12/20 Daily Eagle

Posted Date: 12/20/24 (8:11 AM)

12/20/24

ANNOUNCEMENTS/TODAY'S EVENTS

TGIF Eagle Nation! It is Friday Celebration Vibes as it is Winter Pep Rally Day!! We have made it to the weekend and Holiday Break. We hope everyone has a wonderful, happy, healthy, and joy-filled break. Take time with family, friends, and loved ones over the Holidays. We still have a lot of action on the hardwood and mats this weekend, and over the Holiday break with our teams partaking in Holiday Tournaments, so check out the schedule below. Tonight our JV and Varsity Girls Basketball teams travel to Johnstown, and tomorrow we host a triple header as the Girls Modified tips off vs. BKW at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Boys JV and Varsity as they host Fort Plain. Our Cheerleaders will be on the sideline for the Varsity game bringing the crowd to its feet and filling the gym with energy, so stop out and support all our teams. Today is Blue and Gold and the halls are filled with those colors, way to go Eagle Nation!

The Eagle Apparel Store through BSN is up and running, get your gear from the link below.

There are NO more wake-ups until Christmas Break! Enjoy 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

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? Lawrence "Herkie" Herkimer, a former Southern Methodist University cheerleader, standardized the sport after World War II. He created the National Cheerleaders Association, taught partner stunts and crowd leadership, and invented the "Herkie jump"

On this date in sports:

In 1921 the American League voted to return to a best of 7 World Series while the National League voted for a best of 9 World Series. Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis casts the deciding vote for a best of 7 series.
In 1926 the St. Louis Cardinals traded future Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby to the NY Giants, as they had concerns over his gambling.
In 1940 Connie Mack acquired the full controlling interest in the Athletics for $42,000
In 1983 Guy Lafleur of the Montreal Canadiens became the tenth NHLer to score 500 goals.
In 1985 sportscaster Howard Cosell retired from television sports.

Today is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!!!!!!

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

Intramurals for Grades 6-8 are held on Wednesdays in December.
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 1996 the horror classic Scream, directed by Wes Craven, was released in American theatres; it became especially known for using the genre's clichés for comic effect.
In 1946 It's a Wonderful Life, a drama starring Jimmy Stewart, premiered and later became a holiday classic.

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

Boys Varsity Basketball
- 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
- 12/21 - 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
- 12/21 - @ BKW @ 10:00 a.m.
- 12/28 - vs. Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 10:00 a.m.
- 01/04 @ OESJ @ 10:00 a.m.
Girls Varsity Basketball
- 12/20 - @ 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
- 12/21 - vs. BKW @ 10:00 a.m.
- 12/28 - @ Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 10:00 a.m.
- 01/04 - vs. OESJ @ 10:00 a.m.
Varsity Wrestling
- 12/21 - @ Hudson Falls Tournament @ 8:00 a.m.
- 01/04 - @ Saratoga Invitational @ 8:00 a.m.
Modified Wrestling
- 12/23 - @ Hoosick Falls @ 2:30 p.m.

HIGHLIGHTS

Girls Basketball Highlights

Galway Girls Modified basketball jumped on the Knights early last night, leading after the first quarter 14-0. Kenzie Gardinier had 12 points to lead the Eagles. Katy Ferguson added 6 points while Grace Murphy chipped in 3 points. Their next action is tomorrow morning as they host Berne-Knox-Westerlo Johnstown. The Girls move to 3-1 on the season.

Boys Basketball Highlights

Last night, the Boys' Modified basketball team defeated Middleburg 65 to 15. Jacob Page led the Eagles with 17 points. Issac Schaperjahn added 14 points, and Jack Kenesan had 13 points.

Wrestling Highlights

Last night the Wrestling team traveled to take on Class C power Cobleskill-Richmondville. The Eagles fell 51-21. Andrew Grupe, Cody Schneider, Nate Mele, and Kia Denisulk led the Eagles with wins.

John DiNeso, Gabe Hampson, and Gabe Mele all won their matches for the Modified.

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 alumni/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

Modified vs. Middleburgh
- W (28-14)

Boys Basketball

Modified vs. Middleburgh
- W (65-15)

Wrestling

@ Cobleskill-Richmondville
- W (51-21)