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12/13 Daily Eagle

Posted Date: 12/13/24 (7:34 AM)
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12/13/24
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/TODAY'S EVENTS

The Weekend Awaits! Happy Friday, EAGLE NATION! Last night our JV girls hosted South High see the highlights below.  We have several events over the weekend,  next week, and over the Holiday Break, so make sure you come out to support Eagle Nation.  We are two days away from the next Full Moon.  Today is dress like the 70's day.  Sure can't wait to see some good hairdos and bell bottoms.  Next week is our Winter Spirit Week.  Make sure you see what the days are below! Today is also the National Guards Birthday!

  • There are only 6 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

Spirirt Week is 12/16-12/20
  • Monday - Misfit Day
  • Tuesday - Candy Cane Day
  • Wednesday - Holiday Pajama Day
  • Thursday - Holiday Headwear Day
  • Friday- Blue & Gold Day

Did you know?  Wrestling became popular in North America in the early colonial settlements. The first U.S. wrestling tournament was held in New York City in 1888.


On this date in sports:
  • In 1969 MLB manager Billy Martin was fired by the Minnesota Twins, his first of six times being fired as a manager, five times by the Yankees, including once after winning the World Series in 1977.
  • In 2007 the Mitchell Report was publicly released listing the names of 89 Major League Baseball players that have presumably used anabolic steroids and human growth hormones. Notable players named include Roger Clemens and Miguel Tejada.

Today is National Hot Coco Day!!  Perfect on this cold morning.


***Some Reminders!!!!***
  • Intramurals for Grades 6-8 are held on Wednesdays in December.
  • 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 2003 Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was captured by U.S. forces during the Iraq War; three years later he was found guilty of crimes against humanity and was executed.
  • In 1934 British astronomer J.P.M. Prentice discovered Nova Herculis, one of the brightest novas of the 20th century.
  • In 1862 the Battle of Fredericksburg, a bloody engagement of the American Civil War in which Confederate troops were led to victory by General Robert E. Lee over the Union forces of General Ambrose Everett Burnside, was waged.
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 Modified Basketball
    • 12/14 - @ Northville @ 10:00 a.m
  • Wrestling 
    • 12/14 - @ Duanesburgh Tournament @ 8:00 a.m.
 
HIGHLIGHTS

Girls Basketball Highlights

The girl's JV basketball team hosted South High last night and cruised to a 48-15 victory over the Bulldogs. Lily Bain led the way for the Eagles with 15 points. Amelia Jordan added 10 points.  The Eagles move to 2-1 on the season. 
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SCOREBOARD

Girls Basketball

  • JV vs. South High W (48-15)