Wrestling works for successful season
Riley Garand, Staff Writer
January 11, 2017
Filed under Sports
Wrestling has pinned their way to a 14-5 record and 2-2 in the league with no sign of slowing down thanks to strong leadership, coaching, and team chemistry. Contributing to their record are recent wins against Ashland, Malden Catholic, and Beverly with a 42-36 loss to Cambridge. The team also...
OPINION: Senior sports seasons: the glory days
Emily Smith, Sports Editor
December 21, 2016
Filed under Sports
Calling all senior athletes: we are about halfway through our senior year, and some of us may have already played in our last Algonquin sports game. And for those of you who still have time left, my only advice is don’t take a second for granted. Although I may hold some bias, I do believe that...
Unified Basketball shoots for smiles
Farah Djunaedi, Staff Writer
December 19, 2016
Filed under Sports
The Unified Basketball team wrapped up their second successful season with a 2-2 record by bringing together players with various abilities to compete in a game they are all passionate about. The program involves students with and without intellectual disabilities. Together, the athletes with disabilities...
Thanksgiving football renews rivalry
Drew Despres, Staff Writer
December 15, 2016
Filed under Sports
In the annual Thanksgiving football game, the Tomahawks soared past the Westborough Rangers in the final match-up of the season, marking the last time the 22 seniors on the team will represent T-hawk football. Every Thanksgiving the two schools renew their rivalry on the field as a part of this long...
Patrice Bergeron invites Best Buddies to Bruins hockey game
Darby Kim, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2016
Filed under Multimedia, Sports
Best Buddies was invited to the Bruins game on November 25 by player Patrice Bergeron, where they enjoyed a night of fun sports entertainment and bonded with the famous NHL hockey player himself. According to club advisor of Best Buddies, Kevin Hausmann, this last-minute surprise was truly a spec...
Powderpuff brings classmates together, raises funds to prevent domestic violence
Jaiden Dallis, Staff Writer
December 7, 2016
Filed under Sports
The senior girls came out victorious in the annual powderpuff football game on November 17, which raised over $1,000 for the non-profit organization V-Day, which supports the prevention of domestic abuse. Due to an outstanding performance from senior MVP Kendall Scholl, and a clutch interception fro...
Cheer team springs to success, wraps up season at Regionals
Darby Kim, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2016
Filed under Sports
The cheer team has shown their competitive spirit this season through their second place finish at League Championships and fourth place at Regionals. According to junior captain Kimmie Skinner, they gave it their all at Regionals despite some challenges and stayed positive throughout the competition...
Girls’ volleyball serves their way to district finals
November 17, 2016
Girls’ volleyball ended a monumental season with a heartbreaking loss in the CMass finals against Acton-Boxborough on November 12 after thirty-seven years of not qualifying for the district finals. Although the Mid Wach A league champs suffered a tough defeat after building an 18-2 record, they m...
Football concludes at district finals, celebrates successful season
Emily Smith, Sports Editor
November 14, 2016
Filed under Sports
The football team’s historic season came to an end in the CMass District Final game against Shrewsbury this past Saturday, November 12, after a 21-14 loss. The team looks back on their accomplishments this season with pride at how far they have come and the legacy they will be leaving behind. “I...
Making football history: First student co-managers O’Leary, Hatton create positive impact on field
Drew Despres, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
Filed under Sports
For the first time in Algonquin history, the football team has two student managers. Seniors Kevin O’Leary and Kevin Hatton have strengthened the bond in their friendship through their shared experiences as an essential part of the team. Unlike the managers of most teams, Hatton and O’Leary were...
Boys’ soccer overcomes injury
Lauren Speranzella, Staff Writer
November 8, 2016
Filed under Sports
Boys’ soccer ran full force into their season more motivated than ever, proving their strength with a 10-5-2 record and looking to become CMASS Champions. They began a rigorous practice schedule early in the summer, preparing for what they hoped would be their best season yet. However, they were...
Is he for Reale?
Owen Lyons, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
Filed under Sports
It's unusual for an athlete to start playing a sport his sophomore year, make the varsity team, and within two years become one of the best players. This tale of rising from the bottom to the top is the story of golf team captain and senior Kevin Reale. Without taking a single golf lesson in his life,...
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