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Knight Life

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Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

Senior Noah Allen checks his fantasy football team while in B lunch.

Fantasy Football seems like harmless fun but there may be more stress than anticipated

Max Berlin, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2023

Fantasy football is one of America's favorite games to play. Last year, more than 29.2 million people in the U.S. played, making it the most popular fantasy sport in the country.  For years, football...

Sophomore Sophia James watches her junior varsity volleyball team warm up as she waits for her turn to go on the court for the Battle Creek Central game. It was her first game back since being out on a shoulder injury.

An Athlete’s Perspective Recovering from a Sports Injury

Sophia DeAnda, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

It was 6 p.m., Ten hours after our volleyball tournament started,  and I was finally on my way home; although, it wasn't much of a relief, since I was scheduled to work shortly afterwards. I noticed...

Loy Norrix mens varsity receives pre-game talk by head coach Scott Forrester, before heading out to defeat Marshall, 3-1.

Loy Norrix men’s soccer breaks 12-year dry spell by making SMAC “Gold Division”

Cavan Helms, Sports Editor November 10, 2023

The wind blows on your face from the cracked windows on the bus while you’re blasting “Drake” in your headphones and guzzling down electrolytes, in an attempt to calm the pre-game nerves.  After...

Sprinters prepare to begin their event on the starting line of the Loy Norrix track.

High school track and field athletes prepare to face the challenges of competing in college

Miya Timmer and Carter Pickett May 30, 2023

The smell of popcorn fills your nose as you hear the pop of the starter pistol. Runners sprint by fast enough that you’d miss them if you blinked.  Across the field, you see a glimpse of a pole vaulter...

Kalamazoo United lacrosse teams explain the financial struggles of being labeled a ‘club’ team

Sophia Ciokajlo, Photo Editor May 29, 2023

As spring sports season began, many teams spent time prepping for the season by conditioning, but for club teams such as Kalamazoo United (KU), decisions about funding dominated the preseason. The...

Senior Trevor Watts doing long jump, placing 2nd overall.

Loy Norrix hosts its 36th annual Don Lukens track meet

Gracie Goschke and Naysa Quinones May 15, 2023

“The competition-level is my favorite part. It is highly competitive, and you have to be a very strong track and field athlete to win your event,” said Loy Norrix athletic director Andrew Laboe.  The...

UCONN mens basketball team proudly holding up the trophy after shocking the world. On April 3rd in Houston, at the NRG stadium UCONN defeated San Diego State, completing their miracle run in the yearly “March Madness” tournament.

One of the craziest seasons of March Madness in the recent decades leaves UCONN at the top of the throne

Cavan Helms, Sports Editor May 11, 2023

March Madness, the NCAA Division I basketball tournament, commenced on Mar. 14 and it ended with the final game on Apr. 3, but it’s what happened in between these two dates that has left many American...

Madeline Chappa scores a goal against Kalamazoo Central, making the score 2-0. The team comes together to celebrate the lead.

Loy Norrix women’s soccer upholds their 13 year win streak over rival Kalamazoo Central

Naysa Quinones, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

It’s been 13 years since the Giants have conquered the mighty Knights on the soccer field.  On Wednesday, Apr. 19th, the Loy Norrix women's soccer team defeated  their crosstown rivals, the Kalamazoo...

Loy Norrix bowling team shows off their medals following their conference win at Continental Lanes, on February 18th.

Loy Norrix Men’s Bowling team are crowned conference champions with an unbeaten record

Zach Eldred and Cavan Helms April 20, 2023

With the loud roar of the crowd and enough artificial lighting to render the sun completely useless, Loy Norrix’s finest bowlers must find enough peace to concentrate on the last ten pins glaring down...

Sophomore Jason Rocco tries to create space for an open shot against Mattawan high school.

How student athletes balance their work load with their sport

Samuel Schnell, Guest Writer March 23, 2023

Millions of students each year participate in a school sport. This commitment can take up free time causing students to not have time for schoolwork or other things they need to get done. Many student...

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