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NBA Awards predictions

CooperG, staff reporter October 24, 2019

The Golden state warriors have fallen, and with them gone new teams can finally claim the throne. With the balance of power in the league finally leveled, there are new opportunities for players to make...

NFL sends message to all players of the league

NFL sends message to all players of the league

EstebanG, Staff Reporter October 18, 2019

On Sept. 29, the Oakland Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts played against each other for a hard wanting victory for both teams. In the second quarter, Vontaze Burfict, a linebacker who plays for the Raiders,...

Nationals Stadium during the 2019 National League Game

Perfect Beginning

EvanH, Staff Reporter October 18, 2019

With an end to an exciting and nail-biting 2019 season, the Major League Baseball postseason began on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The postseason began with the National League Wildcard game where the Milwaukee Brewers...

Associate Principal Dirk Heath rallies the crowd with the use of a megaphone at varsity football game against Cy-Ridge on September 27

King of the Woods

JustinP, Online Editor October 17, 2019

Students at Cy Woods know the name Mr. Dirk Heath, but do they really understand the man cheering at the football games, telling you the announcements, and bringing the best energy to school everyday?  Mr....

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Unexpecting stars of fantasy football

Cooper Griffin, Staff Reporter September 27, 2019

QB-Lamar Jackson Who else but Baltimore Ravens Lamar “Action” Jackson. Coming into the season Jackson was widely considered a solid backup Quarterback in fantasy, but nobody predicted he would turn...

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Week 2 reflections

JustinP, Online Editor September 16, 2019

Carolina Panthers: After a rough week one for the Cam “Superman” Newton, most thought he would pull off a bounce back performance playing at home against the Jameis Winston led Tampa Bay Buccaneers....

Quarterback Lamar Jackson shaking hands with multiple military officers

Week One Wonders

JustinP, Online Editor September 9, 2019

Week 1 in the NFL is now officially wrapped up a there is a lot to talk about. Some things that happened were predicted, others were extraordinary, and others were just mind boggling.  Most notable...

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The Story of Jalen Hurts

Cooper Griffin, Staff reporter September 8, 2019

After taking a big leap this off-season, transferring from Alabama to Lincoln Rileys QB heaven at Oklahoma, Hurts has a chance to become the 3rd player in a row at Oklahoma to win the Heisman, and maybe...

Ezekiel Elliot celebrating in the end-zone

Zeke is Ready to Eat

EstebanG, Staff Reporter September 8, 2019

Ezekiel Elliot is the starting running back for the wealthiest sports team in the world, the Dallas Cowboys. After getting a few contract offers, he declined all of them. Elliot has done some things that...

An overview of the UEFA Champions League Draw

Evan Hull, Staff Reporter September 4, 2019

This past Thursday, UEFA held their annual UEFA Champions League draw. This draw determines which teams play who in the group stage, with the top two advancing to the knockout rounds while the third-placed...

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Why VAR Is Necessary

EvanH, Staff Reporter May 22, 2019

VAR, or Video Assistant Referee, is an review system in soccer which reviews plays that may or may not count, like a goal. It has had some mixed feelings since it was introduced at the 2018 FIFA World...

Tiger walking to next hole at PGA Tour.

Is Tiger Back For Good?

EstebanG, Staff Reporter May 22, 2019

Tiger Woods has earned his first major championship in 11 years. Was it just a one time thing? Or is Tiger back in the game? People are hating on Woods and don’t really think he earned his way to...

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