In the world of competitive sports, the spotlight often shines on the physical skills of student athletes – their speed, agility and strength captivating audiences. Yet, behind the roar of the crowd...
An official social media post announcing Orlando’s resignation was published on Jan. 9. He said his decision was “nothing quick and abrupt,” but after a long thought process, he decided that “right now is the best time to take a break.”
While making even one goal in water polo would be very difficult, one senior at McDowell High School has made 243 of them in her high school water polo career.
In the maze of arm drags, shrugs and snaps, wrestling is a sport of intricate narratives and athletic skillfulness. As confusion often obscures curiosity for many, this sideline guide will help you become a wrestling fan this season. To be a fan is to understand, and within the heart of the mat, lies a compelling world waiting to be decoded.
All photos taken by Claire Gebhardt
Senior Ryan Okey swam the butterfly leg of the 200 Medley Relay Final at the Jim Stacy Winter Championships. The men's relay finished in 5th place.
Halaina Palmer,...
The boys basketball team at McDowell High School is eager to hit the courts again for the 2023-2024 season. The team, led by coach and teacher Kevin O’Connor, is preparing for the coach’s 12th year running program.
As fall sports come to an end, winter sports have already been preparing for their season. The McDowell Girls Basketball team has been doing everything they can to assemble a winning season.
Coming off of an impressive 15-7 season with an appearance in the PIAA District 10 Region 6A championships, the Trojan Varsity baseball team was in need of an experienced coach after their varsity coach, Vincent Carone, left for an assistant coaching job at Division three Brevard College. To fill the spot, the district looked to the former McDowell JV baseball coach Rick Iacobucci, who has coached for over 20 years at six different programs at college and high school levels.
