Sports

Toga Pride at Friday’s Fall Pep Rally

October 28, 2024 by Makenna Dicaprio(‘26) On Friday October 25th, the Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks displayed their pride at the annual homecoming Pep Rally. The rally kicked off when the student council announced all the fall varsity sports teams. They walked in a parade around the gym to the iconic sports song, “Kenkraft 400” by […]

Toga Pride at Friday’s Fall Pep Rally Read More »

Saratoga Springs Blue and White Homecoming Football Game Turns Black

October 28, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen(‘26) On Friday Night, SSHS Homecoming game against Shaker High School was cut short about halfway through due to an alleged transformer failure on West Circular Street. First reported at 8:05 p.m., the power outage lasted around 40 minutes, leaving the entire game at a halting stop, with families shocked

Saratoga Springs Blue and White Homecoming Football Game Turns Black Read More »

Former Blue Streaks Honored At Athletic Induction Ceremony

October 15, 2024 by Elias Prodger(‘26) On September 27th, the Saratoga Springs Athletic Department held its annual hall of fame induction ceremony, and in attendance were not only the inductees and their friends and family, but also the district’s superintendent Micheal Patton, athletic director John Goodson, and several of the hall of fame committee members.

Former Blue Streaks Honored At Athletic Induction Ceremony Read More »

Saratoga Varsity Football Captures Upset Win Over Niskayuna

September 30, 2024 by Elias Prodger&Kazuki Borchardt(‘26) The Saratoga Springs High School football team was able to capture an upset 31-28 win over Niskayuna in Friday night’s energy-packed White Out game on Saratoga’s own homefield. The game was built on a swift back and forth with several lead changes throughout the game. In the end,

Saratoga Varsity Football Captures Upset Win Over Niskayuna Read More »

Saratoga Boys Varsity Volleyball Knocks Colonie Out of Sectionals

November 1, 2023 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) On Monday, October 30, 2023, Saratoga Boys Varsity Volleyball faced Colonie away for the single elimination Sectionals match. What could be regarded as a mere stepping stone on Toga’s road to the finals was in reality a hard-won battle worthy of its own moment in the spotlight.  Toga

Saratoga Boys Varsity Volleyball Knocks Colonie Out of Sectionals Read More »

Unified Basketball Puts up a Good Fight in a Tough Game Versus Shaker

May 24, 2023  by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) The home game loss at the Unified basketball game on May 11th was the last thing on the minds of the players on the Saratoga Springs High School team at the conclusion of Thursday’s event. Toga put up a great fight against Shaker High School–maintaining a positive attitude,

Unified Basketball Puts up a Good Fight in a Tough Game Versus Shaker Read More »

Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Triumphs Against Shen on May 18

May 24, 2023  by Maggie Trautner (‘25) On Thursday, May 18, the girls’ varsity lacrosse team dominated at their sectionals game against Shen. Following their previous win on Monday, the team continued to show their ability to work cohesively and proficiently. This victory against some of their biggest competition was the cause for major celebration.

Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Triumphs Against Shen on May 18 Read More »

Swim and Dive: After a Stunning Season, Boys Varsity Swim Makes it to States

March 13, 2023  by Maggie Trautner (‘25) On Saturday, March 4th, four members of the Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) boys’ varsity swimming and diving team competed at the state meet: seniors Connor Baird and Mason Cartier, sophomore Anthony Sanchez, and eighth grader Kevin (Anderson) Baird. The boys medley relay team qualified for states at

Swim and Dive: After a Stunning Season, Boys Varsity Swim Makes it to States Read More »

Soccer Resumes in Europe: The Champions League Back in Full Swing

February 27, 2023 by Elijah N’Dolo After a two-month resting period following the exciting FIFA World Cup, club soccer is resuming in Europe. Club teams, unlike national teams, are privately owned clubs that purchase players from around the world (sometimes for exorbitant sums of money) to compete against other clubs in the same country and

Soccer Resumes in Europe: The Champions League Back in Full Swing Read More »

Basketball: Toga Hangs on in Overtime to Defeat Shaker at Home

February 6, 2023 by John Vilca (’23) by Sorell McIntire (’25) On Friday, January 27th, the Blue Streaks stepped onto the court looking to take down rival Shaker and continue their climb in the standings with only seven games remaining. Their 73-67 overtime win facilitated their jump to second in the standings, only behind Colonie

Basketball: Toga Hangs on in Overtime to Defeat Shaker at Home Read More »