Scores & Highlights: 10/17 – 10/23
Skidmore College rowers Emma Laquinta, Thomas du Four, Grant Steinberger, Sam van Adrichem Boogaert, and Ryan Capozucca pose with their medals after placing 5th in the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston last weekend. Photo via Skidmore Athletics.
Blue Streaks Football Wins 6th Straight Game
After a game one loss to Christian Brothers Academy, the Saratoga Springs varsity football team has won six straight games to claim a 6-1 record on the season. On October 18, they defeated Guilderland 28 to 19. The game was close through the first three quarters, with the Blue Streaks ahead by only one point. But in the final quarter, Saratoga exploded for two touchdowns to seal the deal. After the win, the Blue Streaks were ranked third in Section 2 AA, behind only Shaker and Christian Brothers Academy. They’ll next attempt to dethrone the second-place Shaker on Friday night at home.
Schuylerville Boys Soccer Defeats Broadalbin-Perth
The Schuylerville boys varsity soccer team traveled to Broadalbin-Perth on October 18 for a rematch of an early-season game. This time, the Black Horses were victorious with a 4-1 win. Tazio Helmig scored 2 goals while Dominic Letzring added 2 assists. Willem Foster and Colden Harrison tallied the other two goals.
Blue Streaks Field Hockey Rattles Shaker
The Saratoga Springs field hockey team defeated Shaker 3-0 on October 18. Mia Khazin scored all three goals for the Blue Streaks, with two assists from Maddie Miller. The team improved to 8-6 on the season and will next face the 3-12 Niskayuna on Thursday, October 24.
Saratoga Soccer Ties Bethlehem
The Saratoga Springs girls varsity soccer squad tied Bethlehem 1-1 on October 17. Lucia DeVito scored the lone goal for the Blue Streaks in the ninth minute of the second half. On the season, the soccer team is now 10-3-2 overall and 7-3-2 in their league. They’ll next play a home game against Broadalbin-Perth on October 23.
Skidmore Rowing Team Places 5th in Prestigious Event
The Skidmore College Men’s Collegiate 4+ team took 5th place with an overall time of 16:57 in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston last weekend. Skidmore earned the highest finish among Division III programs, trailing only Division I crews from La Salle University, UCLA, Stetson University, and the University of San Diego. Skidmore Rowing will conclude its fall season next weekend with its signature event, the Head of the Fish, on October 26 at Fish Creek in Saratoga Springs.
Skidmore Soccer Team Remains Undefeated on the Road
The Skidmore College men’s soccer team improved its road record to 4-0-4 after defeating Ithaca 2-0 on October 19. The Thoroughbreds are now 4-2-6 overall and 3-1-2 (11 points) in the Liberty League. David Garvin and Colin Goodhines were the goal-scorers for the victorious Thoroughbreds. Both goals were unassisted. Will Devall made three saves for his second shutout of the weekend and fifth of the year. The junior keeper has surrendered just one goal over his last five starts. Skidmore will next play its final three regular season games at home starting next Saturday, October 26 against St. Lawrence.