{"id":96179,"date":"2026-01-25T09:23:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T09:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/96179\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T09:23:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T09:23:19","slug":"section-2-basketball-notes-on-hudson-columbia-stillwater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/96179\/","title":{"rendered":"Section 2 basketball notes on Hudson, Columbia, Stillwater"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img alt=\"Keith Robinson of Hudson drives around Matthew Mullen of Bethlehem at Bethlehem in Delmar, NY  on Tuesday, January 20 2026. Stephen Weaver\/For the Times Union\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:4 \/ 3\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Keith Robinson of Hudson drives around Matthew Mullen of Bethlehem at Bethlehem in Delmar, NY  on Tuesday, January 20 2026. Stephen Weaver\/For the Times Union<\/p>\n<p>Stephen Weaver<\/p>\n<p>Keith Robinson\u2019s production was massive Tuesday evening, though it ultimately came in defeat. Robinson, the Bluehawks&#8217; elite scorer, tallied a game-high 28 points, but Hudson dropped a 53-49 road decision at Bethlehem in a clash of state-ranked squads.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-channels-pixel.ex.co\/events\/0012000001fxZm9AAE?integrationType=DEFAULT&amp;template=design%2Farticle%2Fplatypus_two_column.tpl\" alt=\"\" class=\"x1px y1px vh abs\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a lesson. (Bethlehem) is a top-notch team and they played elite-level defense,\u201d Robinson said. \u201cTo go out there and lose only by four, it was an excellent game and we could have won it. We didn\u2019t shy away at all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Hudson (10-2), ranked No. 13 statewide in Class A, had its 10-game winning streak snapped. The\u00a0Bluehawks opened the season with a 63-52 loss against No. 5 ranked Red Hook. Bethlehem (11-1) is rated No. 18 in Class AA.<\/p>\n<p>Robinson is averaging 31.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game this season. The senior star is also shooting 62% from the field. He has now scored 2,334 career points, which currently ranks him sixth all-time in Section 2. By the end of the month, the senior guard could surpass Chris\u00a0Ciaccio (Gloversville, 2,373 points) and Jimmer Fredette (Glens Falls, 2,404 points) to assume the No. 4 slot.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has been great to watch him grow since I have had him since eighth grade,\u201d Hudson coach Shawn Briscoe said. \u201cTo see the level of maturity and his ability to get better each year has been impressive. Every year, he has found different ways to improve his game, whether it be to knock (down) the outside shot better or becoming a better facilitator or leader. He has just been able to continually get better every year. He is definitely a huge part of our program.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Make the Times Union a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our journalism when you search.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=timesunion.com\" data-link=\"native\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Add Preferred Source\" class=\"td300 cp f aic jcc disabled:cd wsn px24 y40px px16 py8 buttonSm fs13 xs:fs16 xs:buttonLg bg-primaryAccessible hover:o80 c-white disabled:bg-gray300 disabled:c-gray600 border bn tac br2\"><\/p>\n<p>Add Preferred Source<\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cStacking on the work, it continues to show. I just want team success,\u201d Robinson said. \u201cThe individual accolades are also impressive, and it feels good, but at the end of the day, I just want to win. We haven\u2019t won sectionals since I have been on varsity. This is my senior year, so I am trying to get the win.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Keith Robinson of Hudson takes a shot in front of Jonathan Lehmann of Bethlehem at Bethlehem in Delmar, NY  on Tuesday, January 20 2026. Stephen Weaver\/For the Times Union\" loading=\"eager\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Keith Robinson of Hudson takes a shot in front of Jonathan Lehmann of Bethlehem at Bethlehem in Delmar, NY  on Tuesday, January 20 2026. Stephen Weaver\/For the Times Union<\/p>\n<p>Stephen Weaver<img alt=\"Keith Robinson of Hudson put up some defense in front of Aiden Childs of Bethlehem at Bethlehem in Delmar, NY  on Tuesday, January 20 2026. Stephen Weaver\/For the Times Union\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Keith Robinson of Hudson put up some defense in front of Aiden Childs of Bethlehem at Bethlehem in Delmar, NY  on Tuesday, January 20 2026. Stephen Weaver\/For the Times Union<\/p>\n<p>Stephen Weaver<img alt=\"Hudson\u2019s Keith Robinson drives against Schalmont\u2019s Christian Groulx during a basketball game at Union College on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 in Schenectady, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren\/Times Union)\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hudson\u2019s Keith Robinson drives against Schalmont\u2019s Christian Groulx during a basketball game at Union College on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 in Schenectady, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren\/Times Union)<\/p>\n<p>Lori Van Buren\/Times Union<img alt=\"Hudson\u2019s Hudson\u2019s Keith Robinson drives to the hoop during a basketball game against Schalmont at Union College on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 in Schenectady, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren\/Times Union)\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hudson\u2019s Hudson\u2019s Keith Robinson drives to the hoop during a basketball game against Schalmont at Union College on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 in Schenectady, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren\/Times Union)<\/p>\n<p>Lori Van Buren\/Times Union<img alt=\"Hudson\u2019s Hudson\u2019s Keith Robinson dribbles up court during a basketball game against Schalmont at Union College on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 in Schenectady, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren\/Times Union)\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hudson\u2019s Hudson\u2019s Keith Robinson dribbles up court during a basketball game against Schalmont at Union College on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 in Schenectady, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren\/Times Union)<\/p>\n<p>Lori Van Buren\/Times Union<\/p>\n<p>Robinson has improved throughout his career as both a foul shooter and a 3-point shooter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI worked on my free throws. That is a big part of things being the point guard. I have got to knock down the free throws,\u201d Robinson said. \u201cWith the outside shot, whenever I see a hand down, I know I can shoot it and I have the confidence to be able to make it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this season, Robinson poured in 46 points in a 92-58 win against Catskill, ranked No. 18 in Class B, and tallied 41 points in a 73-53 decision over Greenville.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe has a knack for and an ability to score,\u201d\u00a0Briscoe said. \u201cHe has really become a three-level scorer at this point in being able to get to the hoop, hit from mid-range and knock down the outside shot. He really does a lot of things for us offensively.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Robinson has a scholarship offer from Bryant, an America East rival of the University at Albany. He is also considering playing a year at the prep level before beginning his college career.<\/p>\n<p>Right now. Robinson wants to lead the Bluehawks to another Patroon Conference title and a top seed for the Class A sectionals. A deep playoff run could vault the Hudson star\u00a0up to the No. 2 position behind Joseph\u00a0Girard III on the Section 2 all-time scoring list.<\/p>\n<p>Stillwater stays hot<\/p>\n<p>After three games this season, the Stillwater boys&#8217; basketball team stood at 1-2 following back-to-back Wasaren League losses against Cambridge and Greenwich.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday night, Stillwater defeated Greenwich 67-49 as Mason Wagner led the way with a game-high 33 points. In its previous contest, Stillwater (10-4 overall, 5-2 Wasaren) knocked off Cambridge 56-51.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Stillwater will take a five-game winning streak into Friday\u2019s road contest at Glens Falls.<\/p>\n<p>Rainville is going big for Columbia<\/p>\n<p>Senior shooting guard Sarah Rainville continues to put up massive numbers for the Columbia girls&#8217; basketball team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Columbia senior Sarah Rainville takes a shot in front of Colonie defender Madison Klouse on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2025, in East Greenbush, NY. (Jim Franco\/Times Union)\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Columbia senior Sarah Rainville takes a shot in front of Colonie defender Madison Klouse on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2025, in East Greenbush, NY. (Jim Franco\/Times Union)<\/p>\n<p>Jim Franco\/Times Union<\/p>\n<p>Friday, Rainville pumped in 32 points to lead the Blue Devils past Albany 64-60 in Suburban Council play. Sunday, the senior finished with 26 points in Columbia\u2019s 63-24 win against Johnson City.<\/p>\n<p>This week, the Blue Devils (10-2 overall, 6-1 Suburban) are ranked No. 17 in the Class AA state poll as they prepare for Friday\u2019s Suburban Council contest vs.\u00a0Saratoga Springs (5-6, 2-5).\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Keith Robinson of Hudson drives around Matthew Mullen of Bethlehem at Bethlehem in Delmar, NY on Tuesday, January&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":96180,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[153,155,154,47173,47171,47172,1215,296,28584,47174,726],"class_list":["post-96179","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-bethlehem","tag-bethlehem","tag-bethlehem-headlines","tag-bethlehem-news","tag-gcco","tag-hs-basketball-boys","tag-hs-basketball-girls","tag-latestnews","tag-local","tag-rensco","tag-sarco","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96179","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96179"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96179\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/96180"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}