CCS Hawkeye supporters cheer on the boys including, front, from left, Nate O’Brien, Allison Rudnicki, Mia Obergefell, Mallory Herrick, Keira Layman. Middle, from left, Abbie Makofske, Rebecca Marmorato, Mykayla Marmorato, Sara Fountain, Maggie Schuermann, Kate Trossett, Meagan Perrino, Maya Murdock, Danielle Perrino. Rear, from left, Joey Bertram, Lindsay Trossett, Anna Lambert, Julie Ford, Delany Hollahan and Sam Bonderoff. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)
By IAN AUSTIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com
BINGHAMTON – The Cooperstown Hawkeyes’ dream of a state championship ended this afternoon at the hands of the Moravia Blue Devils at the Floyd L. Maines Memorial Arena in NYSPHSAA Regionals Championship game.
The Hawkeyes came out strong in the first quarter, with a 9 point lead, but the Blue Devils caught up in the second quarter. The teams were neck and neck for the third quarter which ended with Moravia pulling ahead.
Despite strong efforts by lead scoreres Tyler Bertram, right, and Jack Lambert, the Hawkeyes were unable to overcome Moravia in the 4th, resulting in a 59-66 loss.
PICKLEBALL – Noon-2 p.m. Come learn the sport. Gymn floor, Clark Sports Center, 124 Cty. Hwy. 52, Cooperstown. Info, www.clarksportscenter.com
CONSERVATION MEETING – 12:30-3:30 p.m. Discussion of manure spreading strategies to reduce nutrient runoff. A must for farmers spreading or storing manure this winter. Otsego County Meadows Complex, 140 Ct. Hwy. 33W. RSVP by 1/12, (607)547-8337 ext. 4. or email weaverb@otsegosoilandwater.com
AUDITIONS – 3-6:30 p.m. Catskill Choral Society opens auditions for new members and potential Dox Apprentices. Unitarian Universalist Church, 12 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Call 431-6060 to schedule and appointment.
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HOLIDAY DISPLAY OPENS – Noon-3 p.m. Bresee’s Santa, model train layouts, and other traditional holiday displays. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneotna. Info, (607)432-0960 or www.oneontahistory.org
FUNDRAISER – 4:30-7 p.m. Brooks Barbeque Chicken Dinner & Homemade Pie Sale. Proceeds benefit the church’s Global Mission Outreach. Christ Episcopal Church, 69 Fair St., Cooperstown. Info, (607)547-9555.
GINGERBREAD CONTEST ENTRY – 3-6 p.m. Gingerbread house contest will be accepting contest and exhibit entries. Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. signedevents.com/united-states/oneonta/gingerbread-contest/ , (607)432-2941
PRESENTATION – 7:30 p.m. Dr. Allison Oakes, American Chestnut Research and Restoration Project, presents on the Return of the American Chestnut. Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Free and open to the public. Includes refreshments. Info, info@doas.us or visit doas.us/event/return-american-chestnut
BINGHAMTON – The Cooperstown Hawkeyes’ dream of a state championship ended this afternoon at the hands of the Moravia Blue Devils at the Floyd L. Maines Memorial Arena in NYSPHSAA Regionals Championship game.
ART RECEPTION – 5-7 p.m. Meet the artists behind the “Local Heroes” exhibit. Project Space Gallery, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, 
