Junior Courtney Daniel currently ranks seventh in the nation in the shot put. But she didn’t start out that way. “I started track because it was the only sport you could do at the time, and I knew...

Only seven percent of all high school student-athletes go on to play at the collegiate level whether that be Division I, Division II, Division III, or NAIA. Being able to play a sport after high school...

As the starting pistol sounds, ringing across the water and echoing throughout the arena, freshman Kate Alexander explodes through the air, cutting the surface tension of the water like a knife. Swimming...

Restlessly awaiting the end of his older sister’s figure skating practice, sophomore Dylan Cain was drawn to the ice at the age of four. By the time he was six, his mom signed him up to learn basic skating...

During the spring of 2024, West Chicago Community High School, Activity Director Marc Wolfe and the Board of Education will replace the current, 20-year-old school mascot outfit with a new and updated...

During the ice breaker meet on March 13, Hayden Williams-Downing, junior, won and broke the school record for womens varsity javelin at Wilsonville High School to start off the 2024 track season. Out of...

Diving off planes, exploring deep seas, cycling through dense forests — thrilling adventures that only a few have the confidence to try. Although engaging with extreme sports can be very immersive and...

About two years ago sophomore Coda Becker attended his younger sister’s birthday party, which happened to take place at a bowling alley. Becker did not realize it at the time, but bowling would eventually...

Every year during the first week of February, the Millard West dance team heads to the ESPN Worldwide of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida for a chance to come home as National Champions.  Each year...

When a kid goes outside in his driveway and starts shooting a basketball, they imagine the bright lights of an NBA arena, hitting a game-winning shot to win a championship, or making a highlight reel level...

Before he could even tie his shoelaces, Coppell High School senior Manav Kapadia stepped onto the soccer field. From the tender age of 3, he kicked his first ball, igniting a passion that would shape his...

Driving the ball down the court, freshman Daniella Williams scans the court, searching for an open teammate. Williams handles the ball confidently, skillfully shielding the ball from her defender. Finally,...

Sophomore Cory Case spent much of his early childhood on the golf course, watching his father play. It did not take long for him to pick up the clubs himself. Case started playing at the age of 4, and ...

Wayland High School’s swim and dive team is an accomplished group. This year, the girls team ended their season with a 15-0 record and the boys team ended with a 15-1-1 record. In addition to the countless...

At the age of 4, Emerson Padgett got her first pony. It was very small, just like her at the time. One day, on account of the wonders of a four-year-old’s mind, she decided to “go rogue.” “[I...

A cold chill fills the air in the Mike Modano Ice Arena as the PCS Penguins take the ice. The sound of skates cutting at the ice echoes throughout as the puck flies back and forth. Words of encouragement...

It’s 5:15 a.m. The sun has barely risen, but Naperville Central varsity swimmer Sarah Taylor is already in the pool, starting the first part of a long day of practices. She swims until 7 a.m., changes,...

With stellar ability and personality, junior Lindsey Brown was selected for the 2024 U.S. U-18 Women's National Field Hockey Team roster this year. After a rigorous selection process, which began in...

Sophomore Sophia Gordon has persistently demonstrated excellence and success on the South Windsor High School Varsity Wrestling team.  Gordon has had many achievements in her athletic career thus far,...

In 1985, the Baldwin boys basketball team went 25-0 in the regular season and early rounds of the playoffs, making it to the WPIAL Championship for the first time. Superintendent Dr. Randal Lutz played...

New research indicates that head injuries in youth sports may have a more serious long-term impact than previously understood. 152 brains of athletes who died before the age of 30 were donated to Boston...

When thinking of running, one factor is constant: motivation. In a marathon, this factor is best put to the test over 26 grueling miles, where runners are tested both physically and mentally to keep going....

Friday night basketball games start long before the boys’ team; they start with the girls’ team, led by new varsity head coach, Chayla Cheadle. The Northwest girls’ basketball teams have had a successful...

“En garde! Prêtz? Allez!” The clash of blades, the swift movements, and the intense concentration behind the mask. This is the world of fencing, a combat sport that can be traced back to the 14th...

For the average high school student, committing to play a high school sport can bring about many challenges. This can include self-success, team, and even life challenges. However, for Ebdin Gonzalez Zarate,...

In honor of girls tennis co-captain junior Daniela Borruel’s recent success in keeping her unbeaten streak alive in singles and claiming her second CIF-SS Division 2 title along the way, the Fullerton...

The boys’ varsity basketball team has been on a train of momentum that hasn’t stopped. The Tigers were ranked No. 22 nationally in ESPN’s Top 25 last week. Through February 9, the team boasted a...

When sophomore Tenzin Dechen signed up for the Edina Wrestling program at the Activities Fair during her freshman year, she had no prior experience in the sport.  “I’ve never seen anybody do wrestling,...

Jayden Henderson was only in middle school when he watched his best friend Greg Davis score a touchdown against Humble Middle School. Henderson felt happy for his friend’s impressive accomplishment,...

Hitting the mat, sophomore Grant Gorman doesn’t conform to the stereotype of an amputee, but rather defies odds with each dual. From the time Gorman was born, a diagnosis of congenital pseudarthrosis...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA -- Under a clear, blue sky on open, choppy water, Stewart McCaleb picks up speed, expertly handling the lines on his Laser with the wind rushing through the sails. 16-year-old McCaleb...

After months of hard work and a successful winter season, two New Trier girls wrestlers are headed to the IHSA state championship this weekend. However, even as the emerging sport grows, some argue that...