Why do athletes love the game?
Madison Wrzos, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
Any spectator watching a sporting event is amazed by the physical and mental toughness of an athlete, their competitiveness, but most importantly, their yearning to play and succeed. When talking to most athletes, their passionate words exemplify their fire to rise to the occasion. It's as if they live...
Social media and its impact on sports
Patrick Schumacher, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
Filed under Sports
Lisa Horn, also known as the Publicity Gal, once proclaimed, “Everything you post on social media impacts your personal brand. How do you want to be known?” Social media is a great tool in the sports world for teams to communicate to one another, and for coaches to communicate to their players. Yet,...
Coach Archibald builds football team in success and character
Danny Fitzpatrick, Staff Editor
September 28, 2017
Filed under Sports
Athletic Director Martin Jennings knew when he hired Coach Dave Archibald that he had found a guy who is all about family, faith, and football. “The more we know and understand one another, the better we can communicate and help one another,” said Coach Dave Archibald. “A football program...
Coach McLoughlin Lifts Athletes to the Next Level
Maeve Schumacher, Sports Editor
August 23, 2017
Filed under Sports
With the start of another school year, homework and tests aren't the only thing students have to look forward to. A fresh season of athletics—from Friday night lights to Saturday morning meets—is bound to make any student athlete giddy with excitement and motivation. But how can athletes channel...
Luck of the Lions
Maeve Schumacher, Staff Writer
March 24, 2017
Filed under Sports
From always wearing a pair of lucky socks to eating the same pregame meal, various superstitions have become a prominent aspect of today’s sporting world. These traditions may seem silly or unimportant to outsiders, yet for the athletes that practice them, they provide a sense of normality and control...
Captains show exemplary leadership on and off field
Dan Dababneh, Staff Writer
March 24, 2017
Filed under Sports
Being a captain requires an extraordinary capability to calmly handle adversity and set an example by leading others through the worst of times. Many may not see the sacrifices that a captain must make for their team over the course of a one practice, game or season, but they are admirable. Such leadership...
Drab drives girls’ track to success
Danny Bartelt, Staff Writer
March 24, 2017
Filed under Sports
To most, 400 meters is hardly recognizable as a quarter of a mile; however, it is much more to senior track star Elizabeth Drab and her fellow teammates. Drab has worked tirelessly in perfecting her form, whether it be diving or running, both of which she has advanced onward to State Finals, She competed...
Will the Chicago Cubs shine again?
Michael Fitzpatrick, Sports Editor
March 24, 2017
Filed under Sports
The Chicago Cubs turned 108 years into 213 days by winning the 2016 World Series. Joe Maddon, who became manager before the 2015 season, has become famous for his “sayings.” Last year Maddon used slogans such as, “embrace the target” and“do simple better.” This year, Maddon has rolled out...
Just keep swimming
Clare Dowd, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017
Filed under Sports
The Saint Viator boys’ swimming team has been one to watch lately, although this wasn’t necessarily destined from the start of the season. The very beginning of the swim season may have been a little rocky for the Lions because of the fact that they had a new head coach, Mr. Sam Wilcher, who had...
Track team races into new year
Patrick Schumacher, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017
Filed under Sports
Boom! The sound of the starting gun gets your feet moving, and you are now a fast moving machine— with the only thing going through your mind is winning the 800- meter. Only 200 meters left, and you kick it into full gear, leaving it all on the track. Now, think of experiencing this excitement 18...
National Signing Day ceremony
Art Scheller, Sports Editor
February 16, 2017
Filed under Sports
Each year, thousands of athletes across the country sign letters of intent on National Signing Day. National Signing Day at Saint Viator took place on February 1. An unexpected crowd consisting of parents, coaches, teammates and fans, gathered in Cahill Gym for the first time to celebrate the Winter...
Teamwork ties team together
Maeve Schumacher, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017
Filed under Sports
In the midst of recent headlines in the sports world reflecting hazing and negativity, it’s important to stress positive team building within high school sports teams— especially those with students of varying grade levels. Coach Quin Hayes, Saint Viator’s varsity basketball head coach, chose...
Why do athletes love the game?
Madison Wrzos, Staff Writer
Any spectator watching a sporting event is amazed by the physical and mental toughness of an athlete, their competitiveness, but most importantly, their yearning to play and...
September 28, 2017
Social media and its impact on sports
September 28, 2017
Lisa Horn, also known as the Publicity Gal, once proclaimed, “Everything you post on social media impacts...
Coach Archibald builds football team in success and character
September 28, 2017
Athletic Director Martin Jennings knew when he hired Coach Dave Archibald that he had found a guy who...
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Hollywood takes terrible turn
Jim Scully, Staff Writer
“The Emoji Movie” is the most unoriginal and despicable trash to ever be smeared on the silver screen. It is not just another Hollywood mistake, it is the result of a ...
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