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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

2 years

Made it to the room where it happens. @HamiltonMusical at Shea's in Buffalo. Excited beyond words at what I'm about to experience...

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Phil Blackwell

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2 years

My heart absolutely hurts for everyone in the Liverpool school community. Unimaginable tragedy...

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Phil Blackwell

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4 years

@ddale8 Other than slavery, state-sanctioned segregation, lynchings, housing discrimination, poll taxes, literacy tests, awful stereotyping, and far too many other things to fit into a tweet...

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Phil Blackwell

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1 year

This is all kinds of awesome.

Rex Chapman🏇🏼

@RexChapman

1 year

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott stopped by his alma mater @WMTribeFootball — and delivered a special message to long-snapper Nick Levy…

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Phil Blackwell

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2 years

Must say that, even if you often see it, seeing all the main rivals of @Bville_Bees going out of their way to congratulate the Bees yesterday spoke a lot about the sports culture here. Compete like crazy, yes, but credit where it's due, too. Classy stuff

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Phil Blackwell

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4 years

Yes it's a newer profile pic. Old one was a lot of years and pounds ago. Now thinner, healthier, married, thankful and blessed...

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

History for the @SyrCougars state Division I champions

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

4 years

@ProjectLincoln Of all the ads.....man, this one. Sam Elliott of course. But also whenever I hear about "manhood" it hardly mentions things like character or setting a good example. It's something else that's emphasized, which is far less important.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

2 years

After 22 years of waiting, @Bville_Bees girls lacrosse is finally a state champion again. B'ville defeats Northport 15-9 to take the Class A title

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Phil Blackwell

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5 years

Ladies and gentlemen the state Class AA champion @WGAthletics Wildcats, defeating Brentwood 70-55. The first state title in program history

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

10 years

@NateMiesner okay, it's acknowledged. But never thought of myself as a monster. Crazy, committed, dedicated, yes, but not monstrous

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Phil Blackwell

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5 years

Pretty extraordinary that @WGAthletics has 2 basketball teams playing for state championships, however they turn out. A tribute to the players and coaches for inspiring efforts...

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Phil Blackwell

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6 years

State champs, undefeated, an amazing season by @lpoolbasketball

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Phil Blackwell

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6 years

Perfection - and history. @lpoolbasketball beats Half Hollow Hlils East 71-65 and are state Class AA champions for the first time, with a 26-0 record. Warriors closed on 11-2 run.

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Phil Blackwell

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10 years

To Westhill community - stay strong. You've gone through so much in last year. May you find peace, strength in each other.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

Best thing you'll see today by a mile. Not because of the SU part but because of the timeless, priceless message

CNY Central

@CNYCentral

5 years

MUST-SEE: A South Carolina football recruit picks Syracuse @CuseFootball , but lets his friend announce it for him. "The only disability is a bad attitude." Video: @SEisbergWCIV

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Phil Blackwell

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4 years

Seeing these tributes to the senior classes from all over CNY tonight honestly makes me feel proud to be part of this community. Corny, yes, but completely true....

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

8 years

Happy Warriors

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

Just learned that @SkanLakers Pat Hackler was just named to participate in Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Game on June 29 at Johns Hopkins University. He is one of just 44 players from across the country chosen for this event. Congrats Pat!

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Phil Blackwell

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9 years

So @theflockjd has gathered. And Hawaiian, too. Looking good http://t.co/YVktWAPZ7E

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Phil Blackwell

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6 years

Remarkable effort by @WCSDAthletics boys lacrosse, stunning both J-D and Homer to earn its first-ever sectional championship.

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Phil Blackwell

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5 years

Perhaps the best-ever week for @CNSAthletics ? Breanna Stewart is in town for her Syracuse Sports HOF induction. Patrick Corbin wins Game 7 of the World Series. And then tonight, the comeback against Liverpool when absolutely no one expected it....

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

2 years

So happy that Miguel's story gets a national audience. It's needed. And it didn't ever have to happen which makes it all the more tragic.

Molly Jong-Fast

@MollyJongFast

2 years

Must read from ⁦ @Sulliview ⁩

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Phil Blackwell

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5 years

It really happened. @FMHornets has a sectional baseball championship

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

2:12 into the fourth overtime, the epic ends. Ryan Eccles (who else?) pours it in from an odd angle on the right, @SyrCougars defeats @wgwildcathockey 3-2, repeat as sectional Division I champions. Will face Section V champ Saturday at Meachem RInk

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Phil Blackwell

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2 years

@UnfilteredMama One of the very few instances where use of violence is acceptable. Good on him...

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Phil Blackwell

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8 years

Well at least the @LCSDAthletics students are still enthusiastic, and color-coordinated

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

6 years

Pride of @CNSAthletics baseball an All-Star for the 2nd time. Congratulations!

Arizona Diamondbacks

@Dbacks

6 years

Five years after his first All-Star appearance, @PatrickCorbin46 is returning to the Midsummer Classic! ⭐️⭐️ #GenerationDbacks

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Phil Blackwell

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7 years

@LCSDAthletics , sectional champs

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

4 years

It is never, ever weak to admit that you are struggling. I struggle every single day with the ups and downs. And pulling through is never a guarantee but faith, family, love and support counts a lot. Don't be afraid to ask for help....you're always worth it

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

4 years

To all adults making decisions about school, activities, etc. - you say you are concerned about kids. Fine - ask them their opinions once in a while. They're young, but not dumb. Is this about safety and health, or just fear?

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

One of the most extraordinary days of HS sports I've ever witnessed. 14 innings in Class B, then 11 innings in Class A, then the unlikely tale of @FMHornets . Thanks to all the players who made it so memorable

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

Must be said again. Bravo @breannastewart for standing up for women's basketball. It's not second fiddle. At all.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

7 years

@bre_stewart30 Always have respected and admired you beyond basketball. Now even more so.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

8 years

Wow, @CNSAthletics does it, knocks out @WGAthletics 10-8 and will face @CBAUpdate in class A girls lacrosse sectional final at the Dome

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

8 years

@CazenoviaLakers are state football champs for the 1st time, beating Schuylerville 22-19 in the Class B final at the Carrier DOme

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

9 years

@madibelvito okay then.....

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

6 years

McDonald stopped. McCaffrey puts it top right corner. @Bville_Bees ousts @wgwildcathockey and advances to face @SyrCougarsPuck in sectional final. Incredible

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

Liam Barry throws complete game, Onondaga rallies from 2-0 deficit to beat Pine Forge (PA) 3-2 so there will be another game to determine Babe Ruth 16-18 Mid-Atlantic regional title

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

8 years

@WCSDAthletics boys join girls as sectional champs

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

Shaking right now. Literally shaking. The emotions for Glens Falls, Lowville are so extreme right now and will be felt for a lifetime. That's what makes HS sports so great and awful. All at once

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

7 years

Back to back for @WCSDAthletics

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

2 years

@twinmom1123 @JoyAnnReid Funny how they only care about teachers when they want to arm them. Not when they, you know, want to pay them or actually give them real healthy support, right?

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

2 years

Four hours and 240 or so miles apart, @Bville_Bees makes history sweeping the Class A lacrosse championships. These were complete teams, strong on the draw, deep & prolific on offense, stingy on defense. Special, and now on top.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

6 years

So to be accurate, the last J-D defeat in a boys lacrosse sectional game was in 2008. A full decade ago. So yeah, the @WCSDAthletics win was a big deal

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

Congratulations to @SyrCougars Ryan Eccles, just named the NYSPHSAA Division I State Player of the Year. Philip Zollo a 2nd-team choice. Also @SkanHockey Bauer Morrissey a 1st-team All-State selection....

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Phil Blackwell

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6 years

@WCSDAthletics state co-champs

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

7 years

@CNSAthletics students celebrating

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

9 years

They raised $3,330 for Golisano Children's Hospital, and gave Jack's mom a gift of a spa treatment. Beautiful stuff. http://t.co/DRjI7dSNvq

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

9 years

The champion Mustangs

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Phil Blackwell

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2 years

Final, in an absolute epic @LCSDAthletics beats @CBAUpdate 86-81 in triple overtime and fortunately doesn't have to play the sectional Class AA final until next Sunday after this one...

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Phil Blackwell

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3 years

At Mike Messere Field where @FMHornets will take on @WGAthletics . They have honored Tyler Christman with his no. 12 painted on the turf...

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

2 years

An amazing thread. Worth reading.

Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦

@cmclymer

2 years

In times that are particularly difficult and draining, I find it’s helpful to remember those moments when things go right, when understanding is sought and achieved, when there’s an important bridge built between different perspectives. (thread)

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Phil Blackwell

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2 years

This. My first HS basketball game in person in 21 months. It's girls, @MCSD_Mustangs against @LuddenAthletics . 2 unbeaten teams last winter. Missed this so much...

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

7 years

In @JDAthletics boys hoops win over F-M, 67-58, Buddy Boeheim had 35 points, 15 rebounds. Sometimes he just takes over games.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

6 years

Cannot emphasize enough how big the @WCSDAthletics win over J-D. Red Rams have not lost a sectional game in a long time. And Warriors prevailed on same Liverpool turf where it lost 2017 Class D final to CBA in double OT. An all-around wow

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Phil Blackwell

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1 year

@KirkHerbstreit That's all people will take away. Most of the time calls don't really affect a game's outcome. That decided the game. The most important game of all.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

7 years

One of the best comeback stories I've seen in HS sports. Congrats Jack!

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

3 years

To every single person who has wished me well, my sincere thanks. I'm in good spirits but made more so by all your care and concern. Even when there's so much darkness, there's always a light. Let's all seek that light in whatever we say and do..

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

2 years

At @LCSDAthletics football practice and got....this. Wow.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

Saw Jordan Roland establish a legend and win state title at @WCSDAthletics and now he's a starter on a Northeastern team that's NCAA-bound. Awesome stuff...

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

A picture 25 years in the making for @WGAthletics boys basketball

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

6 years

@Bville_Bees - @wgwildcathockey was one of the most extraordinary games I've ever covered. True, the circumstances were part of it, the result stunning, but most of all the effort by everyone on both sides will live long in my memory

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

6 years

Many @wgwildcathockey people congratulating @Bville_Bees players, coaches after game. True class shown there

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

Once 3-10, @LCSDAthletics boys soccer team, after defeating Henninger 3-1, will face @Bville_Bees Monday night for sectional Class AA championship. Quite a story..

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

9 years

Northstars are champs

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

6 years

What a game to watch. Amazing effort on both sides. @CNSAthletics Hanna Haven had 3 goals, national champion!

NCAA Lacrosse

@NCAALAX

6 years

For the first time ever, the James Madison Dukes are #NCAAWLAX National Champions!

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Phil Blackwell

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5 years

It is done. @SkanHockey defeats Queensbury 6-1, wins the state Division II championship, the fourth state title in program history

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

6 years

Story on @lpoolbasketball battling hard to go to 23-0, beating a game Nottingham to repeat as sectional Class AA champions.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

4 years

Even if it was inevitable and necessary, seeing all the tributes to HS seniors here reinforces the pain. They did nothing wrong. Sure there's life lessons, eventually, but it's okay for them to feel hurt, disappointment. Will never forget them.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

6 years

Story on @FMHornets overcoming illness and a strong Illinois challenger to win the Nike Cross Nationals for the 11th time in 12 years.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

2 years

Every single person who follows high school sports needs to read this thread. Every word of it. Now.

Baldwinsville Bees

@Bville_Bees

2 years

We have a major, major problem with how our spectators (Home/Visitor) are treating umpires, referees, & officials (U, R, & O) I just received a report today that after a lacrosse game last week, two officials were confronted by an adult who verbally assaulted them in the parking

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

6 years

A married couple in this photo. One went to a prestigious, highly respected institution of higher learning. The other went to SU

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

7 years

Ice hockey final, @CorcoranPride goes to Shove Park, beats @wgwildcathockey 3-2. But they could meet again in the post-season

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

11 months

By the way, read @vermontgmg and his "Watergate" book if you can. As good a history as you'll find on it. He speaks on this with serious authority.

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Speaking as a Watergate historian, there’s nowhere on thousands of hours of Nixon tapes where Nixon makes any comment as clear, as clearly illegal, and as clearly self-aware as this Trump tape.

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Phil Blackwell

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5 years

Sutherland blocks last-second shot, @WGAthletics completes remarkable comeback, beats @ShenAthletics 49-48 in OT. Wildcats still unbeaten, have big one Jan. 8 vs. @CorcoranPride

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

Your state Division II ice hockey champion @SkanHockey Lakers

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

2 years

Quick story on the history-making @Bville_Boys_Lax team winning its first-ever state championship.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

6 years

How about @CNSAthletics grad Hanna Haven scoring the first two goals in NCAA final as James Madison goes up 2-0 on Boston College....

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

9 years

With 31.9 seconds left in OT, on power play, Matro scores, Syracuse beats @WGAthletics 4-3

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

8 years

@WCSDAthletics girls soccer, sectional champs

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

2 years

@AubryAndrews They don't want to get to know you, they want to think of you as their possession, something that is attained. Certainly not as a human being who (stop the world!) might like other guys as friends...

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

9 years

Sectional champs http://t.co/6mLZ3y8NG4

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

Ray...looks at strike 3. @FMHornets has done it, defeating @beesbase 4-2 to win its first-ever Section III Class AA championship. Extraordinary stuff.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

2 years

Got to admit these mid-1990s @beesbase throwbacks really look good...

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

3 years

Today @LuddenAthletics pitcher Joe Dunham, an 8th grader, threw a no-hitter against Port Byron in a 2-0 win, striking out 14 - and driving in both runs! That's pretty special....

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

4 years

@RayBrower5 @JMacSC Which Rickey would agree with. In the third person, of course

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

8 years

Perfect season, @CBAUpdate are state champs

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

3 years

This morning I underwent surgery to align the shoulder and humerus bone. Made it through but arm must be in a sling for six more weeks. Thanks to all who have given such good care, I am forever in your debt..

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

A story on @WGAthletics boys basketball ending its 25-year wait to earn a sectional title.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

1 year

@piper4missouri For the most part you can never win over people who will think the worst of you. Still, if you're going to reply to them, hopefully it's always this clever 😊

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

7 years

Story on @CNSAthletics football emphatically claiming a long-awaited sectional Class AA title.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

6 years

Final, @CNSAthletics beats Elmira 42-20, McGriff taking over with 3 long TD plays in 2nd half. Northstars vs. Aquinas next Saturday night at 6 p.m. in state Class AA semifinals at Union-Endicott

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

So it begins...fall high school sports practices underway today all over Section III and NYS, kicking off 10 months of activity. To all, best of luck and have fun!

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

And it's over. @SyrCougars are the state Division I champions, defeating Suffern 4-2.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

2 years

@AubryAndrews Yeah, he made it all about him and what he bought. Not her or her family. That is vanity even though he claimed it wasn't in a very, very long-winded way

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

3 years

Final in boys basketball, @WGBoysHoops takes the clash of unbeaten teams 70-63 over @lpoolbasketball . Wildcats lead from 1st quarter onward, Dudzinski helps them hang on by scoring 11 of team's 18 points in 4th quarter...

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

5 years

And here's the story of a memorable late Monday night at the War Memorial.

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

6 years

Usually don't hype a competitor's piece but this is an exception. In all the time covering HS sports, I've never met a better leader, not just the titles on the field, but the careers and lives influenced.

Mike Messere on leadership: Be consistent, be prepared, stick to your principles, and don't be...

Sarcasm without encouragement ruins a relationship and destroys initiative.

www.syracuse.com

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Phil Blackwell

@blackwell_phil

2 years

Wow. Tanguay an absolute point-blank stop on Garrett in the final seconds, and @Bville_Bees hangs on to beat @RushAthletics 7-6, advances to state Class A final tomorrow against Northport, who beat Suffern 12-7...

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