Bill Palmer
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biography

Bill joined The Gazette sports department in 1982. His primary beats are scholastic soccer and wrestling , but he also edits local and wire stories and designs pages.
recent stories
Shenendehowa vs. Albany: Lady Plainsmen roll to title
March 4, 2014
State Wrestling: Amsterdam's Lapi leaves as state champ
March 2, 2014
State wrestling: Bena's return an inspiration
March 1, 2014
State wrestling: Seniors get their final chance
February 28, 2014
Girls' basketball: Plainsmen win the one that counts
February 28, 2014
School wrestling: Athletes look past injuries to compete for state title
February 27, 2014
Girls' sectional basketball: Slow start hurts Lady Sabres
February 27, 2014
Wrestling: Grupe has Albany Academy on path to success
February 25, 2014
Shenendehowa vs. Niskayuna/Schenectady: Plainsmen roll past Mohawks
February 23, 2014
Schalmont vs. Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk: Lady Sabres win opener
February 20, 2014
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