With five state championship titles earned in the last seven months, the girls athletic department is a force to be reckoned with. The Spartan female athletes proudly hold state titles in girls golf, track,...
Caitlin Clark brought new excitement and energy to women’s basketball, bringing in new fans and viewers to the sport. Clark’s talent spotlighted both herself and her team. New and old women’s basketball...
Prerna Vanga, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• November 6, 2024
Senior Sophia Foad started her rowing journey in the beginning of her junior year, just as a way to stay fit between cross country and track seasons. Most recently, Foad has committed to Division 1 rowing...
In the past ten years, there has been a growing number of student athletes worldwide turning to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) like steroids, ADHD medication and energy supplements to achieve better...
Gatorade’s Gx Collaboration water bottles feature athletes who are renowned in their sport and advocate for societal issues. Gatorade has added several prominent female athletes to their roster in recent...
Clare Tinsman, Student Life Editor
• October 7, 2024
The Dance Challenge is a touring regional dance competition hosted by various high schools and colleges in Iowa, Illinois and West Virginia. The premiere event of this year was hosted in the main gym of...
Each year, more advanced technology is released, allowing for more efficient and safe training of athletes. This technology is most commonly seen in professional and college sports, but has more recently...
Clare Tinsman, Student Life Editor
• September 30, 2024
Student-athletes attend seven-hour school days followed by multi-hour practices. Their weeks are filled to the brim with busyness and athleticism. Physical education has been a part of students’ schooling...
During the 2023-2024 athletic year, Pleasant Valley girls athletics claimed three state titles and an immense number of first-team all-state awards. Both values reach far beyond those of the rest of the...
Once a leisurely paddle game, pickleball is becoming a competitive sport in communities nationwide. With its mix of tennis, badminton and ping pong playing styles the game has seen a surge in players of...
On July 27, the House of Representatives and the NCAA agreed to new terms regarding scholarships and roster limits for prospective, incoming and current collegiate student-athletes.
The long-form...
Superstitions can be a way to reduce anxiety and build confidence, which is why they’re still popular to this day. Especially among athletes who have their variations of a superstition they follow.
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