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Luca de Picciotto (’26) and Edwin Rosenberg (’27) watch as Anderson Lugert (’25) prepares to pass the ball to his teammate. Lugert said tryouts have been competitive due to the amount of talented players from each grade.

GALLERY Coaches extend soccer tryouts for high number of interested players

Laila Taraporevala, Reporter • September 7, 2023

President of the Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales signs a contract with a Spanish women’s team player. Rubiales kissed player Jenni Hermoso as the team received their medals Aug. 20.

Spanish soccer federation misconduct trails women’s world cup triumph

Nassef Sawiris and Vittoria Di Meo • September 7, 2023

Inez Callaux-Diaz (’24) was watching the Spanish women’s soccer team celebrate their win against England in the World Cup final Aug. 20 when she noticed something seemed wrong. “As soon as I saw...

Reporters Adrian Caillaux-Diaz, Colton Stenson and Theo Van Zyl interview guest Michael Dawson (’26) on his opinions about the 2023 NBA playoffs. Dawson gave his input on surprises and upsets of the second round in a podcast series that will continue next school year.

And1 Podcast: NBA fan shares his take on playoffs controversy

Adrian Caillaux Diaz, Colton Stenson and Theo van Zyl • June 1, 2023

Gideon Putnam (’24) high-fives his varsity boys baseball teammates after a successful run May 27. Putnam said the game against the International School of Brussels went well in a game that they won 17-3.

Varsity sports teams compete in ISSTs

Elena Alexander, Rudi Chamria, Vittoria Di Meo, Amalya Otero, Nassef Sawiris and Ellie Taylor • May 31, 2023

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...

The baseball team listens as varsity baseball head coach Terry Gladis gives his players tips for the next quarter. Jack Duffy (’25) said the captains and coaches are constantly giving them advice to help them improve. “They’re always teaching us how to be better, how to act better and how to play better,” Duffy said.

Varsity boys baseball wins against International School of Brussels

Laila Taraporevala, Reporter • May 20, 2023

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....

Justin Shaya (’26), Adam Sawan (’24) and Anderson Lugert (‘25) attempt to grab the ball from Anand Vandrevala (’23) as he dribbles to the hoop. Vandrevala’s team placed third out of seven teams.

Student Council hosts 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament

Laila Taraporevala, Reporter • May 8, 2023

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,...

India Clause (’26) prepares to return the ball with a forehand April 26. Clause has been playing tennis for ten years and practices off-season throughout the year.

JV tennis teams compete against ACS Cobham

Isabella Gibson and Zoe Karibian • April 28, 2023

Luke Baxter (’23) pitches the ball to his opponent April 26. Matthew Furst (’23) also pitched during the game.

Varsity baseball, softball play first home game of the season

Eden Leavey, Features Editor: Print • April 27, 2023

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