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Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

Womens JV basketball player, Jaela Moncrief shoots a free throw at a game late in the season. Moncrief often balances school basketball with travel basketball.

Travel sports are better than school sports

Jazlyn Hagan, Guest Writer April 11, 2024

Playing sports is fun, especially when you are playing at the level of competition you want. While people enjoy playing both travel and school sports, there are preferences as to which should be played. Although...

Sophomore Tamar Stuart warming up during shoot-around before playing Kalamazoo Central. Stuart and the Knights prepared for a tough match up against the Giants.

Student athletes ‘bounce back’ through adversity during the basketball season

JD Locke, Guest Writer April 10, 2024

Freshman Jake Gagie has a unique way that he prepares for his game: he uses music and food to get in the zone. "I have to have a nice pre-game meal, usually a Jimmy John's sub, and I usually sit back...

Junior Isaac Scavarda takes the mound for the first time this year. With the combination of a tough rivalry matchup and inclement weather on the radar, the Knights record fell to 0-1 for the season.

Baseball team hopes to build on foundations laid from last season

Daniel Ewing, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

The start of spring can mean many different things: it can mean that the school year is coming to an end or that warmer temperatures are on the horizon. However, for a group of young men at Loy Norrix,...

Senior Daniel Ewing and sophomore Jackson Lam are on the outsides, who both have to take on big roles with the loss of Sam Allen, and Oskar Wiedenhoft who are both in the middle.

Track and field team loses key athletes but plans to bounce back strong

Cavan Helms, Sports Editor March 14, 2024

Track and field is the biggest sport Loy Norrix has to offer with a variety of different events, and has the largest number of participants. From sprinting the 100 meters to throwing the shot put, track...

Swimmers Isaac Patrick, Westlee Weston and Zander Ligman relax in the Lakeview High School pool in Battle Creek before they swim again. The meet is coming to a close and soon these swimmers will have to go home and do their homework.

Balancing school and sports can benefit student athletes

Jaxon Grubaugh, Guest Writer March 13, 2024

A Loy Norrix swimmer arrives back to their house after a long away meet when suddenly, they realize they still have English homework to finish. However, it's 10 p.m. and the assignment is due tomorrow....

Junior Jesse Ruelas quickly skates down the rink towards the Gladwin captain defender, looking for a late minute goal. Ruelas and Kalamazoo United put up a solid fight but ended up losing this game 1-3.

Hockey is one of the most physical sports leaving high schoolers struggling to stay composed

Cavan Helms, Sports Editor March 11, 2024

You find yourself back-down on the ice, staring at the ceiling. You just got body slammed by a 6'4" super senior from Mattawan. Enraged, you quickly grab your stick and hit his neck. Now that you’re...

Sophomore Jackson Lam practices his sprint form at indoor track practice. Track and Field coach Bradley Schmidt gives Lam advice to perfect his form.

Offseason conditioning can help athletes make the jump to become elite high school athletes

Daniel Ewing, Staff Writer February 28, 2024

The offseason is what every athlete looks forward to at the conclusion of their season. Athletes get to finally rest and relax after months of hard work and competition. However, the offseason is a valuable...

Photo taken by Jonathan Moreau from Flickr

A Year in Review: NFL fans around Loy Norrix reflect on their favorite team’s season

Max Berlin, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2024

For many Norrix students, National Football League (NFL) Sundays are one of the most anticipated days of the week. Not many feelings can compare to the excitement and joy that can be felt when your favorite...

Henry Wilson and Michael McDonald discuss in refs position.  The wrestlers often talk through the movements while practicing.

Wrestling provides strength and discipline but demands dedication and hard work

Alexander Velo, Assistant Podcast Editor February 23, 2024

Out of all the after school activities Loy Norrix students can participate in, wrestling is one of the most time-and energy-consuming. After school ends, the hard work begins. The wrestlers run a couple...

Loy Norrix vs. Battle Creek Central

Loy Norrix vs. Battle Creek Central

Ethan Williams, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

A sold out crowd of 110,000 cheers on a 30-24 win against Ohio State.

University of Michigan football fans rejoice with the 2023-2024 college football season coming to a close

Alexander Houslander, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 7, 2024

 “It's hard to describe,” art teacher Gregory Stevens said. “I’m 42 years old and it feels like I accomplished something. Seeing them win their last National Championship in '97, and then it’s...

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