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Spencer Towfighi

Spencer Towfighi, Lead Sports Editor

SSpencer Towfighi (’23) is the Lead Sports Editor for The Standard. Towfighi is entering his second year as an editor, and he enjoys writing sports features and articles regarding social justice issues in sports. Outside of The Standard, he spends his time playing football and tennis, working on the Social Justice Council and spending time with his friends.

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Varsity basketball player Sinan Sensurucu (’23) reflects on his position as a Grade 12 on the team and shares his goals for the upcoming season.

Athlete Spotlight – Sinan Sensurucu

Spencer Towfighi, Lead Sports Editor
January 13, 2023
The FIFA World Cup commenced Nov. 20 in Qatar. Lead Sports Editor Spencer Towfighi and First Take Club Media Director Rishi Kurada (’23) discuss their expectations and predictions for the World Cup.

Eagle Eye Football: World Cup predictions

Spencer Towfighi and Rishi Kurada
November 24, 2022
Lead Sports Editor Spencer Towfighi and Rishi Kurada (’23) discuss Chelsea’s future after the sacking of former manager Thomas Tuchel.

Eagle Eye Football: Chelsea sacks Thomas Tuchel

Spencer Towfighi, Lead Sports Editor
September 22, 2022
Varsity soccer player Sara Kim (’24) reflects on her position as a sophomore on the team and shares her individual as well as team goals for the upcoming season.

Athlete Spotlight – Sara Kim

Tristan Weiss and Spencer Towfighi
September 8, 2022
Varsity soccer player Sara Kim (’24) reflects on her position as a sophomore on the team and shares her individual as well as team goals for the upcoming season.

Athlete Spotlight: Alex Demetris

Spencer Towfighi, Lead Sports Editor
May 12, 2022
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho stands on the touchline during a Chelsea v Arsenal match. According to the BBC, while managing Chelsea, Mourinho won 70% of his Premier League, whereas at Tottenham, he only won 50% of his games, per the BBC.

Community reacts to Jose Mourinho sacking

Spencer Towfighi, Staff Writer
April 27, 2021
Ex Houston Rockets guard James Harden dunks on Washington Wizards player Davis Bertans. Harden was traded to the Brooklyn Nets this year. The Nets are currently second in the East with a 37-18 record, according to the NBA Website.

NBA teams make controversial trades

Spencer Towfighi, Staff Writer
April 21, 2021

Ellie Mankarious (’21)

Spencer Towfighi and Nick Zirinis
April 20, 2021
Portland Trail Blazers player Damian Lillard shoots a three-point shot at this years all-star game. The all-star teams were drafted by captains LeBron James and Kevin Durant, with James team winning the game 170-150 per Sporting News.

Students react to ongoing NBA season

Spencer Towfighi, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
Adnan Bseisu (’22) and Maddie Wilin (’22) were elected president and vice president of StuCo March 4. The elections took place over Zoom and the final results were decided by the StuCo representatives.

StuCo elects new officers for coming year, setting sights on spirit

Spencer Towfighi, Staff Writer
March 5, 2021

[Video] VIDEO: Meghan Lang (’22)

March 4, 2021

[Video] VIDEO: Brian Lewis Jr. (’22)

March 4, 2021

[Video] VIDEO: Arjun Dhar (’22)

March 4, 2021

[Video] VIDEO: Sam Singer (’23)

March 4, 2021
Manchester United and England player Marcus Rashford was one of four Manchester United players racially abused following games in the Premier League. Along with Rashford, fellow teammates Anthony Martial and Axel Tuanzebe were subject to racial abuse after United’s 2-1 loss to Sheffield United. All Incidents came to light through Instagram.

Community reacts to Man United players getting racially abused via Instagram

Spencer Towfighi , Staff Writer
February 24, 2021
Six days after their 2-0 loss to Leicester City, Chelsea FC sacked former manager Frank Lampard. The Englishman led the team to a top 4 finish last season securing an all important UEFA Champions League spot, but his inability to follow up on last years form has seen Chelsea replace him with former Paris-Saint-Germain FC and German manager, Thomas Tuchel.

Students react to Chelsea’s managerial change

Spencer Towfighi, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021
Posters for the Grade 9 Winter Formal are hung up around school. The formal was initially planned for November, however was postponed until January due to lack of student/chaperone interest.

[Photo] Grade 9 social rescheduled due to lack of participation

January 20, 2020
Massimiliano Allegri is another option to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United manager. He has managed AC Milan and Juventus FC previously.

Massimiliano Allegri

Spencer Towfighi, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
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