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Sports

Sophomore Runner Molly Hardwick’s Continuous Success

Sophomore Runner Molly Hardwick’s Continuous Success

Shivani Goel, Reporter March 24, 2026

One of the most prominent sports at our school right now is track and field. From distance runners to sprinters to throwers and jumpers, this sport has something for everyone. Our school has both indoor and outdoor track teams that compete at a number...

The Magic Of March Madness

The Magic Of March Madness

Luca Fekeza, Reporter March 24, 2026

The National College Athletic Association’s (NCAA) March Madness is a prestigious college basketball tournament that happens every year. The formatting and high paced action creates an intense and entertaining environment. Many teams call the 68 team,...

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The 2026 World Baseball Classic

Luca Feden, Reporter March 23, 2026

The World Baseball Classic (WBC) is a global baseball tournament that occurs every three years. It consists of powerhouse teams, holding players from the best leagues across the world. This year it begins on March 5th and finishes on the 17th. Teams and...

Frozen Fitness: Our School's Winter Conditioning

Frozen Fitness: Our School’s Winter Conditioning

Luke Colbert, Reporter February 5, 2026

As fall sports wind down, athletes at our school need ways to stay in shape and prepare for their next season. For many teams, conditioning during the winter has become a staple. This time is used to make sure athletes are in tiptop shape, but also to...

An Inside Look At Student Athlete College Applications

An Inside Look At Student Athlete College Applications

Kaitlyn Selig, Reporter February 5, 2026

The college application for student athletes is quite different from students who are applying for college on a regular timeline. The recruiting process typically begins between a student’s freshman or sophomore year. They build a list of target schools...

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How Big Should The College Football Playoffs Be?

Luca Fekeza, Reporter February 5, 2026

The College Football Playoffs (CFP) is one of the most anticipated sports events in the United States. While football fans may debate over whether professional or college football is better, both can agree that this tournament is one of the highlights...

What Is Happening In The NFL?

What Is Happening In The NFL?

Luca Feden, Reporter December 19, 2025

Since last year, the National Football League (NFL) has undergone major changes. Teams that once found themselves among the top of the rankings are now not even in contention, injuries have affected nearly every team and playoff tensions have been heating...

Fans Watching a Commanders Game

The Collapse Of The Commanders: What happened?

Luca Fekeza, Reporter December 12, 2025

From being the second worst team in football, to being one win away from the Superbowl, then right back to being one of the worst teams in the National Football League (NFL),The Washington Commanders this 2025-26 season have been disappointing to say...

(From left) Hannah Hawkins, Cecilia Floom, Molly Hardwick, and Claire McArdle

Victory Lap: Girls Cross Country’s State Success

Maggie Dickerson, Reporter December 3, 2025

For the average person, walking up hills is no easy task, and maybe even trekking up the atrium stairs at our school leaves you winded. If you are one of those people, then the idea of running across four hills during a timed race seems like an impossible...

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