01/09 Daily Eagle

Posted Date: 1/09/25 (2:04 PM)

01/09/25

ANNOUNCEMENTS/TODAY'S EVENTS

Start your day with a smile on this Thursday Eagle Nation!!! The cold and wind are still bearing down on us with the trend continuing through next week, so you might as well get out of the cold and catch some athletic events. We had a full slate of games on the hardwood last night. Overall things didn't go the Eagle's way, but they all fought hard. Wrestling is on the road tonight and the Modified Girls Basketball host Fonda. We've had several schedule changes, so please keep checking our schedule updates below. Four days will be the next Full Moon and 70 days till Spring.

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

Coaches vs. Cancer Games:

Our Coaches vs Cancer games are right around the corner. Please come out and support a great cause.

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? Just a few months after the invention of basketball, women’s basketball was introduced in 1892 by Senda Berenson, a physical education teacher at Smith College. Women’s basketball has grown steadily since then, and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) was established in 1996, providing a professional platform for the world’s best female players.

On this date in sports:

In 1811 the first-ever women's Golf Tournament was held.
In 1903 after years of turmoil, baseball's American and National Leagues made peace.
In 1903 Frank Farrell and Bill Devery purchased the American League Baltimore baseball franchise for $18,000 and moved it to New York City, which would turn them into the NY Yankees.
In 1952 the Marines gave notice that they would recall Ted Williams to active duty.
In 1958 Oscar Robertson scored 56 points as he outscored the opponent himself as Seton Hall only scored 54 points.
In 1962 the NFL banned grabbing of face masks.
In 1977 the Oakland Raiders defeated the Minnesota Vikings to win Super Bowl XI
In 1979 the Boston Bruins retired the great Bobby Orr's #4 Jersey.
In 1989 Johnny Bench and Carl Yastrzemski were elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
In 1990 Jim Palmer and Joe Morgan were elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
In 1991 baseball officially banned Pete Rose from being elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
In 2000 Miami Dolphin quarterback, the great Dan Marino played his last NFL game.

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!!! Make sure to thank our SRO and all those who protect and serve us!
It is also National Apricot Day!

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

01/09 - BOE Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
1/14 - Booster Club Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
1/17 - Dress like the 80's Day
1/20 - No Classes
1/24 - End of Second Marking Period - No classes Grades 7-12
1/29 - No Classes

On this date in history:

In 2001 Apple introduced iTunes, a digital media player application that, with the year's later debut of the iPod, revolutionized digital music.
In 1982 Catherine Middleton, who married (2011) Prince William and became the Duchess of Cambridge, was born in Reading, Berkshire, England.
In 1960 construction began on the Aswan High Dam in Egypt, and upon completion in 1970 it generated enormous amounts of electric power and allowed for the control of the annual Nile flood.
In 1861 Mississippi became the second U.S. state (after South Carolina) to secede from the Union in the run-up to the American Civil War.

Week of (01/04 - 01/11) Events

Boys Varsity Basketball
Boys JV Basketball
Boys Modified Basketball
- 01/11 - @ Mekeel @ 10:00 a.m.
Girls Varsity Basketball
- 01/10 - vs. Duanesburg @ 5:30 p.m.
Girls JV Basketball
Girls Modified Basketball
- 01/09 - vs Fonda @ 5:30 p.m.
Varsity Wrestling
- 01/09 - vs. Fonda-Johnstown @ Johnstown @ 6:00 p.m.
Modified Wrestling
- 01/09 - vs. Fonda-Johnstown @ Johnstown @ 5:30 p.m.
Cheer
- 01/10 - Girls' Basketball game @ 5:30 p.m.

HIGHLIGHTS

Girls Basketball Highlights

The Varsity Girls Basketball team hosted Cobleskill-Richmondville last night. A first-half battle got away from the Eagles in the second half. The Eagles went into the half down by 7, but the Bulldogs came out on fire in the second half out-scoring the Eagles 31-12. Kiera Allen led the Eagles with 13 points. The Eagles fall to 6-4 on the season and 4-1 in the league.

The JV team also hosted Cobleskill-Richmondville and came out on fire running out to a big lead over the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs made a charge in the 4th quarter, but the Eagles maintained their composure and held off the surging Bulldogs for a 43-40 win.

Boys Basketball Highlights

The Boys JV and Varsity teams traveled to Cobleskill-Richmondville to take on a strong Bulldogs program. The Eagles put up a valent effort, but both came up short. Hayden Flint had 11 points and Chase Maher added 7 points. The Varsity team falls to 1-10 on the season and 0-5 in league play.

The JV team was led by Joshua Eaton with 21 points and Evan Schaperjahn with 11 points. The Eagles fell to 2-9 on the season and 0-5 in the league.

The Modified Boys teams traveled to BKW last night to battle a tough BKW program. Both teams fell to the Bulldogs. The Blue team fell 24-36 and the Gold team fell 33-63. Issac Schaperjahn had 12 points for the Gold team.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Avery Menge

Avery brings competitive energy into practices and games, which helps push her teammates to improve daily. She is a big contributor in rebounding for our modified team and is also averaging 6 points per game. Avery displays good leadership on and off the court, which is a quality of a Golden Eagle.

Evan Schaperjahn

Evan Schaperjahn knocked down two clutch free throws to send the JV Basketball team into the Championship game at the Riverhawk tourney, which was also their first win. Evan then played in the championship after getting stitches from the previous game led the in scoring and led the defensive front to secure the championship. Evan works hard in practice every day and is a leader on the court for his teammates.

SCOREBOARD

Girls Basketball

Varsity vs. CR
- L (51-25)
JV vs. CR
- W (43-40)

Boys Basketball

Varsity @ CR
- L ( 25-63)
JV @ CR
- L (61-37)
Modified @ BKW
- L (24-36)
- L (33 - 63)