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Knight Life

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Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

May signing the papers for a four year commitment to Michigan State.    May was the Michigan state runner-up last year in his weight class, last season. Photo Credit / Chris Hybels

Nick May Signs to Wrestle at Michigan State University

hybelschris November 20, 2015

Four year varsity wrestler Nick May signed to Michigan State University (MSU) this fall. May was the high school wrestling state runner-up for his weight class (189lbs) last year and is currently leading...

Olivia Boblet working hard at keeping

Loy Norrix Freshman Still Playing Soccer After 10 Years

November 18, 2015

By Amanda Riemer, guest writer. On a rainy Saturday, you feel the anticipation building up as the game is starting and you hear the coach directing teammates. While you smell the freshly cut grass, and...

Emerging from the Water

Emerging from the Water

caitiecoo November 13, 2015

Swim Season Ends and Seniors Reflect on Accomplishments Walking into the pool deck, you inhale the scent of chlorine. Looking up at the stands you can see family, friends, and peers. Here comes the nerves....

The varsity cheerleaders perform the pom pass during their pep rally routine. The pom pass took the cheerleaders hours to perfect. Photo Credit / Jordan Brown

Prepping For A Homecoming Pep Rally

makennasandt November 12, 2015

Imagine walking out into the middle of the gym floor, the whole school has their eyes on you as you make your way to your spot. You find your position and look up to see students’ eyes on you and your...

Simeon Smith jumps for a ball against Gull Lake. Smith ended the season with over 600 yards receiving. Photo Credit / Lauren Johnson

Loy Norrix Student Athletes Commit to the Big Ten

vallierpaul November 10, 2015

When you look back into Loy Norrix athletic history, you think of the great names of T.J Duckett and “Little” John Flowers, two of the best athletes to attend Loy Norrix, who both went to Michigan...

A shot of the Kalamazoo United hockey team. The team consists of members from Loy Norrix, Kalamazoo Central, and Hackett Catholic Central.Photo Credit: Yearbook

Chris’ Top Ten Questions For The Winter Sport Season

hybelschris November 9, 2015

1. Can the men’s basketball team repeat as district champions? Uncertainty is in the air as they lost Eddie Gillon and Spencer Welsh, two key components to the past two district titles. Gillon was the...

Julie Zabik runs the football for the seniors.

Powderpuff Football 2015

carstenstrand October 20, 2015

The annual Powderpuff Football game was on Monday, October 12th. The juniors squared off against the seniors in a competitive game, highlighted by the amazing runs from senior Julie Zabik and junior Maria...

A view of the new home bleachers. They will hold half the capacity of the old ones.

Fans Get Treated With New Football Stadium

hybelschris October 2, 2015

Loy Norrix’s football field experienced a complete overhaul during the Summer of 2015. With renovations starting May 4th, and just finishing August 26th, the remodel included a new main entrance, box...

Sophomore Alexa Davis running at the Mattawan sponsored Cross Country meet at Portage West Middle School. She is the number one Varsity Female runner for Loy Norrix. Photo Credit: Jenny Dantes

Running with Asthma: How the Superwoman Overcomes

Dagnija Tomsons September 29, 2015

At the meets, there is such a diverse group of runners. Those that have been through the chaos for four years straight and those that have just started. There are runners with injuries and illness and...

Varsity Baseball Coach Brian Neel wearing jersey number 8, leads his team in a breakdown. Neel resigned after 20 years of coaching and plans to help out when he can.
Photo Credit: Lauren Johnson

Varsity Baseball Coach Decides to Resign

vallierpaul September 21, 2015

After 20 years, 200 plus wins, and hundreds of great friendships, Head Varsity Baseball coach Brian Neel has decided to resign. Neel had been the head coach for the varsity baseball team for the last...

Sophomore Bernard Foster participating in a running drill during a Loy Norrix football practice. While recovering from a concussion is hard, Foster is used to dodging tackles and avoiding those who wish to take him down.

Risks of Football: The Growing Problem Posed by Concussions

lockiewoods June 3, 2015

Silence, sweaty and tired. The players stare each other in the eyes under the bright stadium lights. The second half looks to be just as competitive as the first. Swoosh. The ball goes flying into the...

Softball Sends off Five at Senior Night

Softball Sends off Five at Senior Night

katiesrodes May 28, 2015

By Jordan Liddle and Katie Srodes (Left to right) Seniors Katie, Paige, Hannah, Bri and Jordan have all been on the varsity softball team for all four years of high school. Photo Credit / Kristi Johnson May...

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