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Rensselaer Athletics Update: Fall Sports Schedule & Boys Soccer Merger

Posted Date: 08/19/26 (11:48 AM)
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Varsity Football practices are underway, and the remainder of our Fall JV, Varsity, and Modified teams will begin next week.

Please review the practice schedules, important announcements, and program details below.

Fall Sports Practice Schedules
Starting Monday, August 24:

  • Varsity & JV Volleyball: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Monday–Friday) | Location: South Gym
  • Varsity Girls Soccer: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Monday–Saturday) | Location: RHS Soccer Field
  • Cross Country: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Monday–Friday) | Location: RHS Track
  • Modified Football: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Monday–Friday) | Location: Meet at the Locker Room
  • Varsity Boys Soccer (Merged with Loudonville Christian School): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Monday–Friday) | Location: Loudonville Christian School
Starting Wednesday, August 26:
  • Varsity Cheer: Starts at 3:00 PM | Location: RHS Track
Boys Varsity Soccer Merger & Coach's Welcome
Our Boys Varsity Soccer team has officially merged with Loudonville Christian School (LCS) for the season. Head Coach Michael Bibighaus is excited to welcome our Rensselaer athletes to the combined roster and expects our players to make an immediate impact as the team competes for a sectional title this year.

To prepare for the challenges of a late merger, Coach Bibighaus has outlined a few expectations for players ahead of the first practice on August 24:
  • Physical Preparation: Players should currently be running at least two miles a day and practicing their ball-handling and/or juggling skills.
  • Academic Preparation: Any assigned summer academic work must be completed before practice starts.
  • Team Mindset: Athletes are asked to come with an open mind, ready to be great teammates, build new friendships, and adapt to new team dynamics.
Boys Varsity Soccer Logistics:
  • Team Communication: All team updates will run through the TeamSnap app, managed primarily by the coach's wife, Tricia. Setup invitations will be sent to both players and parents.
  • Shirt Sizes: Players need to provide their shirt sizes to the coach.
  • Practice Times: Preseason practices will run daily from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. During the regular season, practices will end at 5:00 PM.
  • Contact Information: Head Coach Michael Bibighaus | Phone: (518) 396-8765 | Email: mbibighaus@hotmail.com
Important Note: Modified Girls Soccer
Due to low enrollment in the Modified Girls Soccer program, registered modified players may have the opportunity to participate on the Varsity team this season.

Parents of student-athletes signed up for modified soccer should contact Coach Spath directly at wspath@rcsd.k12.ny.us

Game Schedules
Complete game schedules and updates are available online via ScheduleGalaxy (https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/478).