Boys’ rugby faces tough loss to defending state champions
Karthik Yalala, Assistant Sports Editor
May 25, 2019
Due to injuries and being simply outmatched, the boys’ rugby team lost 7-69 to the defending Division 1 state champions, Belmont High School on Wednesday May 22. The Algonquin team was not as experienced as Belmont. “Our kids are young; they’re infants in rugby years,” head coach Dominic McNe...
Baseball defeated by Shrewsbury in last home game
Liza Armstrong, Online Editor
May 24, 2019
Despite a strong start, the baseball team suffered a 12-5 loss to Shrewsbury in their last home game The team was helped to an early 2-0 lead at the end of the first inning with runs by junior Patrick Solomon and senior Connor Klein. Solomon then earned another run in the third inning. “[...
Fiore dominates Crossfit competitions
Jenny Lambert, Sports Editor
May 23, 2019
With a passion for Olympic weight-lifting, junior Simone Fiore enjoys spending time training hard as a CrossFit athlete. Fiore has been doing CrossFit since her mother found Pennant CrossFit in Southborough when she was 12 years old. She believes anyone is capable of training there. “A lot of peopl...
Girls’ rugby focuses on fundamentals to win
May 21, 2019
With many new players, girls’ rugby looks to improve their season as they focus on developing beginners and strategically winning as many games as possible. With 39 girls trying out and no girls cut, this season there were enough players for a varsity and JV team, unlike seasons in the past. Acc...
Unified track creates new personal records against Westborough
Cecelia Cappello and Mike Spataro
May 17, 2019
Encouraging teammates and overwhelming support led Unified Track to have a successful meet against Westborough on May 9. The majority of the athletes beat their personal records, which is the team’s main goal. Unified track brings together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to create...
Girls’ lacrosse shows strong offensive success against Westborough
Nina Dworakowski and Heather Hodgkins
May 16, 2019
Girls’ lacrosse dominated the field in a 20-10 win against Westborough on May 9. The team started the game strong, with junior Ella Kea scoring their first goal only 50 seconds into the game. They continued this scoring streak, ending the first half 10-6. “We’re so close on and off the fie...
Girls’ track proves talent, depth in win against Shrewsbury
Colleen Mulligan and Lindsey Stone
May 15, 2019
With many different athletes contributing, the girls’ track team defeated the Shrewsbury Colonials 105-40 on Wednesday, May 8. Freshman Priscilla De Carvalho won the meet’s first event, the high jump, with a new personal record of 4’-10”. De Carvalho, who began competing this event mid-season,...
Boys’ tennis sweeps tough opponent Longmeadow
May 14, 2019
After a strong start to the season, boys’ tennis swept Longmeadow 5-0 in a tough match at Wayside Athletic Club on Tuesday, May 7. “We have a lot of new talent this year,” senior captain Christian Jorgensen said. “We still are figuring out the lineup, but I think we’re off to a pretty good ...
Girls’ tennis crushes Marlborough, remains undefeated
May 12, 2019
With exceptional skills and teamwork, the girls’ tennis team pulled off a 5-0 shutout against the Marlborough Panthers on Monday, May 6. The team entered the game with a 4-0 record and was able to continue their undefeated streak by winning all their matches. “I thought my players did a great ...
Girls’ track continues win streak with Leominster
Maggie Andrews and Bradi Mullen
May 9, 2019
The girls’ track team continues to strive and succeed at meet performances, securing a 139-6 win against Leominster on May 1 at Algonquin. The team entered the meet with a 4-1 record for the season and was hopeful for a win. Starting the meet was the jumping events. In the high jump, freshman Priscilla De C...
Girls’ rugby comes together to beat Weymouth
May 7, 2019
With sensational teamwork and dedication, the girls’ rugby team triumphed over Weymouth 21-5 on Thursday, April 25. After incredible passes and tackles by many of the players, the team entered the second half with a 7-0 lead, and freshman Colleen Mulligan increased the gap with two amazing conve...
Boys’ lacrosse wins in a blowout against Leominster
Elena Grinblatas and Grace Campbell
May 6, 2019
Boys’ lacrosse proved their great skill as frequent starters, as well as underclassmen, came together to secure a 19-2 win against Leominster Thursday, April 25. Many of the team’s top players, including seniors Sean Cullen and Domenic Russo, were unable to play due to injuries. Senior captain...
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