Temperatures fluctuate, rising and falling by unprecedented degrees. Wildfire smoke fills the air. Sports practices are canceled. These realities may seem apocalyptic, but it remains true that outdoor...

MVHS held its first-ever Reverse event on Friday, Nov. 17, a spinoff of Powderpuff. The event, organized by the class of 2026, featured two flag football teams and a cheer team. The football game was divided...

Texas Dreams gymnasium in Coppell echoes with the rhythmic thud of hands against resin-coated bars as chalk dust floats through the air. With fully stretched arms each in acute angles, Coppell senior...

A 103 degree fever. Exhaustion even after 13 hours of sleep a night. Half the week’s worth of missed assignments waiting to be completed. Veyd Patil (12) faced all of these obstacles as he prepared to...

On average, high school wrestlers lose four to six pounds in the days leading up to a match, according to a study conducted by the American College of Sports Medicine. This cycle repeats over the course...

A win for the varsity wrestling squad is nothing new. But, for female wrestler, Hailey Loupe, one win was all it took to make history. In December, Hailey recorded a pin in 2:56 over Penn Cambria's...

Growing up a sports fan, junior and long snapper Zachary Mommer became immersed in football at a young age. With a background in flag football and baseball, Mommer wanted to use his experience to foster...

The Nordic ski team is training hard to place top three in the state again after a successful season last year. The captains and coaching staff prepare the team with strength sessions, running, and roller...

Juniors Ava Palazzolo and Mckenzie Quigley have been playing lacrosse together for 10 years. When they started in first grade they dreamed of being able to play in college. Their dreams became reality...

In the heart of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, a dynamic Armenian duo is emerging from the boxing ring, ready to leave their mark on the world. Freshmen David Grigorian and Hovhannes Barseghyan,...

The iconic stadium Candlestick Park stood tall on the western shore of the San Francisco Bay and was home to the San Francisco Giants up until 1999, and the Niners up to 2013. Many memories of great...

Not only did Mac alum Jamie Smith find her place on the basketball court during her time in high school, but she created it too. Smith attended Lamar Middle School from 1974 to 1976, and was later a student...

Editor’s Note: Lisa Loris was Caidyn Lowry’s cross country coach The night before Lisa Loris ran the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023, she sat down with her husband and 1-year-old son and fueled...

This story contains references to content that may be difficult for those who have experienced body dysmorphia or are sensitive to topics concerning body image or eating disorders. In the dim lights...

In the dimly lit arena, the crowd’s roars symbolize anticipation for the wrestlers as they prepare for the clash of hostility. But beyond the screaming and chanting, lies a world of determination and...

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Southerner. It was originally published on December 14, 2023.

Marin Lally, junior, held her breath as the news of Lindenwood University’s (LU) cuts to their athletic programs unfolded on Friday, Dec. 1. Lally committed to play Division 1 (D1) lacrosse at Lindenwood...

Since 1990, New Trier High School has won 9 girls conference championships and 18 boys conference championships under Colby Vargas’ head coaching. No other conference rival has even half of the combined...

The Pack Dance Team participated in helping young dancers grow their skills during the Pup Pack dance clinic on Dec. 2. Junior dancer Macie Gorman participated in the clinic and said that although the...

Historic Fenway Park has seen the likes of such giants as Babe Ruth, Carl Yastrzemski,  Pedro Martinez,  David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, and Tim Wakefield. On Nov. 22, the historic 143rd football game between...

Last year, while in Park City, Utah, over spring break 2023, Sofia Picciola had the best day of skiing she’d ever had. The mountain conditions were amazing: an abundance of open terrain, stable weather...

Multiple schools have extended offers to senior football player Ellis Davis, but receiving his first offer is a memory that stands out. But, this memory wasn't made on the field, rather he received his...

A chance encounter led senior Rasul Abdullayev to get involved with the sport of slinging. Bored during his winter break and motivated by memories of playing with slingshots in his childhood, he searched...

Many assume an excited “Yes!” would be a common response from students learning that they will be leaving school early for sporting events. But despite the immediate satisfaction of leaving class before...

Lacrosse has been growing and gaining popularity across the world in recent years. According to the Professional Box Lacrosse Association, club lacrosse memberships have increased by nearly 600% in the...

Just five years ago, Evan and Grant Jimerson watched their older sister Claire play in the state semifinals with the Kingwood Park girls soccer team. Two years later, they were back in the stands watching...

The sidelines at a lacrosse game had never been so quiet. Before the uproar died, attack Lilly Shortz (20) looked to the goal with only 30 seconds left in the game. Down by two goals, she cradled the ball...

On Dec. 2, Amador Valley High School's baseball program hosted a one-day skill clinic for Pleasanton Little League players. Kids ages 7-12 came to the Amador Valley Baseball field to learn from experienced...

Since 1972, Special Olympics Florida has been giving opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities to compete in athletic events. For some it is just a way to stay active, for junior Bassel Abualsamid,...

A goal without progress is merely a far-fetched dream. Laura Wagner made her goals a reality when she qualified for and performed at the state championship meet in all four years of her high school cross...

Sprinting across the field, varsity lacrosse midfielder Stacy Glover felt a pain shoot up her body. As a key player in the game against Vero Beach, she wanted to stay in the game, but she knew something...

Jetlagged and sleep deprived for 24 hours, he looks out from the shores of the beach. He has a 1000-meter swim and 5000-meter run ahead of him. He wears a wetsuit, cap and goggles, but underneath, he...

Ever since the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) approved girls’ flag football to be a CIF-sanctioned sport for the 2023-24 school year, a new era of opportunity has dawned on students looking...

The first half ends and the football team heads to the locker room. Except one. Junior Cedric Walls goes to grab his trumpet and gets into formation to perform at the halftime show with the rest of the...

When Daniel Olshanskiy (’25) started training for soccer academy Oxford United in Grade 10, he recalls traveling over an hour to Oxford from school four times a week for training. On Saturdays, he would...

His eyes were fixated on the finish line up ahead, just about five more feet to go as he pushed himself harder and harder. His black hair stuck to the beads of sweat on his face as the crowd cheered louder....

It was a cold evening under the stadium lights at the final game, the air was thick with anticipation, and the soul of Revere stood on edge. As Jeffrey Boyle led his team into the state finals game, the...

 Freshman Quinn Loyd narrows her eyes at her father who dances on the other side of the ring. Closing the space, Loyd lashes out a powerful kick, which she follows with a series of ferocious hits. Loyd...