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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 he tries to steady his pace, senior Nick West tries to take the lead. West would eventually help Algonquin beat Leominster 15-50, as he came in first place and the team improved to 3-0 on the season.  Other top five finishers are seen behind West.

Boys’ cross country uses pack mentality to sweep Leominster

Liza Armstrong, Online Editor October 1, 2019

Boys’ cross country finished their last home meet with a decisive win over Leominster 15-51 on Sept. 24.  In order to secure this, the team incorporated a pack mentality into their running. “Pack...

Senior captain Chloe Chiota prepares to hit the ball.

Girls’ volleyball defeats Shrewsbury, looks forward to strong season

Brianna Tang and Claire Bai September 30, 2019

Girls’ varsity volleyball defeated Shrewsbury for the first time in years with a score of 3-1 in a packed home meet on Tuesday, Sept. 24.  The game began in a competitive first set with Shrewsbury...

Looking ahead to finish her lap strong, senior Julia Kardos focuses on remaining towards the front of the pack. She did just that by winning the meet. The team beat Leominster 21-40.

Girls’ cross country beats Leominster with varsity absence

Liza Armstrong, Online Editor September 29, 2019

Running without their top 12, girls’ cross country was able to come out on top against Leominster 21-40 in their last home meet on Sept. 24.  Because of the missing runners, many new racers came in...

Sports Editor Jenny Lambert demonstrates a leg lift. Lambert and Assistant Sports Editor Karthik Yalala share their tips on how to exercise during class.

A guide to exercising during class

Jenny Lambert and Karthik Yalala September 27, 2019

Students are busy. Every day, we wake up early in the morning to go to school for six and a half hours. Many of us stay after school for extracurricular clubs and activities, which leaves us with very...

As junior running back Rio Ferguson sheds tackles from his opponent Shepard Hill, he pushes his way up field while keeping control of the ball under his arm. The football team ended up losing this tight game 41-38.

Football falls short in back and forth vs. Shepard Hill

Andrew Roberts, Staff Writer September 25, 2019

Scoring 30 more points than they did in their first game at Doherty, the football team lost the home opener game in an exciting back and forth offensive shootout 41-38 to the Shepherd Hill Rams on Saturday,...

Senior Mia Barletta returns a shot to her opponent in a regular season match against Nashoba, where the team finished undefeated.  Their season came to an end with a fall to the defending State Champions Acton-Boxborough on June 19.

Girls’ tennis falls short at States

Liza Armstrong, Online Editor June 29, 2019

Through long matches in the blazing heat, girls’ tennis lost to the defending State Champion Acton-Boxborough 4-1 in the state finals match on June 19 at St. John’s High School. While the talent...

Sophomore and third singles player Bharathan Sundar prepares to hit a backhand in the state finals match.

Boys’ tennis loses in state title match against Brookline

Jenny Lambert, Sports Editor June 25, 2019

After an outstanding season with a 19-3 record, boys’ tennis fell short to the Brookline Warriors with a 0-5 loss at the state finals at Shrewsbury High School on Wednesday, June 19. The Warriors’...

Senior Christopher Wang reaches for the ball in his match in the Central Mass title game on June 10.  Wang and his partner freshman Ethan Zhang won their match 2-1.

Boys’, girls’ tennis win CMASS title

Liza Armstrong, Online Editor June 19, 2019

Both the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams won the Central Massachusetts title on Monday June 10. This was the boys’ fourth consecutive year advancing to CMASS finals, but the first time they won the...

What is All-Star cheerleading?

What is All-Star cheerleading?

Abby Keene, Staff Writer June 11, 2019

All Star cheerleading has burst onto the scene and grown in the last decade. The sport has been compared and contrasted with different kinds of cheerleading, such as high school and college cheer, but...

Staff writer Abby Keenes team competing at at Spirit Festival, a national competition, in Hartford, Connecticut.

OPINION: Why I cheer

Abby Keene, Staff Writer June 10, 2019

Mental Strength Cheerleading is a mental game and confidence is everything. My coaches say the phrase “fake it until you make it” so often that it is imprinted in my mind. That phrase has not only...

Photo editor Jonny Ratner argues that Los Angeles Lakers player Lebron James is quickly passing Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan as the greatest NBA player of all time.

OPINION: King James dethrones Jordan as greatest baller

Jonny Ratner, Photo Editor June 7, 2019

Ever since Michael Jordan stepped onto an NBA court, he was considered the greatest NBA player of all time. However, that all changed when the Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron James with the first overall...

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