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The Quibbler November 5, 2015 THE QUIBBLER Twitter: @scc_quibbler | Email: [email protected] Over the Weekend MegaBowl? MegaWin. The Saratoga Central Catholic High School Spa Catholic fundraiser “sets” the standards Drama Club put on a “chilling” performance that by Emily Rosato and Emma VanDeCar left everyone’s bones On Friday, November 4th, history was made on the courts of shaking. “Bone Chiller” Spa Catholic. An intense volleyball game between the senior featured many of Saratoga Central Catholic’s finest class and the faculty of Spa Catholic commenced. The stands actors and actresses. The were full, excitement was in the air, and tensions were high. In talented cast of “Bone C h i l l e r ” p u t o n performances in the parish center on November 12-15, with a 3:00 show on the 12th, and 7:00 shows on the 13th-15th. The show dazzled the audience and left onlookers “chilled to the bone.” the first two sets, the faculty was in the lead with Ms. Henry killing the game as MVP, and Mr. Masi keeping everyone’s spirits high. Cheers erupted in the stands as seniors battled head to head with those who kept them up at night with piles of homework. The faculty was represented by the color purple, and the students were represented by the color yellow. Ms. Crowther said, “I had a lot of fun, but I stink at volleyball.” After a spirited match, the seniors came out victorious. The final set was a nail biter, and the seniors pulled out a 25-23 victory. As Mr. Masi said “It was a successful turnout.” !1 The Quibbler November 5, 2015 Sports ABOUT THE TEAM: Girls Varsity Soccer Manager of the team, Annika Moline, kept track of the records and accomplishments throughout the season. Kristen Maher had a record of 18 goals. Lauren Maher “WE’RE GOING TO STATES!” scored 2 goals. Ria Walsh, Dominique Moran, Marielle Shaw, and Elizabeth Dedell each had 1 goal. Bridget “…just kidding” Edgerly was new to the team and played like she was one of the best. She played a major role defensively and was a huge piece in the win against Mekeel. Another player who significantly improved was Hanna by Kristen Maher Schneider with 2 amazing assists this year. Meagan Schmid was one of the hardest working players on the The girls varsity soccer team has improved significantly field; she was very technical on the ball and made since their first year. At the start of their first year of many great moves. Cathleen Kelly was a senior who organized soccer, the team lacked confidence on the didn’t have a set position on the field, until we put her field. On the subject of their first year, Dan Cogan says, on defense and she shut down the entire left side. “The SCC girls soccer Another key defender team had a perfect was Emily Rosato record, and then they who played hard in won a game.” Very few every game. Mari on the team had true Shaw, Chase Lundin, experience with the a n d D o m i n i q u e game. Despite this, the Moran, rotated around players trained hard and playing forward and were determined to beat outside mid. Karah last years record. Colvin and Abbey Mensler were our The Girls Varsity Soccer goalies, they made Team had an outstanding many amazing saves. season this year! They Karah Colvin stopped had a record of 3 wins, 3 two penalty kicks!! ties, and 10 losses. The Kristen Maher worked ends did not justify the the midfield and m e a n s . T h e s e a s o n capitalized on many started with fifteen girls opportunities. Ria on the roster and ended Walsh was fast and with fourteen. The team worked hard and bonded over aggressive; she played hard as an eighth grader. Lauren the numerous events that took place throughout the Maher was an eighth grader as well; she played every season. Led by captains Kristen Maher (junior) and position, and every minute of the game. Elizabeth Abbey Mensler (senior), the team was able to beat their Dedell was a very strong center back, she played on record of most goals in one game, dominating many injuries, persevering through them all. Finally, Duanesburg in the cross over. They got the “W” with an Dan Cogan and Pat Maher coached the team very well, astonishing score of 7-0. This fueled the team with encouraging the team to always try their best. confidence and joy. The momentum carried, and the team beat Mekeel (2-0) in a sectional game! Next year, we will be even better, and who knows we might even go to states. !2 The Quibbler November 5, 2015 Cross Country Golf by Kristen Maher “Three-Peat” This cross-country season Amelia Bielefeld (senior) and Laura Kenny by Emma VanDeCaar (junior) were captains of the best As the golf season came to a close, the Saratoga Central Catholic golfers cross country team the school has produced some pretty ever had. The girls had a full team impressive stats. The of six runners, and the boys had a team finished the season undefeated for the third full team of eight runners. The team year in the row, with a ran in six meets and three 590 record since 2013. invitationals. Saratoga Central They set a new record in Catholic cross-country team Section II for the longest winning streak in golf. improved in rankings for the T h e t e a m w o n t h e majority of the invitationals that W e s t e r n A t h l e t i c they participated in. This year, at the C o n f e r e n c e C u p a t WAC Championships, the girl’s Stadium Golf Course in Schenectady, 49 strokes above the next team. Drew Welcome, Terel Tillman, Peter Francamono, Emma VanDeCar, Colin team came in second place and the Bradley, and Chloe Ethier then qualified and competed at Sectionals held at boy’s team came in third place. Eagle Crest golf course in Clifton Park. They won that event for the third Amelia Bielefeld and Kevin Cronin year in a row, and completed the “ThreePeat.” Drew Welcome and Colin both set course records at the team’s Bradley (seniors), and Terel Tillman (freshmen), qualified for the next round and competed at Orchard Creek in the state tournament qualifier. home course. Both the boys and Chloe Ethier (senior) and Emma VanDeCar (junior) were the only girls girls cross country teams finished competing in the Sectional tournament for Class C and D. their season competing at the sectionals on November 5th. If you ask any golfer on the team, and also Coach Dale Long, they will all say that they did it for Coach Beson. Mr. Mike Beson was the golf coach here at SCC until he passed away in October of 2013 with ALS. He inspired each and every golfer to want to work the hardest than any other team in the league. He taught them how to be great golfers on the course, but also great teammates with each other. Coach Beson used to say, “Perfect practice makes perfect,” and that motto brought the Saratoga Central Catholic golf team to their outstanding and record setting victories. !3 The Quibbler November 5, 2015 Boys Varsity Soccer Holy Trinity Football by Cadhan McFadden by Nate Smith After coming back from a fantastic 2014 season, During the 2015 football season the Holy Trinity football the Saints team looked to be in a good position for team finished with a record of 3 wins and 4 loses. Both the 2015 season, despite losing their leading scorer Jerry Lynett and Anthony Coppola had breakout seasons Liam Rice. At the end of the year, the boys for the football team. Jerry had 369 rushing yards for 33 finished 5-9-2. Their record doesn't truly reflect the rushes averaging 11.1 rushes per carry. Tony had 420 boys performance on the field, since 3 of their yards receiving with 26 receptions. Defensively both losses came down to the final 10 minutes of the Jerry and Tony combined for 3 interceptions 5 sacks and game. Leading the Saints in scoring was Tyler 13 tackles for loss. The seniors ended their season and Klingenberg, who tallied 12 goals for the boys, and high school careers with a 41-18 win against Granville. was selected for all WAC First-Team. Both Jerry couldn’t play due to his torn meniscus, and Coleman Parella and Owen O’Reilly were selected Anthony had 121 yards receiving and a touchdown. for the all WAC Second-Team. The Saints season Defensively, Anthony had two interceptions at ended when they played the 4th seeded Greenville, cornerback and led the team to a victory. Both the seniors and lost 6-1. Although this season ended roughly had great careers and had a great time playing under for the boys, they look forward to next year and Coach Barber. Jerry will not be able to continue his using their mass of young talent coming through football career due to his knee, and Tony is possibly the system. going to continue to play at Merrimack College. Both seniors had great careers and played their heart out their senior year for the Holy Trinity Football team. !4 The Quibbler November 5, 2015 Entertainment Paul’s Opinion: Ghandi & McDonalds Weather: We all know that as Christians we are called to stand up for what is right, no matter what the consequences, and, if need be, “turn the other cheek.” Generally, we take this to mean that we should call others out for bullying someone, or for making fun of somebody for whatever reason.