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Holding the ball sophomore Isabella Gonzalez poses for the team photo. Isabella has been on the JV Volleyball team for two years and is an outside hitter.

Athlete of the week: Isabella Gonzalez

Samantha Macuare, Staffer January 15, 2020

Q: What is your favorite part/aspect of the sport?  A: I love being able to play with my friends and have fun while still being able to compete and win games. Being part of a sport is great because...

Committing to Wisconsin University, senior Lindsey Meyer holds up the school's signature "W" sign. Meyer was on the crew team as a coxswain.

Lindsey Meyer Q and A

Lauren Azevedo, Staffer January 14, 2020

Q: How long ago did you join crew?  A: I did it in middle school, starting in 6th grade, continuing to do it throughout high school.   Q: What made you want to join crew?  A: My sister...

During a game against Wharton, junior Hayden Stern runs down the court. Stern has been playing basketball since she was seven.

Athlete of the week: Hayden Stern

Samantha Macuare, Staffer January 7, 2020

Q: How did you get started playing your sport? How long have you been playing?  A: I started playing basketball when I was seven for my church’s kids basketball league. Playing sports is practically...

Dribbling the ball, senior Robbie Peek faces off against an opponent. Robbie made 4 shots at the home game against Plant City.

Back on the court

Samantha Macuare, Staffer December 12, 2019

After months of practicing, the varsity basketball team finally hit the court on Tuesday, Dec. 3 for their first game of the season.    “It went pretty well,” senior Izzy Shein said. “There's...

Holding a ball, sophomore Hayden Judge poses for a photo. Hayden started playing soccer at the age of three.

Athlete of the Week: Hayden Judge

Samantha Macuare, Staffer December 12, 2019

Q: How did you get started playing your sport? How long have you been playing? A: “I started playing soccer because my dad influenced me to because he grew up in England where soccer is a well-known...

Senior Trevor Haire

Athlete of the Week: Trevor Haire

Lauren Azevedo, Staffer December 9, 2019

Q: How did you get involved in football?  A: “So, I was playing soccer and I just thought I would try it out. I used to go to a different school, and I asked the coach if they had a spot (on...

Striking a pose, senior Aarushi Pratap, juniors Addie Lennon and Emma Jones rehearse their routine during cheer practice. The Special Olympics cheer team will compete in the summer games April 2020 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports center in Orlando.

From Season to States

Samantha Macuare, Staffer December 3, 2019

It’s a sunny Florida day, and there are fans ringing a lush green field to cheer on groups of athletes who compete in contests of strength and agility. There’s something unique about these contests...

Sophomore Arden Friar

Athlete of the Week: Arden Friar

Samantha Macuare, Staffer December 2, 2019

Q: How did you get started playing your sport? How long have you been playing?  A: “I first started playing when I was ten because my aunt played in college and I would always play with her...

Jumping in the air, sophomore Reese Friar and seniors Elizabeth Price and Birdie Frierson celebrate after a score. The victory against Windermere meant the team won regional semi-finals.

All out, all season

Julia Wolfe, Staffer November 21, 2019

It’s two o’clock on Nov. 9, and the semi-final volleyball game against Hagerty High School is about to start. Last year, the girls defeated Hagerty in the region final. This year, however, the girls...

Preparing to face Armwood High School, senior linebackers Ben Hestorff and Jackson Hacker walk onto the field holding hands. Hestorff later wore number five to honor his teammate.

#5Strong

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor November 20, 2019

There was something slightly different about the starting linebackers on Friday, Oct. 4 as the varsity football team took on Steinbrenner High School.  When senior linebacker Ben Hestorff took...

Looking down, senior Olivia Manno runs through a winding course. Manno said she bonded with her teammates during overnight meets and team dinners.

Racing to the finish

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor November 19, 2019

At the break of day Nov. 9, the girls cross country team approached the start line of the FHSAA 4A state championship meet with the anticipation of a back-to-back state title riding on their shoulders.   Unfortunately,...

Aside his opponents, freshman Joey Coyle runs against Robinson High. Coyle improved his personal best for in three different mile categories this season.

Boys cross country makes history

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor November 19, 2019

Despite missing a podium finish, the boy's cross country team wrapped up their season with a successful performance at the FHSAA 4A state championship meet, finishing third out of 32 teams with...

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