![Many of head baseball coach Bryan Resnicks videos have received millions of views, being a platform to connect with people from different states. “I put out a video about how to hit a home run, and I just started seeing it getting shared and shared and shared and just snowballed,” Resnick said. “I’m really most proud of just being able to build something that people enjoy.”](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Resnick-Graphic-THE-LEGEND.png)
Home Plate Humor: Baseball Coach Resnick Mixes Comedy and Content Creation
By Mia Jong and Sonia Wang
• June 3, 2024
![Junior Mia Milicevic practices her forehand at tennis practice with the WJ girls tennis team. “Sometimes I don’t like [tennis] because you’re alone but most of the time, I do like it for that reason because it really is just you out there. I do experience being part of a team at WJ but in tournaments and when I’m playing outside of school, I like that rush when I win a point because I did it all by myself, Milicevic said. (Courtesy Mia Milicevic)](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/c54807e1-6ab6-4b0b-9c65-bfa256bc7587.jpg)
Milicevic aces her way to the top
By Elli Karistinou, Walter Johnson High School
• June 3, 2024
![(Courtesy Madeleine Simmons)](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_9630-1200x727.jpg)
Simmons cements legacy with four state titles
By Elizabeth Finn, Walter Johnson High School
• May 31, 2024
![Mardakhaev performs skateboarding tricks at the Millbrae Skate Park.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nikita-Mardakaev-2.jpeg)
Breaking the stereotype: Skateboarding builds community and shapes identities
By Joelle Huysmans, Burlingame High School - CA
• May 29, 2024
More than an amputee
By Khadija Sissoko, Ocean Lakes High School
• May 29, 2024
![Panthers dog pile after winning the state championship against Cherokee Bluff. This is the second state championship in school history, the first being in 2021.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_9675.jpg)
Destiny foretold
By Crista Alarcon, Starr's Mill High School
• May 24, 2024
![The A’s announced that they will move to Sacramento after this MLB season.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_6080-1200x900.jpeg)
Oakland strikes out on new A’s stadium
By Paolo Caracciolo '24, ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL
• May 24, 2024
A Hunger to CompEAT
By Hannah Halterman, Francis Howell Central High School
• May 24, 2024
![As part of the Lafayette community, local youth soccer club Rockwood United SC took part in the annual Homecoming Parade. The club was created by former LHS soccer coaches, Saverio Traversa and Craig Wideman, to provide better quality soccer coaching. We want to make sure that [soccer] is taught right, because when learned correctly its the best sport in the world, Wideman said.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_4632-e1714576359118.jpg)
Former Lafayette coaches create club for better quality soccer
By Rishit Sohaney, Lafayette High School
• May 23, 2024
![Noora von Bulow (’27) competes in the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Spain in March. Von Bulow had the highest speed but knocked the last fence down, resulting in a 14th place finish.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IlckClUmERDXP0VKeID1Eh2sLqLjFU6glpAmn9yw-1200x800.jpg)
Noora von Bulow recaps competitive horse riding journey
By Mayuko Kawase, The American School in London
• May 23, 2024
![Graphic courtesy of Taylor Ross](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-13-at-9.04.07 AM-e1715609719965-1200x751.png)
The Forest Scout’s 2024 Male Athlete of the Year: Tommie Aberle
By Caroline Gerber, Lake Forest High School
• May 23, 2024
![At a powerlifting competition in April, Abe Lobsenz ’25 broke three state records for his weight class. 102.5kg for bench, 155 kg for squat, and 195kg for deadlift.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-16-130241.png)
Powerlifters pursue national records, co-found club
By Ayaan Olasewere ’25, Staples High School
• May 22, 2024
Sports led Rob King to live in and love Pittsburgh
By Joey Duty, Shaler Area High School
• May 22, 2024
![SBHS senior Casey Carlson shows what being a captain is all about while she discusses the Lady Bulldogs plan to defeat the Mustangs with her coach, Marc Vargas.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/casey-with-coach-1200x800.jpg)
Coachless but not Hopeless
By Ayla Kayan, Ariela Brody, and Eric Porter
• May 21, 2024
![Perez took down the competition to win his spot in the Pan American Games (photo via Jaden Perez)](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0409.jpg)
Junior Jaden Perez to represent Puerto Rico in Pan American Games
By Ben Boschen, Delaware Valley Regional High School
• May 21, 2024
![Senior Asa Rosenberg (third from right) poses with the coach and members of the California State University at Bakersfield diving team. One of the main reasons Rosenberg was attracted to the CSUB diving program was the culture of the team, which differed from his experience diving at UT. When I got there I was like, Oh wow, these people are really connected and almost like a family, Rosenberg said. Thats something I really liked. Photo courtesy of Rosenberg.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/4143F509-3A42-49B8-9775-1083584E5A75-e1706887023741.jpg)
Vaulting over the hurdles
By Lanie Sepehri, McCallum High School
• May 21, 2024
![Courtesy of John and Hannah Halverson](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2374D02E-DC01-4608-8372-E0A6049DB902-e1713728185231-797x1200.png)
Edina twins win state championships
By Lauren Chang, Edina High School
• May 21, 2024
NIL Jackpot: A Double-Edged Sword
By Cole Feldman, Greenhill School
• May 21, 2024
![Senior Lavery Greenfield has been powerlifting for two years. She recently competed at the high school powerlifting nationals. “I like meeting new and young people that want to do powerlifting because its new and being someone that kind of gets to blaze the trail is exciting,” Greenfield said. “Its never really been a youth sport or a sport for women before so it’s cool to be one of the firsts.”](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_9587-e1715823181864.jpg)
Lavery Greenfield: Lifting up young female powerlifters
By Bella Schreiber, Wayland High School
• May 21, 2024
![Coppell junior Matthew Maldima broke Coppell High School’s 100-meter and 200-meter run record on April 12 at the 2024 5-6A/6-6A Area Championships, setting a new school record of 10.29 and 20.89. Maldima currently holds the second-best wind-legal time in the nation and advanced to state in the 4x100, 100-meter and 200-meter races.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Le_Maldima_5.6.2024_3-1200x909.jpg)
Spikes on, new records set
By Wendy Le, Coppell High School
• May 17, 2024
![Riley Robertson ’24 won his first Muay Thai match on April 13.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_4182-900x1200.jpg)
Riley riles up fans in Muay Thai ring
By Xochitl Churchill '24, ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL
• May 15, 2024
![Tennis head coach Bill Shine talks with senior Octave Moha after the Knights’ match against Pinewood School on April 19.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/50.5-Sports_-Bill-Shine-retires-Devon-Schaefer-1200x800.jpg)
Tennis Coach Bill Shine Retires After Illustrious Career
By Asher Darling, Menlo School
• May 14, 2024
Chasing the Big League dream: Bryan Rincon’s journey to professional baseball
By Brady McGuire, Shaler Area High School
• May 13, 2024
![Sophomore Corinne Hampton, with her eyes closed, rolls her bocce ball during the third round of the Niche Sports bocce ball game.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC9969-1200x800.jpg)
Finding their niche through niche sports
By Maya Tackett, McCallum High School
• May 10, 2024
Jig Journey
By Ella Bender, Ladue Horton Watkins High School
• May 10, 2024
Senior set to swim in Canadian Olympic Trials
By Aien Du and William Liang
• May 10, 2024
![Coppell junior powerlifter Jakie Fuerte powerlifts 245 pounds in the Coppell High School Field House weight room. Fuerte won the 114-pound state title at the THSWPA state powerlifting meet in Frisco on March 15.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0325-1200x800.jpg)
Fuerte stands for strong
By Manasa Borra, Coppell High School
• May 10, 2024
![Seated atop the Learning Commons, a Latin senior uses DraftKings to place sports bets.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-07-at-3.22.25-PM.png)
Sports Betting at Latin: Tingle in the Fingers, Tangle in the Law
By Rohin Shah, Latin School of Chicago
• May 9, 2024
![The flyers of the stunt team pose as they are lifted off the ground by their strong bases.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC00103-1200x802.jpeg)
Flying high: Wakefield stunt team preps for conference
By Yusha Ahsan and Kayla Allen
• May 9, 2024
![Juniors Avery Doblin and Tommy Fritzsche help during the fundraiser for Special Olympics program on April 6.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_4689-897x1200.jpeg)
Community support helps Special Olympics athletes get closer to victory at upcoming state meet
By Carolina Mangum, NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL
• May 9, 2024
![Cale Eldredge and Landon Jones face off at the start of their race.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TRACK-PIC-1200x800.jpeg)
Faster Than Fast: Track Team Shatters School Records
By Megan Geisler, Wentzville Liberty High School
• May 8, 2024
![WINNING RIBBONS: Sophomore Emily Sturzl shows off her ribbons after a competition, winning second place in one of her events and fourth in two others. Sturzl plans to continue show jumping with her horse Sir through the current season.
PHOTO COURTESY OF Emily Sturzl](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_8650-907x1200.jpg)
Sturzl strides to success at English riding competition
By Sophia Sanchez, James Bowie High School
• May 8, 2024
![Nikita Petruk finds new opportunities here at Baldwin High School.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-07-1.53.27-PM-1.png)
Petruk’s tennis path crosses borders
By Kevin Hutchinson, Baldwin High School - PA
• May 8, 2024
![Hannah Halterman holds the baton in her hand, as she focuses in and prepares for her first race of the meet.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2432-1200x800.jpg)
Ice baths: Are they worth it?
By Colin Nichols, Francis Howell Central High School
• May 8, 2024
![A referee sprints down the sideline, while officiating a soccer game.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/round-of-32-53-1200x800.jpeg)
Student-athletes continue to face the consequences of COVID-19
By Leo Grandmaison, Archie Williams High School
• May 7, 2024
Dominic Roberto makes history in Ohio
By Sasha Zahler, Solon High School
• May 7, 2024
Freshmen Ava Allen and Chloe Lien Step up to the Plate
By Caroline Clack, Menlo School
• May 7, 2024
![The Wakefield sports medicine team poses for a photo after being awarded the Safe Sports School Award. The award recognizes the hard work the students have put into the program.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0686-e1714397585171.jpg)
Sports medicine team receives the Safe Sports School Award
By Nara Hamburger, Wakefield High School - NC
• May 7, 2024
![Horses off to the races at Churchill Downs (Photo courtesy of staff writer Ethan Donlon)](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0006.jpeg)
150th Kentucky Derby: Behind The Scenes
By Jack Henry and Jackson Graeter
• May 6, 2024
![Santana Bolden drives past his defender with a quick first step.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/santana.jpg)
Genetic Chemistry
By Fletcher Anderson, Clayton High School
• May 3, 2024
![Maryah Cohen works on junior Logan Burke’s arm after intense baseball practice.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_4247-1200x801.png)
New athletic trainer gives Archie Williams hope for athletic department
By Kyra Featherstone, Archie Williams High School
• May 3, 2024
![Southview eighth grader, Noemi Gavilan, runs to celebrate with teammates. Special Olympics is unique because it presents opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to compete in athletics.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC00236.jpg)
AHS takes on Special Olympics
By Lydia Gerety, Ankeny High School
• May 3, 2024
![Devyn Caples (24) qualifies for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials 2024 for swimming.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Devyn-Caples-‘24-Olympic-Trials-Qualifier-1200x675.png)
Devyn Caples (’24) makes Olympic Trials
By Gigi Zhang, Amador Valley High School
• May 1, 2024
Bass fishing reels in competitive spirit with nature this season
By William Karr, NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL
• May 1, 2024
Tyrone Senior Breaks 27 Year Old Hurdle Record
By Nicole Ramsey, Tyrone Area High School
• May 1, 2024
Determination, Persistence, and Some Record Breaking
By Emily Smith, DALLASTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
• May 1, 2024
![A pickleball ball lays still on the sport court on Archers back field. As a part of their fitness curriculum, 10th graders have a pickleball unit, where they practice drills and participate in round-robin style play.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1C9A0263-1200x800.jpg)
What’s the dill: Exploring the popularity of pickleball
By Oona Seppala, Archer School for Girls
• April 26, 2024
![Players on the Canton Girls Varsity Basketball team sit and listen to citizens comments at the April 16 Board of Education meeting](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_8533-800x1200.jpeg)
Canton Girls Basketball Coach Kayla Bridges let go after winningest season in ten years; P-CEP students and families voice their opinions
By Lucas Gentilia, Salem High School - MI
• April 25, 2024
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