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Tamia Windless (’26) dribbles back down the court as she gets ready to shoot. This past season was Windless’ first time on the varsity basketball team.

Tamia Windless shares experience as only Grade 9 athlete in varsity basketball

Lily Rose Aysoy, Reporter May 24, 2023

Tamia Windless (’26) has been playing basketball for five years and said she tried out for a school team because it has always been her favorite sport. She is the only Grade 9 athlete on the girls varsity...

Ja Morant dribbles the ball up the court for the Memphis Grizzlies April 27. He had been suspended indefinitely after being caught with a firearm while travelling with the team, his second suspension after a similar offense in March.

Ja Morant’s firearm incidents prompt concern around influence of athletes’ actions

Colton Stenson, Reporter May 22, 2023

NBA player Temetrius Jamel Morant, also known as Ja Morant, flashed a firearm in a video posted on social media May 13. A similar violation of NBA regulations was captured March 4 when Morant flashed a...

Chelsea players celebrate as they lift the UEFA Champions League trophy, and it symbolizes their European dominance in 2021. Chelsea won the Champions League title after beating their fellow Premier League side, Manchester City 1-0 in the final.

English teams’ spending habits nullify excitement of European competitions

Adrian Caillaux Diaz, Reporter May 11, 2023

During the January transfer window, Chelsea Football Club alone spent a total of £323 million, per ESPN. This amounted to a greater sum than Ligue 1, La Liga, Bundesliga and Serie A’s combined spending....

Chelsea Football Club has failed to win 11 times out of 17 attempts in the Premier League this season, per Fotmob. Chelsea’s overall form places them in an unprecedented relegation battle.

Chelsea is in crisis

Theo van Zyl, Reporter May 5, 2023

It’s May 1. The final whistle has sounded and Chelsea has just lost their 14th match to London’s Arsenal team with a score of 3-1. This result means that the Blues, as they are referred to by fans,...

Varsity boys basketball head coach Tony Lazare stands on the sidelines during a game against Norwood School Feb. 15. The team won the game 58-46.

New varsity boys basketball head coach reflects on season

Obalolu Edun, Reporter April 3, 2023

Hired by Athletic Director John Farmer, Tony Lazare assumed the varsity boys basketball head coach position in January. The team had a record of 8-0 wins throughout the season when Lazare began coaching...

Lev Gorelik (’25) emerges from the water during the 4x50 meter relay race March 10. As a second-year swimmer on the team, Gorelik said competing in ISSTs was rewarding. “My favorite thing about swimming is getting to be in the pool,” Gorelik said.

Varsity winter athletes reflect on their experiences at ISSTs

Inez Stephenson, Reporter March 28, 2023

Every March, varsity teams during the winter season participate in the International Schools Sports Tournaments. This year, ISSTs took place March 9-11. For the past three years, winter ISSTs have been...

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