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 From Curry to Murray: Ranking the Top 10 point guards in the NBA 


 From Curry to Murray: Ranking the Top 10 point guards in the NBA 

By Darian Susic The point guard is one of the most important positions in basketball. They are the leader of the team, directing the offense, and controlling the defense. The players on this list are the best at this key position. These are the Top 10 point guards in the NBA.  Stephen Curry-  Curry has […]

Best women’s college soccer teams


Best women’s college soccer teams

By Mary Fornelli Women’s division 1 college soccer is constantly growing and becoming more competitive. Division 1 soccer is the highest level of collegiate soccer with players coming from around the country. Division 1 soccer is authorized by the NCAA.  In the span of 2015 to 2019 four different college teams have won the College […]

Take this quiz to determine if you know your March Madness facts


Take this quiz to determine if you know your March Madness facts

By Reese Coonrod and Sophie Schwab During the month of March, the NCAA hosts an event called ‘March Madness’ which is a tournament featuring 68 college basketball teams. While this is being made, we are down to the final game. With that being said, how well do you know your college basketball teams? Take the […]

Thibodeaux’s Ten


Thibodeaux’s Ten

By Diego Sanchez 1. Kayvon Thibodeaux- Oregon- Edge Rusher Thibodeaux has had talks about being the first pick since the start of the year and has proven every person right. Thibodeaux is special as he has a blend of athleticism, explosiveness, and technique. Thibodeaux is known as a pass rusher but also is able to […]

Girls’ Track and Field feels prepared headed into season


Girls’ Track and Field feels prepared headed into season

By Madison Wilson and Isabelle Konopacki Batavia track and field started just last week, riding off the high of a sectional win last Jun. that qualified 12 events. The team later went on to the state meet, finishing with three athletes placing in the top nine. Batavia had placed 20th at last year’s state meet, […]

Harris, women’s basketball pioneer, dies at 66


Harris, women’s basketball pioneer, dies at 66

By Alexa Schorr Lusia Harris was the first woman to ever be officially drafted into the NBA and the first to score the first points in a women’s Olympic basketball game. In 1977, the New Orleans Jazz drafted Harris, although she didn’t play in an official NBA game. Sadly, she died on Jan. 18 at […]

What the Blackhawks need to get back on track


What the Blackhawks need to get back on track

By Desiree Mathiasson It is said that no matter what NHL game you go to, somewhere in the stands you’ll find a Blackhawks jersey. The Indian head surrounded by red, white, and black is a logo thought of by many as one of the number one logos in the NHL. For many reasons, the Chicago […]

2022 NBA All-Star starters – are they deserving of selection?


2022 NBA All-Star starters – are they deserving of selection?

By Eli Balisi The NBA All-Star starters representing the league have been announced for the year. Here are some thoughts on the selections. The Eastern Conference is loaded with quality talent, and I felt that the NBA did a great job representing it. Kevin Durant is having another incredible scoring year, proving both his own […]

Top female alpine contenders in Beijing


Top female alpine contenders in Beijing

By Emma Hirschauer Alpine skiing is a fast-paced and thrilling sport that will soon be showcased heavily on the world stage. It features a wide variety of superhuman athletes who push their bodies to the limits in order to excel. Here is a list of some top female contenders for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. […]

OPINION: Is cheerleading a sport?


OPINION: Is cheerleading a sport?

By Mackenzie Corcoran In light of the second season of the hit, Netflix docuseries Cheer being released, the legitimacy of cheerleading being a sport is coming to the light once again. While it is not officially recognized by the NCAA as a sport, I believe that it should be and it should be common knowledge […]