Colonie’s Jan. 16 match against Shaker began like any other for Jacob Tirado. “It just felt…like a normal day to me,” said Tirado. “I know some kids on Shaker…just some competition.

Colonie High School junior Jacob Tirado recently shot back-to-back perfect games and collected 35 consecutive strikes during an 890 triple, which is a junior boys' national record. He accomplished ...