Tyrone senior Nate “PR” Erickson’s inspirational athletic journey hit an important milestone on March 13, 2026, when he formally committed to attend Lock Haven University in the fall to participate...

“Eyes up. One pitch at a time.” The dugout, usually alive with noise, feels different. There are no bats clanking against the fence, no overlapping voices calling out signs or hyping up the next...

One of Athens Drive's most well-known alumni returned to the school March 7 for his jersey number to be retired as a tribute to his impact during his high school and professional career. Josh Hamilton...

Sophomore Princess Lopez smiled to her older brother, Class of 2021 graduate Mickio Lopez; it had been months since he left for college. Then Mickio slammed Princess to the ground. “Get up, let’s...

Leading up to the Milano-Cortina Olympics last month, all eyes were on 41-year-old Lindsey Vonn as she attempted to become the oldest alpine ski racer to earn an Olympic medal. As she prepared for her...

Stark letters stood out from a brightly lit screen with the kind of message sophomore Emerinne Denina had dreamed of seeing. “Congratulations,” the email began, confirming Denina was officially on...

When both Staples boys’ and girls’ basketball teams advanced to the FCIAC finals—a single-ticket double header—the difference in crowd size was hard to miss. The boys’ team drew in packed stands...

By the time soccer practice ends, it has been over 12 hours since junior Zaid Azam last had a sip of water or a bite of food. While the other players reach for their bottles, Azam reaches for his bag,...

From the moment she steps foot onto a flag football field, Evie Maas plays with a level of skill and intention that sets her apart. She competes at an incredibly high level and has remained focused on...

Tim Kalinowski or @Timmy_Takes is the name almost every hockey follower in the state recognizes after watching last weekend's Minnesota Boys’ High School State Hockey Tournament. Travelling all the...

Approaching halfcourt, the point guard looks up to direct her teammates before making the move. Bounce. Bounce. AAAAnDDDD-Boom. Crossing past the first defender, she transitions into a spin against the...

Skyline College baseball hitting coach Anthony Granato was watching from thousands of miles away when Team Italy, which he used to play for, punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic semifinals. Then,...

Even with a rocky start for the girls wrestling program and a coaching change, Emma Hood (11) persisted and continued to lead her teammates through an amazing season for everyone, but especially herself. Hood...

“I'm so close. This could change everything.” The thought runs through sophomore Eva Jara’s head as her quarterfinals match counts down to the final seconds at the girls wrestling state championships....

Senior Cory Case’s name is everywhere. Any record – team or individual – in the boys golf program has Case’s name next to it.  The two-time state qualifier just won his second-consecutive district...

Senior Zia’Yiah Bookman’s heart raced as she stood behind the lifter platform. She squinted at the barbell ahead, counting the plates. It was 390 pounds – 15 pounds heavier than her max two weeks...

The whistle blows and the track erupts. Wheels scrape sharply against the polished floor. A tight wall of skaters lock shoulders. In the center, a girl looks around at her teammates and braces for impact....

Then 14-year-old Abigayle Bates sat by her mom in the passenger seat of their car, dressed in her soccer jersey. Abigayle was numb; her dad committed suicide three days ago. “If you don’t want to...

On Feb. 2, junior Brady Harris made a three-pointer in a conference game against North Shore Country Day to reach 1,000 high school career points. With that basket, Harris joined fewer than 10 documented...

Lacrosse was a passion that ran in the family, from grandfather to father, lacrosse was always a part of this family's life. However, Asha Parry hadn't been a part of that lineage until second grade. When...

En garde. Two fencers step onto opposing sides of the strip, lifting their blades in anticipation. Prêt. The room goes silent, tension tight as steel. Allez. In an instant, the pressure snaps — swords...

Only a decade after the National Football League (NFL) approved the Los Angeles Rams, formerly the St. Louis Rams, request to leave the state, Missouri sports fans experienced yet another loss. In December...

While the sun and sand at Santa Monica beach provide the perfect setting for Archer's varsity beach volleyball players, the real challenge extends beyond the court. Los Angeles traffic can disrupt factors...

Senior night for any sport is a moment that every athlete cherishes for the rest of their lives. The boys’ varsity basketball team entered their game against Benton Central on Feb. 27 expecting this...

Runners breathe heavy, struggling to hold their goal pace while pushing themselves to their limits. From the cold, early mornings, to the months of sore legs and preparation these athletes have endured,...

Bending her arms and knees, senior and MV Bhangra captain Kavyamridula Venkatesan stretches with determination, preparing herself for the physically demanding movements that will soon follow. Every Friday...

Spectators jump up from their seats, the large groups in maroon, white, red, and blue call out in encouragement to both teams on the court. An entire arena of fans celebrate each team and every point...

As a through ball is passed behind the last defender, varsity girls soccer forward Shaili Betesh ’27 begins her run to meet the ball at the corner of the penalty box. As her cleats dig deeper into the...

Sophomore and soccer and basketball player Maddie Fanning was racing towards the goal during a playoff game. As she tried to avoid the goalie, she planted one foot in the turf and attempted to pivot....

A runner misses her period for one month. Then three. Then six. While she brushes this abnormality off as being normal or even convenient, it shouldn’t be taken lightly. Absent menstrual cycles are a...

“Lay out your hand flat, tuck your thumb behind your index finger, and don’t get scared when the horse’s lips touch you” are the instructions that freshman Addison Johnson gives to anyone who is...

Since hip-hop emerged in the early 1970s from Black communities in New York City’s Bronx neighborhood, its infectious energy has infused almost every facet of modern culture — including music on national...

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Zephryus. It was originally published on February 19, 2026.

Like every sport, an environment is required for a safe and proficient playing experience. Whether it’s an arena, field, or backyard, each sport relies on a specific setting and can’t be played everywhere....

In a 2009 bowl game against North Carolina, Pitt needed a few yards for a first down and had to decide whether to go for it or kick a field goal. Pitt’s coach at the time, Dave Wannstedt, still remembers...

The weights are already in the room. What WEGO lacks is not equipment or interest - it is action. While many students at WEGO take strength classes and enjoy lifting, powerlifting is not offered as a...

Greg Muhr, Director of Coaching for Campton United Soccer Club in St Charles, Ill., knows the game has changed. Recruitment has evolved into an arms race. With the arrival of NIL, every high school standout...

Raising her head out of the water and squinting her eyes, Paige Blom, junior, realizes she just placed first at State in the 50-yard freestyle, noticing the number 1 beside her name on the scoreboard.  “I...

At 60 years old, Glenn Webb laces up his shoes after a 12-hour workday, not because he feels like running, but because he’s disciplined enough to do it anyway. “If I rely on motivation alone, I’m...

The cheer team returned from Anaheim, California yesterday after placing first out of roughly 500 high schools with 96.8 points in the United Spirit Association National Coed Competition Feb. 22, making...

Crimson and cream confetti falls from the sky. The clock hits zero. Indiana is college football’s national champion. For sophomore kicker and Coppell High School 2023 alumnus Nico Radicic, it...

By Monday, West wrestler Hugo Hughes ’29 needs to be within seven pounds of his weight class. By Wednesday, the gap shrinks to four and a half. By Thursday afternoon, the margin becomes inadmissible;...

It’s 10 a.m. on a Tuesday, and senior Dante Gelles furrows his brows in the middle of a high-stakes negotiation. But he isn't in a boardroom or a bank. He’s sitting in his second period classroom,...

Keeping an audience engaged for hours demands the same passion that first draws dancers to the studio. However, once the curtain lowers and the auditorium seats grow cold, the community forged through...

The sound of ping-pong paddles and rustle of hackysacks fills the plaza courtyard, as swarms of boys tussle with others in a feverous competition to champion their respective sports. These games are...

Because Amy Bernotas always goes to watch her three daughters play for Baldwin’s varsity girls basketball team, she rarely rewatches the online broadcasts of the game afterward. But she did after the...

The carbon fiber of a blade glides against the floor of the rink as Jesse Zhong (10) plants his left toe on the ice before jumping backwards into mid-air. His coaches and teammates hold their breath, watching...

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on NHS Chief Advocate It was originally published on February 12, 2026.

As the bell rings to signal the end of sixth period, eighth grader Julianne Datolli does not head to her last class of the day. Instead, she packs up her backpack and signs out early, heading for a different...

Situating his feet into a receiver stance out wide, Bryce Smith, ‘26, waits, his heart pounding in anticipation of the cadence. Down. Ready. Go. He’s off. His cleats tear up freshly-cut blades...