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The student news site of Brimmer and May School | Chestnut Hill, MA

The Gator

Chasing the Current: Charlie Winder’s Race to the Top
Chasing the Current: Charlie Winder’s Race to the Top
Charlie Rossi, Journalist • May 1, 2025
From 5 a.m. rows to the world stage, Charlie Winder ’27 is turning discipline into international opportunity.
Student-Led Ultimate Frisbee Makes Its League Debut
Student-Led Ultimate Frisbee Makes Its League Debut
Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor • April 30, 2025
The team boasts a record-high 16 players—five from the Middle School and 11 from the Upper School.
Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  General view of the field prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Lucrative Contracts and Stellar Players Hype Up Opening Week
Kingston Woolley, Journalist • April 18, 2025
Overall, the 2025 season is shaping up to be an eventful year for the MLB.
Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the third quarter of game two of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Road to the Larry O’Brien Trophy: NBA Playoffs Predictions
Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist • April 17, 2025

As the regular season comes to a close and the Play-In tournament wraps up, matchups for this year's NBA Playoffs are set. The games will start...


Varsity Girls Cap Off Historic Season With Championship Win
Varsity Girls Cap Off Historic Season With Championship Win
Gabe Cohen, Sports Editor • April 17, 2025

Girls' Varsity Basketball traveled to Loomis Chaffee on March 8 to compete in the NEPSAC Class D Championship against Vermont Academy. On...

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March Madness Without Mayhem: NCAA Mens Basketball Final Four Breakdown and Predictions
Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist • April 4, 2025

And then there were four! This year's annual NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament is down to the Final Four. This year’s Final Four consists...

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BREAKING: Girls' Basketball Wins NEPSAC
BREAKING: Girls’ Basketball Wins NEPSAC
Gator Staff March 9, 2025
Girls' Varsity Basketball just defeated Vermont Academy, 64-62, clinching the NEPSAC Class D Championship!
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BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
Jackson Tarbox and Tavio Mares-Van Praag March 8, 2025
The Gators defeated Hyde School 56-28 at home today in one of the NEPSAC Class D semifinal games.
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Noah Panto '25 throwing a stone.
Curling Continues Championship Streak
Rohan Muni and Gabe Cohen March 8, 2025
Curling experienced another outstanding season, securing multiple titles.
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Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Shaq’s OGs guard Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors controls the ball against Chuck’s Global Stars guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Reviving the NBA All-Star Game: Bringing Back the Competitive Fire
Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist • March 6, 2025

NBA Fans know the All-Star game as a high-flying duel between the brightest NBA stars. Some of the most thrilling games we have seen include...

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Osa Idada '25: The Big Man
Osa Idada ’25: The Big Man
Charlie Rossi and Gabe Cohen February 20, 2025
This season, Idada has played a bigger role than he has on previous teams, taking on the starting center role for the Gators.
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V. Girls’ Basketball Wins First Championship Since 2002
Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor • February 14, 2025
Catch the celebration and post-game interview with players Kaylee Rivera '25 and Jaliah Duplessy '29.
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Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Luka Doncic is Out: Biggest Trade in NBA History?
Rohan Muni, Journalist • February 11, 2025
Mavericks recently sacrificed star-player Luka Doncic to build a better defense with Lakers player Anthony Davis.
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Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Fox sports presenter Terry Bradshaw (L) interviews Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (R) during the championship trophy presentation after the Eagles' game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Super Bowl LIX: Chiefs and Eagles Clash Again for the Lombardi
Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist • February 9, 2025

As the NFL season ends this weekend, the highly anticipated Super Bowl LIX will occur tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. This year's contest will feature...

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Coach Sims instructs his team.
Varsity Girls’ Basketball Racks Up Wins In Championship Pursuit
Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist • January 31, 2025

With the winter season underway, one of the most successful winter sports teams this year has been the girls' varsity basketball team. The...

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The Race for the 2025 Lombardi Trophy: Predictions for the NFL Playoffs
Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist • January 11, 2025

Introduction to the Playoffs The 2024-2025 NFL playoffs are upon us, with seven teams from each conference clinching a spot in the postseason....

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2024 College Football Playoff Predictions: Who Will Win the National Championship?
Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist • December 16, 2024

This year, the College Football Playoff (CFP) has implemented a new 12-team format, which fans are enthusiastic about. In past seasons, the...

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Huck Jennings '25 and Team Captain Sam Gavin lead the top of the pack at Gann Academy.
Boys XC Makes School History With Finishes at NEPSTA
Gabe Cohen, Sports Editor • November 28, 2024
The Cross Country teams made history with a record second-place Varsity finish and a JV victory at the NEPSTA Division IV Championship.
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Rumble in the Ring: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Charlie Rossi, Journalist • November 18, 2024

On November 15, 2024, influencer and boxing sensation Jake Paul, 27, took on former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 58. For the last year,...

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