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The Diablo Ladies Rodeo Drill Team from Livermore performed a horseback routine during the Women of Rodeo show at Cow Palace on Oct. 4. In previous years, the San Francisco Police Department’s (SFPD) mounted unit would perform during such events. “They just stopped the last two years, because the police department is short, so the mounted unit is much smaller,” said Susan Rolovich, a former SFPD senior police officer.

The rodeo provides an arena for resilience

By Anoushka Swaminathan, Carlmont High School October 20, 2025

Logan Vieira Martinez was going to play lacrosse in college. He wanted to become a Marine. Then, he was diagnosed with an incurable brain disorder, and his trajectory changed. Following family tradition,...

As the season progresses, David and Abigail Leder look to overcome difficulties with collective effort.

Father-daughter dynamic duo makes a splash in water polo

By Vanessa Yap, Lynbrook High School – CA October 20, 2025

Junior Abigail Leder slices forward in the water, palms smacking the ball and intercepting yet another goal. On the side of the pool, coach David Leder shouts directions, watching as his daughter passes...

Coppell High School senior Judah Mullican, 2025-2026 Plunger Boy, excites the crowd at Coppell’s football game at Hebron on Sept. 26. The Plunger Boy tradition originated in the 1990s from a school rivalry. Animation by Karen Mascarenhas and Ani Ly.

Behind the bandana: Mullican energizing longstanding tradition

By Neev Chickermane, Coppell High School October 16, 2025

Roaring laughter erupts from the student section as senior Judah Mullican delivers one of his effortless jokes. Mullican, the 2025-26 Plunger Boy, entertains the Coppell High School student sections...

Unified soccer players Joanna Landazuri, junior, and Sophie Maher, senior, embrace one another with a high five after scoring a goal.

Unified soccer team plays Wilsonville High School for second home game of the year

By Claire Lenarduzzi, West Linn High School October 15, 2025

Playing their third game of the season, the Unified soccer team hosted Wilsonville High School on Oct. 7 for a match, the game ending with a score of 10—8, with the Wildcats as the victors. Starting...

The baseball team cheers after winning the state championship. Due to the school's history of success and high standards in the baseball program, the sport sees many athletes transfer both in and out.

Leaving so soon?

By Lia Miller, Hagerty High School October 14, 2025

Though typically associated with college and professional sports, the transfer portal is growing in use for high school sports as well. The school loses a lot of athletes to the transfer process, and students...

Vaulting For Victory: Bo McCrea's Journey at the Junior Pan-American Games

Vaulting For Victory: Bo McCrea’s Journey at the Junior Pan-American Games

By Sloane Singerman, Latin School of Chicago October 14, 2025

When sophomore Bo McCrea traveled to Paraguay this summer, he did not return with a t-shirt, snowglobe, or even a sunburn—he brought home gold and silver medals. This past August, Bo competed for...

A bulldozer sprays water onto the field with a special attachment in the process of installing turf.

Fieldless? Still got fitness

By Elizabeth Nation, McCallum High School October 10, 2025

After a year-long delay, construction on the new turf field finally began on June 26 as part of the $2.44 billion Austin ISD modernization bond passed by voters in 2022. Under this bond, the new field...

The Menlo and Hózhó football teams line up together after the game to take a photo.

New Mexico Football Team Visits Menlo to Open Season

By Asher Darling, Menlo School October 10, 2025

When Menlo opened its football season against a team from western New Mexico, located just outside of a Navajo reservation, Menlo ultimately secured a decisive victory. But for both teams, the weekend...

The varsity girls volleyball team celebrates a point scored in their last match against Branham High School on Aug. 28. The two teams will face off again on Davis Field this Saturday in lieu of the homecoming football game.

Tradition transformed: Varsity girls volleyball headlines homecoming

By Eva Cheng and Lily Shi October 7, 2025

For the first time in school history, the varsity girls volleyball team will compete in the homecoming game against Branham High School on Davis Field on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The match will take the place...

On the sidelines, Phillips-Worrell gathers the team at the Sept. 12 football game against Junction City.

Coach Phillips-Worrell Brings New Focus and Discipline to LHS Cheer Team

By Ruby Flanner, Lawrence High School October 7, 2025

Following three years with their previous coach, the Lawrence High School cheer team is adjusting to a new leadership this season under Coach Deondrae Phillips-Worrell. The change was somewhat unexpected...

For the 2025-26 school year, the volleyball team welcomes assistant coach Ashley Pennington to the Nest. This is Pennington's second stint as a Redhawk, as she played setter for the team from 2015 to 2019.

Once again, on the court as a Redhawk

By Zachary Moland, Liberty High School – TX October 6, 2025

She started out as a Redhawk, helping the team reach the playoffs in each of her four years of high school before graduating in 2019. Continuing her volleyball career in college as both a setter and...

Senior Elayna Marquez (right) tapes senior Joshua Stewart’s (left) left foot in Room 141 after school on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

DID YOU KNOW? Sports medicine internship program allows students to gain hands-on medical training

By Ellen Hwang, Sunny Hills High School October 6, 2025

“In the training room, expect absolutely anything." Senior Elayna Marquez said the statement is her motto as a third-year Sunny Hills sports medicine intern. “Sometimes, you’ll never know what’s...

The varsity football team takes the field before their home season opener against BASIS on Sept. 11. Injury concerns due to small roster size pushed Harker to cancel the traditional homecoming football game.

Football game cancellation breaks homecoming tradition

By Lily Peng and Wenjie Zou October 3, 2025

Harker cancelled the homecoming football game for the first time in school history, citing safety risks of playing with a short roster. They will instead hold a varsity girls volleyball match against Branham...

Eagles mascot Swoop leads the student section through an Eagles chant during the Eagles High School Football Showdown on Friday, September 26. The showdown was a way for the Eagles to interact with Eagles fans with player appearances from former players, drumline, cheerleaders, and various photo ops.

Varsity football bounces back in Eagles High School Football Showdown

By Savvas Zeibekis ’26 and Matthew Ramirez ’26 October 3, 2025

“Fly, Eagles Fly!” rang out of the student section as Philadelphia Eagles mascot, Swoop, directed the sea of green like a conductor. On Friday, Sept. 26, Haven hosted the annual Eagles High School...

Cracks are visible on the courts near the football field, with weeds beginning to grow through them.

Tennis continues to play on poor-quality courts

By Kai Shah, Burlingame High School – CA October 1, 2025

When students arrive on campus every day, they are greeted by a brand-new $40 million gym. But just a short walk away, the tennis courts are cracked, overgrown with weeds, and patched with fabric instead...

Andrew Lavine plays tennis during tournament in Kuršumlijska Banja, Serbia. Photo courtesy of Lavine.

Playing through grief

By Riley Pita, McCallum High School October 1, 2025

Former McCallum student Andrew Lavine, who graduated in 2025, has had many challenges during his tennis career. Moving around between cities, such as Austin, Houston and in his senior year, Barcelona,...

Senior Jennings Barndt competes in a preseason cross country meet at Creekwood Middle School in August. Barndt broke his ankle last season and is working to stay healthy to help the team this year.

Barndt fights back from injury with big goals

By Cameron Minatrea, Kingwood Park High School October 1, 2025

Resilience is defined as being able to sustain shock without permanent deformation or rupture. Senior Jennings Barndt is resilient, because no matter the injuries or setbacks he has sustained, he only...

Players, cheerleaders, and coaches of the 1971 championship team walk out onto the field. (Gemma Pianesi)

Titans Honor “Remember the Titans” Championship Team

By Lillian Coulby and Alice Reynolds September 30, 2025

On Friday Sept. 19, Alexandria City High School celebrated the 25-year anniversary of the blockbuster “Remember the Titans” movie during a home football game against John R. Lewis High School. The...

SETTING THE STANDARD: Mater Dei High School and Playfly Sports announced its historic media partnership in the spring of 2025. As Mater Dei Athletics continues to achieve new heights, Playfly will introduce new partnerships and sponsors for these programs. With the added revenue and resources, Mater Dei can improve the high school experience for all students, while engaging the community in a showcase of Monarch pride. “[This partnership is designed] to increase the experience that our athletes and our non-student athletes have with the [athletic] programs,” Melvin said. “School spirit, engagement, and pride are all things we [keep in mind].” Photo taken by Kenzington Ragge.

The First of Many: Mater Dei’s Historic Partnership with Playfly Sports

By Kayla Hofman and David Boulos September 29, 2025

Mater Dei announced its partnership with the multi-media marketing platform Playfly Sports just before heading into the school’s 75th Anniversary last spring, on March 9, 2025. This 10-year, 7-figure...

Boys basketball head coach Dennis Doherty will not be returning to the sideline this winter as he announced his resignation earlier this month. Doherty has been the head coach for 17 years and played for the Wayland varsity team during his high school days.

Coach Doherty steps down after 17 seasons at Wayland

By Joey Fay, Wayland High School September 26, 2025

After almost two decades of coaching at Wayland High School, Wayland boys basketball coach Dennis Doherty announced that he will be stepping down, leaving a lasting impact on the Wayland basketball community. If...

On the Attack

On the Attack

By May Eberle, North Allegheny Senior High School September 26, 2025

Coming off of their eighth straight state championship, the North Allegheny girls' volleyball team is nearing the mid-point of what may well be another historic season. The team's success can't be credited...

Junior Caroline Gaines (number 27) playing field hockey at a tournament with Windy City.

No Off-Season: Caroline Gaines’ Field Hockey Journey

By Cece Burt, Latin School of Chicago September 26, 2025

Latin junior Caroline Gaines has spent countless hours over the last three years training for field hockey—attending late-night-practices, going on runs, and constantly making social sacrifices to get...

Senior Georgia Dunlap announces her commitment to Clemson on Aug. 7. Dunlap will join the team in the fall of 2026.

Clemson University lands a perfect match

By Eva Muscal, Ellie Zacharia, and Emily Brams September 26, 2025

Level 10 gymnast. National qualifier. 350 individual awards. Yet, competing at the collegiate level wasn’t something senior Georgia Dunlap always wanted. “My sophomore year, I was not planning...

OH BROTHER. Friday night will be sophomore Jamaal Lagway debut as a varsity Wildkat. He lives in a the shadow of his brother DJ Lagway who plays college football at the University of Florida.

Second Lagway works to fill DJ’s shoes

By Nolan Paugh and Elizabeth Bracken September 24, 2025

The lights shine down on the players dressed in purple and white as the energy from the crowd fills the W.W. Thorne Stadium.  A familiar name will be on the roster. As the Wildkats take on Aldine Davis...

Sophomore Jon Pavlatos throws routes during Family Night for the football team. He will make his first start for the varsity squad tonight against Montgomery on the road.

Pavlatos steps into spotlight

By Caleb Kazeem, Kingwood Park High School September 23, 2025

Sophomore Jon Pavlatos has played football since he was 5 years old for one reason – to be like his father. His father Matt Pavlatos wore the number 51 in high school as a defensive player, which...

Senior Kentrell White celebrates after getting a touchdown for the Knights. White committed to play Division I football at Auburn.

Senior White commits to Auburn, pursues Division I football

By Ayan Amin, Midtown High School September 22, 2025

Senior wide receiver Kentrell White has committed to play DI college football at Auburn University under head coach Hugh Freeze. White, who has started on varsity since his freshman year, is listed as...

Mark Teague leads a warmup drill during the football team’s practice. “ I'm very aggressive, uptempo,” Teague said. “And I want the kids to feed off of that. I want them to feel as though our coach will run through a wall for us, and we do the same for him.”

From Writing Playbooks to Writing His Story, Teague is More Than Just a Coach

By Sanvi Challa, Rock Ridge High School September 16, 2025

With 26 years of coaching expertise and a drive to bring success to the Rock Ridge football team, Mark Teague enters Rock Ridge High School as the new head football coach and weightlifting instructor....

Coaches and students play basketball with Zone 6. Photos used with permission from Zone 6. Graphic illustration by Anna Cen.

Zone 6 coaches confidence one drill at a time

By Alexandra Wu, Lynbrook High School – CA June 2, 2025

As a student dribbles the ball around the court, sophomores Aarav Anand, Rishi Dommeti and Daniel Yu stand at the sidelines, focused and ready to provide constructive feedback. Every weekend, Anand, Dommeti...

Grady Andersen: The man on the sideline

Grady Andersen: The man on the sideline

By Lydia Gerety, Ankeny High School June 2, 2025

Whether it is in the dugout at a baseball game or running a camera for football film, Grady Andersen has become a fixture of Ankeny High athletics. What started as a nudge from his parents to get out of...

Klein carries out his throwing motion during a home track meet aganist North Royalton.

Three-sport athlete utilizes positive influences to chase success

By Dylan Kreighbaum, Revere High School June 2, 2025

As Teagan Klein stepped into the throwing circle he listened to parents, students, and teammates cheering him on. He took his stance resting the shot on his shoulder, preparing to give it his all. There...

Baldwin flag football team players face off in a game earlier this month.

It’s kickoff time

By Molly Gorman, Jules Ott, and Milana Varon June 2, 2025

Freshman Danielle Schanck grew up watching the Steelers on TV with her family, and she has gone to pro and high school games, at Acrisure Stadium and Baldwin. But she never got to play the sport until...

Baseball crowned state champions

Baseball crowned state champions

By Jeremy Silberglied, Walter Johnson High School June 2, 2025

Digging his spikes in the batter’s box, senior Shaun Rudick was surrounded by a symphony of cheers, jeers and prayers. As the tall, dark blue figure 60 feet away unleashed his pitch, the bright lights...

GAMEBALL: Co-captain’s efforts on, off field lead to admission to MIT, a spot on its women’s soccer roster

GAMEBALL: Co-captain’s efforts on, off field lead to admission to MIT, a spot on its women’s soccer roster

By Kaylynn Park, Sunny Hills High School May 27, 2025

At first, her heart sank. That was her initial reaction when senior Lauren Won opened up the Notre Dame admissions portal to see what the result was regarding her early action application. “I opened...

Want to hear from Nevaeh Williams, '25? Listen to the newest episode of The Chattercast to listen in on a conversation with Williams.

Never a nobody: Nevaeh Williams

By Bareen Abdulrahman, Walnut Hills High School May 27, 2025

Every Saturday evening, Nevaeh Williams, '25, does something she's been doing since 6 years old: bowling. "I've known Nevaeh and watched her [bowl] on and off since she was a little girl because of...

Danny Van Camp, who will play football at Yale in the fall, is The Forest Scout Male Athlete of the Year.

TFS 2025 Male Athlete of the Year: Danny Van Camp

By Reese Harper, Lake Forest High School May 27, 2025

“I guess people would argue with you who the best player on the team is. That argument doesn’t matter to me, because there’s nobody on the team who wouldn’t want Danny to be on it,” Football...

The roster limits vary by sport and are part of the House v. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) settlement, which will overhaul the current system of college sports.

How the NCAA v. House Settlement Affects High School Athletes

By Theodore Dupree, Walt Whitman High School May 21, 2025

Last fall, Whitman senior and football player Nate Sullivan was in touch with coaches at Virginia Tech, hoping for an opportunity to play for the program. The school then told him there was no spot for...

Rowland Returns To Volleyball Court After 10-Month Recovery

By Kane Manfull and Owen Gonzalez May 21, 2025

(Video by Kane Manfull and Owen Gonzalez. Story by Kane Manfull) APRIL 18, 2024 Thunderstorm clouds rolled across the sky, tornado sirens droned on for what felt like an eternity, and the cries of...

Pittsburgh Penguins team reporter Michelle Crechiolo (center) participates in an interview with star center Sidney Crosby. Photo via Michelle Crechiolo.

Reaching her goals

By Emma Powell, Baldwin High School – PA May 21, 2025

Michigan native Michelle Crechiolo grew up rooting for the Detroit Red Wings, but she ended up taking a job with the Pittsburgh Penguins – just a year after the Pens won the 2009 Stanley Cup over the...

Coppell senior Lauren Sanchez recently signed to St. Edward’s University for track and field. Sanchez was inspired to join the sport because of her mother, Rosemary Sanchez, who was born with cerebral palsy. Photo by Reece Murry

A heart the size of Texas

By Nyah Rama, Coppell High School May 21, 2025

Spikes press into the rubber of the track. Runners take their marks. A gun fires, and the race has begun. Coppell High School senior track athlete Lauren Sanchez is no stranger to this, having competed...

Sophomore Luca Jarvis scores a goal in the state quarterfinal game against Andover on March 13. He celebrates down the ice towards the student section.

Luca Jarvis moves up to the United States Hockey League

By Brendon Rickheim, Stillwater Area High School May 19, 2025

Varsity hockey player sophomore Luca Jarvis recently moved up to the United States Hockey League. Following a great season and finishing second place in the Minnesota State hockey tournament, Jarvis is...

Sophomore Kinnick Kooken poses with a water polo ball in the arena. She trains with the USA Olympic Development Program along with her Texas Mavericks water polo team.

Swimming through the surface

By April Choe, Hebron High School May 19, 2025

Stepping out of the pool, water dripped from her swimsuit compressed to her body. It was a regular swim meet — complete her usual routine, then leave. Instead, this was where she would meet her future...

NT Special Olympics looks to finish out year with regional and state meets

NT Special Olympics looks to finish out year with regional and state meets

By Declan Quigley, New Trier High School May 19, 2025

The New Trier High School Special Olympics program heads to Prospect High School on May 9 for the annual regional track and field meet. With 31 of 45 athletes participating, the Trevians hope to win gold...

Whether for travel or leisure, see how Iowa City’s unique cycling culture impacts West.

Stuck in the cycle

By Henry Timmer-Hackert, West High School May 14, 2025

Every morning, students across Iowa City leave for school. While some travel by bus or car, others head out earlier, biking to West. However, these students don’t just bike for transportation; across...

Codee Myers talks to senior Grace Buch during a break in play. Myers has coached for the girls’ basketball program since the 2021-22 season.

Codee Myers: helping students get their head in the game

By Ashley Howard and Lydia Gerety May 14, 2025

You can feel the tension on the court as the clock counts down, and it seems as if every move you make could be the wrong one. You’ve done the play a hundred times, yet you can’t seem to focus, an...

Fossil athletes walk in the Parade of Teams during the Special Olympics.

Largest annual Special Olympics celebrates 13 years of joy and community

By Lilly Vollmar, Fossil Ridge High School May 14, 2025

On May 2, 325 middle and high school athletes from schools around Poudre and Thompson School Districts gathered together to compete in the 13th annual Special Olympics Track and Field Event. Special Olympics...

 Hamza Deyaf yells instructions and encouragement as Bowie track member Emelia Lynn runs hurdle drills. Deyaf learned to skills necessary to coach this event after running it for the University of Texas.

Track team hurdles to success with new volunteer coach

By Alice Goss, James Bowie High School May 9, 2025

The sun beating down on the back of his neck, energy tense in the air, the occasional cheer from the sidelines. Hamza Deyaf once was one of the sprinters waiting to take off down the track, and now he...

Freshman Alber Wu holds up his foil, standing proudly with his fencing equipment. Photo by Olivia Tu. Graphic illustration by Kieran Hau and Amanda Jin.

Alber Wu discovers his tempo through fencing

By Olivia Tu, Lynbrook High School – CA May 9, 2025

Fingers curled tightly around the foil handle and feet firmly planted on the strip, freshman Alber Wu braces himself for the split of a referee’s whistle. He draws a deep breath and filters out the clamor...

Moore kicking long balls to another goalkeeper while warming up for a game in Puerto Rico. 
Photo by Victoria Moore, used with permission.

Pride on the Pitch

By Lucy Chong, Trinity Preparatory School May 9, 2025

On Jan. 31, the Puerto Rican U17 Women’s National Soccer Team clinched a 2-1 victory over Bermuda, qualifying them to compete in Nicaragua this March for a spot in the upcoming U17 World Cup. Among the...

Senior Coy Busick poses with his parents Angie and Mike Busick and his high school coach, Heather Nichols.

College Dream Gets a Big Lift

By Tyler Hannon, Paoli High School May 7, 2025

Paoli High School had no male cheerleaders for 22 years until three curious guys gave it a shot in 2022, and only one of them continued cheering for the rest of their high school career. Little did a young...

Freshman overcomes brain cancer to skate

Freshman overcomes brain cancer to skate

By Ria Ramchandani, California High School – CA May 2, 2025

It may not be common to encounter a competitive roller skater, much less one who has battled cancer. But for freshman Aditi Bhuman, both of these challenges have been part of her journey. “I first...

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