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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

As she finishes her run, senior Hannah Grimm begins to slow down in a meet against multiple other schools at Ski Ward on Feb. 6. Girls’ ski remained undefeated and finished the season with a record of 32-0.

Girls’, boys’ ski races strong in warmer weather, fog

Liza Armstrong, Online Editor February 26, 2020

With limited visibility, the girls’ and boys’ alpine ski teams finished first and fifth respectively at a Ski Ward league slalom race on Thursday, Feb. 6. Slalom ski racing requires skiers to ski...

During her floor routine, sophomore Lizzy Debroczy poses for the judges. Algonquin placed first overall at Sectionals.

Gymnastics wins Sectionals, moves on to States

Karthik Yalala, Sports Editor February 25, 2020

With one of their best scores of the season, the gymnastics team placed first at the MIAA Girls’ Gymnastics South Sectional Championship on Saturday, Feb. 22.  The gymnastics team was seeded fourth...

Senior Quinn Potter warms up at practice on Feb. 10. At a meet on Jan. 26, Potter ran the two mile race with a time of 9:55.93, breaking the existing school record.

Indoor track teams break records

Macey Poitras-Cote and Aaliyah Yan February 20, 2020

This season, five athletes broke school records in indoor track. The boys' team set new records in the two mile and five kilometer events and the girls' team set new records in the long jump, 400 meter...

Senior Sequoia Truong casts to handstand before completing her bar routine.

Gymnastics demonstrates depth in win against MADS, Marlborough

Aaliyah Yan, Opinion Editor February 20, 2020

Adding another win to their undefeated season, the gymnastics team scored their highest score this season with a 145.4 victory against Medfield-Ashland-Dover-Sherborn (MADS), who scored a 142.6, and Marlborough,...

As sophomore Luke Tegan does a front handspring onto the vaulting horse, he prepares to land on the mat.

Males compete in female-dominated sport

Ava Aymie, A&E Editor February 18, 2020

The gymnastics team showcases the talent of two male gymnasts, sophomores Max Hanna and Luke Tegan, in a usually female-dominated sport. “[Hanna and Tegan] add an element we have never had before,”...

Moving past her defender, senior captain Simone Fiore drives to the basket. Fiore finished with 4 points.

Girls’ basketball falls to Shrewsbury despite strong start

Andrew Roberts, Staff Writer February 17, 2020

Girls’ basketball fell to Shrewsbury 53-40, despite a 7-0 run to start the game and a 13-12 lead at the end of the first quarter on senior night, Friday, Feb. 7. It was a team effort as Algonquin...

In a meet against AMSA on Jan. 16, senior Sara Prendergast takes a breath in the 500 freestyle event. Algonquin took the victory.

Swim, dive teams dominate seasons

Jenny Lambert, Sports Editor February 10, 2020

The girls’ and boys’ swim and dive teams dominated their regular seasons, finishing with overall records of 9-0 and 8-1, respectively. The undefeated girls’ team placed first out of 12 teams in...

As she controls the puck, junior Kerryn OConnell works around the Natick defender. OConnell scored two goals to set the all-time school record for goals scored. Algonquin was ultimately defeated 6-5.

O’Connell, MacGlashing set two girls’ ice hockey records in tough loss to Natick

Laura Anderson, News Editor February 3, 2020

Junior Kerryn O’Connell and Marlborough senior Amy MacGlashing both broke girls’ ice hockey school records during a tough 6-5 loss against the Natick Red Hawks on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the New England...

Staff Writer Sofia Roumiantsev dribbles the ball in a unified basketball game on Oct. 22. In her opinion, Roumiantsev asserts sports have not only helped her physically, but they have also helped her develop bonds with her peers.

OPINION: Sports form bonds that go beyond the game

Sofia Roumiantsev, Staff Writer January 30, 2020

Sports may not be for everyone, but for some, they can be a source of great enjoyment. Playing sports can help one's physical development as well as their education. Sports are an excellent opportunity...

As he gains control of the puck, senior Ben Macaulay is focused as he moves towards the goal. Algonquin was defeated by Marlboro 4-1.

Boys’ hockey loses to Marlborough after falling behind early

Karthik Yalala, Sports Editor January 29, 2020

Boys’ hockey was unable to come back after the Marlborough Panthers explosive start, losing 4-1 on Saturday, Jan. 25.  Marlborough scored their first goal towards the end of a defensive first period....

Sophomore Dani Adams dribbles the ball against Notre Dame on Jan. 17. Adams finished with 23 points in the teams 61-44 victory.

Sophomore duo leads girls’ basketball past Notre Dame

Andrew Roberts, Staff Writer January 27, 2020

The sophomore duo of Dani Adams and Jada Carter-Frem led girls’ basketball to a 61-44 victory over Notre Dame on Friday, Jan. 17.   Adams dropped 23 points as she led the offense throughout the...

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