SPORTS
Difficulty Breathing
Isaac Lance, Reporter
October 9, 2020
Senior Luke Suojanen, captain of the soccer team, reminisces to previous seasons and how he wishes the sport was played the same. “It’s been pretty hard for the team to adjust, the masks make it hard to get the oxygen you need to keep running,” Suojanen said. “It’s definitely affected our s...
Changing the game of football
Larissa Boyce, Reporter
October 9, 2020
Quarterback Riley Kennedy thought the first varsity football practice was great. “It was cool being around all the guys and having fun,” he said. In fact, Kennedy had “no clue” of what he would be doing if he wasn’t playing football. As these players were allowed to go back to the field, they have...
Money talks for the NCAA, sort of
Spencer McLennen, Guest Writer
February 21, 2020
On September 30, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom of California signed a historic bill that could alter the future of the NCAA. This bill would allow NCAA student-athletes to profit off his/her likeness, without losing NCAA eligibility. This was the first step to a new beginning. The definition of the N...
Common among individual and team sports: injuries
Justin Jaszkowski, Web editor
February 3, 2020
Boys basketball: 2 injuries. Competitive cheer: 1 injury. Wrestling: 1 injury. Bowling: 1 injury. The numbers look good, but according to athletic director Meghan Kunzelman, winter sports injuries resulted in slight sprains all the way to concussions. No matter the sport, athlet...
Strong finish in Panther Invitational hints to season title for cross teams
Emily Breslin, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2019
On a beautiful Saturday morning in the village, the birds were chirping, the morning sun rising, and the dew still fresh on the ground. That was until the steady pounding of feet swept it off the grass. On September 28, the Panther Invitational hosted teams from GLAC. Results of the race ended with both teams fi...
Coach returns from time off the volleyball court
Isabelle Bliss, reporter
November 28, 2019
A new, but cherished face appeared when Amy Knepley returned from her time off of the court. She is back and determined as ever to help make the girls volleyball team win the district game and to make the team even stronger than before. Motivating the players to improve their skills, drove Kne...
Fantasy football scores attention of local NFL fans
Tyler Showerman, Staff-Reporter
November 14, 2019
Fantasy football scores attention of local NFL fans (Sports Feature/Culture) Staff Reporter Tyler Showerman Imagine a world where you could handpick the best players across the NFL to craft your very own team. The talent of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Ezekiel Elliott and Le’Veon Bell could b...
First time players bring a push to improve
Bella Roberts, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2019
The girls junior varsity soccer team started the season with a loss of 0-8 but are determined to get the ball rolling. In spite of the season start, coach Jeremy Killinger has a positive outlook for the season. One contributing factor: the team is a lot bigger than the 2018 roster with a total of ...
Take a hike
Morgan King, Content Editor
May 20, 2019
SALIDA, COLORADO-We started where the Chalk Creek runs into the Arkansas River. On the hike beside Ruby Mountain up a trail, there is a point where the trail is right next to a little valley. At that point we got out the compass because we were going off the trail and straight down into the valley. ...
Muddy Situations: Dirt Bike Riding
Bella Roberts, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2019
Eighth-grader Connor Allen rides his dirt bike whenever he has time. One of those times proved to be the scariest. The throttle on his dirt bike got stuck wide open and he hit the pool deck. He was terrified of getting hurt, and for good reason. He ended up with a burn on his arm. Allen counts ...
Gliding to gold
Chris Kaltner, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2019
On the ice rink at the Arctic Coliseum in Chelsea, Michigan, Samantha Ann Nothnagel gets off to a gliding pace with a look fierce concentration. She waits. Then, with her momentum, she leaps into the air and twist and lands back on the ice. With a loud click, it is known that her practice has paid off....
Passion for sports dwindles in youth
Chris Kaltner, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2019
After she had been on the soccer team all season of her freshman year, Anna Schlaff had yet to make a goal. Then, someone saw her potential and advised the coach to put her in as a forward offensive. Schlaff had three minutes and the chance to prove herself. She scored the final goal that the obliterat...
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July 2, 2020
Popping through a fence on North William Street, a Tiger lily signals the start of summer. Earning its name from an appearance like the skin of a tiger, the lily is easy to...
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