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While studying with free time before practice, senior swimmer Michael Hagen makes sure he knows the material for his Wednesday exam. Michael practiced dryland exercises after studying with the meets being the week of exams. “Im excited to see how we do and how we can improve times,” Hagen said.

Men’s swim and dive against midterms: sink or swim

Peter Gojcaj, Staff Writer January 14, 2020

School bells and the starting whistle blur together as the men’s swim and dive team scrambles to balance their academic and athletic lives. “It's a little stressful and a little too much to worry...

Shooting the ball at the free throw-line, senior point guard Matteo Candela attempts to take the lead.“I was thinking that I got to make this shot,” he said. Ford won the game overall. Courtesy photo of eisenhowerathletics.org

Eagles soar in Dakota game

Elece Vandergeld, Staff Writer January 13, 2020

Eagles soar into the Dakota game with a vengeance to win and reclaim victory over their cross-town rival.  “We got to just go out, show hustle, get the ball and grind out during the game,” senior...

After the team competed, they posed for a quick picture. “Although we lost almost all of the matches we still had fun, sophomore singles player Evan Shallow said. The team lost at states.

Tennis team makes States

Amber Slagle, Staff Writer November 20, 2019

For the first time in four years, the men varsity tennis team advance to States. “It was exciting because the last time we went to states was four years ago,'' senior doubles player Matthew Adamaski...

Misch secures spot at states

Misch secures spot at states

Lucie Lee, Staff Writer November 20, 2019
The varsity team member runs toward the finish line at regionals. ”It [making states] was fun,” she said. “I was happy, but it would have been cool if more people went.” Her coach and teammates supported her throughout the season, Misch told.
Lecturing the boys on what is expected for the new year, swim coach Brian Cahill talks with the boy’s swim team, both future and returning swimmers, about the new season. “Were looking forward to just having fun with the kids, getting to know them and seeing the different changes that they have coming from the beginning of the season to the end of the season,” Cahill said. They signed up for the team and learned the requirements to join.

Swim team dives with new coach

Peter Gojcaj, Staff Writer November 20, 2019

The sound of water splashing against their ears, the heat hitting their foreheads and the smell of the chlorinated pool filling their noses, the new and returning swimmers alike express excitement in anticipation...

Calling a chant to the crowd, freshman cheerleaders fire up the football players and crowd at Swinehart Field. “In competitive season I’m looking forward to new challenges and new bonds with different people,” freshman Olivia Sugameli said. The freshmen are considered JV athletes for the competitive season.

Freshman cheerleaders fly up

Justice Seay, Staff Writer November 19, 2019

The announcement that the JV and freshman cheer teams would merge for competitive season sent a shock through the cheer program -- now both teams are wondering how their teams merging will affect their...

The team celebrates their District Championship win over Lake Orion on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 sporting their traditional playoff bleached hair. “It’s something we do here every time we have playoffs and usually the whole team gets their hair bleached,” senior quarterback Blake Rastigue said.The bleached hair dates back to 1999, according to head coach Chris Smith.
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Blonde Boy SZN

Elece Vandergeld, Staff Writer November 15, 2019

With playoff season underway, varsity football players bleached their hair as a sign of unity for the team. “It's a team tradition and I like the way my hair looks after I do it,” junior running...

Soaring into playoffs, the Varsity football team earns a win against Adams with a score of 24-0. The team will play their second playoff game next weekend against Lake Orion.

Eisenhower football playoffs

Jacob Grot November 1, 2019

       

In anticipation of upcoming swim meets, counties, divisions, and the state finals, junior Varsity swimmer Julianna Scharret prepares and focuses. This season she’s focused on being the fastest. “I usually sing songs just in order to take my mind off it.”

Just add water

Lauren Devereux, Staff Writer October 22, 2019

With determination written all over his face, senior quarterback Blake Rastigue practices throwing in anticipation for the Friday game. “Its fun because its a big role and I get to be the leader for the team,” Rastigue said. He also went over running plays afterwards to ensure readiness for the actual play to be carried out on game day.

Practice makes football

Peter Gojcaj, Staff Writer October 22, 2019

As coach Noah Ballard reads off the new pattern, senior equestrian Jasmyn Malmgren prepares for their Regionals meet. “We were all super excited and everyone was a little nervous because we weren’t really sure what to expect, but it was awesome getting to see everyone,” she said. All that practice earned their team a third place at Regionals.

Riding to Regionals

Samantha L. Quartuccio, Staff Writer October 22, 2019

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