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COVID-19 Affects Recruitment for College Sports

Kyrell Luc '21 signs on to play D-1 basketball with Holy Cross. Photo by Nicole DeCesare.
November 16, 2020
With a low likelihood of team sports competing as usual, recruitment will look different this year.

Op-Ed: Free Agency is Key for the Red Sox

Boston - August 8: New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox fans in the stands on August 8 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston. Photo purchased from BigStock.com.
October 28, 2020
If the Red Sox want to be a contender next season, Chaim Bloom must make a free agent splash this winter.

Competitive Sports Put on Hold

Gianni Thompson '21 plays defense during a game last year . Photo by David Barron.
October 5, 2020
The cancellation of competitive sports has impacted students hoping to compete in college.

The Impact of COVID-19 on College Sports

Anja Westhues '20 passes a pack in an early season race this fall.
May 28, 2020
The global pandemic has caused changes in athletic events.

Winter Sports Recap

Winter Sports Recap
March 13, 2020
Th season was filled with accomplishments across the athletic spectrum, including a championship win for Varsity Curling and a semi-final divisional finish from Varsity Girls' basketball.

Podcast: The Demanding Life of a Scholar-Athlete

Digital Illustration by Edan Zinn '23.
March 10, 2020
Edan Zinn '23 explores the pressure student-athletes face to maintain a high academic standing while exceeding in their numerous extracurricular activities.

Op-Ed: The Path to Curling Success

Nico Jaffer '23 (center) hugs his team after winning first place at the championship.
March 9, 2020
We were down to the last throw of the match. The climactic ending to a crazy and unexpected season that culminated in a seven-and-a-half end final match.

Kyrell Luc ’21 Scores 1,000th Career Point

Screenshot from video.
March 3, 2020
The star is just one of just 15 players to accomplish this feat in a Gator uniform. 

V. Girls Defeats Rival Montrose

The team huddles during a timeout. Photo by David Barron.
February 19, 2020
The Gators won 48-44 against the Montrose School, earning some revenge after losing to the team earlier in the season.

Dynasty Varsity Baseball Team Rebuilds as JV Squad

Last year's varsity baseball team, comprised of middle and high school students.
February 12, 2020
The team prepares to restructure in the coming months.

Photos: Varsity II Boys’ Basketball v. Boston Trinity Academy

Owen Williams '23 passes the ball to Leo Wen '21.
February 10, 2020
Despite losing, the team showed promise.

Curling Leads Winter Sports Teams

“I want to continue to develop my abilities in the sport while working on my own curling skills. I want all the curlers to enjoy coming to curling everyday and improve along the way.” — Curling Co-Captain Samantha Estrada ’20
February 5, 2020
As the winter season winds down, curling is on a roll.
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