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Sports

The hiring process

February 9, 2015

Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Josh Davis is one of many recently hired coaches for the 2014-2015 school year, following the departure of eight varsity coaches last year. Although new to the staff, Davis’...

Dedicated fanaticism

February 9, 2015

As Jack Glen (’16) awoke, the incessant ringing of the alarm from his headphones continued to drown out any external sounds. The headphones ensured both of his parents wouldn’t be disturbed by the...

Promoting new competition

February 9, 2015

On December 12, the varsity boys basketball team defeated William Ellis School 47–40. This was the first of many games during the basketball season against teams which ASL has not traditionally played....

Skating life

February 9, 2015

The nighttime emptiness of London’s busy streets is perfect for skateboarding and serves as Houston Parke’s (’15) cure for restless sleep. “The fact that if it’s midnight on a weekday and...

Winter Sports Update

January 28, 2015

Varsity Girls Basketball: Record: 5-2 Led by captain Louisa Phillips (’15) and point guard Caroline Dibble (’16), varsity girls basketball has impressed thus far. Captain Phillips feels that the...

Underclassmen impress at ISSTs

January 3, 2015

The fall sports season ended with the varsity girls soccer and volleyball placing first in ISSTs, varsity boys soccer and volleyball placing second in ISSTs and field hockey placing fourth. The fall...

Wrestlers call for return of program

January 3, 2015

High School English Teacher Mark Mazzenga vividly remembers the infamous wrestler and valedictorian Craig Mullaney for crashing into Bishop Hendricken High School clad in sweatpants, ankle weights, and...

Broken seasons

January 3, 2015

When Je’Anna Parnell (’15) reached out to catch the basketball to complete a layup - as she had done many times - she did not know it would spell the end of her high school basketball career. What...

The crew conundrum

November 11, 2014

With tears in our eyes and sweat dripping down the side of our faces, the extent of our effort was evident in all facets of our appearance. Exiting the boat, limbs shaking and nerves shattered, our defeat...

A balancing act

November 11, 2014

For student-athletes in the high school, stress can stem from being spread too thin, which forces students to prioritize.  With the help of teachers and coaches, some students are finding methods to manage...

Girls soccer go undefeated, win gold at ISSTs

November 10, 2014

Going into ISSTs, varsity girls soccer was in the midst of an undefeated season. Their success continued throughout the tournament where they also went unbeaten and each player came home with a gold medal...

Girls volleyball win gold, get promoted to Division 1

November 9, 2014

Going undefeated without dropping a single set is not a job for the faint hearted, but varsity girls volleyball stormed into Vienna and dominated every opponent in sight. The conclusion of their unbeaten...

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