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

The Gator

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

The Gator

Tavio Mares-Van Praag

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor

Tavio Mares-Van Praag is a 10th grade student in his second year in the newsroom. He enjoys writing and filming sports content. He enjoys playing and watching soccer along with sailing, snowboarding, and basketball.

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From Underdogs to Champions

From Underdogs to Champions

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor
November 8, 2024
Middle School girls round out the strongest girls’ cross-country team in recent memory, proving that heart and grit know no age limits.
Rimon Zhao '27 Kicks Off a New Chapter

Rimon Zhao ’27 Kicks Off a New Chapter

Gabe Cohen and Tavio Mares-Van Praag
October 25, 2024
The cross country MVP returns to his favorite sport this fall.
Supreme Court Teacher Ken Levine

Supreme Court Teacher Ken Levine

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor
October 9, 2024

New Upper School Supreme Court teacher Ken Levine discusses his upbringing, past work experience, and reflects on the start of the school year. Levine also teaches in the Writing Center. What led...

Will Apen ’25, Ryan Hurst ’25, and Jonathan Walsh ’25 celebrate a goal.

Gators Kick Off Fall Sports with Victories

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor
September 12, 2024
Varsity Girls’ Volleyball has its first match next Wednesday at 3:00 p.m., away against the Newman School.

GNN: Fall Sports Preview

Gabe Cohen and Tavio Mares-Van Praag
September 12, 2024
Get the inside scoop on how athletes are preparing for the fall season.
Where Are They Now? Alumni Athletes in the Spotlight

Where Are They Now? Alumni Athletes in the Spotlight

Gator Athletes Make Waves in College See how Brimmer Athletics alumni are doing in college. Enter keywords .sh_embed...

GNN: Spring Sports Update

Catch up on the latest about how spring sports are progressing.
GNN: What's Your March Madness's Pick?

GNN: What’s Your March Madness’s Pick?

Get the scoop on who teachers and student are rooting for, as the Big Dance continues. If you pick the winner, the newsroom will feature you.
Varsity Girls Earn Best Record Since 2013

Varsity Girls Earn Best Record Since 2013

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor
March 8, 2024
The team's 27.1% win rate boost came with new Head Coach Courtney Sims and Assistant Coach Brendan Rollins.
Ladanion Payne ’27 scores the winning basket to secure a 63-62 victory.

BREAKING: Gators Defeat Penguins in Quarterfinal Upset

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor
February 29, 2024
LaDanion Payne ’27 hit the winning shot with 6 seconds left in the game, clinching a narrow 63-62 victory in the NEPSAC AA quarterfinals.
New Head Coach Courtney Sims leads the Varsity Girls to their best record since 2012, going 11-4. Illustration designed with Canva.

V. Girls Crush It Under New Head Coach

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor
February 28, 2024
New Head Coach Courtney Sims took Varsity Girls Basketball to a whole new level, going 11-4—the strongest record since the 2012-13 season.
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Photo | Predictions: The Big Game

February 11, 2024

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Social media post made by Andre Mills '24 to celebrate his commitment to Texas A&M for basketball. Courtesy of Andre Mills '24.

Andre Mills ’24: The Odyssey of a Basketball Prodigy

Evan Michaeli and Tavio Mares-Van Praag
January 31, 2024
His pursuit, woven with the threads of resilience, mentorship, and sheer determination, epitomizes the spirit of a quintessential athlete.
The team defeated the reigning Division 1 champions Gann Academy for its Monday night season-opener, 63-57.

Varsity Boys’ II Advances to MBIL Division 1

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor
December 5, 2023

After last season’s MBIL Division 2 Championship, Varsity Boys’ II Basketball is advancing to the top division of the MBIL league, where the Gators will tackle greater competition. Head Coach Jaime...

Shyla Fernandes '25 plays outside midfield against Newman, winning 2-0.

Freshman Class Shines for Girls’ Varsity Soccer

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor
October 17, 2023
Freshman players have 22 of the team's total 24 goals.
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