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Becker becomes famous off the diamond, breaking ankles in the process

Cohoes senior Derek Becker has already signed and committed to play baseball next spring at Iona College, but the 5’9″ flamethrower garnished national attention Wednesday after breaking the ankles of Schalmont freshmen guard Shane
O’Dell, in a Colonial Council showdown one day earlier. 

Becker contributed 9 points in the 64-54 win over the Sabres. Click here to see the full box score.

Dylan Rossiter

Dylan is the Founder and Editor-at-Large of The Upstate Courier. In the past, he has been a beat reporter covering Section II Athletics, Siena College men's basketball, the Tri-City ValleyCats, and breaking news. In Dylan's current role, he oversees newsroom operations and long-term planning. Dylan is a native of Castleton-on-Hudson and a graduate of Maple Hill High School.

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