Scores and Highlights: Saints Snap Losing Streaks, Blue Streak Crowned Wrestler of the Week

SPA CATHOLIC BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM RETURNS TO WINNING WAYS

After a tough three-game losing streak, the 6-4 Saratoga Central Catholic boys basketball team rebounded, earning three wins in their last four games.

On Dec. 29, the Saints snapped their losing streak with a 75 to 68 victory against Cambridge. The following day, they fell to Schuylerville by just one point, 53 to 52. In that close contest, Jasyn Thompson had 13 points, Thomas Zayac added 13, and Kihl Kelly chipped in 8. 

On Jan. 3, Spa Catholic bested Corinth, 79 to 51. Thompson led his squad with 20 points, Kingston Davis had 15, and Kelly put 12 more on the board for Saratoga.

On Jan. 9, the Saints defeated Tamarac, 63 to 58. For Spa Catholic, David Redgrave Jr. netted 19 points, Bryce Peterson added 13, and Thompson contributed 8 points along with a whopping 8 blocks.

LADY SAINTS SNAP LOSING STREAK

The Saratoga Central Catholic girl’s basketball team has also struggled recently, falling in four-straight games before stopping the bleeding with a Jan. 12 win against Waterford-Halfmoon, 47 to 35. In that game, sharpshooter Sophia Ryan had a game-high 24 points, and Addison Whitbeck added 16 for the Saints.

On Jan. 8, Tamarac defeated Spa Catholic 67 to 59. Ryan had a stunning 34 points and Whitbeck netted 24.

In a 47 to 41 loss against Granville on Dec. 30, Ryan scored 23 and Whitbeck added 6 for the Lady Saints.

With their latest win against Waterford-Halfmoon, Spa Catholic improved their season record to 6-5.

“DANGEROUS” DANNY DACEY CROWNED WRESTLER OF THE WEEK

“Dangerous” Danny Dacey earned Week 3’s Division 1 “Wrestler of the Week” honors from the Friends of Section 2 Wrestling.

Dacey recently won a gold medal at the Windsor Christmas Tournament on Dec. 29., placed 2nd at the Saratoga Invitational on Jan. 3, and pinned three competitors at the Lee Van Slyke Memorial Duals on Dec. 20.

SCHUYLERVILLE COACHES EARN ACCOLADES

Schuylerville High School varsity football coach John Bowen was recently named the Times Union Small School Coach of the Year, following the conclusion of the 2025 season. Bowen guided the Black Horses to a Section 2 championship and an 11–1 overall record, with the season ending in the state semifinals. Coming off a historic prior year for the program, Bowen made it clear early on that this team would not live in the shadow of the past.

“We’d be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge some of the blueprint from last year, but we put that behind us and focused on moving forward,” said Bowen. “We weren’t going to spend time looking in the rearview mirror. This was their team—their narrative to write, their chapter in the book of Schuylerville football. The seniors did an unbelievable job owning that.”

Schuylerville High School varsity girl’s soccer head coach Paul Rogan also recently received an honor: 2025 Class B Section 2 Coach of the Year. Under Coach Rogan’s leadership, the team advanced to the Section 2 Class B championship game for the first time in program history, finishing the season as sectional runners-up with a 12-4-3 win-loss-tie record. The milestone appearance marked a breakthrough year and highlighted the team’s growth, resilience, and competitive spirit. Rogan credited the success to his players and staff.

“Being named Coach of the Year is a testament to the skill and dedication of the wonderful players on the team, as well as the efforts of coaches Wian, Gallagher, and Letzring, and the athletic department,” said Rogan. “Coaching the Schuylerville varsity soccer team continues to be one of the great joys of my life. This year’s team embraced the challenge of a highly competitive schedule, never backed down from anyone, and always brought their very best effort. Their determination and heart defined our season. I look forward to next year’s team building on the successes of this year’s group.”

SKIDMORE HOCKEY EVENS OUT SEASON RECORD

Coleman Jenkins scored the game winner with 4:02 remaining as Matthew Franzoi scored twice for the Skidmore College men’s hockey team in a 4-2 victory over visiting Plattsburgh State last Saturday night. Skidmore (6-6-2, 3-3-1 SUNYAC) scored the contest’s first two goals and overcame two quick Plattsburgh goals to tie it up for the win. Franzoi, a senior, opened the scoring at 12:22 of the first period and added his second goal of the night at 5:44 of the second to give the Thoroughbreds a 2-0 lead. Jenkins netted the game-winning goal with 4:02 remaining in the third period, finishing a feed from Shane Baker and Jack Bartfield.

Skidmore outshot the Cardinals 37-23, including a 28-15 advantage through two periods. Both teams went scoreless on the power play while also both scoring shorthanded goals. Skidmore surrendered just one shot across its two penalty kills.

Up next, Skidmore is back at home to host Potsdam (Jan. 16) and Canton (Jan. 17) at the Saratoga City Rink.

SKIDMORE WOMEN’S B-BALL TEAM SCORES FIRST LEAGUE VICTORY

The Skidmore College women’s basketball team led from start to finish in a 65-49 Liberty League road victory over William Smith College last Friday night. Skidmore (3-7, 1-2 Liberty League) controlled the lead for 38.5 of the game’s 40 minutes (96 percent) and faced just one deficit in the evening (3-2). Madison Meyer paced the Thoroughbreds with 16 points to go along with six rebounds and two steals. Claudia Schneider chipped in 10 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Ruby Krop and Stella Criniti each scored eight points for Skidmore. Krop also posted a game-high eight rebounds and four blocks.

The Thoroughbreds held decisive edges in points off turnovers (25-9), second-chance points (20-4), and bench scoring (25-8). Skidmore limited the Herons to single digit scoring in both the first and second quarters, building a commanding 32-17 halftime advantage. The Thoroughbreds outscored WSC 22-6 in the paint during the opening half. Skidmore extended the margin with a 15-2 run spanning nearly eight minutes, highlighted by a stretch of nine unanswered points. A Criniti 3-pointer in the final minute of the third quarter pushed Skidmore’s lead to a game-high 20 at 51-31. The Thoroughbreds again led by 20 in the fourth before a late William Smith push set the 65-49 final.

Skidmore has now won 10 straight meetings against William Smith, with the Herons’ last victory in the series coming in 2019.