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The women's varsity basketball team gets ready to make their way to semifinals. Friday the 20th of March the girls play at the Breslin center at Michigan State University to determine if they make it to finals.

Semifinal bound

Taylor Feraru, staff writer March 19, 2026

As the buzzer rings indicating the end of the game, the Eagles celebrate knowing they just made it to the semifinals, in the last quarter of the game up by 14 points. “I didn't think we'd get this...

While swimming back during a meet against Fraser high school, senior Simon Kristensen brings his hand back to continue the stroke. “Beating the record made me feel proud, the hardest part of breaking records was practicing more because that meant I had to wake up early for morning practices,” Kristensen said. He broke the records for 200 MR, 100 free, 100 back, 200 free and 500 free.

Record breaking season

Taylor Feraru, Staff Writer March 9, 2026

As the timer stops and the water settles down, the boys swim and dive team turns to the score board to see another record broken by one of their own.   “I think everyone's really excited when I...

During a varsity volleyball game, junior Lilliana Tripi and senior Liliana Gegovic celebrate their point. "The handshake is like a reset. It's either us celebrating after each point or for us to keep going. It just puts us in a good mood," Trippi said.

Spike towards success

Viktoria Samsel, Staff Writer February 23, 2026

Showing up to practices, pushing through challenging games and working through mental blocks, senior middle blocker Liliana Gegovic, center junior Liliana Tripi and right side senior Gina Fedrigo help...

Junior Liliana Tripi takes a trip to her future college Charleston University.

Committing southbound

Avery Garner, Staff Writer December 11, 2025

After a decade of playing volleyball, including five years with Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy, volleyball athlete junior Liliana Tripi path is now ready to forge her path at Charleston University.  “I...

During fall ball, sophomore Leah Poggiolo dribbles on the court.  “My love for basketball motivated me to start playing,” Poggiolo said.

Courting a spot

Rovina Perkaj, Staff Writer December 1, 2025

After closing out last season with a district title, the women’s varsity basketball team is preparing for the start of a new season and the process of selecting its roster. “We did really good last...

With months of practices and prior races senior Alexander Perry prepares himself for the biggest race of the year. “During the season I try to give them stress free practices while also helping them succeed. I believe a happy runner is a fast runner,” varsity cross country coach Steve Carcone said.

Race to states

Viktoria Samsel, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

Working together, seven cross-country runners achieve their goal of reaching states. “Our senior captains train daily with the younger athletes, providing racing tips and inviting them to non-team...

With determination, sophomore midfielder Jacob Copeland protects the ball from an opposing defender. “A goal the team had was to have the discipline and good sportsmanship to compete for a MAC title,” men's varsity soccer coach Merhdad Nekoogar said. The team ended their season in the district semis.

Fresh move forward

Tanner Marks, Staff Writer November 18, 2025

The varsity soccer roster slotted six returning players and a majority of new players, which directed the team's focus: create new bonds, become better role models and communicate on the field.  “We...

At Cherry Creek Golf Course junior Addison Dupuis is practicing her irons. “This season my biggest accomplishment involved improving my putting,” Dupuis said.

On par

Hali Ponce, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2025

Throughout the season, the women’s varsity golf team focuses on becoming 18-hole ready and places second in the MAC Red division. “Ending our season with a winning record was our biggest accomplishment....

Reaching above the net, senior Kenneth Wright blocks Stoney Creek's hit. "The most I can do is just play and do things that are exciting," Wright said. "That might be the thing that gets one other person to come play." MHSAA incorporated mens volleyball into official high school sports.

Breaking barriers

Drew Baker, Staff Writer May 19, 2025

Setting a new standard, mens club volleyball team sets the tone for future seasons, with the inclusion of mens volleyball to the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). “We want to make the...

The varsity girl's lacrosse team won their first game of the season against Grosse Point North. They beat them 11-5.

Change the game

Leah Eldred, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

The new lacrosse season comes with a new coach and high hopes. “This coach is going to make us more synergetic. She’s going to make us work more as a team. It's going to make us look at the game...

After a final season full of dedicated bowling, senior Dylan Harnden gets awarded Michigan Bowler of the Year. "I had no idea that it was that was getting the award," Harnden said. Harnden and his team also won the D1 state championship.

Michigan’s bowler of the year

Kingston Corpuz, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

After a meaningful final high school bowling season, senior Dylan Harnden was awarded the 2025 Bowler of the Year during lunch. “It was a pretty cool surprise. I didn't know anything about it. I had...

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