12/10 Daily Eagle

Posted Date: 12/10/24 (9:20 AM)

12/10/24

ANNOUNCEMENTS/TODAY'S EVENTS

May your Tuesday be filled with triumph, EAGLE NATION! Last night's JV and Varsity Girls' Basketball games were canceled due to horrible weather up north, but both our Modifieds got their games in, so check out the highlights below. Get your orders for the Booster Club fundraiser ASAP as that wraps up this week. Tonight is the Senior High Holiday Concert. Come out for a fun-filled evening. More rain tonight and through tomorrow, so make sure you get those umbrellas out.

There are only 9 more school days until Christmas Break!

Reminder all home games in our gymnasium will now be streamed on the Hudl Fan Link instead of YouTube. Direct Link is below:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/galway/organization/70882/galway-high-school

The Galway Athletic Booster Club has started their Scentsy Fundraiser!!!!
This is the link for the booster club fundraiser. Orders need to be in by 12/13 to arrive for Christmas. You can have them shipped directly to your house. You must use the link to order so we get credit. We will 20% of all sales.
https://scentswithjessi.scentsy.us/party/18820460/galway-athletic-fundraiser

Did you know? The 24-second shot clock was introduced in 1954 to counter stalling tactics.

On this date in sports:

In 1935 the Philadelphia Athletics sold infielder Jimmie Foxx's contract to the Boston Red Sox for $150,000 (~$3.4 million in 2024 dollars). What a steal for the Red Sox!
In 1968 Joe Fraizer beat Oscar Bonavena in 15 rounds for the Heavyweight Boxing Title.
In 1983 the last NFL game was played at Shea Stadium as the Steelers beat the Jets 35-7
In 2012 Norwegian chess champion Magus Carlsen breaks Garry Kasparov's 13 year Elo rating.

Today is National Dewey Decimal Day!!!!! Brings back some memories

***Some Reminders!!!!***

Intramurals for Grades 6-8 are held on Wednesdays in December.
12/10 - Senior High Holiday Concert at 7 p.m.
12/13 - Dress like the 70's Day
12/16 - Grades 6-8 Holiday Concert at 7 p.m.
12/16 - 12/20 - Spirit Week
12/17 - Grades 1-5 Holiday Concert at 6 p.m.
12/20 - Winter Pep Rally
12/21 - 01/05 - Christmas Break

On this date in history:

In 2005 American comedian and actor Richard Pryor, who revolutionized comedy with his frank and controversial style, died at age 65.
In 1982 a treaty codifying the Law of the Sea was signed by 117 countries.
In 1962 the British historical film Lawrence of Arabia had its world premiere; it became one of the most celebrated epics in the history of cinema.
In 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
In 1901 the first Nobel Prizes were distributed, marking the fifth anniversary of the death of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel.
In 1898 representatives of Spain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris, concluding the Spanish-American War.
In 1768 Encyclopedia Britannica was first published. It is the oldest continuously published and revised work in the English language.

Week of (12/09 - 12/14) Events

Boys Varsity Basketball
- 12/13 - vs. Mayfield @ 7:00 p.m.
Boys JV Basketball
- 12/13 - vs. Mayfield @ 5:30 p.m.
Boys Modified Basketball
- 12/14 - vs. Northville @ 10:00 a.m
Girls JV Basketball
- 12/12 - vs. South High @ 5:30 p.m.
Girls Modified Basketball
- 12/14 - @ Northville @ 10:00 a.m
Wrestling
- 12/14 - @ Duanesburgh Tournament @ 8:00 a.m.

HIGHLIGHTS

Boys Basketball Highlights

The Modified Boys Basketball Team used a tough defense to hold the Mayfield Panthers to 4 first-half points then held on for a 30-19 win to move to 2-0 on the season. Issac Schaperjahn led the way with 20 points and Jacob Page added 5 points.

Girls Basketball Highlights

The Girls' Modified hosted the Mayfield Panthers last night as the Eagles held on for a 25-21 victory over the Panthers to move to 1-1 on the season. Katy Ferguson led the charge with 8 points. Avery Menge added 7 points and Gwen Ahsmann chipped in 6 points. The Eagles shot an impressive 72% from the line.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Kiera Allen

Kiera is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game over the first three contests this season. She hit the go-ahead free throw with 7 seconds left to lift the team to victory over Mayfield on Friday. Kiera is a quiet focused competitive leader on and off the court always supporting her teammates. She often encourages them in practice and games. Kiera was also “caught being golden” singing the national anthem before our home contest last week.

SCOREBOARD

Boys Basketball

Modified @ Mayfield
- W (30-19)

Girls Basketball

Modified vs. Mayfield
- W (25-21)