“Five serving three!” A player yelled out his game’s score through the din of friendly banter and the sharp click-clacking of ping pong balls furiously bouncing from rackets to tables. Every other...

With his hardwork and determination, senior Miles Lipka blew away his competition to take home gold in the pentathlon at Nationals on Feb. 26. As a pentathlete, Lipka must compete in five specific events:...

A strong appendix mare shows off its glistening, athletic and muscled body as it trots to its owner in the warm midday sun. The horse’s sweet and cuddly nature peeks through her brawny exterior as she...

At Woodbridge High, many families have left long-standing legacies in the school’s athletic programs. In particular, the Brown and Oku family helped to shape the lacrosse and tennis teams into what they...

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As the holder of the heaviest bench press in the U.K.’s under-16 category, Dash Granite (’28) said he’s proud of how far he has come. Despite this, he said fitness wasn’t always his strong point. “I...

Bellaire’s first state title abruptly ended with a rimmed out shot. But for the boys who dedicated their high school basketball careers chasing this win, the final shot wasn’t something they would...

When sophomore Kylie Wynn walked into her first fencing class in the third grade, it was love at first sight. Now, after seven years of fencing, Wynn uses her training and dedication to the sport to compete...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from joining and competing on women’s sports teams on the third day of his term. Titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,”...

Many people would agree that it's difficult to motivate themselves, especially as they get older and grow more independent. Intrinsic, or internal motivation can be undermined by extrinsic motivators...

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B-A athletes Ned and Miles Smearman have unique talents that translate to a multitude of sports. They’ve got speed and endurance, making them perfect for sports like basketball, track, and swimming,...

Duck hunting is a long-standing tradition that combines skill, strategy, and an appreciation for wildlife. Hunters work to outsmart their feathered targets, and with seasons changing, duck hunting also...

In a true Cinderella story, the No. 9 ranked La Salle varsity boys basketball team took down four higher ranked teams en route to their first state championship win in nearly 40 years on Saturday, March...

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As the final seconds ticked away, sophomore wrestler Carter Brown wore a smile on his face because he knew that he was going to be a State champion. “I knew I was going to win because there were a...

Since 2022, The LouCity & Racing Foundation has paved the way for young soccer players to achieve their dreams despite financial obstacles. Through programs like the West Louisville Soccer Club (WLSC),...

Fast. That’s the assessment that then-eighth-grader Madelyn Sooter recalled her eighth-grade Parks Junior High School PE teacher had surmised about her after seeing her place first in all three of...

The closure of winter sports marked a controversial season regarding student section expectations, but despite that, the Griffins were awarded the Currency Class B Sportsmanship Award, an award given to...

Ninth grader Ella Nguyen remembers the days she wanted to quit fencing. Exhausted and overwhelmed, she sat in her fencing club as she watched her teammates practice. Years of rigorous training and high...

In 2026-2027, the IHSA plans on bringing the shot clocks that are used in the NBA and NCAA to high school basketball games. Shot clocks are a timing device that shows a countdown of the time of a team’s...

For the first time in 15 years and the first time in county history, the WJ swim team won both the boys’ and the girls’ 4A/3A state title in a dominant showing on Saturday, Feb. 22. The teams defeated...

An McHenry High School (MCHS) student walks onto the field, ready to try out for the girls soccer team. Although she has played soccer for years, this student has never played on the girls team before....

The Detroit Tigers all-star outfielder, Baltimore Orioles starting first baseman, and Boston Red Sox starting second baseman from last season were getting in some batting practice before the upcoming Major...

President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5, “Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports,” executive order bans male-to-female transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender. Following...

Bags swing and gloves hammer away under the yellow downlighting in George’s MMA and Boxing Gym in Irving. The sound of quick breathing and fighters heaving from sparring fill the air. Every Monday,...

The afternoon sun fills in to the door of the DLC as Maria Navarro walks in with her friends, laughter trailing behind them in the warm breeze. Her golden hair shines in the light as she flashes her signature...

Molly Merkel, a junior navigating the recruitment process, made the difficult decision to quit high school soccer to focus entirely on club. With her team attending out-of-state showcases, she believed...

Coming all the way from Cherry Hill to New Orleans, Zack Rosenblatt (‘09), an East alumni, covered the 2025 Super Bowl game for The Atlantic and a side story on Jalen Hurts for the New York Times. As...

Creek’s girls’ swim and dive team has won yet another state title, bringing the team to a five-peat, and 31 titles across their history. And as if the excitement wasn’t enough, in the last race of...

On Jan. 27, senior running back Trent Dowdell made the call to verbally commit to Emory and Henry’s football program. This comes after football’s lifelong force in not only his life, but also in...

“One more hill,” I thought to myself. “Then you’re done.” My teammates began to pass me one by one, and as I inched closer to the top, a wave of dizziness hit me. Hill repeats were usually...

Pushing to exhaustion and slicing through the water, senior Natalia Portilla began rowing in March of 2024, now less than a year later, her sacrifice and commitment to the sport has now led her to pursue...

Sophomore Rafael Hall only has to look a few yards away to see his 2-year-old brother sitting on the sidelines cheering his name. It doesn’t matter if it is a soccer game or practice, Gael Hall is always...

It was something she had wanted to do for three years. But she never dreamed of becoming a state qualifier. The moment she stepped on the mat, she knew she had a unique talent. Junior Kate Oguntoyinbo...

What started as playing “Minecraft” on his dad’s phone as a 2-year-old turned into a passion that has given him one goal in mind: winning a national championship. Video games have always been...

For any athlete, the position they play on the field, court, or pool is an important aspect of their performance. But for sophomore Vivienne French, playing right wing on the junior varsity soccer team...

In recent years Manitou Springs High School has been facing a decline in athletics due to lower student body participation, athletes choosing club sports over high school sports and more coaches resigning...

When she first stepped into her classroom, she didn’t expect to just be a math teacher — she intended to be involved in something she’s been fascinated in for a while: wrestling. When girls wrestling...

Horseback riding has long flourished as a sport, with its roots dating back to 682 BCE when a four-horse chariot race was held during the 25th Olympiad in Greece. Today, the sport is incredibly diverse,...

It was hot. It was humid. As the heat of August beamed down, the football players in their pads and cleats continued on with their drills. Left. Right. Left. For sophomore Cannon DeMoura, the day...

Worn since 2007, the Lafayette Hockey Team’s vibrant black, white, and gold uniforms have been instantly recognizable with their large gold letter “L” and Lafayette Lancer on the chest. The iconic...

The ear-piercing screams of an excited crowd, bright stage lights shining down with flashes of red and blue, a sea of fierce competition, all fitted in their own forms of armor-shimmering sequins and bows-showing...

Target shooting has been a well-known activity dating back to the 13th century. The sport evolved over centuries and in the 1800s skeet and trap shooting were introduced. Hotshots- Clay Target shooting...

57 years ago, Parkway West opened, but there has been one constant figure in it other than the building: basketball coach Rich Rogers. Coaching for so long takes commitment and passion for the game, making...

This is a story about a dad who saw a problem in the world, and saw a solution in the high schoolers he coached. This is a story about a nationwide dilemma, and yet another team working to reverse it. And...

Shoes squeaking, nets swooshing, teammates cheering – the basketball court is where passion meets precision. Every athlete strives for success, but very few stand out. Aden Millwee, ‘25, exemplifies...

Hands shaking from high pressure, sophomore Justin Liu raises the white ball to serve to the best player in the 15 and Under Boys’ Singles event at the 2024 United States Open Table Tennis Championship....

As the dark skies dim the afternoon, the combination of green ‘Cedar Park Baseball’ shirts and white baseball pants flood the parking lot. Boys pile into cars, drive past their deconstructed home field...

Coming out of the pool, Paige Blom, sophomore, saw her mom screaming from the stands and coaches and teammates jumping up and down cheering. She had just broken the Marquette High School girls 100-yard...