Saints Basketball Team Nearly Undefeated in Strong Start

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Central Catholic boys varsity basketball team won its tenth straight game on Tuesday, defeating Waterford-Halfmoon 78 to 42. The victory improved Spa Catholic’s season record to 12-1, with an undefeated 7-0 record in the Wasaren League. As of press time, the Saints were first in their league standings, with the 5-2 Hoosic Valley in second.

Against Waterford-Halfmoon, Ryan Gillis led the Saints with 12 points, while Tyler Hicks added 11. Last Friday, Hicks led Spa Catholic with 19 points in a 54 to 39 victory against Tamarac. Gillis contributed 9 points and 13 rebounds in the contest.

Saratoga’s only loss thus far came on December 8, when they fell to Berne-Knox-Westerlo, 55 to 49. Since then, their ten-game win streak has seen them beat Hoosic Valley, Greenwich, Schuylerville, Stillwater, and Corinth. Their two most dominant victories came against Berlin/New Lebanon (71 to 17) and Hadley Luzerne (81 to 32).

The Saints will have a home rematch against Hoosic Valley on Friday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m.