Sports
Summer Activities
Sydney Logan '25 Staff Writer
Grace Rumsey '22 Staff Writer
Grace Rumsey '22 Staff Writer
The school year is finally coming to an end, and warmer temperatures are just around the corner. In between vacations and hanging out with friends it can be hard to find things to do, but there are always ways to have fun with your friends and family...
Ravens Draft Picks
Caroline Stavrou '22 Staff Writer
Ravens fans everywhere were bursting with excitement during the 2022 NFL Draft. This year, the Ravens managed to secure six picks in the fourth round of the draft. Some new and exciting prospects will be good for the team morale due to the amount of players lost last year. The Ravens almost had a record-breaking season last year for the most amount of injuries and Covid-19 cases in a season. At one point last season, the Ravens had to resort to starting their third-string quarterback for a game. The Ravens are hopeful about this new lineup for the upcoming season...
College Athlete Suicide
Nicole Parker '24 Sports Editor
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Last year, you could find James Madison University’s catcher, Lauren Bernett behind the plate during the 2021 Women’s College World Series. Bernett was seen smiling and jumping up and down after a game-winning, diving tag by pitcher Odicci Alexander, which went viral. This year, JMU softball cancelled its season early following Bernett’s suicide. Bernett is just one of the five NCAA Division I athletes who have committed suicide in the past three months. The alarming number of suicides has raised questions about the intense pressure college athletes are under and what can be done to help...
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Senior Spotlight: Gabby Scott
Bobby Smith '22 Staff Writer
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Senior Gabby Scott is a well known student at Howard High school for her athletic feats. She has been a key component to the girls basketball team, where she has been playing varsity since her freshman year...
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A Look into Howard Baseball & Softball
Ryan Cassidy '23 Staff Writer
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The Howard Lion’s boys baseball and girls softball teams are off to a good start this season. The boys are coming off a 4A Regional Championship win, and the girls are eager and hungry to get back on track. The boys’ top returners are seniors Jake Keller, Cameron Vela and Ethan Juico. The softball team is a fairly young team, but is led by seniors Kaylee Delossantos, Morghan Gross, Belle Larson, Lily Soler, Maddie Coleman and Erin Gorshboth...
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Sports Commitments 2022
Caroline Stavrou '22 Staff Writer
Matt Allen '22 Staff Writer
Matt Allen '22 Staff Writer
March Madness
Ryan Cassidy '23 Staff Writer
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The 82 annual March Madness tournament is coming up and basketball fans are excited. Howard High School junior Nic Miller stated, “I love the vibes you get from March Madness, and the energy each team gives. I'm excited to see Paulo Banchero and Chet Holgren pop off.” The men’s March Madness bracket will be announced on March 13, while the women’s bracket will be announced a day later, on March 14. With a collection of talented teams and even more sleepers, this is shaping out to be one of the most exciting tournaments ever...
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MLB Lockout
Layni Webster '24 Staff Writer & Nicole Parker '24 Sports Editor
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On December 1, 2021 at 11:59pm, the Major League Baseball (MLB) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expired. The CBA is an agreement between the MLB and the Major League Baseball Player Association (MLBPA) that addresses rules of employment and the financial structure of baseball. Without another CBA put into place, MLB owners voted for a lockout, in hopes to push the union to be more urgent with their negotiations...
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Winter Olympics
Matt Allen '22 Staff Writer
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It took five days for Team USA to win their first gold medal in this year’s Winter Olympics. On February 4th, 2022, the Olympic cauldron was lit to announce the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. Team USA earned a total of 25 medals, placing them in fifth, just behind Canada (26), Germany (26), Russian Olympic Committee (32) and Norway (37.)...
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Briana May, Captain of the Varsity Volleyball Team
Sarah Rezavi '25 Staff Writer
NBA Preview
Ryan Cassidy '23 Staff Writer
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The NBA’s 75th season tipped off October 19 with two exciting matchups, an Eastern Conference semifinals rematch of the Nets and defending champs Bucks. The Bucks ended up winning the game 127-104. The other game is the Lakers against the Warriors, who won 121-114. Other headlining opening week games include the Celtics going to New York, the 76ers going to New Orleans and Denver versus Phoenix...
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Athletes' Stress
Layni Webster '24 Staff Writer
Everything You Need to Know About the Ravens
Caroline Stavrou '22 Staff Writer
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The Ravens are currently tied for sixth in the NFL this season. They are expected to be “a force to be reckoned with” this season. The team is hoping to make it far into the playoffs with the help of their beloved coach, John Harbaugh...
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Bishop Sycamore High School
Ryan Cassidy '23 Staff Writer
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In Columbus, Ohio, purported high school Bishop Sycamore has conned and lied to people for years in an attempt for fame. Bishop Sycamore was founded in 2018 by Andre Peterson, who played college football at Youngstown State in the 1980s. Peterson wanted to pursue his love for the game by being a coach. The athletes he was coaching, however, were adults who competed against teen athletes under the mascot of an imaginary high school...
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Fall Sports
Nicole Parker '23 Sports Editor
MLB Playoffs
Liliana Soler '22 Staff Writer
Spring Sports Recap 2021
Violet Maccherone '24 Staff Writer
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This year has been weird due to COVID-19. However, allowing students to participate in spring sports shed a more positive outlook on this school year. The freshman got to experience their first high school season and seniors are experiencing their last. These milestones garnered high emotions and excitement for the future. Overall, 2021 spring sports are coming to an end, but not without leaving behind many memories and highlights...
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In the Cleats: Daniel McPherson
Alex Brown '21 Sports Editor
Not very often do you see a sophomore being able to dominate juniors and seniors at such a high level; luckily, Daniel McPherson (known by his family and friends as Deebo) was that guy for the football team here at Howard. After having a great JV season as a freshman, he caught the eye of the Varsity football coaches. In his Varsity debut against Reservoir he was able to rack up...
NFL Draft Recap 2021
Chris Mann '22 Staff Writer
The NFL draft was held on April 29 and ended on May 1st and there were many surprises in the first round and in the whole entire draft. It’s time to review the entire first round and the big steals that occurred in the draft from rounds 2-7. The NFL draft is a time when teams can build their rosters by recruiting young, talented players that will have impacts on day 1 or be big parts of the future for years to come...
2021 March Madness
Alex Brown '21 Sports Editor
This year's March Madness was filled with upsets, With Oral Roberts shocking every team they came across, Loyola beating the number one seed Illinois, all the way to Baylor beating Gonzaga in the National championship game 86-70.
Does HoCo Keep Student Athletes Safe From Covid?
Violet Maccherone '24 Staff Writer
Over this past year, the world was hit with a global pandemic, COVID-19. Howard County has made changes in response to the state and federal mandates, as well as CDC guidelines. In the past few months, the Board of Education opened schools and allowed school sports. This return to sports within pandemic guidelines has resulted in some adjustments for Howard’s student athletes.
MLB Start-up
Violet Maccherone '24 Staff Writer
Nobody knows what the sports season will bring this year because of COVID. However, we do know that the fans' and players' opinions matter. The 2021 MLB season will start in early April. The MLB will enact changes as new opinions are formed on the teams and players, in hopes to make the experience fun for the fans.
Sports Rivalries
Kenny Ling '21 Staff Writer
Everyone thinks they’re right in an argument; it’s human nature. However, there is no right and wrong when discussing the greatest of all time in sports: It is an endless debate that ceases to yield to either side...
The Return of Fall Sports
Alex Brown '21 Sports Editor
Sports have always been a major part of the Howard High community. With all of the uncertainty that came with this past year, many people were not sure if we would even be able to get back into the school building, let alone have sporting events...
In the Cleats
Ben Fader '21 Editor in Chief
Junior Joey Raudabaugh is a varsity cross country and track athlete at Howard. An experienced runner already, Joey has taken great leaps every season and is poised to be a top runner in Howard History.
2021 NFL Mock Draft
Ben Fader '21 Editor in chief
Although the NFL season just ended 3 weeks ago, front offices for teams around the league know it’s their time to shine. The most cost-effective way to upgrade your team is through the draft, meaning the importance of drafting well cannot be overstated.
Obscure Sports to Bring Out the Champion in You
Eddy Calkins '22 Managing Editor
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As quarantine continues to test the creativity of my Google searches, I found some of the weirdest and most obscure sports in which anyone could become the next world champion. These “sports” are strange enough to use everyday skills that can be turned into substantial prizes...
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2021 NFL Playoffs
Kenny Ling '21 Staff Writer
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The National Football League playoffs have been in full swing these past couple weeks with no shortage of excitement. From heartbreakers and upsets, the limited/ nonexistent fan attendance failed to quell the emotion from players. The regular season has been a complete roller coaster. With concerns about COVID-19 protocols, many people are shocked that the NFL is still going strong...
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Sports Recruitment
Erin Smith ‘21 Social Media Manager
College sports recruitment is a long and difficult process, but it is even tougher this year due to COVID-19. Many sports tournaments are being cancelled or limited due to COVID-19, which means less time for athletes to be seen by scouts. Kaitlynne Streets, a sophomore softball player at Howard, says...
Healthy Tips to Combat Weight Gain
Nicole Parker ‘24 Sports Editor
With gyms closed, schools shut down and sports programs cancelled, obesity rates have reached an all-time high in the United States. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adult obesity rates topped 40% for adults and over 19% for young people in 2020. Fewer people are moving and working out because of the pandemic, which has been going on for nearly a year. Not only that, but people all across America aren’t making healthy food choices and are binge eating. Bloomberg reported that...
From YouTube to the Ring: Jake and Logan Paul
Bryce Banghart ‘21 Staff Writer
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In the world of YouTube, Logan and Jake Paul are some of the most famous brothers. They both went from being a regular Ohio boy to one of YouTube’s biggest influencers. Also, the two Paul brothers both made themselves well known in the boxing ring. Logan Paul, born on April 1, 1995, started his following on a social media platform called Vine, then he moved to Los Angeles, California. After Logan Paul moved to Los Angeles, he started a YouTube channel and was the first YouTuber to reach ten million subscribers within a year. Currently, he has 22.7 million subscribers...
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Women Make History: Harris and Ng
Nicole Parker ‘24 Sports Editor
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In the course of just six days, two powerful women made history by shattering barriers that have been in place for hundreds of years. After her running mate Joe Biden won the electoral college vote on November 7, Kamala Harris became the first-ever female vice president-elect in the United States. Days later, Kim Ng became the first female general manager in Major League Baseball. These milestones are even more extraordinary because both women are also minorities: Harris’ parents immigrated from India and Jamaica, and Ng’s parents are of Chinese descent...
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Stretches to Relieve Back Pain
Amanda Silver ‘21 Staff Writer
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In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, many students and teachers experience back pain from sitting at a desk for multiple hours a day during online school. According to Healthline, back pain occurs when there is straining on the disks that help keep your vertebrae from rubbing against each other. A common reason why many people experience back pain is from bad posture. When you sit at a desk for a long period of time, your posture slowly worsens, which aggravates the disks and causes you a lot of pain. As stated in an UC Davis article, “poor posture can easily be reversed and healed with daily stretching.” ...
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The Return of College Sports
Bobby Smith '22 Staff Writer
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After being cancelled in March to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among fans and players, college sports are returning. Earlier this year, professional sports such as baseball and football were allowed to continue with regulations in place to stop the spread of the virus. College sports are the next step. Colleges have begun practicing winter sports like football, basketball and more...
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New Dates for Sports
Alexis Moakhamphiou '21 Staff Writer
Athletes were devastated by the cancellation of sports due to COVID-19 and desperate to know when they could play again. Recent news about the comeback of sports and their seasons during the second semester leaves athletes, coaches and fans excited but also confused and worried...
THE BREAKDOWN
WITH BENJAMIN FADER '21 EDITOR IN CHIEF
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As sports have slowly returned after the COVID-19 hiatus, they bring familiar faces to new places in order to play the sport they love while the leagues try to keep the athletes safe from the ongoing pandemic. Big-name athletes take the stage once again. Only now, the colors they sport look a little different than the uniforms that fans are accustomed to seeing...
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Fantasy Football
Megan Otchet '22 Staff Writer
Early September brought many sports fans the entertainment they had been missing during quarantine: Football. While competition resumes on the field, fans compete online with weekly fantasy football matches. At the beginning of the season, many students at Howard High School joined one or multiple leagues...
Staying Fit
Ella Werdell '23 Staff Writer
Bobby Smith '22 Staff Writer
For the past year, the coronavirus outbreak has created a roadblock for student athletes at Howard High School. Recently, Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) has determined that fall sports will continue later in the school year with a modified schedule. This decision means that sports will continue for the 2020-2021 school year. Both Jasmine Wilson, one of the girls cross country and track team captains, and Coach Hannon, the varsity football coach and strength and conditioning teacher, have provided advice on staying in shape during quarantine for student athletes who are preparing for their season...
Howard Sports History: Mr. Lupashunski
Nicole Parker '24 Sports Editor
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When the doors to Howard High School first opened in 1952, Frank Lupashunski was there, a social studies teacher and coach known to his students as “Mr. Lupe.” He retired in 1984, but still lives in Ellicott City and feels a connection to Howard High School where his wife AnnaMae was a library aide, and from which his three daughters graduated. The Lupashunskis like to talk about their school and recently shared what the sports program was like nearly 70 years ago, before Howard High was known for its great athletics...
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Boys Lax Senior Night
Madison Pruitt '21 Staff Writer
After their season was cut short, the Howard High boys lacrosse team connected through a virtual call on April 27 to honor the team’s graduating seniors.
Head coach Coach Creighton opened by expressing his pride at the team’s performance, and the excellent job the seniors did setting examples for the younger players. One by one, the seniors' names were called.
Head coach Coach Creighton opened by expressing his pride at the team’s performance, and the excellent job the seniors did setting examples for the younger players. One by one, the seniors' names were called.
In the Slippers
Ali Rizvi '20 Staff Writer
Howard High senior Jarrett Maynor a two sport athlete for the Lions, playing golf in the fall and baseball in the spring. However, this season he is trading his cleats for slippers and showing his skills with video games.
March Madness
Robert Smith '22 Staff Writer
College basketball fans look forward to March Madness every year, but this year, fans’s expectations were not fulfilled. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 68-team men’s tournament and 64-team women’s tournament were canceled, just days before they were due to start.
Sports Movies
Ellen Church '21 Sports Editor
- Miracle - Ice Hockey
- The Soviets were four-time defending gold-medalists, and seemed impossible to beat at the 1980 Olympics. But the underdog U.S. team, made up entirely of amatuer players, came from behind to win gold in an upset for the ages.
Spring Sports Tryouts
Chijoke Agbam '21 Staff Writer
As the winter season begins to wind down, lacrosse, baseball and track athletes are preparing for rapidly approaching spring tryouts, which begin early, on Feb. 28, due to the leap year.
Senior captain of the softball team, Paige Eakes stated that “pitchers should be continuously pitching up until tryouts and work on essential skills such as fielding and hitting to maximize their chances of making the team.”
Senior captain of the softball team, Paige Eakes stated that “pitchers should be continuously pitching up until tryouts and work on essential skills such as fielding and hitting to maximize their chances of making the team.”
Super Bowl LIV
Kenny Ling '21 Staff Writer
Super Bowl 54 marked the 100th year of the National Football League, as well as other milestones: The Kansas City Chiefs won their first Super Bowl in 50 years, triumphing over the San Francisco 49ers, 31-20. This was the first superbowl Chief’s head coach Andy Reid won after over 21 years as a head coach, and the Chief’s star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, also became the youngest player in NFL history to win MVP and a Super Bowl.
NBA All Stars Preview
Robert Smith '22 Staff Writer
On Feb. 16, TNT will air the 2020 NBA All-Star Game from the United Center Arena in Chicago. Every year, NBA players and fans select the league’s best to play in the game, along with two coaches.
In the Cleats
Ali Rizvi '20 Staff Writer
The Howard Girls basketball team is have the season of a lifetime and shooting guard Anii Harris is a main reason why. The senior is currently ranked 5th in the county with 222 points (15.9 points per game), leading the team on a 14-game win streak with stellar defense and a team-first mentality. Harris and the Lions are still determined to accomplish a lot more, including a state championship.
Winter Workout Gear
Ellen Church '21 Sports Editor
Freezing temperatures are no joke in Maryland. Every year, the cold front starts in November and does not stop until mid-April. With winter track in full swing and lacrosse workouts already starting, it is a struggle for dedicated athletes to make a harsh decision: Warmth vs. performance. To combat this issue, here are suggestions of winter workout clothing and how they rank among Howards top track athletes.
Get To Know Mrs DeFrancis
Ellen Church '21 Sports Editor
Beth DeFrancis has big shoes to fill as the new Athletics and Activities Manager at Howard High. Late in the year, Michael Duffy, the Athletics and Activities Manager of the last 13 years, announced he would be accepting a promotion to become Carroll County Supervisor of Athletics. While students were sad to watch a long time favorite leave, they were also anxious to see their next director: Beth DeFrancis.
2019 Football Struggles
Ben Fader '21 Managing Editor
The Howard Lions finished 2019 football season with a losing record for the first time since the 2012 season, winning four games and losing six. This record however, is not a true portrayal of the adversity that this team has had to overcome this season. From injuries, to a tougher schedule, and having a younger team, the Lions have had obstacles to climb all season.
Long Reach vs Howard Football Game
Chijoke Agbam '21 Staff Writer
The Howard Lions were struggling mightily going into their game against rival Long Reach, going 3-5, and on pace to finish the year with a losing record for the first time since 2006. Thanks to strong performances from Wide Receiver Curtis Eley, Quarterback Connor Hawkins and Running Back Charles Tart, Howard was able to pull out a win in the highly anticipated game.
Teacher Spotlight PE/Health
Sequoia Spriggs '20 OP-ED Editor
After eight years of teaching Physical Education at Oakland Mills Middle, Shelby Foley finds her way back to high school coming to Howard as to teach Lifetime Health and Fitness. Growing up in North Carolina, Mrs. Foley received her Bachelor’s at Appalachian State University and a Master's in Transformational Leadership at Towson University. She describes herself as strict, but her approachable demeanor allows students to confide in her when needed.
Fall Sports Preview
Ben Fader '21 Managing Editor
Ellen Church '21 Sports Editor
As the new school year begins, so does the fall sports season. With the most teams in action of any season there is a lot of excitement within the athletic department. Our Lions are off to a great start and are striving to make their season’s count.
Lacrosse Playoff Recap
Ben Fader '21 Staff Writer
When Jeff Bruner scored a goal on Wednesday night, May 23rd and tied the game at 6-6 with 8:50 left in the 4th quarter, the Howard fan section at Paint Branch High school erupted. Severna Park had won the previous three Maryland 4a lacrosse state championships and were heavy favorites over the Howard Lions in this years championship. This wasn’t the only game that the Lions were underdogs however, and they battled throughout the playoffs to get to the championship game.
Summer Fitness Guide
Gabriela Lacerda '21 Staff Writer
For those looking forward to doing sports in the fall, preserving cardiovascular endurance is important. Jumping rope twice a day for 15 minutes and running or jogging at least twice a week is effective. Doing your cardio first thing in the morning is also helpful, as it helps wake your body up and accelerates your metabolism.
Spring Sports Update
Sydney Cassidy '19 Sports Editor
With the school year coming to an end, spring sports regular season is also coming to an end, and playoffs are starting. There are high hopes for a lot of the teams. We interviewed players from different teams to see how these teams will look to finish the season. As the season wraps up, be sure to wish these teams the best of luck!
Last year the varsity baseball team won states, so they have high hopes for the end of this season going into playoffs. With a record of 15-1 so far and being first place in the county, they look to end on a high note.
Last year the varsity baseball team won states, so they have high hopes for the end of this season going into playoffs. With a record of 15-1 so far and being first place in the county, they look to end on a high note.
March Madness
Elizabeth Eastridge '20 Features Editor
March Madness, the season of busted brackets and iconic upsets, is finally here. The 64 team bracket has been filled and people have made their picks. CBSSports’ Final Four picks are Tennessee (2 seed) vs. North Carolina (1 seed) and Gonzaga (1 seed) vs. Duke (1 seed). Duke is the world’s top pick to win the championship as they are a powerful team with freshman Zion Williamson, who has been the talk of college basketball this season. They are expected to go far in the tournament this year along with the other 1 seeds (Gonzaga, North Carolina, and Virginia). Three of the four 1 seeds are ACC teams.
Spring Sports
Olivia Wheatley '20 Arts & Entertainment Editor
As the snow melts and temperatures rise, winter comes to an end, opening up the way for spring. And with spring comes the spring sports season. The tryout days for spring sports took place on March 1st. To get a good feel for the season, we asked a player from each spring sports team what their predictions and goals were.
MLB Preview
Sydney Cassidy '19 Sports Editor
After a long wait, the start of the regular season is just around the corner. The first official day of the regular season will be March 28th, when all 30 teams will play their season opener. March 28th will be the earliest opening day in baseball history.
Unsurprisingly, the three teams expected to finish top three are the Houston Astros, New York Yankees, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Astros won the World Series two seasons ago and won 103 games last season. The Yankees made it to the World Series last year and are looking for a comeback this season.
Unsurprisingly, the three teams expected to finish top three are the Houston Astros, New York Yankees, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Astros won the World Series two seasons ago and won 103 games last season. The Yankees made it to the World Series last year and are looking for a comeback this season.
Girls Lacrosse
Dena Thompson '19 Staff Writer
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As the 2019 Spring sports season approaches, Howard’s Girls Lacrosse team is looking to the future, finding ways to improve their efforts compared to last year. With many on the team being seniors, leadership for the 2020 team seems uncertain, but the seniors intend to end their high school lacrosse experience performing their best.
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The Rise of Russell Westbrook
Aaron Leong '19 Managing Editor
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These last couple years have been some of Russell Westbrook’s best career seasons. He has set records, helped his team in the playoffs, and won an NBA MVP award. He’s proving to be a hall of fame player, but how’d he get here?
Russell Westbrook entered the league when he was drafted fourth overall in the 2008 draft to the Seattle Supersonics. Six days after being drafted, the team relocated to Oklahoma City. He went to UCLA, and put up not so great numbers in college, averaging 8.3 points per game in his two years there. When he entered the league in his first year at just twenty years old, he averaged 15.3 points per game. To continue reading, click here. |
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Boys Lacrosse
Ben Fader '21 Staff Writer
“Win a state title, I mean, that’s the ultimate goal for me,” said Coach Creighton on his plan for this year’s Boys Lacrosse season. This year's team is young and carries much potential, but will have to mature fast if they want to have a chance at a title. The team had 18 seniors graduate last year, so there are a lot of new faces, with “only three or four returning guys” said team captain Ben Stephanos.
Halftime Controversy
Grace Mardock '19 News Editor
Maroon 5 was the featured performer at the LIII Super Bowl Halftime Show in Atlanta on February 2, 2019. While the championship itself is consistently one of the most viewed sporting events of the year, for many people the game takes a backseat to the halftime performance. In 2017, Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl performance had 6 million more viewers than the game itself.
Ravens Recap
Sydney Cassidy '19 Sports Editor
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While the Ravens’ season has already ended, there’s no doubt it gave fans a glimpse of hope with what’s to come. This Ravens team is different than the last few seasons, and that’s something to be excited about. The Ravens haven’t been in the playoffs since the 2014 season, when they beat the Steelers in the Wild Card round, but ended up losing to the Patriots in the Divisional round, just before the Deflategate allegations came up. (Coincidence? Probably not.) After not making the playoffs for three seasons, they finally made it this season.
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Winter Sports Preview
Brett Gilmore '20 Staff Writer
After a successful fall season, the Howard Lions are ready to thrive once again. Howard’s winter sport season is starting and our athletes are anticipating another great season. The teams that are gearing up to play are girls and boys basketball, hockey, track, cheer, and wrestling.
Varsity wrestler Shayan Kassiri anticipates, “This year, a lot of the guys have been working hard to prepare for the season.” The team expects to be one of the top 6 teams this year. Trey Mitchell, another good wrestler, says, “Communication as a team might be a challenge for us.” He also said, “I am excited to go to states.”
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Varsity wrestler Shayan Kassiri anticipates, “This year, a lot of the guys have been working hard to prepare for the season.” The team expects to be one of the top 6 teams this year. Trey Mitchell, another good wrestler, says, “Communication as a team might be a challenge for us.” He also said, “I am excited to go to states.”
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Fall Sports Summary
Gabriela Lacerda '21 Staff Writer
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Howard Lions are finishing the fall sports season strong. It is no surprise that Howard continued to dominate this season. Like previous years, the Lions excelled in football with a record of 8-2. Some notable players this season include Jerry O'Neil on varsity football and Jeff Bruner on varsity soccer.
The football team was virtually undefeated, with a single loss to Glenelg until playoffs, where the team lost to Mervo 48-21. The team is excited about its achievements and looking forward to next season. To continue reading, click here. |
2018 World Series Faceoff
Ben Fader '21 Staff Writer
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The Fall Classic has come and gone this year, as the Dodgers and Red Sox battled in a best of seven series to decide the 2018 MLB World Champions.
That’s right, the Dodgers were back in the World Series after falling to the Astros in game seven of last year. The Dodgers came back better than ever after picking up arguably the best shortstop in baseball midway through the season, Manny Machado. Since acquiring Manny, the Dodgers battled ‘till the end through their division and finished in first place, 21 games above .500. Struggling in the beginning of the season with many injuries, the Dodgers returned to full form in the postseason, taking care of the Atlanta Braves and top team in the National League, the Milwaukee Brewers, to get to the World Series. To continue reading, click here. |
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Lion's Dominate HOCO #NoCap
Sydney Cassidy '19 Sports Editor
ELLIOTT CITY, MD, SEPT. 11, 2018 - Leah McClelland and Sophie Schaaf vie for the ball in the Long Reach @ Howard field hockey game; Lions beat Lightning 6-1. AARON LEONG/ LIONS TALE
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In past years, it has been obvious that our school is one of the best at sports, from football to cross country, and everything in between. So far it looks like this season will be no different, as all of our fall sports continue to impress and surprise other schools.
The Howard football team looks like it will be dominant yet again. With a record of 3-1 and their only loss being to Glenelg, the Lions continue to be one of the best teams in Howard County. The Lions have many dominant senior players including Jerry O’Neill, Aidan O’Connor, and Devon Dawkins. Some of Howard’s hardest competitors will be Glenelg and Long Reach. To continue reading, click here. |
Howard's Homecoming Game
Ali Rizvi ‘20 Staff Writer
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On a warm Friday night in September, the Howard Lions extended their winning streak to three with a dominating defensive performance against the River Hill Hawks. Since this was the homecoming game, expectations, and therefore turnout, was high. The bleachers on both sides were packed, with people from Howard even having to move over to to the guest side just to find a seat. The team definitely did not disappoint, beating River Hill 22-7.
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In The Cleats w/ Jerry O'Neill
Ben Fader '21 Staff Writer
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Jerry O’Neill is a senior and is highly involved in the athletic community at Howard High School. O’Neill is the starting third baseman for the varsity baseball team and the starting quarterback for the varsity football team. He helped the baseball team to win the Maryland 4a State Championship this year and plans to do the same with football, being one of the captains of the team. As a multisport athlete, O’Neill plans to lead Howard football to a fifth straight county and regional title this year, and baseball to another state championship.
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