SPORTS
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...
Take the bite out of frost
Abigail Douglas, Creative Editor
April 12, 2019
During the polar vortex, local temperatures reached down to -40 degrees. During this frigid time, it could have only taken a mere 10 minutes for exposed skin to become frost bitten. The solution? Face masks, hats, gloves and scarfs‒all in multiple layers. Add lip balm to the mix as well. B...
Playing year round, fast pitch softball league hits into spring season
Sami Stitt, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2019
Sophomore Alexis Hightower first watches the pitcher, plants on her feet on the homebase, counts how many seconds it takes until the ball gets to the plate, and‒then‒swings at the good pitch. But, wait. Doesn’t softball begin outside after the snow melts? Normally, it does, but Hightower began round...
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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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