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Marlins hope to find success with their historic hiring.

Marlins make history with Gm hiring

Robert Morrison, Sports Editor
November 20, 2020
Senior Keyvan Montazami expresses his frustrations with the Washington Football Team. In a season filled with so many changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local fans have watched in disappointment as Washington has remained one of the worst teams in the National Football League.

NFL navigates through season amidst pandemic

Corbin Lathrop, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2020
Lebron James and the 2020 Los Angeles Lakers celebrated the franchise’s first title since 2010, which was Kobe Bryant’s final championship.

Lakers win 2020 NBA title – a late homage to Kobe Bryant

Mike Damiano, Head Editor
October 23, 2020
A man wears the jersey of former NFL player Colin Kaepernick to a BLM protest. Kapernick kneeled during the national anthem to protest police brutality in 2016. He has been a free agent since his release from the San Francisco 49ers in 2016.

Sports teams and leagues support the BLM movement

Abigail Beyene, Entertainment Editor
October 14, 2020
The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously to resume the 2020-2021 fall football season (Photo by Phil Roeder via Flikr under Creative Commons License)

Big Ten announces official return of fall football

Robert Morrison
October 14, 2020
Senior Peter Montavon watches in distress as his beloved Boston Celtics struggle in overtime versus the Miami Heat. Fans of NBA teams making deep playoff runs felt every bit of the tension despite the abnormal circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bucks, Clippers’ title hopes burst in the bubble

Corbin Lathrop, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2020
A view of the split TV screen on ESPN as Chicago Bulls forward Zach Lavine explains his next shot in the final round against Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley. Conley would go on to win the competition despite Lavine’s use of controversial near-dunks throughout the event.

NBA HORSE Challenge fills sports void

Corbin Lathrop, Sports Editor
May 21, 2020
Four Spartans battle in a frigid game of Spikeball in Jaunary. Depsite the below-freezing conditions, the Spikeball club continued to be a hit throughout the month, with meetings continuing twice a week.

Spikeball club is here to stay

Mike Damiano, Viewpoint Editor
February 11, 2020
The swim team gathers for their pre-meet cheer in whey they progressively yell louder and louder until they are screaming at the top of their lungs in order to get themselves fired up for their meet.

Swim and Dive: living life in the fast lane

Rachel St. Pierre, Features Editor
February 5, 2020
Cooper Johnson shoots a free throw against Fairfax High School as junior Austin Ohlmeyer and senior Tyler Treasure fight for the rebound. Johnson considers free throws to be one of the most vital parts of the game, which is why he spends hours in his backyard shooting them almost everyday.

Boys Basketball in focus

Corbin Lathrop, Sports Editor
February 5, 2020

2019 Fall Sports Module

December 18, 2019

WS alum turns NBA assistant

Corbin Lathrop, Sports Editor
December 16, 2019
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