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Firecracker 4 Road Race Registration Now Open

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Runners participate in the 2023 Firecracker4 road race. Photo by Super Source Media.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Registration for the July 4th Firecracker 4 road race in Saratoga Springs is now open at firecracker4.com.

This year’s event is expected to attract more than 2,500 people. The race participants range in ability from elite athletes, who complete the four miles in under 20 minutes, to everyday families and individuals who are trying to become healthier through running or walking. Proceeds from the Firecracker 4 benefit trail development, recreation programs, and other healthy lifestyle programs.

 The 2025 Firecracker 4 will include the following prizes:

 • $2,500 awarded to the three largest teams in the Run Your Colors and High School Alumni programs, for donation to their charities of choice

 • $7,500 in cash prizes to the top finishers overall and in age group categories

 • All registered participants will receive a commemorative ASICS performance shirt

The Firecracker 4 starts at 9 a.m. on July 4 on Broadway in front of the Saratoga Springs City Center, proceeds through the downtown shopping district, and then winds through the historic streets of Saratoga’s East Side neighborhood, where numerous bands play on street corners and residents cheer and set up garden-hose misting stations for the runners. Participants this year will finish the race under a giant American flag hoisted by the Saratoga Springs and Maple Avenue Fire Departments.

Ballston Spa Student-Athletes, Wrestling Champ Celebrated 

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Ballston Spa High School student-athletes were honored during the school’s annual college athlete recognition ceremony on June 3. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

BALLSTON SPA — Dozens of Ballston Spa High School student-athletes were honored during an annual college athlete recognition ceremony on June 3, including state wrestling champion Mia Collins. 

34 students were recognized in total, including athletes headed to Division I, II, and III schools. Six of them were three-sport athletes and 13 were two-sport athletes. Collectively, the group had a cumulative grade point average of 92%.

During the ceremony, State Senator Jim Tedisco and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh honored Collins, the New York State 132-pound division wrestling champ. Collins is currently ranked eighth nationally in her weight class.

“Mia Collins is a trailblazer and a tremendous student scholar athlete whose state championship victory capped off an undefeated regular season record of 10-0, along with being the first New York State Girls Wrestling Champion from Ballston Spa High School,” Tedisco said. “With Mia being only a junior, I have a feeling her already incredible athletic career is just getting started.”

“I’m incredibly proud to see Mia reach yet another milestone in her athletic career,” added Walsh. “Maintaining a 98 grade point average as a senior and excelling at a sport as she has is an amazing accomplishment. I can’t wait to see what other glass ceilings Mia will shatter as she furthers her education at Columbia over the next four years. Who knows, maybe we’ll see her on ESPN or at the Olympics before her college career is done.”

Below is a list of the student-athletes honored at the ceremony, as well as the higher education institutions they’ll be attending:

Declan Bain — SUNY New Paltz, soccer

Jessica Bowens — Hartwick College, basketball

Gabrielle Bozeth — Marist College, track & field

Kaleigh Capasso — Vermont State University at Castleton,         volleyball

Mia Collins — Columbia University, wrestling

Nicholas Commisso — Hudson Valley Community College,                           
        baseball

Matthew Cook — SUNY Brockport, lacrosse

Brayson Cornick — Southern Connecticut State University,
        football

Emily Dierna — Loyola University of Maryland, crew

Kyle Fives — Mount St. Mary College, baseball

Kate Fletcher — Westfield State University, lacrosse

Ayla Hathaway — Lasell University, soccer

James Haughton — University of Rhode Island, baseball

Devin Hemraj — University of Buffalo, track & field

Nathan Hill — Stevens Institute of Technology, baseball

Kala’i Leahey-Makanani — University of Buffalo, track & field

Mariana Lefco — Massachusetts Maritime Academy, soccer

Nicholas Leonard — Pace University, football

Matthew Meerdink — Worcester Polytech Institute,
        track/cross country

Mariah Nowicki — SUNY Plattsburgh, soccer

William O’Connor — Hartwick College, football

Anthony O’Leary — SUNY Brockport, swimming

Isabella O’Leary — SUNY Oneonta, lacrosse

Madelyn Perrone — Mercy University, softball

Caleigh Richards — Hartwick College, basketball

Aidan Ryan — Utica College, football

Nicholas Sorbera — Barton College, baseball

Mallory Sprissler — Alfred State College, basketball

McKenna Szmarz — Fredonia State University, soccer

Ally Teitsch — Norwich University, cross country

Livia Wiltsie — Marist College, softball

Petrina Zborovszky — University of Buffalo, track & field

Anna Zito — Endicott College, soccer

Bye-Bye Belmont: Sovereignty Reigns Supreme, Saturday Generates $102 Million Handle

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The August Belmont Trophy is hoisted in the winner’s circle after Sovereignty’s victory in the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes at the Saratoga Race Course. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

ARATOGA SPRINGS — A cascade of rain dampened the track, but not the spirits of attendees of the 157th Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in Saratoga last weekend, when Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty once again outran his top foe and the morning-line favorite Journalism to claim a second leg of the Triple Crown.

“I feel we beat a good field of horses,” Sovereignty’s trainer Bill Mott told the New York Racing Association (NYRA). “Journalism is a really good horse. I’ve watched him here this last week and I’ve looked at him – he’s in good form, he looks great, his hair is good and his weight is good. I think he was ready to run today and he ran a good race, you know…Sovereignty was good enough to run him down and get the job done.”

Mott also indicated after the race that he’s interested in running Sovereignty in the Travers Stakes, which will be held at the Saratoga Race Course on August 23.

Belmont Stakes Day, June 8, was hindered by an onslaught of morning rain that finally cleared in the early afternoon. Races 9 and 12—the Grade 1 Jaipur and the Grade 1 Resorts World Casino Manhattan—were both rescheduled for the following day due to the weather. As a result, the all-sources handle for Belmont Stakes Day suffered, falling from $125.7 million in 2024 to $101.8 million this year. Attendance also declined slightly, from 50,000 last year to 46,243 on Saturday.

Schuylerville Runner Continues Record-Smashing Success

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Schuylerville varsity runner Meaghan Lynch poses with her medals after breaking two school records at the Beantown Winter Classic in Boston last year. Photo via the Schuylerville Central School District.

SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville High School junior runner Meaghan Lynch continued breaking school records during her 2025 outdoor track season, etching her name into the history books three additional times.

Lynch hit a long jump of 19’ 6” at the Glens Falls dual meet to set her first new record. Then at another dual meet against Queensbury and Amsterdam, she broke the 200-meter school record by crossing the finish line in 26.21 seconds (the previous record was held by Suzi Hanehan). Last but not least, she erased a 38-year-old school record by clocking in at 12.60 seconds in the 100-meter dash.

The success built upon her achievements during the most recent indoor track season, when she took first place in the long jump at the state championship meet; earned first place in three events at the Section 2, Division III championships; and represented Schuylerville at the national level, competing in three events at the prestigious New Balance Nationals Indoor Championship.

Mohawks Bring Outlaws to Justice, B-Spa Native Earns Win

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Players line up for the national anthem and introductions during an Opening Day matchup between the Amsterdam Mohawks and the Oneonta Outlaws at Rao Family Stadium in Shuttleworth Park. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

AMSTERDAM — The Amsterdam Mohawks, 13-time champions of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL), subdued their ruffian rivals, the Oneonta Outlaws, 8 to 5, in an Opening Day contest at home last Thursday. 

Ballston Spa native Matt Sgambati earned the win on the mound, pitching 2.1 scoreless innings in which he whiffed a whopping six batters. Joe Gold, another Mohawk pitcher who calls B-Spa home, struggled a bit in one inning of work, allowing two runs. (Gold’s sister Ana was recently drafted by the Athletes Unlimited Softball League after a successful career at Duke University, and his brother Luke was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2022).

Reigning PGCBL MVP Cade Ladehoff met expectations by socking a two-run dinger over the towering 280-foot leftfield wall (aka the Mohawk Monster) in the bottom of the sixth to shatter a 2-2 tie game. Outfielder Brandon McCraine added a solo homer in the bottom of the seventh to make it an 8-2 ballgame. The Outlaws managed to grab three more runs collectively in the 8th and 9th, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the home squad.

McCraine finished 2-4 on the night; cleanup hitter Chris Holacraft went 2-3 with three runs and a walk; and third baseman Jayden Harriel went 2-3, smacking a double and driving in 2 runs. Pitcher Derek Duval also racked up 4 strikeouts across three scoreless innings.

“It felt really good,” McCraine said about his homer after the game. “That was the first one in a while. It feels really good to get that first one off my bat so hopefully there’s more to come.”

This year’s Mohawks roster includes a number of pitchers from Saratoga County, including Joe Gold (hometown: Ballston Spa, college: Boston College), Mason Veronezi (Burnt Hills, Coastal Alabama Community College), James Redick (Clifton Park, Fordham), Matt Sgambati (Ballston Spa, Stony Brook), and Brad Curtis (Clifton Park, Siena).

The team is aiming for its first-ever PGCBL “grand slam” this season after winning three straight league titles. To aid in that effort is the returning MVP Ladehoff, although he will only be in Amsterdam for a couple weeks before he skips town to join the prestigious Cape Cod League.

Since the end of the 2024 season, a number of Mohawk alumni have made waves in the majors. Luke Maile signed with the Kansas City Royals, Matt Shaw made his debut with the Chicago Cubs, and Matt Gorski had his first stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Dozens of other ex-Mohawks are currently playing for minor-league teams scattered across the country.

Amsterdam’s regular season will continue until late July/early August, when the PGCBL postseason begins. 

Skidmore Baseball Alum Summits Mount Everest

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Photo via Skidmore Athletics / Matt Ferrari.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Former Skidmore College baseball player Matt Ferrari recently summited Mount Everest, even posing at the top of the mighty mountain with a Skidmore baseball banner. 

Ferrari was part of the esteemed 2005 baseball team that captured both the Liberty League regular season title and the tournament championship. They were also the first baseball team to represent Skidmore in the NCAA Division III tournament, where they entered the New York Regional Tournament as the No. 2 seed, earned a pair of victories, and ultimately finished in third place. Ferrari and his teammates were inducted into the Skidmore Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011.

Less than 8,000 people are believed to have ever summited Mount Everest, which stands at more than 29,000 feet tall. 

Saints Wins Sectionals

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The Saratoga Central Catholic varsity baseball team captured the Section 2 Class C championship last week, defeating Granville 5 to 2. The 23-1 squad will next compete in the regional semifinals on Thursday, June 5. Photo via Saratoga Central Catholic Athletics.

Saratoga Tennis Players Make History, Head to State Championships

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Saratoga Springs varsity tennis players Ian Hill, Kevin Rosas, Liam Chartrand, and Ryan Clancy at their high school’s tennis courts during a practice session on Monday afternoon. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — For the first time in Saratoga Springs High School history, two of its varsity tennis doubles teams will compete in the state championships at the iconic USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, home of the US Open. 

On Monday afternoon, doubles partners Ian Hill and Kevin Rosas (who finished 2nd in the Section 2 tournament last week) and Liam Chartrand and Ryan Clancy (who placed third) were participating in one of many practice sessions leading up to their trip to New York City, working on their volleys.  

“It’s incredible,” Chartrand said about playing at Billie Jean King. “Playing on those courts is like night and day. You get to play on courts that professional players play on and you get to play in front of kids from every single high school combined. It’s a bigger stage.”

“You’re surrounded by seats so it’ll echo,” Hill said. “It’s really loud when you hit the ball.”

“Yeah, that’s another big part,” added Chartrand. “When you hit a serve, it echoes for about a second after. It’s kind of crazy.”

The booming Blue Streak serves can be heard during this weekend’s tournament, when first-round doubles action kicks off on Friday morning. There are only four doubles teams representing Section 2, and two of them hail from the Spa City. 

The tournament is poised to be a memorable final hurrah for Hill, Rosas, Chartrand, and Clancy, all of whom are seniors who have been playing at the varsity level for at least five years.

“I think we know that the competition is going to be harder than we’ve ever played against. I know that there are kids in there that are committed to some top colleges; there are some top players in that tournament. But we don’t have any pressure on ourselves, because our whole goal was to get to states,” Chartrand said.

Nonetheless, the Blue Streaks still firmly believe they could upset one of those top teams if they play to the best of their abilities. In this historic season, anything is possible.

The Big Belmont Preview:Post Draw, Predictions, Policies, Performers

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ARATOGA SPRINGS — Decorated storefronts. A free concert downtown. Green banners on lamp posts, everywhere you look. Even a limited-edition Stewart’s ice cream flavor. It’s all in celebration of what has finally arrived: the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, which has returned to the Saratoga Race Course for only the second time in history.

The third leg of the Triple Crown will feature a rematch between Sovereignty and Journalism, the first and second place finishers (respectively) in this year’s Kentucky Derby. While Sovereignty skipped the Preakness Stakes, Journalism instead ran and won it. With one leg of the Triple Crown apiece, the two horses now aim to settle the score at the Spa.

Post Draw & Predictions

The live post draw show, hosted at a bedazzled and champagne-stocked Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) on Monday, resulted in the following field:

1. Hill Road (10-1)

2. Sovereignty (2-1)

3. Rodriguez (6-1)

4. Uncaged (30-1)

5. Crudo (15-1)

6. Baeza (4-1)

7. Journalism (8/5)

8. Heart of Honor (30-1)

Following the draw, Fox Sports host Acacia Courtney Clement spoke with some of the top trainers heading into the Belmont, including Bill Mott, whose Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty drew the second post position.   

“We’ve been very lucky with everything that’s gone on since he’s been [in Saratoga],” Mott told Clement. “He’s been moving well over the track, eating the bottom out of the feeding tub, and he’s carrying his weight well. So we hope he’s doing as good on Saturday and he’s doing this morning.”

Mott attracted controversy recently over his widely reported comment that he and his horse’s connections decided not to run Sovereignty in the Preakness because “we didn’t feel like it.” Although this has perhaps made Journalism more of a fan favorite due to the Michael McCarthy-trained horse running in all three legs of the Triple Crown, it can’t be forgotten that when nose-to-nose in the Kentucky Derby, Sovereignty was able to put Journalism away. And Journalism, who subsequently won the Preakness in exhilarating fashion, has had a full schedule while Sovereignty has been resting comfortably at the Spa. Nonetheless, Journalism will enter the Belmont as the morning-line favorite.

“He’s been the same kind of horse since July of last summer,” McCarthy told Clement. “He does everything you’d ask a good horse to do; eats well, trains well, acts well. I thought through the last 6, 7 weeks here his energy has been the same throughout. Obviously, Saratoga we know is very good for horses. He seems a little bit re-energized up here.”

Although much of the focus of this year’s Belmont is on the heavyweight showdown between Journalism and Sovereignty, other contenders are hoping for an upset akin to Dornoch’s victory in 2024. Baeza, trained by John Shirreffs, finished third in the Kentucky Derby last month, and, much like Sovereignty, has been resting his bones since then. Prior to the Kentucky, Baeza finished 2nd in the Santa Anita Derby, right behind Journalism. Even if Baeza isn’t the next Dornoch, a top-three finish certainly seems plausible.

“Baeza is the best bet,” said Sara Elbadwi, one of the New York Racing Association’s handicappers, at the Embrace the Belmont event at UPH on Tuesday night. “The ride that Flavien Prat gave Baeza in the Derby, he had post 21, all the way to the outside of 20 horses. He had no choice but to have a wide journey in that race. I think that he can sit a little bit closer, as he has in his past races.”

Offering their picks alongside Elbadwi at Embrace the Belmont were fellow handicappers Matthew DeSantis (who picked Journalism for the Belmont), and Seth Merrow (who went with Sovereignty).

Guest Policies

The New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced last week its guest policies for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, which include: 

no outside alcohol on June 5, 6, and 7; 

no cash accepted for food and beverages, admission, parking, or programs (with the lone exception of the official Saratoga store); 

no pop-up tents, folding tables, and wagons from June 5-7 (one folding chair per guest is allowed, as are small bags and purses);

no re-entry throughout the festival;

no professional photography and/or videography equipment;

fans can view morning training at the Oklahoma training track from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday by entering through Gate 21 on East Avenue (pedestrians only, vehicles are not permitted). 

Schedules

Wednesday, June 4: parking gates open at 10 a.m.; admission gates open to the public at 11 a.m.; first post time is 12:40 p.m.

Thursday, June 5: parking gates open at 10 a.m.; admission gates open to the public at 11 a.m.; first post time is 12:40 p.m.

Friday, June 6: parking gates open at 9 a.m.; admission gates open to the public at 10 a.m.; first post time is 11:40 a.m.

Saturday, June 7: parking gates open at 8 a.m.; admission gates open to the public at 9 a.m.; first post time is 10:45 a.m.; post time for the Belmont Stakes is 7:04 p.m.

Sunday, June 8: parking gates open at 10 a.m.; admission gates open to the public at 11 a.m.; first post time is 12:40 p.m.

Entertainment Lineup

Wednesday, June 4: The Mendelssohn Club of Albany will perform trackside, including a rendition of “New York, New York” in celebration of New York Showcase Day.

Friday, June 6: Local opera tenor Angelo Mazzone, who has performed at Carnegie Hall, will sing the National Anthem. Opera Saratoga will also perform a pair of sets trackside during the afternoon, featuring Jarrett Porter (“She Loves Me”); Kate Morton (“Trip to Library”); Shavon Lloyd (“Ilona”) and Chrissy Price (“Ice Cream”). Plus, The Garland Nelson Band will perform on the Purdy’s Summer Music Stage from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 7: Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum artist Mark Tremonti (a founding member of the rock band Creed) will headline this year’s entertainment lineup. Members of Tremonti’s band will perform multiple trackside orchestral sets in the afternoon, culminating in a vocal rendition by Tremonti of “New York, New York.” Also performing: Staff Sergeant Phillip Morris and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point Band, who will sing “God Bless America” at 10:20 a.m., and the National Anthem at 3:40 p.m. Plus, the Purdy’s Summer Music Stage will host live music from Nymbis (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Ill Funk (2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m).

Sunday, June 8: The Racing City Chorus, a local chapter of the BarberShop Harmony Society, will perform the National Anthem and a pair of live medleys trackside during the afternoon.

Special Events and Giveaways

Wednesday, June 4: The first 10,000 fans with paid admission will receive a limited-edition “I Love NY-Breds” baseball cap in celebration of New York Showcase Day.

Thursday, June 5: A 1936 Ford Phaeton, a vehicle model which was once owned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, will be on display outside of the Clubhouse Gates, courtesy of the Saratoga Automobile Museum. 

Friday, June 6: Fans can enjoy complimentary souvenir photo magnets featuring the backdrop of a Belmont Stakes floral wall at the Jockey Silks Porch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Complimentary samples of Dunkin’ beverages will also be available outside Gates B and C beginning at 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 7: Fans can enjoy complimentary samplings of Bulleit Bourbon at the Bulleit Backyard Gazebo Bar from noon to 5 p.m., while supplies last. Fans can also enter a Belmont Stakes photo fashion contest for a chance to win various prizes from Lifestyles of Saratoga, a women’s fashion boutique located in downtown Saratoga Springs, and Moet Hennessy. The contest will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jockey Silks Porch. Plus, complimentary souvenir photo magnets featuring the backdrop of a Belmont Stakes floral wall will be available at the Jockey Silks Porch from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

Sunday, June 8: The first 5,000 fans through the turnstiles with paid admission will receive a free Belmont Stakes Racing Festival enamel pin featuring the official Belmont Stakes logo.

More Bathrooms?

At least one eagle-eyed social media user photographed what appeared to be more than a dozen portable toilets being trucked into the Saratoga Race Course last Friday. Lines for the bathrooms at last year’s festival were an oft-noted topic of complaint that perhaps will be addressed for the 2025 edition.

Do it again next year?

Although not yet confirmed by NYRA, speculation is growing that the Belmont will return to Saratoga for a third time in 2026 as construction of the new Belmont Park on Long Island is expected to continue well into next year.

Giving Back

Trainers Michael McCarthy, George Weaver, Jonathan Thomas, Whit Beckman, and Amelia Green—a group of former Todd Pletcher assistants—have pledged to donate a percentage of their earnings from the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival to support the mission of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, a nonprofit that is the oldest and largest Thoroughbred aftercare organization in the the country.

Skidmore Baseball Wins Coaching Staff of the Year, Head Coach Heads to Hall of Fame

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College’s baseball program has been growing in renown in recent years, racking up accolades and sending one of its players and one of its coaches to the majors. Although the 2025 season concluded without a championship, the Thoroughbreds are nonetheless garnering acclaim for their coaching staff, which was named the 2025 Liberty League Baseball Coaching Staff of the Year just one week prior to news that Head Coach Ron Plourde would be inducted into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame.

Plourde has spearheaded Skidmore’s baseball team since 1998, earning nearly 500 career wins, five Liberty League titles, and four NCAA Division III tournament appearances. He’s also received the Liberty League Coach of the Year honor five times (2005, 2010, 2022, 2023, 2025) and was named the 2010 Eastern College Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.

Plourde also mentored Jackson Hornung, who in 2023 became the first athlete in school history to be drafted by a professional team when he was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the MLB Draft. In 2024, another Plourde mentee, former Skidmore pitching coach Mike McFerran, joined the Oakland Athletics as the team’s pitching performance coach. He returned to the ballclub this year as its minor league pitching coordinator.

Prior to his tenure at Skidmore, Plourde played and coached collegiate baseball at St. Joseph’s College in Maine. He will be formally inducted into the state’s baseball hall of fame later this year. His coaching staff—which includes Matt Karpousis, John Barnes, and J.T. Tellstone—earned its 2025 accolade for the fifth time in Plourde’s career.

In 2025, the Thoroughbreds captured the East Division crown after finishing 9-3 in the division and advancing to the Liberty League Tournament, where they were eliminated by Rensselaer on May 10. Overall, the squad finished 21-17-2 on the season, for a .667 winning percentage. At the plate, standout players included seniors Sam Kornet (1.097 OPS, team-leading 12 HRs and 45 RBI), Zachary Leiderman (1.022 OPS, team-high 14 doubles), Ewen Donald (.990 OPS), and junior Eddie Galvao (.981 OPS, team-high 3 triples). On the mound, sophomore Charles Modlin garnered a 3.47 ERA across 23.1 innings, fellow sophomore Chase Siegel led the team in wins (9) and innings pitched (65.2), and junior Quinn Hocom led the Thoroughbreds in strikeouts with 71.

“Now that it’s come to an end, I can say that Skidmore baseball has been the most profound experience in my life,” said Ewen Donald in his senior testimonial, one of several that heaped high praise onto the program. “I will be forever grateful for my family, coaches, and teammates who showed me what excellence looks like. Skidmore baseball gifted me a strong sense of meaning in life…I am proud to be a Skidmore ballplayer till I die.” 

Meanwhile, Skidmore alum Jackson Hornung continues to impress with Toronto’s High-A affiliate, the Vancouver Canadians. His stats this season are the best of his pro career thus far, with a slash line of .284/.375/.407 for an OPS of .782. He’s also knocked out two dingers and smacked two doubles and a triple in only 23 games. This season is Hornung’s second in Vancouver, after he was promoted from the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays following the 2023 season. In September 2024, Hornung was named to the Northwest League All-Star Team.

Skidmore College is also working on building a new turf baseball field on Daniels Road. The $3.4 million project was originally expected to be finished in time for the spring 2025 season but is still under construction.