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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

Senior captain Lucy McGlynn cheers alongside her teammates last year before the pandemic hit.

Q&A: Fall 2 captains reflect on season

Cheerleading Senior Chloe Troung What are your feelings about playing what is typically a fall sport in the middle of the winter? “I’m a little bit nervous that it’s going to be cold, but usually,...

New football head coach Mark Allen prepares his team for the upcoming season during practice held at the New England Baseball Complex on March 15. Football was moved to the Fall II season due to the pandemic.

Football prepares for unprecedented season with new head coach

Andrew Roberts, Assistant Sports Editor March 18, 2021

After a long offseason filled with uncertainty and the hiring of a new head coach, the football team has returned to the practice field.   Normally a fall sport, football was moved to the MIAA Fall...

Freshman Olivia LaBelle performs her beam routine at the January 16 meet against Groton-Dunstable.

Gymnastics team flips through 2021 season

Macey Poitras-Cote and Aaliyah Yan March 3, 2021

  The gymnastic team finished their season with an undefeated 5-0 record, concluding with a 139.05 - 130.25 win against Shrewsbury on Saturday, Feb. 20.  COVID impacted the season in a...

Senior captain Jack Shemligian forwards the puck toward Shrewsbury’s goal in an attempt to score while an opposing defender tries to steal the puck during the January 16 game.

Boys’ hockey makes memories on, off ice throughout 2021 season

Jenny Lambert and Joe Lamburn March 2, 2021

Led by a large group of seniors and strong underclassmen, the boys’ hockey team had a successful, fun and unique season despite COVID restrictions. The boys finished the season with a record of...

Senior captain Emilie Clay avoids her opponents during the February 12 game against Wachusett.

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ basketball complete season despite numerous postponements

Olivia Kardos March 1, 2021

The girls' basketball team worked hard to stay in shape as many games were postponed throughout the season due to COVID guidelines. The girls' finished with an 0-7 record.

During the relay race at the February 5 swim meet, seniors Emma Shek and Brandon Saulnier dive into the pool after junior Monica Doherty and freshman Branden Yan finish their first 50 meters.

SLIDESHOW: Swim team dives into success, navigates challenging virtual season

Kathleen Ely and Annabella Ferraiuolo March 1, 2021

Due to COVID-19 restrictions meets had to be held virtually, however that did not stop swimmers from giving it their all. Both boys' and girls' finished the season undefeated.

During the first game against Shrewsbury on January 22, junior captain Todd Brogna scored a total of 22 points.

Boys’ basketball wrap up shortened season with victory

Andrew Roberts February 28, 2021

Boys’ basketball wrapped up their shortened season on Saturday, February 20 with a 54-48 road victory over Shepherd Hill. After three consecutive losses, the win allowed Algonquin to finish the...

Senior captain Heather Hodgkins passes the puck to a teammate during a face off at the game on January 9.

Girls’ hockey carry out impressive season despite changes, COVID

Grace Herdman and Amy Sullivan February 26, 2021

  The girls’ hockey team had a successful season, ending with an outstanding record of seven wins, one loss, and four ties.  Despite the uncertainty and changes which came along with...

Seniors Patrick Freeman,
Brendan Mccarthy and Mikhail Medina have committed to playing sports at Keene State College, Colby College and Vassar College.

Committed Seniors 2021: Round 4

Jenny Lambert, Erik Lin, and Andrew Roberts February 25, 2021

The Harbinger will be spotlighting seniors who have committed to playing sports at the college level in multiple rounds. Patrick Freeman - Keene State basketball How do you feel about being committed? “Definitely...

During the first run of the February 4 meet at Ski Ward, sophomore Alexa Butterfield smoothly glides down the slalom course as a few onlookers watch. Both the boys and girls team took home first place this night.

SLIDESHOW: Ski team glides through season with success

Kathleen Ely, Annabella Ferraiuolo, and Owen Jones February 25, 2021

The boys' and girls' ski teams both took to the slopes to claim multiple top 10 individual times and first place wins throughout the season.

In between heats, swimmers stay warm by doing practice drills such as this one during the February 5 meet.

Swim teams finish season undefeated

Erik Lin, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2021

The Algonquin boys’ and girls’ swim teams won their final meet on Thursday, February 11 with a 133-37 victory over Nashoba, and finished their season undefeated, with a perfect 5-0 record. There...

Junior Danielle Adams looks to pass the ball to her teammate, senior Jenny Lambert. Algonquin ultimately lost to Wachusett 59-41 on February 12.

Girls’ basketball falls short to Wachusett despite strong effort

Andrew Roberts, Assistant Online Editor February 18, 2021

Girls' basketball fell short on Friday, February 12, their senior night against the undefeated Wachusett Mountaineers, losing 59-41 after giving Wachusett a competitive game until the end.  The Mountaineers...

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