The official student news site of Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, MA

THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

The official student news site of Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, MA

THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

The official student news site of Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, MA

THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

Sophomore Sitan Zhan practices at Boston Badminton in Westborough. Zhan ranked sixth in the nation at the Junior level.

Sophomore ranks sixth in country for badminton

Holly Cavanna and Amelia Sinclair June 24, 2022

Sophomore Sitan Zhan used his passion for badminton to achieve a sixth place nation-wide ranking. Prior to quarantine Zhan’s placement varied between sixth to tenth, with sixth being his personal...

Boys JV volleyball plays against Wachusett on April 28, 2022.

Boys’ volleyball team embraces new leadership, finishes with impressive record

Zach Ely, Staff Writer June 24, 2022

A season of turnover and the introduction of new staff left the boys’ volleyball team unsure about the future of their program, but with a final record of 14-5, an experienced new coach has brought them...

The baseball team won the CMASS tournament against Shrewsbury 4-0.

Baseball dominates CMASS tournament

Grace Bouzan, Senior Staff Writer June 23, 2022

After a challenging season, the boys’ baseball team won the CMASS tournament against Shrewsbury 4-0, continuing into the postseason.  Their postseason was cut short by a 9-0 loss against Central...

Q&A: Junior reflects on pole vault victory at state track meet

Q&A: Junior reflects on pole vault victory at state track meet

Ellie O’Connor, Assistant News Editor June 22, 2022

Junior Adam Beckman won first place in pole vault at the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) District 2 State Track Meet, hosted by Hingham High School, on May 29 with a jump of 11’...

A shortage of buses presented a challenge for athletics during the 2021-22 school year.

Sports games canceled due to bus driver shortage

Nick Klein, Staff Writer June 22, 2022

A bus driver shortage has impacted many sports teams, especially this spring season, leaving athletes wondering if they can get to their games.  According to a Harbinger survey of 135 students conducted...

Junior Elly Beauchesne and freshman Emmy Beauchesne competed at first and second singles on the girls tennis team for the 2022 season.

Sisters on Tennis better each other as athletes

Zoe Manousos, Assistant Sports Editor June 21, 2022

As the spring season progressed, junior Elly Beauchesne and her sister freshman Emmy Beauchesne found ways they could mutually benefit from having each other on the court. The team recently ended their...

Junior Cameron Jackson goes to hit the ball. Algonquin competed against St. Johns on May 13.

Q&A: Boys’ tennis wraps up season

Grace Bouzan, Senior Staff Writer June 21, 2022

The boys’ tennis season finished with a 10-8 record for the regular season and ended tournament play in round 16 with a 5-0 loss to second-ranked Lexington. Earlier in the season, captains senior Jack...

Junior Sara Medina lands a jump at figure skating practice.

Figure Skating club adds team aspect to solo sport

Linda Hu, Staff Writer June 16, 2022

Junior Sara Medina's love for figure skating led to her creation of the Figure Skating Club, which has not only has become an opportunity for Algonquin skaters to share their passion, but has also taught...

Freshman Maggie Fitzgerald throws a stone during a U-18 nationals game at Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Sweeping, throwing on ice: Freshman curler competes in nationals

Arielle Chin, Staff Writer June 14, 2022

Freshman Maggie Fitzgerald and her junior curling team won second place in the Grand National Curling Club qualifiers and competed in the 2022 National Championships in Fort Wayne, Indiana from March 31...

Junior Ellie Westphal stands with her medal after winning first place in the javelin event at the MIAA Division 2 State Track Meet on May 31.

Q&A: Girls’ javelin state champion reflects on first place title

Ellie O’Connor, Assistant News Editor June 13, 2022

After a throw of 112’ 9”, junior Ellie Westphal won first place in the javelin event at the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division 2 State Track Meet, hosted by Hingham...

A member of the Algonquin girls lacrosse team competes in a game.

Q&A: Girls’ Lacrosse Team prospers due to impressive bond

Amelia Sinclair, Assistant News Editor June 10, 2022

With a 11-7 record as of June 4, members of the girls’ lacrosse team have high hopes going into the CMASS tournament and hope to continue to utilize both communication and dynamic skills. Captains...

Members of the boys rugby team compete in a game.

Boys’ rugby strives to defend championship title

Mason Casellini, Staff Writer June 3, 2022

The defending State Champion boys' rugby team is working hard to reach the playoffs with hopes of winning a back-to-back Division II championship. So far this season, the team has lost against two...

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