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04/23 Daily Eagle

Posted Date: 04/23/25 (10:20 AM)
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04/23/25
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/TODAY'S EVENTS

Happy Administrative Assistants Day, EAGLE NATION!!!!!! A huge shout-out to all our amazing administrative assistants at school who keep the wheels rolling for us. Challenges make life interesting; overcoming them makes life meaningful.  There was a lot of action on the track and diamond last night, so make sure to check out the highlights.  Today is sports picture day.  The weather looks beautiful today, and there are several home events.  Please come out to support the teams. There is a lot more action the rest of the week. Check out the schedule below for the season (please know that weather can cause dates and times to be subject to change for games and events). 

Remember, keep it classy, Eagle Nation!


Team Sports pictures are TODAY!!!!!


Shout out to Emma Menge and Kristina Becker for their selections by the Times Union.

Fun fact of the day: It's illegal to own just one guinea pig in Switzerland. It's considered animal abuse because they're social beings and get lonely.

  • 36 more class days left of school for Jr/Sr High

  • 33 Days till Memorial Day

  • 72 Days till the 4th of July



Eagle Sports Apparel

Spirit Week
Wednesday - Sports Day
Thursday - BBQ Dad vs. Soccer Mom Day
Friday - Blue & Gold Party Like it's 2010 Day


Did you know?   The average golf ball has 336 dimples

On this date in sports:
  • In 1869, the first professional baseball exhibition game was played between the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Cincinnati Amateurs.
  • In 1903, the NY Highlanders (Yankees) won their first game, defeating the Washington Senators.
  • In 1914, the MLB Chicago Federals hosted the Kansas City Packers in the first game played at Weegham Park (now Wrigley Field).
  • In 1919, MLB opened a reduced 140-game season.
  • In 1939, the Boston Red Sox's Ted Williams hit his first career home run.
  • In 1950, the Minneapolis Lakers defeated the Syracuse Nationals to win the NBA Championship four games to two.
  • In 1952, Bob Cain (St. Louis) and Bob Feller (Cleveland) faced off with both pitching complete game one-hitters as the St. Louis Cardinals won 1-0.
  • In 1954, Hammerin' Hank Aaron hit his 755th career home run.
  • In 1962, the NY Mets won their first-ever game after losing the first 9 of the season to start their franchise. 
  • In 1964, the Houston Colt 45s' Ken Johnson became the first pitcher to lose a game after throwing a 9 inning no-hitter.

Today is National Cherry Cheesecake Day!!!!!  

***Some Reminders!!!!***
  • 4/21 -25 - Spring Spirit Week
  • 4/23 - Sports Team Photos
  • 4/24 - Report Cards Mailed Home
  • 4/24 - BOE Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
  • 5/07-09 - FFA State Convention
  • 5/16 - Superintendents Conference Day
  • 5/20 - School Budget Vote
  • 5/23-26 - Memorial Day Break

On this date in history:
  • In 2005, the first video, which was of YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim's visit to the San Diego Zoo, was uploaded on the YouTube website; approximately one year later, the site had some 100 million videos.
  • In 1985, the Coca-Cola Company introduced New Coke, a reformulated soft drink meant to replace its flagship beverage; due to public outrage, however, the previous version of Coke was brought back as “Coca-Cola Classic” less than three months later.
  • In 1936, American singer-songwriter Roy Orbison, known for his soaring voice and his carefully crafted ballads of loneliness and heartache, was born in Vernon, Texas.
  • In 1931, the American film classic The Public Enemy was released in theatres, and James Cagney's landmark performance as a gangster made him a star.
  • In 1914, Wrigley Field (then known as Weeghman Park) hosted its first major league baseball game; the stadium later became the home of the Chicago Cubs.
  • In 1858, German physicist Max Planck, who originated quantum theory, was born in Kiel.
  • In 1635, the Boston Grammar School (later the Boston Latin School), open to all boys regardless of social class, was founded as the first public school in what would become the United States; it set a precedent for tax-supported public education.
Week of (04/23 - 06/01) Events
Please understand these are subject to change!!!!
  • Varsity Baseball.
    • 04/23 - vs. Duanesburg  @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 04/24 - @ Mekeel @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 04/28 - vs. Fonda @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 04/30 - @ NDBG @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/02 - vs. Johnstown @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/03 - @ Waterford @ 7:00 p.m.  @Kelts Field
    • 05/05 - @ Cobleksill-Richmondville @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/07 - vs. BKW @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/10 - vs. Ticonderoga @ 5:00 p.m. @ Doubleday Field - Cooperstown
    • 05/12 - vs. OESJ @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/14 - @ Middleburgh @ 4:30 p.m.
  • JV Baseball
    • 04/23 - @ Amsterdam @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 04/25 - @ Johnstown @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 04/29 - @ Fonda @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/02 - @ Schoharie @ 4:30 pm.
    • 05/03 - @ Waterford @ 4:00 p.m.  @Kelts Field
    • 05/05 - vs. Johnstown @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/08 - vs. Lake George @ 4:30 p.m
    • 05/10 - vs. Schoharie @ 11:00 a.m.
    • 05/12 - @ Northville @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/13 - @ Lake George @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/14 - @ Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/15 - vs. Northville @ 4:30  p.m
  • Modified Baseball
    • 04/24 - vs. Mayfield @ 4:30  p.m. @ Town Field
    • 04/26 - @ OESJ @ 10:00 a.m
    • 05/01 - vs. Middleburgh @ 4:30 p.m.@ Town Field
    • 05/03 - vs. Fort Plain @ 10:00 a.m. @ Varsity Field
    • 05/06 - @ NDBG @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/08 - vs. Duanesburg @ 4:30 p.m @ Town Field
    • 05/10 - @ Schoharie @ 10:00 a.m.
    • 05/17 - @ Canjo @ 10:00 a.m.
    • 05/19 - @ Hadley-Luzerne @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/20 - vs. BKW @ 4:30 p.m. @ Town Field
    • 05/27 - @ Northville @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/29 - vs. Johnstown @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Varsity Softball
    • 04/23 - vs. Duanesburg  @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 04/25 - @ Schoharie  @ 7:00 p.m.
    • 04/26 - @ Scotia Tournament vs. Albany @ 12:00 p.m.
    • 04/26 - @ Scotia Tournament vs. TBD @ 2:00 p.m.
    • 04/28 - vs. Fonda @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 04/30 - @ Mayfield @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/02 - vs. Johnstown @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/06 - @ Niskayuna @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 05/07 - vs. BKW @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/09 - @ Middleburgh @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/12 - vs. OESJ @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/14 - @ Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 7:00 p.m. @ Little League Field
  • JV Softball
    • 04/24 - vs. Canahoharie @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 04/28 - vs. Northville @ 4:30 p.m. @ Town Field
    • 04/29 - @ Fonda @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 04/30 - vs. BKW @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/02 - @ Burnt Hills @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 05/05 - @ Northville @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/06 - @ Niskayuna @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 05/08 - vs. Lake George @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/10 - @ Mudville Tournament vs. TBD @ TBD
    • 05/10 - @ Mudville Tournament vs. TBD @ TBD
    • 05/13- vs. Saratoga @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 05/15 - @ Cobleskill-Richmondville @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Modified Softball
    • 04/24 - vs. Mayfield @ 4:30  p.m. @ Town Field
    • 04/26 - @ OESJ @ 10:00 a.m
    • 04/30 - vs. Queensbury @ 4:30 p.m. @ Town Field
    • 05/01 - vs. Middleburgh @ 4:30 p.m.@ Town Field
    • 05/03 - vs. Fort Plain @ 10:00 a.m. @ Varsity Field
    • 05/08 - vs. Duanesburg @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/10 - @ Schoharie @ 10:00 a.m.
    • 05/17 - @ Canjo @ 10:00 a.m.
    • 05/19 - @ Hadley-Luzerne @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/20 - vs. BKW @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/27 - @ Northville @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/28 - @ Cobleskill @ 4:30 p.m.
    • 05/29 - vs. Johnstown @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Varsity Track & Field
    • 04/24 - @ Mayfield-Northville @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 04/29 - Home Meet vs. Middleburgh and CR @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 05/02 - @ Glens Falls Relays @ TBD
    • 05/06 - @ Johnstown @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 05/10 - @ Queensbury Invitational @ 9:30 a.m.
    • 05/13 - vs. Schoharie @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 05/20 - WAC Championship @ Fonda @ 4:00 p.m.
    • 05/22 - Home Meet vs. FP/OESJ  & Mekeel @ 4:15 p.m
    • 05/29 - Sectionals @ Waterford @ TBD
  • Modified Track & Field 
    • 04/23 - vs. FP/OESJ @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 04/25 - @ Mayfield-Northville @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 04/28 - vs. Canjo @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 04/30 - @ Duanesburg @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 05/05 - @ Schoharie Invitational @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 05/07 - @ Johnstown @ 4:15 p.m
    • 05/09 - @ Middleburgh @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 05/14 - vs. Schoharie @ 4:15 p.m.
    • 05/19 - @ Johnstown @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Trap 
    • 04/24 - Week 1 Competition
    • 04/27 - Week 2 Competition
    • 05/01 - Week 2 Competition
    • 05/04 - Week 3 Competition
    • 05/08 - Week 3 Competition
    • 05/11 - Week 4 Competition
    • 05/15 - Week 4 Competition
    • 05/18 - Week 5 Competition
    • 05/22 - Week 5 Competition
    • 06/01- Foothills Challenge @ Hudson Falls Fish & Game Club
 
HIGHLIGHTS

Softball Highlights

The JV softball team lost a battle last night against Cobleskill-Richmondville, 10-5.  Rylie Glenn and Katy Ferguson each had two hits for the Eagles.  Anna Watson had a single and two RBIs.  The Eagles fall to 4-1 on the season and play Canjo on Thursday.

  • The Modified softball team opened their season last night with a heartbreaking 10-9 loss to Fonda.  The Eagles fell behind early, but battled back.  Ailey Nelson led the way for the Eagles at the plate with two hits.  Emma DiPasquale, Hailey Hutchens, and Mikey Kondenar each added hits for the Eagles. 
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Track and Field Highlights

For the boys, here are the results:
  • Galway beat Duanesburg 82-52 and lost to Fonda 45 to 91.
  • Simon Evans won the 1600 and 3200
  • Ethan Watrobski won the High Jump and the Long Jump
For the Girls, here are the results:
  • Norah Schaperjahn won the 3000
  • Mae Budris won the Shot put and Discus
  • Josie Venditti won the 200
  • Amelia Jordan won the Pole Vault

Baseball Highlights

The JV baseball team fell to Cobleskill-Richmondville 15-3 last night.  Ian Horton picked up the lone hit for the Eagles.

  • The Modified baseball team opened their season last night with a loss to Fonda, 12-2.  Colton Kinerbocker and Henry Pasieka picked up the two hits for the Eagles.  They are back in action tomorrow as they host Mayfield.
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Courtney Smith

This week, we celebrate Courtney Smith as our Athlete of the Week for her outstanding performance.  Over the break, Courtney hit .444 with a double, 5-RBIs, 5-Runs scored, and 4 walks.  She was a wall behind the plate as she didn't allow a stolen base or a passed ball over the three games to help lead the Eagles to a 3-0 record. Courtney is known for her sportsmanship and leadership, inspiring her teammates to push their limits off the field. Her hard work and dedication exemplify the spirit of athletics, making her a true role model in the community. Congratulations, Courtney!
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SCOREBOARD
JV Softball 
  • vs. Cobleskill
    •  (5-10)

Modified Softball 
  • @ Fonda
    •  (9-10)
JV Baseball 
  • vs. Cobleskill
    •  (3-15)
Modified Baseball
  • @ Fonda
    •  (2-12)
Varsity Track & Field 
  • Boys
    • @ Fonda
      • L (45-91)
    • @ Duanesburg
      • W(82-52)
  • Girls
    • @ Fonda
      • L (41-100)
    • @ Duanesburg
      • W(80-60