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FEATURE: Avoiding Burnout in Athletics

Jonah Frye, Reporter • April 17, 2024

As hard as it is to avoid psychological burnout, it can be even harder for an athlete to understand their burnout. According to an article from the NCAA, the most proven way to come back from psychological...

FEATURE: Student Athletes Fall Behind

Corinne Kingsley, Reporter • February 8, 2024

As spring sports begin, student athletes juggle school work while missing classes for their sports. Athletes play up to 19 games per season, half being away games, meaning students are having to miss classes...

Senior athletes sign to play at the collegiate level

Elizabeth Patton, Social Media Editor • December 9, 2015

On Nov. 11 2015, the first official signing period for National Letters of Intent, opened. As the class of 2016 prepares for graduation, a multitude of senior student athletes have begun to sign their...

Athletes balance practices, games, schoolwork

Juna Murao and Trenna Soderling • November 28, 2015

Freshman Emma Yackley has a full schedule of all advanced classes, including two math classes. Additionally, she’s a dedicated soccer player. In order to juggle school and sports, she often stays up...

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FEATURE: Pushing the Limits

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At the peak of night, navigating through the rugged terrain of the Clinton Lake North Shore Trails, sophomore Moses Minor competed in his first 35-mile...

SPORTS: Firebird Glory

August 18, 2025

On May 30, the Firebird varsity baseball team capped off a historic campaign with a state championship victory by defeating tournament underdogs, Shawnee...

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