09/15 Daily Eagle

Posted Date: 9/15/25 (10:13 AM)

09/15/25

ANNOUNCEMENTS/TODAY'S EVENTS

Happy Monday, EAGLE NATION!!!! We hope that you have an amazing week. There were some great sporting events over the weekend. Make sure to check out the results and highlights. It is going to be another week of no rain, so be sure to conserve water as the drought continues. Tonight, our Boys Soccer team travels to Cobleskill-Richmondville, and our Golf team travels to Hales Mills to take on Gloversville. Make sure to get out and support our athletes.

We have started the sale of our Varsity Jackets early this year, so we can end the sales in early October, and will be able to have them in time for Christmas. Please see the link below for registration.

Homecoming week is the week of September 22 - 27.

Remember, keep it classy, Eagle Nation!

STORES ARE CLOSING SOON!!!!!!!

The individual clothing stores for each Fall Sport are now open, and every order now ships in 2-3 days. Please check out the links below.

Eagle Sports Apparel

Galway Volleyball Apparel Store
- https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/HNtfDxJcH8
Galway Soccer Apparel Store
- https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/XspRxtBpoN
Galway Cross Country Apparel Store
- https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/rEXPtBMetU
Galway Golf Apparel Store
- https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/cQXKMu6bwY
The General Galway Eagle Apparel Store
- https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/new_york/galway/galway-central-high-school

We have started selling our Varsity Jackets early this year, so we can conclude the sales in early October to ensure they arrive in time for Christmas.

Galway Eagle Varsity Jackets

https://galwayschooljackets2025.itemorder.com/

Fun fact of the day: A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out. They have a membrane that holds their tongue in place on the roof of their mouth, so it can't move.

Did you know? Figure skating is the oldest winter sport in the Olympics, dating back to 1908, before the beginning of the formal winter games.

On this date in sports:

In 1912, Boston Red Sox pitcher "Smoky" Joe Wood tied the MLB record of 16 straight wins with a 2-1 victory over St. Louis Browns at Sportsman's Park.
In 1961, the 61st US Amateur Championship was won by Jack Nicklaus at the age of 21.
In 1963, the Alou brothers - Felipe, Matty, & Jesús appeared in the San Francisco Giants outfield for 1 inning in a 13-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.
In 1991, the US women's gymnastics team won its 1st World Championships medal (silver).
In 2000, the 27th Olympic Games opened in Sydney, Australia.

Today is National Grilled Cheese and Double Cheeseburger Day!!!!!

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

9/16 - Grades 6-12 Open House
9/17 - Constitution Day
9/22 - Autumn Begins
9/22 - Rosh Hashanah Begins at Sundown
9/23 - PreK-5 Picture Day
9/24 - Grades 6-12 Picture Day
9/25 - Grades 1-5 Meet the Teachers Night
9/26-28 - Homecoming

On this date in history:

In 1950, United Nations troops landed at Inch'ŏn, South Korea, crippling a North Korean invasion during the Korean War.
In 1949, The Lone Ranger, originally a radio series, debuted on television, with Clayton Moore as the renegade lawman and Jay Silverheels as Tonto.
In 1916, the tank was used for the first time in combat by the British during World War I.
In 1862, during the American Civil War, Confederates under General Stonewall Jackson captured Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now in West Virginia), and took more than 12,500 prisoners, the largest Union surrender in the war.
In 1821, Central American notables accepted a plan drafted by the Mexican caudillo Agustín de Iturbide that brought independence from Spain to Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Fall Sports Events

Varsity Volleyball
- ~~09/06 - @ Burnt Hills Tournament - All Day~~
- ~~09/09 - @ Fonda @ 6:30 p.m.~~ - W (3-1)
- ~~09/11 - vs. BKW @ 6:00 p.m.~~ - W (3-0)
- ~~09/13 - Galway Tournament - All Day~~ - 1st Place W (10-0)
- 09/18 - @ Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 6:30 p.m.
- 09/20 - @ Burnt Hills Tourament @ Saratoga Rec. Center - All Day
- 09/22 - @ Saratoga Springs @ 6:00 p.m.
- 09/23 - vs. Middleburgh @ 6:00 p.m.
- 09/25 @ Mekeel Christian Academy @ 6:30 p.m.
- 09/26 - vs. Loudonville Christian @ 5:15 p.m. - Senior Night
  - Senior Night starts at 4:30 p.m.
- 09/30 - vs. Mayfield @ 6:00 p.m.
- 10/02 - @ Schoharie @ 6:30 p.m.
- 10/04 - @ Burnt Hills Tournament - All Day
- 10/07 - vs. Johnstown @ 6:00 p.m.
- 10/09 - @ OESJ @ 6:30 p.m.
- 10/10 - vs. Webster Schroeder @ 6:30 p.m.
- 10/11 - @ Shen Tournament @ IMPACT Center - All Day
- 10/16 - vs. Duanesburg @ 6:00 p.m.
- 10/21 - @ Canjo-FP @ 6:30 p.m.
- 10/23 - vs. Holy Trinity @ 6:00 p.m.
JV Volleyball
- ~~09/06 - @ Columbia Tournament - All Day~~
- ~~09/09 - @ Fonda @ 5:00 p.m.~~ W (2-0)
- ~~09/11 - vs. BKW @ 4:30 p.m~~. W (2-0)
- ~~09/13 - @ Burnt Hills Tournament - All Day -~~
- 09/18 - @ Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 5:00 p.m.
- 09/22 - @ Saratoga Springs @ 4:30 p.m.
- 09/23 - vs. Middleburgh @ 4:30 p.m.
- 09/25 @ Mekeel Christian Academy @ 5:00 p.m.
- 09/27 - vs. LaSalle @ 8:30 a.m.
- 09/30 - vs. Mayfield @ 4:30 p.m.
- 10/02 - @ Schoharie @ 5:00 p.m.
- 10/04 - @Greenville Tournament - All Day
- 10/07 - vs. Johnstown @ 4:30 p.m.
- 10/09 - @ OESJ @ 5:00 p.m.
- 10/10 - vs. Webster Schroeder @ 5:00 p.m.
- 10/11 - @ Shen Tournament @ IMPACT Center - All Day
- 10/16 - vs. Duanesburg @ 4:30 p.m.
- 10/21 - @ Canjo-FP @ 5:00 p.m.
- 10/23 - vs. Holy Trinity @ 4:30 p.m.
Modified Volleyball
- ~~09/12 - @ Holy Trinity (1-Team) @ 4:30 p.m.~~ W (2-0)
- 09/15 - vs. OESJ (2-teams) @ 4:30 p.m.
- 09/19 - @ BKW (2-Teams) @ 4:30 p.m.
- 09/22 - vs. BP (2-Teams) @ 4:30 p.m.
- 09/27 - vs. Canjo (2-Teams) @ 10:00 a.m.
- 09/29 - vs. Fonda (2-Teams) @ 4:30 p.m.
- 10/01 - @ Duanesburg (2-Teams) @ 4:30 p.m.
- 10/06 - @ Fort Plain (2-Teams) @ 4:30 p.m.
- 10/09 - vs. Schoharie (2-Teams) @ 4:30 p.m.
- 10/14 - vs. Cobleskill-Richmondville (2-Teams) @ 4:30 p.m.
- 10/17 - @ Johnstown (2-Teams) @ 4:30 p.m.
- 10/20 - vs. Loudonville Christian (1-Team) @ 4:30 p.m.
- 10/24 - @ Mayfield (2-Teams) @ 4:30 p.m.
- 10/27 - vs. Middleburgh (2-Teams) @ 4:30 p.m.
Girls Varsity Soccer
- ~~09/04 - @ Amsterdam @ 6:30 p.m~~. - W (3-2)
- ~~09/05 - @ Warrensburg-Bolton @ 5:00 p.m. @ Bolton CSD~~ - L (2-3)
- ~~09/09 - vs. OESJ @ 4:30 p.m.~~ L (4-1)
- ~~09/11 - @ BKW-D'burg @ 4:30 p.m.~~ W (2-0)
- ~~09/15 - vs. Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 4:30 p.m~~. - Rescheduled to 10/13
- 09/17 - @ Mayfield @ 5:00 p.m.
- 09/23 - @ Johnstown @ 4:30 p.m.
- 09/25 - vs. Fonda @ 4:30 p.m.
- 09/27 - vs. TBD @ 5:00 p.m. - Senior Night
- 09/29 - @ Schoharie @ 7:00 p.m.
- 10/01 - vs. Canjo-FP @ 4:15 p.m.
- 10/03 - @ Northville @ 7:00 p.m
- 10/07 - vs. Mayfield @ 4:15 p.m.
- 10/09 - @ Mekeel @ 4:15 p.m.
- 10/13 - vs. Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 11:00 a.m.
- 10/14 - vs. Berlin @ Waterford-Halfmoon @ 7:00 p.m.
- 10/16 - @ OESJ @ 6:00 p.m.
Varsity Golf
- 09/15 - @ Gloversville @ 3:30 p.m.
- 09/17- @ Mayfield @ 4:00 p.m.
- 09/18 - @ Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 4:00 p.m.
- 09/22 - vs. Johnstown @ 4:00 p.m.
- 09/24 - vs. Duanesburg @ 4:00 p.m.
- 09/29 - vs. Schoharie @ 4:00 p.m.
- 10/01 - @ WAC Championship
Varsity Cross Country
- ~~09/13 - @ Harwood VT @ 11:30 a.m.~~
- 09/20 - Galway Invitational @ 9:00 a.m.
- 09/23 - @ Duanesburg w/Mayfield, Canjo-FP-OESJ @ 4:15 p.m.
- 09/27 - @ South High Invitational @ 9:00 a.m.
  - - Senior Night
- 09/30 - vs. Fonda @ 4:15 p.m.
- 10/04 - @ Schenectady Invitational @ 9:00 a.m.
- 10/07 - @ Schoharie w/Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 4:15 p.m.
- 10/11 - @ Burnt Hills Invy @ Spa State Park @ 9:00 a.m.
- 10/14 - vs. BKW @ 4:15 p.m.
- 10/18 - @ Fort Plain Invy @ 9:00 a.m.
- 10/21 - @ Cobleskill-Richmondville
- 10/28 - @ WAC Championships @ Fort Plain @ 3:30 p.m.

Modified Cross Country
- 09/20 - Galway Invitational @ 9:00 a.m.
- 09/23 - @ Duanesburg w/Mayfield, Canjo-FP-OESJ @ 4:15 p.m.
- 09/27 - @ South High Invitational @ 9:00 a.m.
- 09/30 - vs. Fonda @ 4:15 p.m.
- 10/04 - @ Schenectady Invitational @ 9:00 a.m.
- 10/07 - @ Schoharie w/Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 4:15 p.m.
- 10/14 - vs. BKW @ 4:15 p.m.
- 10/18 - @ Fort Plain Invy @ 9:00 a.m.
- 10/21 - @ Cobleskill-Richmondville
- 10/28 - @ WAC Championships @ Fort Plain @ 3:30 p.m.
Varsity Boys Soccer
- ~~09/04 - vs. Hartford @ Northville Tournament @ 5:00 p.m~~. - L (1-0)
- ~~09/06 - vs. Corinth @ Northville Tournament @ TBD~~ - T (1-1)
- ~~09/09 - @ OESJ @ 7:00 p.m.~~ L (5-1)
- ~~09/11 - vs. BKW-Duanesburg @ 4:30 p.m.~~ L (10-0)
- 09/15 - @ Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 4:30 p.m.
- 09/17 - vs. Middleburgh @ 4:30 p.m.
- 09/19 - @ Loudonville Christian @ 4:30 p.m.
- 09/23 - vs. Johnstown @ 4:30 p.m.
- 09/25 - @ Fonda @ 7:00 p.m.
- 09/27 - vs. Hadley-Luzerne @ 7:00 p.m. - Senior Night
- 09/29 - vs. Schoharie @ 4:30 p.m.
- 10/01 - @ Canjo-FP @ Fort Plain @ 4:15 p.m.
- 10/03 - vs. Northville @ 4:15 p.m.
- 10/07 - @ Mayfield @ 7:00 p.m.
- 10/09 - vs. Mekeel @ 4:15 p.m.
- 10/15 - vs. NDBG @ 4:15 p.m.
Modified Boys Soccer
- 09/16 - vs. Johnstown @ 4:30 p.m. @ Bus Garage Field
- 09/18 - @ Schoharie @ 4:30 p.m.
- 09/20 - @ Hadley-Luzerene @ 10:00 a.m.
- 09/24 - @ Mekeel @ 4:30 p.m.
- 09/27 - vs. Mayfield @ 11:00 a.m. @ Varsity Field
- 09/30 - @ Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 4:30 p.m.
- 10/12 - vs. OESJ @ 4:15 p.m. @ Bus Garage Field
- 10/04 - @ BKW-D'burg @ 10:00 a.m. @ Duanesburg
- 10/06 - vs. Northville @ 4:15 p.m. @ Bus Garage Field
- 10/10 - @ Middleburh @ 4:15 p.m.
- 10/14 - vs. Fonda @ 4:15 p.m. @ Bus Garage Field
- 10/16 - @ Canjo-FP @ 4:15 p.m. @ Fort Plain
Trap
- 09/21 - Week 1 Competition @ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- 09/25 - Week 1 Competition @ 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
- 09/28 - Week 2 Competition @ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- 10/02 - Week 2 Competition @ 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
- 10/05 - Week 3 Competition @ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- 10/09 - Week 3 Competition @ 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
- 10/12 - Week 4 Competition @ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- 10/16 - Week 4 Competition @ 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
- 10/19 - Week 5 Competition @ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- 10/23 - Week 5 Competition @ 2:30 - 4:00 p.m

HIGHLIGHTS

Volleyball Highlights

Congratulations to the Varsity volleyball team as they won their annual Never Forget Tournament in honor of 9/11 for the 6th straight year. The Eagles went undefeated on the day as they went 6-0 in pool play, then swept through the playoffs. They defeated Hoosic Valley in the semis 25-16 and 25-22. They then defeated Greenville in the Championship game 25-12 and 25-11. The Eagles were led on the day by Keira Allen, as she amassed 47 kills, 6 aces, 6 blocks ,and 38 digs on the day. Courtney Smith added 26 kills, 16 digs, and 11 aces. Taylor Garrison chipped in with 16 kills and 5 blocks for the day. Kenzie Gardiner dished out 51 assists on the day, and Kristina Becker had 33 assists. Sadie Stead anchored the defense with 48 digs on the day, while Teigen Breenan served up 14 aces to go with 10 kills.

The Modified Gold Team opened its season play with a very impressive win over Holy Trinity in League play as they came out strong and controlled the entire match.

Cross Country Highlights

The Galway Varsity XC team traveled to the Mad River Glenn area in Vermont to compete in the very challenging Hardwood Invitational.

Gabe Mele led the boys with a 22nd place, and Ailey Nelson led the girls with a 28th place.

The girls were incomplete, but the boys finished in 6th place. Congratulations to all the runners who ran up those mountains and finished the race

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Sophia Fiorillo

Sophia plays with nonstop hustle. Whether it’s practice or in-game, she gives 100% and helps set the tone for her teammates. Her energy and effort don’t go unnoticed! Great job, Sophia.

SCOREBOARD

Volleyball:

Varsity Home Tournament - 1st Place
- Greenville (Finals)
  - 25-12, 25-11
- Hoosic Valley (Semis)
  - 25-16, 25-22
- Catskill (Pool Play)
  - 25-11, 25-11
- Tamarac (Pool Play)
  - 25-16, 25-9
- Schulyerville (Pool Play)
  - 25-10, 25-7
JV @ Burnt Hills Tourney
- Bronze Finalist
Modified Gold Team @ Holy Trinity
- W (2-0)
  - 25-11, 25-16

Cross Country:

Varsity Boys 6th Place @ Hardwood, VT Invy.