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Seniors Jack Bullock and Bryce Hurley walk off of the field for the last time in their high school careers. "It sucks but I wouldn't trade that season for anything," Bullock said. Both players were awarded MAC Red All-League Honors, with Hurley winning MAC Red MVP.

From kickoff to closure

Drew Baker, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

Pushing through the loss of a coach and season-ending injuries, the bond within the varsity football team had to be stronger than ever. “The bond between the whole team is special, we’re like a...

Playing the piccolo, junior Sabrina Stojanovski plays alongside her bandmates at a Friday night football game.  The band performed their routine before the start of the game as well as half time.

Band together

Samantha Erwin, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2024

Since the start of the year, the marching band banded together to make this one count. “Nothing brings the band together like each other. Whether it’s on stage, on the field, in the classroom or...

Senior varsity football player Christian Ivezaj demonstrates how his sport impacts his actions in class. Sports marginally increase students' grades and amplify their academic achievements, according to uchicago.edu.

Ambitious athletes

Katherine Farmer, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

The bell rings, ending her last hour: AP Language and Composition. Junior Jacalyn Yakel walks out the door with an essay assignment, vocabulary quiz prep, a cross country workout and figure skating practice...

After winning against Romeo High School, the varsity volleyball team is heading to quarterfinals. Beating Romeo in five sets, they are regional champs.

Spiking down doubts

Nikolina Dimikj, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

After winning Mac Red Championships, districts and advancing to regionals, the varsity volleyball team has accelerated through the ranks with the help of new mental strategies.  “I believe the girls...

Sophomore Abigail Kelly dives into the water for her 100-meter butterfly. "It was definitely hard, but I told myself 'If I get through this, then I'll be good," she said.

Dive In

Emilia Meca, Contributing Writer November 18, 2024

The girls' varsity swim and dive team swim towards victory in the MAC Red conference.  “I feel like I did my best, and that I did pretty good this season.” senior team captain Izabella DeCardenas...

Senior Lily Giacobbe and her teammates rehearse in preparation for a pep assembly. "One thing Ike dance has taught me is to never have any regrets, no matter what happens don't live with the regret that you could've done better or used more of your potential," she said.

Competition comeback

Tanner Marks, Contributing Writer November 15, 2024

 As the dance team competition season approaches emotions are high. “I am most looking forward to competing with my team and bonding with each other through the grind of the season and the tuff practices...

Senior defensive lineman Michael Dziadula is celebrating with junior defensive lineman Marco Fodale after a big play against Dakota. The Eagles went on to win this game 21-14 on October 11th to split the MAC red title.

Conquer the Cougars

Drew Baker, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

The final hurdle towards a varsity football district title: a battle against the Dakota Cougars. “It’s a crosstown rivalry. We’ve known these guys since we were growing up and we've been talking...

At the Averill Invitational held at Kensington Metro Park,
sophomore Greer Nimmo runs her last 100 meters before the
finish line. "It was a hard course, but it felt better this year than
when I ran it last year," Nimmo said.

Bond, build and believe

Hali Ponce, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

The cross country team gains a new womens head coach, doubles in size and comes together stronger. “New kids are great to have every single year. Everyone contributes to the success of the team, so...

After they won their match against Stevenson, the womens varsity golf team celebrates their record of 2-2. "[My favorite part about coaching is] helping the golfers get better and when they get better, they enjoy the game more. When they enjoy the game more, that's when the real magic happens in the game," coach Douglass Hartley said. The team saw an increase in both players and skill this year.

Swing for states

Katherine Farmer, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

With 18 golfers, a state ranked freshman and three experienced seniors, the womens golf team drives their way to states. "We already have a much better record than last year. Last year, we went 2-8...

 Born to fly. Color guard practices their routines at the summer band camp in August. The team focused on their time management and communication to eliminate any flaws in their performance.

Let the flags fly

Hali Ponce, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

  As they build stronger relationships, learn routines and choreograph their own dances, color guard aspires to make this season their best one yet. “I would say our group this year has a...

At a five day training camp for Team USA bowling, senior bowler Dylan Harnden met up with other renowned players known nationally. The team worked on skills and pushed their limits learning how to advance their skills to a professional level. "What sets Dylan apart from others is his extensive knowledge of the game. It allows him to pick up on how the lanes are changing, which allows him to make adjustments quicker than his competitors," Harnden's father, Mark Harnden said.

Rolling with the big leagues

Samantha Erwin, Editor-in-chief September 11, 2024

Striking an opportunity of a lifetime, senior bowler Dylan Harnden trained with Team USA in June for five days in Texas.  “I started in 2019 at the end of sixth grade, I just found it interesting....

The Varsity hockey team takes their team photo. As their season comes to an end David Erwin transitions over as the head coach.

Coaching changes

Ava Nightingale, Editor May 14, 2024

With 16 coaching seasons under his belt, previous assistant Varsity hockey coach David Erwin takes on the head coaching position. “Bob Hall did a great job of building the program and I'm excited...

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