Scores & Highlights: 9/12 – 9/18
Saratoga Boys Golf Undefeated at 7-0
The Saratoga Springs boys varsity golf team is undefeated thus far in the season, 7-0.
The Blue Streaks beat Columbia on September 16, 153 to 196 for their seventh victory. Ceko Cupp and Cole Whitman each shot a 37 for Saratoga.
Skidmore Women’s Soccer Team Undefeated Early in Season
The Skidmore College women’s soccer team defeated Mount Saint Mary College 5-0 on September 14. The Thoroughbreds are off to a 5-0-1 start on the season, outscoring their opponents 18 to 3.
At Mount Saint Mary, Ashley Downes scored twice as Skidmore notched three goals within the first 12 minutes of a commanding victory.
The women’s soccer quad will next play on September 25, which will be their home opener against Clarkson University.
Saratoga Girls Soccer Dominates Albany
Saratoga Springs beat Albany 8-0 in a girls varsity soccer matchup on September 12. The Blue Streaks took a total of 40 shots, with Ava Goodman, Natalie Ballesteros, and Keegan Reinhart each scoring 2 goals apiece.
After a 1-0 loss to Columbia on the 14th, Saratoga then defeated Shenendehowa on September 17, improving to 4-1 on the season. Against Shen, Ava Goodman scored both goals.
Blue Streaks Beat Albany in Girls Volleyball
The Saratoga Springs girls varsity volleyball team beat Albany, 3 sets to 0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-19) on September 12. The junior varsity Blue Streaks also defeated Albany, 2-0.
For the varsity squad, Madison Mullan had 8 kills and 1 block. Lily Fros had 4 kills, 2 blocks, and 2 aces. Layla Pertchik finished with 18 assists, 5 digs, and 3 aces.
Schuylerville Boys Soccer Squad Falls to Broadalbin-Perth
The Schuylerville varsity boys soccer team lost to Broadalbin-Perth on September 13, 2 to 1. The Black Horses scored the first goal of the game when Dominic Letzring found his way through the defense. At the half, Schuylerville had a 1-0 lead. But Broadalbin-Perth rebounded in the second stanza for the W. Asher Harrison had 6 saves for the Horses.
Queensbury Lacrosse Standout Commits to UNC
Kady Duffy, a Queensbury lacrosse player, has decided to sign with the University of North Carolina. Duffy, a sophomore, still has two more years left of play at the high school level before she heads to UNC.
Skidmore Women’s Tennis Team Sweeps Liberty League Awards
The Skidmore College women’s tennis team swept the Liberty League weekly awards after opening the season with a bang. Konika Dhull was selected the Singles Performer of the Week. She, along with partner Grace Truong, earned Doubles Team of the Week, and Juliette Ceas was named the Rookie of the Week.
Additionally, seven student-athletes earned mention on the weekly honor roll: Gillian Maher (field hockey), Will Devall/Colin Goodhines (men’s soccer), Olivia Chandler, Ashley Downes, Ella Stone (women’s soccer), and Madison Manning (volleyball).