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Cross country co-captain Noah Sadrian (’25) gives a speech to the team before the 5km race at ISSTs. Sadrian provided words of inspiration for teammates in preparation for the race, chanting “clear eyes” and their final yell of “Go Eagles!” before they lined up to race.

GALLERY Fall sports teams compete in ISSTs

Ailish Herrmann, Zoe Kaul and Yara Kassir • November 21, 2023

Cross Country   JV Boys Volleyball

The JV girls volleyball team poses with their second place medals after their ISST game hosted by the American School of the Hague Nov. 9-11. This year, JV teams were able to participate in ISSTs, along with middle school and varsity teams.

ISSTs expand to include JV teams

Sophia Bateman, Lead Features Editor • November 16, 2023

The International School Sports Tournament has expanded to include middle school and JV competition levels for the first time. Since the tournament’s founding in 1968, ISSTs have been held as end-of-season...

The fall season captains pose in their uniforms. Fall sports included soccer, volleyball, cross country and field hockey. Crew takes place year-round.

Fall season captains share their goals, love for sport

Laila Taraporevala, Media Team • November 9, 2023

Hana Abdelmohsen Mohamed (’26) helps pull up a boat trailer at the University of London Boat Club Sept. 18. The rowers completed set-up activities before they went out to the water.

Hana Abdelmohsen Mohamed reflects on journey to J16 crew captain

Laila Taraporevala, Media Team • November 3, 2023

Hana Abdelmohsen Mohamed (’26) did not know crew would become such a large part of her life until she came to the school. When Abdelmohsen arrived in Grade 9 she swam in the mornings for exercise, but...

Yifei Yan (’25) watches as Mac John (’26) spikes the ball over the net during warm-ups. The boys varsity volleyball team won against Lynx Volleyball Club 3-0 Oct. 24.

GALLERY Boys varsity volleyball team beats Lynx Volleyball Club

Laila Taraporevala, Media Team • October 27, 2023

In the first “Sports-Stitious” podcast episode where athletes discuss their superstitions, varsity players Gemma Algard (’27), Justin Shaya (’26) and Nicholas Farinola (’24) delve into their pre-game and game day rituals.

PODCAST Sports-stitious: Uncovering athletes’ pre-game superstitions

Alex Sawan and Sawyer Beatty • October 25, 2023

Graphic credit: Emerson Beatty

The ‘Under 17’ crew team members voice their thoughts on the new crew training program. Starting the fall season of this school year, parts of the schedule were both removed and newly implemented to meet the rower’s needs.

VIDEO Rowers react to new ‘Under 17’ crew team training schedule

Rina Kobayashi and Rania Raj • October 24, 2023
The ‘Under 17’ crew team members voice their thoughts on the new crew training program. Starting the fall season of this school year, parts of the schedule were both removed and newly implemented to meet the rower’s needs.
Maya Cruz (’26) steps in for a tackle against Mill Hills offense. Girls varsity coach Roger Lilleystone said the team could learn from Mill Hill’s ability and prowess. [Our] technical skills maybe arent as good but its because we dont get the time to train [that] those English schools get, Lilleystone said.

GALLERY Girls varsity hockey plays Mill Hill, lose 8-0

Aden Ovenden, Reporter • October 17, 2023

Girls varsity volleyball players Goksu Manav (’27), Lily Rose (’26), Gemma Algard (’27) and Sana Ekroth (’26) are ready in position waiting for the other team to serve in a game against The American School of Paris. The game ended in a 2-1 loss for ASL Sept. 29.

Girls varsity volleyball increases its underclassmen recruitment

Seya Sawiris, Reporter • October 6, 2023

This season, the number of Grade 9 and 10 athletes on girls varsity volleyball has surged in comparison to previous years. The team now consists of eight underclassmen and four upperclassmen.  Girls...

The girls varsity soccer team huddle at halftime to listen to coaches Pranay Dhanani and Laura Brucker Sept. 2. Leah Nilson (’26), said the team was very encouraging throughout the game which kept everyone in good spirits. “Everyone on the team kept their heads up and we kept a positive mindset,” Nilson said.

GALLERY Girls varsity soccer competes against Zurich International School

Ailish Herrmann, Reporter • September 29, 2023

The boys varsity soccer team defeat TASIS 2-1 Sept. 13. Head coach Danny Cook and members of the varsity football team spoke about their strong return in the second match of the season.

VIDEO Boys varsity soccer team defeats TASIS to kickstart the season

Alex Sawan, Reporter • September 22, 2023

Willem Bake (’25) passes the ball to Santiago Londano (’23) in a match against Frankfurt Internation School Sept. 25, 2022. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

From Regents Park to collegiate dreams: Willem Bake recounts soccer journey

Nassef Sawiris, Lead Sports Editor • September 15, 2023

As a varsity soccer player with aspirations to take his skills to the collegiate level, Willem Bake (’25) has always found comfort in the sport he loves. “[Soccer] gives me a way to express myself...

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