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What do you get when you combine the first 360 Sprint Car race in New York State and the “High Banks” of the Fulton Speedway? You have the combination for what will be one the best Sprint Car shows seen in Upstate New York during the 2012 season.

The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has announced that Oswego State senior forward Chad Burridge was voted ECAC Division III Upstate Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, while junior forward Hayden Ward was named to the ECAC Division III Upstate First Team.

The Oswego State baseball team (7-9) claimed its second doubleheader sweep in the last five days thanks to a five-run rally in each victory over Utica College (1-13) on Wednesday.

The Oswego State women’s lacrosse team (1-2) scored three goals in the final five minutes, but saw its second-half rally come up short in a 12-10 loss to Utica (3-2), 12-10, Wednesday evening.

After a hard fought battle, the Oswego State men’s lacrosse team defeated Keuka College 11-7, Tuesday at South Athletic Field. The difference came in the fourth quarter when Oswego State scored four unanswered goals after going into the frame tied 7-7.

The Oswego State women’s lacrosse team was outscored 12-3 in the second half, as Clarkson (3-2) cruised to a 19-8 win Tuesday afternoon. Seniors Erin Cummings and Rachael Raffa posted four and three goals, respectively, for the Lakers (1-1).

Oswego State senior Ian O’Brien has been named the SUNYAC Men’s Lacrosse of the Week for the week ending March 26. O’Brien helped Oswego State remain unbeaten on the season by posting wins over Utica and #18 Ithaca this past week.

Racers and fans came out in large numbers this past weekend at the Great Northern Mall in Clay, NY, to bench race in anticipation of the 2012 season.