12/18 Daily Eagle

Posted Date: 12/18/24 (7:49 AM)

12/18/24

ANNOUNCEMENTS/TODAY'S EVENTS

May this Wednesday bring you joy EAGLE NATION! We are rounding the bend heading into Christmas Break. We have some above-normal temperatures to start today, but be ready for the afternoon commute as we switch over to rain/snow heading into the night hours. Make sure you are ready to buddle up Eagle Nation as temperatures turn frigid come Friday through the beginning of next week. We have a lot of action on the hardwood and mats this week, and over the Holiday break with a number of our teams partaking in Holiday Tournaments, so check out the schedule below. The Varsity Girls Basketball host Middleburgh tonight as the Boys JV and Varsity travel to Middleburgh.

There are only 2 more wake-ups 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 and is also posted on our Athletics Page:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/galway/organization/70882/galway-high-school

Spirirt Week is 12/16-12/20

Thursday - Holiday Headwear Day
Friday- Blue & Gold Day

Eagle Apparel

The Galway Eagle Apparel Store is up and running through BSN. There are many great options. The link is below and is also posted on our Athletics Page.

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/new_york/galway/galway-central-high-school

Did you know? Cheerleading originated in the late 19th century as a pep squad for college football games. The first known cheer in the United States was shouted at Princeton University in 1884.

On this date in sports:

In 1956 Phil Rizzuto signed on as the NY Yankees radio-Tv announcer
In 1961 Wilma Rudolph was named AP Female Athlete of the Year for a second consecutive year.
In 1983 the NBA San Diego Clippers ended its 29-game losing streak.
In 2022 Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the teams were locked in a 3-3 tie after extra time to win the World Cup.

Today is National Twin Day!!!!!

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

Intramurals for Grades 6-8 are held on Wednesdays in December.
12/16 - 12/20 - Spirit Week
12/19 - Junior/Senior High Interims Mailed
12/20 - Winter Pep Rally
12/21 - 01/05 - Christmas Break
12/21 - Winter Begins
01/06 -Classes Resume

On this date in history:

In 1966 the TV special How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, an adaptation of Dr. Seuss's classic children's book, aired for the first time and became a holiday staple.
In 1943 British guitarist Keith Richards of the rock band the Rolling Stones was born
In 1892 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker was first presented at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg.
In 1886 American baseball player Ty Cobb, an excellent hitter and baserunner, was born in Narrows, Georgia.
In 1865 by proclamation of the U.S. secretary of state, the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution, outlawing slavery, officially entered into force, having been ratified by the requisite states on December 6.
In 1787 New Jersey became the third state admitted to the United States when it ratified the U.S. Constitution.

Week of (12/16 - 01/04) Events

Boys Varsity Basketball
- 12/18 - @ Middleburgh @ 7:00 p.m.
- 12/21 - vs. Fort Plain @ 1:00 p.m.
- 12/27 - vs. Corinth @ Corinth Holiday Tournament @ 7:30 p.m.
- 12/28 - vs. TBD @ Corinth Holiday Tournament @ TBD p.m.
- 01/03 - vs. Johnstown @ 7:00 p.m.
Boys JV Basketball
- 12/18 - @ Middleburgh @ 5:30 p.m.
- 12/21 - vs. Fort Plain @ 11:30 a.m.
- 12/27 - vs. Corinth @ Corinth Holiday Tournament @ 2:00 p.m.
- 12/28 - vs. TBD @ Corinth Holiday Tournament @ TBD p.m.
- 01/03 - vs. Johnstown @ 5:30 p.m.
Boys Modified Basketball
- 12/19 - @ Middleburgh @ 4:30 p.m
- 12/21 - @ BKW @ 10:00 a.m.
- 12/28 - vs. Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 10:00 a.m.
- 01/04 @ OESJ @ 10:00 a.m.
Girls Varsity Basketball
- 12/18 - vs Middleburgh @ 5:30 p.m.
- 12/20 - @ Johnstown @ 7:00 p.m.
- 12/23 - vs. CFP @ Fort Plain @ 11:30 a.m.
- 12/27 - vs. Northville @ Mayfield Holiday Tournament @ 3:00 p.m.
- 12/28 - vs. TBD @ Mayfield Holiday Tournament @ TBD p.m.
- 01/04 - @ Greenville @ 2:30 p.m.
Girls JV Basketball
- 12/20 - @ Johnstown @ 5:30 p.m.
- 12/23 - vs. CFP @ Fort Plain @ 10:00 a.m.
- 12/27 - vs. Northville @ Mayfield Holiday Tournament @ 12:00 p.m.
- 12/28 - vs. TBD @ Mayfield Holiday Tournament @ TBD p.m.
- 01/04 - @ Greenville @ 1:00 p.m.
Girls Modified Basketball
- 12/19 - vs. Middleburgh @ 4:30 p.m
- 12/21 - vs. BKW @ 10:00 a.m.
- 12/28 - @ Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 10:00 a.m.
- 01/04 - vs. OESJ @ 10:00 a.m.
Varsity Wrestling
- 12/19 - @ Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 6:00 p.m.
- 12/21 - @ Hudson Falls Tournament @ 8:00 a.m.
- 01/04 - @ Saratoga Invitational @ 8:00 a.m.
Modified Wrestling
- 12/19 - @ Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 6:00 p.m.
- 12/23 - @ Hoosick Falls @ 2:30 p.m.

HIGHLIGHTS

Girls Basketball Highlights

Anna Spadaro hit a 3-pointer in the 4th quarter to give the Eagles their first lead of the game against Warrensburg Tuesday night on the road as the Eagles went on to win 37-29. Kiera Allen scored 10 points in the 4th quarter as the team finished the game out scoring the Burgers 16 to 3 in the last period. Kiera Allen finished with 16, Anna Spadaro 6, and was a great team defensive effort overall. The team plays home against Middleburg at 530 on Wednesday.

The JV girls team beat Warrensburg Tuesday night on the road 48-18 to improve to 3 and 1 on the season. Lilly Bain led the team with 13 points. Sam Becker and Amelia Jordan both chipped in with 8 points. Their next game is Friday night at Johnstown.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Hailey Reome

Hailey Reome is an exceptional teammate and community member. She is dedicated to improving the cheerleading team daily and willing to help new members learn cheers and dances without hesitation. Recently, Hailey had the idea to send birthday cards to an alumna/community resident who turned 100 years old! She provided birthday cards for each team member to decorate, and Hailey delivered them to the resident. We are thankful to have Hailey as a Golden Eagle!

SCOREBOARD

Girls Basketball

Varsity @ Warrenburgh
- W (37-29)
JV @ Warrenburgh
- W (48-18)