All-Star Moments
Gymnasts from Stepping Star Gymnastics Compete in the World Class Spring Challenge
BALLSTON SPA — Gymnasts from Stepping Star Gymnastics in Ballston Spa competed in the World Class Spring Challenge on February 29. The Level 5 and Level 6 teams from Stepping Star both placed first and several gymnasts took first place on individual events. Gymnasts Competing: Ayla Skinner, Lucy Rubinstein, June Amiteye, Juliana Judge, Angie Pierre, Juliana Marchesielle, Priya Raso, Julia Gillson, Ali Maguire, Cailyn Bodkin, Amelia Anderson, Gianna Milo INDIVIDUAL PLACING GYMNASTS: LEVEL 5S Ayla Skinner: 3rd place vault, 1st place bars, 2nd place floor, 3rd all around. Lucy Rubinstein: 1st place beam June Amiteye: 3rd place vault, 2nd place beam, 2nd place floor, 2nd place all around Julia Gillson: 2nd place vault, 1st place bars, 1st place floor, 1st place all around Angie Pierre: 2nd place bars, 1st place beam, 1st place floor, 2nd place all around LEVEL 6S Juliana Judge: 2nd place vault, 2nd place beam, 2nd place floor, 3rd place all around Juliana Marchesiello: 1st place vault, 2nd place bars, 1st place beam, 1st place floor, 1st place all around Priya Raso: 3rd place vault, 1st place bars, 3rd place floor, 2nd place all around
Blue Streaks Hockey
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, Feb. 26, the Blue Streaks played Shenendehowa and won, 3-0. Andrew Blanchard, Charlie Leary, and Mack Ogden each had three goals; goalie Brad Blake had 19 saves. On Saturday, Feb. 29, the Blue Streaks played CBA and won, 4-2. Will Detora had two goals and Michael Montague and Luke Shapiro each scored a goal as well; goalie Brad Blake had 21 saves.
SRYMCA/Saratoga Honda Youth Basketball Scores
JR DIVISION: PBA v. Blend Realty PBA-56: Nick Scalo-16, Isaac Ryan 12 Blend Realty-29: Jacob Alexander-12, Riley Baumeister-7 Olsen Associates v. Cudney’s Cudney’s-26: Ben VanValkenburg-10, Ian O’rourke-9 Olsen’s-23: Xavier Rusico-8, Lilly Mauer-5, Jacob Hernadez-5
SR. DIVISION: Spa Café v. Vahanian & Associates Financial Planning Spa Café-67: Brian McCarthy-17, Charlie Didonato-16 Pashley’s Construction v. Village Photo Pashley’s -58: Raymond Garcia-16, Nate Siewert-15 Village Photo-54: Jacob Krygowski-20, Patrick Deshane-14
Saratoga Recreation Department Happenings
• Gearing Up for Summer Fun: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will begin registration for summer camps and programs March 16. • Department Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. • Year Round Skating Fun: Visit SaratogaRec.com for the schedule. • Get in the Ring with the Boxing Program: Everyone age 8-15 is welcome. Learn proper boxing technique and receive conditioning tips. • Meet at the Net with the Volleyball Program: Everyone age 8-14 is welcome. Develop your skills and learn the rules and strategy of the game. • It’s Batter Up with the Tiny T-Ball Program: Everyone age 3-5 is welcome. Participants learn basic hitting, throwing, and base running. •Play Ball with the Jr. Sluggers Baseball Program: Everyone in grades K-7 is welcome. Learn baseball fundamentals and build your skills for the spring season. • Spend Spring on the Pitch with the Soccer Program: Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. Learn soccer fundamentals and progress to game play. • Leave no Pin Standing with the Bowling Program: Everyone age 5-14 is welcome. This co-sponsored program with Saratoga Strike Zone will introduce participants to bowling fundamentals and techniques through discussion, demonstration, and practice. Rental ball and shoes will be provided. Online program registration: Instructions for registering for programs can be found by visiting SaratogaRec.com. Contact 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org. with questions.
SARATOGA YOUTH WRESTLING Finishes 2020 CDYWL Season in Impressive Fashion
SARATOGA SPRINGS — In just their second year in the Capital District Youth Wrestling League, Saratoga finished the season with a 4-1 record. Coached by Brendan Polcare and Lance Matter, Saratoga has the best record in the league (8-2) over the last two years and is the only team to finish in the top 5 in each of the last two seasons. Saratoga lost only to eventual champion, Shenendehowa, by a three-point margin, and defeated Ballston Spa and Burnt Hills to finish 2nd in the North Division and advance to the championship rounds. They defeated Corinth 30-12 and cruised past the defending champions from Cobleskill 37-6. Brendan Stoutenburg earned the most team points for Saratoga and Jackson Wood won the Scholar Athlete Award.
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