Patriots secure overtime win against Chiefs
Sean Caceres, staff writer
February 19, 2019
Filed under News, Sport Updates, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories
Kansas City and the New England had a very intense and suspenseful game. In the first half the Patriots were successful in gaining yardage by running the ball continuously with minimal passes and finally allowing running back Sony Michel to score. 7-0 in the second quarter and on the verge of scoring...
How analytics comes in to play with sports
Marc Goldstein, staff writer
February 19, 2019
Filed under Features, Sport Updates, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
While most sports come down to the best players and teams, analytics and stats have enhanced football, basketball, and baseball. This “revolution” has been rising for a long time, but became really popular in 2015 when teams started to win with the use of analytics. Many executives have used stats...
Giannis Gunning for MVP
Joseph Brotemarkle, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
Filed under News, Sport Updates, Sports, Sports Score
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks’ star forward, is in the lead for the NBA’s most valuable player. He is currently in front of James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and Steph Curry. Antetokounmpo - also known as the “Greek Freak” - was born in Athens, Greece and got drafted...
NFC Championship Game: Rams win in controversial call over Saints
Joseph Brotemarkle, staff writer
January 24, 2019
Filed under News, Sport Updates, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
The Los Angeles Rams took on the New Orleans Saints in the NFC championship game on January 20th. The winner of this game would continue to the Super Bowl to compete to be the greatest football team in the world. The New Orleans Saints took the early lead, scoring a touchdown and two field goals in...
The impact of analytics on sports
Marc Goldstein, staff writer
January 23, 2019
Filed under Sport Updates, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
While most sports come down to the best players and teams, analytics and stats have enhanced football, basketball, and baseball. This “revolution” has been rising for a long time, but became really popular in 2015 when teams started to win with the use of analytics. Many executives have used stats...
James Harden in conversation for offensive GOAT
Joseph Brotemarkle, staff writer
January 13, 2019
Filed under Features, News, Sport Updates, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
James Harden, star guard for the Houston Rockets, is now considered by some as the “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) amongst basketball offensive players. Harden is averaging 34 points and 9 assists per game this season. A big game changer this season was having all-star point guard Chris Paul - which...
Cincinnati Bearcats win the 2018 Military Bowl
Maddy McFarlin, staff sports writer
January 13, 2019
Filed under Features, News, Sport Updates, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends, Uncategorized
The Virginia Tech Hokies went up against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the Military Bowl, which took place in Annapolis, Maryland on December 31, 2018, Virginia Tech Hokies vs Cincinnati Bearcats. The Military Bowl is an annual postseason game (put on by the NCAA since 2008) that is between two Division...
NFL Pro Bowl: best of the best
Joseph Brotemarkle, staff writer
January 11, 2019
Filed under Sport Updates, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
The NFL’s all-star game, the Pro Bowl, will be taking place on January 28th in Orlando, Florida this year. This event includes many competitions such as the skills competition, a dodgeball game, an obstacle course, and a competition to see who can catch a ball from the highest drop spot. Fans across...
The rise of basketball influencers on social media
Marc Goldstein, staff writer
January 11, 2019
Filed under Features, Sport Updates, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
Social media has had a huge impact on sports, especially basketball. When it comes to Instagram followers, b-ball players lead the way among professional athletes. At 45.8 million, Lebron James has the highest follower count at 45.8 million; other prominent basketball players have well over 10 million...
Christy Winters Scott Jersey Retirement
Maddy McFarlin, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under SLHS Updates, Sport Updates, Top Stories
On Friday night, Christy Winters Scott had her jersey retirement. Scott is a member of the South Lakes Athletics hall of fame and the University of Maryland hall of fame. She graduated from South Lakes in 1986 and is considered one of the greatest female basketball players to ever graduate from South...
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