The Road to a Repeat: Soccer team defends title

April 27, 2010  
Filed under Sports

On March 29, the girls soccer team had its first game of the season. More than that, it was their first game as defending State champions, and their first game in their quest to win it all again. “The soccer girls are, and should be, very proud to be the returning State champs of the 2009 season,”... Read more »

Going the Distance: Admire commits to Nebraska

April 27, 2010 • Kristin Schuppert, Reporter  
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For most students, junior year is the time to start making college visits and planning for the next milestone of education. For Dylan Admire, this came a lot easier than for most. In February, Admire committed to the University of Nebraska, where he will play as an offensive lineman. Admire also received... Read more »

Chiefs’ 2010 prospects hinge on draft picks

April 27, 2010 • John Cipolla, Reporter  
Filed under Sports

Following a 4-12 season mired with mistakes, it’s difficult for Kansas City Chiefs fans to remain optimistic about the direction of the franchise. Even with an encouraging season-ending 44-24 victory against the Denver Broncos where running back Jamaal Charles rushed for 259 yards and two touchdowns,... Read more »

HILLSTRONG: Senior takes cycling to next level

March 10, 2010 • Jim Becker, Managing Editor  
Filed under Features, Sports

Watch out for senior Josh Hill. He could be on the streets of your neighborhood. He could be pedaling down 151st Street. He might even be zooming past casual joggers in Swope Park. To the typical teenager, riding a bike is a last resort if the gas money has run out. But for a serious cyclist like Hill,... Read more »

Lacrosse: ‘The Fastest Sport on Two Feet’

February 19, 2010 • Lauren Kassien, Reporter  
Filed under Sports

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States today.  According to data from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), 2,300 lacrosse programs have been started in high schools around the country in the past decade.  Youth participation in the sport... Read more »

Eat Well, Play Hard: Athletes focus on proper nutrition

February 19, 2010 • Emily Xouris, Reporter  
Filed under Features, Sports

Calorie intake may not be a concern to many athletes during lunch, but it could play a larger role in their athletic performance than they think. Every sport requires an immense amount of time and dedication from an athlete. Late evening practices and intense training sessions are just a few things they... Read more »

Biggest Loser: Wrestlers work hard to make weight

February 19, 2010 • Emily Grantham, Reporter  
Filed under Sports

Ask any person what his or her New Year’s resolution is, and there is a very high chance it is to lose weight. Many people share this same resolution for a variety of reasons – a girl wanting to look good in a swimsuit before spring break, a dad watching his cholesterol, or a woman resolving to change... Read more »

Savior of Speedskating: ‘Fundit’ lends a hand

January 21, 2010 • Justin Ewald, Reporter  
Filed under Sports

On Nov. 2, satirist Stephen Colbert made history by beginning an initiative to sponsor the United States speedskating team. This came after news that the Deutsch Bank (DSB), the team’s largest sponsor, had declared bankruptcy. Colbert and his followers, known more commonly as the Colbert Nation, stepped... Read more »

With Glowing Hearts: Excitement builds for Winter Olympics

January 21, 2010 • Jim Becker, Section Editor, and Stella Liang, Reporter  
Filed under Features, Sports

Calling all curling enthusiasts: it’s that time again. The world will turn its attention to Vancouver, Canada, beginning Feb. 12, when 5,000 athletes from over 80 countries will compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics. The slopes, rinks and halfpipes will host the world’s best competitors for two weeks... Read more »

Faith and Freethrows: Boan relies on Christian values

December 10, 2009 • Kristin Schuppert, Reporter  
Filed under Features, Sports

“For me it’s a way to get away from the world; it’s my escape,” senior Rachel Boan said. “It clears out everything going on in my life.” Having grown up in a big sports family, Boan has been playing basketball longer than she can even remember. Now, getting prepared to play on the varsity... Read more »

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