01/16 Daily Eagle

Posted Date: 1/16/25 (2:04 PM)

01/16/25

ANNOUNCEMENTS/TODAY'S EVENTS

As the sun rises this Thursday morning, so does your potential for greatness, Eagle Nation! Remember that there are no secrets to success; it is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. The temperature rises over the next few days with snow on Sunday but then buds back as temperatures plummet starting Monday into the single and negative.

Our busy week of athletics continues as we turn into the home stretch of the winter season with only 4 more weeks to go, so make sure you check out this week's and next week's schedules below. Varsity jackets are expected to be available at the end of the week. It is Coaches vs. Cancer week on the hardwood at the Eagles' Nest! Tonight is our Modified and Varsity Wrestling match as they take on Duanesburg at 6:00 p.m. We've had several schedule changes, so please keep checking our schedule updates below. Only 63 days till Spring and just 26 days until Spring Training begins with Pitchers and Catchers reporting or MLB. Remember to keep it classy Eagle Nation!

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

Spring Sports Update:
JV & Varsity -Signups on Family ID open on 2/17

JV & Varsity Practice Start Date: 3/17

Modified - Signups on Family ID open on 3/1

Modified Practice Start Date: 3/31

Did you know? Wrestling is a martial art and combat sport that involves grappling with an opponent and striving to obtain a position of advantage through different throws or techniques, within a given ruleset

On this date in sports:

In 1952 US Standard Board cleared Stan Musial to get an $85,000 salary.
In 1960 Detroit right winger Gordie Howe scored a goal and assists to become the NHL's all-time leading scorer, which he'd hold until Wayne Gretzky would break it.
In 1966 Chicago Blackhawks Bobby Hull scored four goals including his 300th career goal.
In 1966 Chicago was granted an NBA franchise to be called the Bulls; became the 3rd NBA franchise in the city, after the Chicago Stags (1946–50) and Chicago Packers/Zephyrs (now Washington Wizards)
In 1970 Curt Flood filed a civil lawsuit challenging baseball's reverse clause.
In 1970 the NFL realigned from four divisions to three divisions
In 2020 Newly appointed manager Carlos Beltran and the New York Mets mutually agreed to part ways because of his role in the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal; the third manager was forced out of a job as a result of the allegations

Today is National Fig Newton Day!!!!!

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

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 2017 American astronaut Eugene Cernan, the last person to walk on the Moon (1972), died at the age of 82.
In 1991 the Persian Gulf War started by Iraq's occupation of Kuwait in August 1990, began on this day in 1991 with a U.S.-led air offensive against Iraq that continued until a cease-fire was declared on February 28.
In 1973 the last episode of Bonanza aired on NBC as the popular western series ended after 14 seasons.
In 1883 the Pendleton Civil Service Act, a bill sponsored by Senator George H. Pendleton of Ohio, established the Civil Service Commission in the United States.

Week of (01/16 - 01/24) Events

Boys Varsity Basketball
- 01/17 - @ Duanesburg @ 7:00 p.m.
- 01/20 - vs. Johnstown @ 11:30 a.m.
- 01/22 - vs. OESJ @ 7:00 p.m.
Boys JV Basketball
- 01/17 - @ Duanesburg @ 5:30 p.m.
- 1/20 - vs, Johnstown @ 10:00 a.m.
- 01/22 - vs. OESJ @ 5:30 p.m.
Boys Modified Basketball
- 01/25 - @ Schoharie @ 10:00 a.m.
Girls Varsity Basketball
- 01/20 - @ Johnstown @ 12:30 a.m.
- 01/22 - @ OESJ @ 7:00 p.m.
- 01/24 - @ BKW @ 7:00 p.m.
Girls JV Basketball
- 01/20 - @ Johnstown @ 11:00 a.m.
- 01/21 - vs. BKW @ 6:00 p.m.
- 01/22 - @ OESJ @ 5:30 p.m.
- 01/24 - @ BKW @ 5:30 p.m.
Girls Modified Basketball
- 01/25 - vs. Schoharie @ 10:00 a.m.
Varsity Wrestling
- 01/16 - vs. Duansburg @ 6:00 p.m.
- 01/17 - @ Ichabod Crane Tournament @ 5:00 p.m.
- 01/17 - @ Ichabod Crane Tournament @ 8:00 a.m.
- 01/23 - @ BKW @ 6:00 p.m.
Modified Wrestling
- 01/16 - vs. Duansburg @ 6:00 p.m.
- 01/20 - @ Hadley-Luzerne @ 12:00 p.m.
- 01/23 - @ BKW @ 6:00 p.m.

Cheer
- 01/18 - @ Ballston Spa Cheer Competition @ 9:00 a.m.

HIGHLIGHTS

Boys Basketball Highlights

Last night the Galway Varsity Boys lost to Fonda 34 to 72. The Eagles were led by Hayden Flint with 15 pts. and Sean Gilison with 6 points. The player of the game was Sean Gilison who hit two 3's had 1 steal, 1 loose ball recovery, and only 1 turnover. The Eagles fell to 1-11 on the season.

The JV Boys also fell to Fonda last night by a score of 22-49. Andy Miller led the way with 7 points and Grayson Eagan chipped in 6 points. The Eagles fell to 2-10 on the season.

Girls Basketball Highlights

The JV Girls traveled to Fonda last night in what turned out to be a battle between the Eagles and Valley Hawks. A back-and-forth game all night was tied at 21 apiece at the end of the fourth quarter last night pushing the game to overtime. The Valley Hawks had a little more left in the tank than the Eagles did as they pulled away for a 30-23 victory.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Alek Holman

Alek Holman is one of the hardest workers at practice. He is a team leader and role model for the rest of the modified boys' basketball team, and he has a strong work ethic and attitude. He understands and promotes the "we is greater than the me" philosophy. He also had a great game in the first game against BKW this week, playing hard defense and scoring 13 points.

SCOREBOARD

Girls Basketball

JV @ Fonda
- L (23-30) in OT

Boys Basketball

Varsity vs. Fonda
- L (34-72)
JV vs. Fonda
- L (22-49)