils.
- The Girls’ Varsity Indoor Track & Field team had a great showing at the Yale Invitational over the weekend. The 4×400 relay team of Maya Kelly, Hailey Miller, Kaitlin Bogucki & Ava Weiss won the Championship Division in a time of 3:57.83. This time broke the School Record, Meet Record and currently ranks #1 in New York State! Ava Weiss also won the 300m in 39.38 to break the School Record, as well as finished 2nd in the 55m Hurdles. Ashlyn Weakley finished 2nd in the Pole Vault clearing 10’0.
- The Boys’ Varsity Indoor Track & Field team attended the Utica Challenge Meet on Friday and the Springfield Invitational on Sunday, earning team Champion at both Invitationals. The Blue Devils secured many first place finishes at both Meets. At the Springfield Invitational, Mason Wagner broke the School Record in the 200m Hurdles in a time of 26.81.
- The Girls’ Varsity Bowling team went 4-0 last week, improving their overall record to 11-0 on the season. The girls capped off the week defeating Averill Park 29-3. Leading the way for Columbia was Cierra Gabriel going 236-669 and Alexis Gaudette going 247-656. The team returns to action today at Ballston Spa.
- The Boys’ Varsity Bowling team went on the road to undefeated Shenendehowa last week and picked up a 23-9 win! Claude Spanswick led the way going 235-653 for Columbia.
Now Accepting Applications for Spring Coaching Positions
The East Greenbush CSD is now hiring for spring coaching positions. If you are interested in coaching a spring sport at the varsity, JV, freshman or modified level, please apply by January 15, 2024. View Job Postings.
Athletic Family Passes
Athletic Family Passes will be sold at Meet the Coaches Night on Tuesday, September 3. Passes cost $30 and cash or check is accepted (made payable to “East Greenbush Central School District”). No credit cards or VENMO. Passes will not be sold at the gate of events. Please stop by the Athletic Office to purchase the pass if you cannot make it to Meet the Coaches Night. You may call the Athletic Office at 518-207-2080 if you have any questions. Athletic Family Pass Application.
About Columbia Athletics
Columbia is a member of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, competing in Class AA/A in Section II. Columbia offers nearly 70 levels (varsity, junior varsity, freshman and modified) of interscholastic athletic opportunities for boys and girls.
- 85 Sectional Titles, 6 Team State Championships & Multiple Individual State Champions across Track & Field, Wrestling, Bowling and Tennis
- 8 NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Awards (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- 27 of Columbia’s varsity athletic programs had an average GPA of 90 percent or better in 2024-25
Contact
Ryan Jones
Athletic Director
518-207-2080
962 Luther Rd., East Greenbush, NY 12061
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