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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...

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

Junior Mario Aseburey defending the ball while dribbling down the field. The Knights soccer team later went on to win the game defeating the Portage Northern Huskies 2-1.

High school athletes experience both high stress and high reward

Ella Perl, Guest Writer December 18, 2023

High school can be a challenge for everybody, but when you're also an athlete and you have a lot of homework, that adds a ton of stress.  For a student athlete, the minimum hours of practice per season...

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...

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...

4 Star University of Michigan commit Cole Cabana runs down the side line in his last high school game

High school recruiting star ratings don’t matter

Alex Houslander April 5, 2023

College football experts, NFL scouts, coaches and even players have argued about whether “recruiting stars” matter.  Highly sought after players out of high school are recruited by colleges using...

Students with cool cars

Students with cool cars

David Henry, Social Media Team April 4, 2023

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...

Sophomore Edwin Ciokajlo returns a tennis ball to his opponent. Ciokajlo is a three sport athlete who experiences the struggles of keeping his grades up while in season.

School sports help athletes get higher grades

Brody Adalbert, Guest Writer March 14, 2023

Being a student athlete is tough. Wake up around 6:00 a.m., go to school and wait for the first bell at 7:33. Work hard in school until the 2:20 p.m. bell, go to practice or a game, go home and do homework....

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