January 5, 2014 by Justin Penman and Eli Fisher Photos by Eli Fisher The announcer at Friday’s hockey game noted that the temperature outside would reach minus 20 F that night, while the temperature inside was “a balmy 25.” The atmosphere in the Glens Falls Recreation Center rink seemed warmer still, with a tense game […]
Streaks hockey rallies to 3-3 tie after slow start against Rivermen Read More »
December 28, 2013 Story and photos by Eli Fisher Saratoga’s varsity ice hockey team suffered a 3-0 loss to Pittsford on Friday, by a larger margin than last year’s state-champion team, who lost to Pittsford 5-4. However, they did better Saturday with a 3-2 win against Williamsville North. The Blue Streaks’ defense was hit-or-miss. While
HOCKEY: Streaks break streak, but make important 3-2 win Read More »
December 26, 2013 by Justin Penman and Eli Fisher Photos by Eli Fisher Saratoga hockey dominated the Shaker/Colonie team in a 6-0 win last Friday night, followed by a 5-3 defeat of Rome Free Academy on Saturday. After a heated game versus Shenendehowa Wednesday that resulted in a tie the boys needed a win Friday.
HOCKEY: Blue Streaks open holiday break with two wins, 6-0 and 5-3 Read More »
December 24, 2013 by Sam Geils, Sammie Clemmey, and Emma Norris Due to their inability to live on their own, elderly Americans often live in assisted living retirement homes. Although this is not a problem of all elders, it does affect a large part of the senior community. While assisted living is a common choice
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December 19, 2013 by Vaughn O’Connor, Stephanie Chila, Andrew Farfaglia, and Andrea Barry This chilly Christmas season, you can be rest assured that if you’re looking into anything Steve Madden for a teenage girl in your life, you’re on the right track. “Anything Steve Madden, especially boots. That’s number one on my list,” said Molly
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December 20, 2013 Photos by TJ Marron Look for a full story on Wednesday’s boys basketball game here soon.
PHOTOS: Varsity boys basketball edges past Columbia 79-75 in overtime thriller Read More »
December 19, 2013 Story and photos by Eli Fisher The last time Saratoga’s hockey team played Shenendehowa, it was a 4-0 win for the Streaks in the Section II final on their way to what would end up as their first state championship in 14 years. The rival teams faced off for the first time
Hockey rivals Saratoga and Shenendehowa end first game tied 3-3 Read More »
December 19, 2013 by Amanda Cummings High school girl Amy and her two friends Katie and Luisa are devoted to their favorite book series “Otherworld”. Amy secretly likes the brooding vampire hunter Alexander Banks while her friends opt for his cousin James. The only thing is they’re not real…or are they? Amy’s already crazy life
BOOK REVIEW: The Vampire Stalker by Allison Van Diepen Read More »
From the Editors We will be filming the Saratoga student section this Friday, December 20th at the home high school hockey game against Shaker (6:45 PM at Weibel Ice Rink) for a NYSPHSAA video contest. Email us at editor@thelightningrod.net or comment on this post if you would like to be part of the interview segment
Lightning Rod to film student section for NYSPHSAA contest Friday Read More »
December 12, 2013 by Justin Penman Photos by TJ Marron The Saratoga girls struggled throughout the last three quarters of Tuesday’s game against Shaker Bison as they were defeated 62-35. The girls had a hard time on the foul line and holding on to the ball through out the game. The new coach for the
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Shaker tops Saratoga 62-35 Read More »
December 11, 2013 by Justin Penman The Saratoga boys’ basketball team is off to a 3-0 start. They’ve been great in transition, and have had really great chemistry. Don’t be fooled by the record, however, because they still have a lot to work on. They’re taking bad shots, they’re not playing strong enough defense, and
Boys’ basketball has strong start, yet still needs work Read More »
December 11, 2013 by Connor Losey A simple five question quiz of Saratoga High School teachers shows that teachers might have to go back to school. Teachers, whose names will remain anonymous, were asked one question for each core subject and one current events question; answers to all questions are taught in the high school.
Teachers take on their own curriculum Read More »
January 1, 2013 by Eli Fisher Photos by Adam Monroe and Eli Fisher with additional staff reports Saratoga’s state-championship-defending ice hockey team played their first two home games of the season this weekend at the Don Kauth Memorial Tournament, losing the first on Friday to Mamaroneck by a 4-3 margin and winning Saturday’s game against
WEEKEND HOCKEY: Saratoga takes 1st in Kauth Tournament with one loss, one win Read More »
December 4, 2013 Story and photos by Eli Fisher Saratoga Springs High School’s state championship-defending hockey team dominated the under-manned Guilderland-Mohonasen-Scotia Storm on Tuesday evening at Union College’s Messa Rink. The score came to 19-2 by the end of the game, with the Storm making both of their goals during the first period of
Saratoga hockey trounces Guilderland/Mohonasen 19-2, prepares for home opener Friday Read More »
December 4, 2013 by Eli Fisher Photos by TJ Marron and Adam Monroe The Saratoga Springs High School boys varsity basketball team overtook Queensbury 58-47 on Tuesday evening. Look for a full story here coming soon. Saratogian story
PHOTOS & BRIEF: Saratoga boys basketball overtakes Queensbury Read More »
November 24, 2013 by Eli Fisher For students in in Kurt Borchardt’s Digital Electronics classes, “the dog ate my homework” is no longer a common excuse. Instead, they’re left with “I left my notes at home.” Borchardt is one of a handful of high school teachers across the nation, including Saratoga Springs, that have implemented
Flipped instruction promising for some SSHS teachers Read More »
