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Hackley athletes ink their futures at Signing Day

Hackley athletes ink their futures at Signing Day

By Charlie Perlman, Editor-In-Chief May 21, 2025

In front of an audience of teachers, teammates, coaches, and family, six Hackley student-athletes were honored for their athletic achievements and celebrated their commitments to compete at the collegiate...

The Wrestling Team warms up for their match. They huddle in a circle in preparation to get excited before their match.

Winter NYSAIS Recap

By Gabriella Petriello, Features Editor May 9, 2025

  Girls Basketball  The Girls Varsity Basketball team played a total of 12 games and ended the regular season with a 4-8 record, placing 5th in the Ivy League. They entered NYSAIS in the...

Community and Competition on Display at Winter Sting

By Sarah Barsanti, Sports Editor February 25, 2025

There wasn’t an open seat in sight during the Boys’ basketball night game versus Poly Prep. The culminating game of Winter Sting brought a rare energy to campus. While the team ultimately fell short,...

Varsity Swim seniors Kayce Park and Meredith Lee proudly hold up the NYSAIS runners up plaque after completing their last season on the team. After an undefeated season, the team fought hard during the NYSAIS tournament. With NYSAIS being one of the hardest events of the season, they just fell short of the 1st place finish.

New League Records Bring a Historic Varsity Swim Season to a Close

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2025

With playoffs halfway done and a historic season coming to a close, Hackley Varsity Swimming has been the team to watch over the past few weeks. The boys’ side has seen a year of rebuilding and growing...

Markus takes a break from Olympic action to take a photo with family. The support from Markus' inner circle is what he cited as a reason for his success in the sport. (Photo courtesy of Debbie Edegran)

Alum Markus Edegran ’11 makes history at the Paris Olympics

By Charlie Perlman, Editor-In-Chief February 10, 2025

Seeing the bright lights of the Eiffel Tower for the first time is a special experience. For Markus Edegran ‘11, it was the magical beginning of his journey as an Olympic athlete competing in the 2024...

Super Bowl Sunday is coming up and causing much debate and excitement across campus. A rematch of the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is set to provide an entertaining night for viewers across the world.

Chiefs and Eagles Set for an Exciting Super Bowl LIX

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2025

The National Football League (NFL) is set to have its 59th Super Bowl on Sunday, February 9th at 6:30 p.m. featuring a rematch of the Kansas City Chiefs versus Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome...

Macey McLane and Caitlin Morrow raced in the New York State Regional Cross Country Meet. They ran in a race of more than 300 runners. The top finishers of the race would then go on to racing in the National Cross Country Championship in Eugene, Oregon.

Running Towards Success

By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

Blood, sweat, and tears have been poured into junior Macey McLane and sophomore Caitlin’s Morrow cross country season this year, leading to one of the biggest races in their lives.  On November...

NBA Predictions

NBA Predictions

By Angelina Hummel, Assistant Features Editor December 20, 2024

As the 2024-2025 NBA season starts, there is already a lot of controversy among fans about the upcoming season. Fans are already in deep speculation after a whirlwind offseason and thrilling preseason....

Captain Jack Perlman and Tyler Mook standing together on the field during their Senior Day game versus Dalton. The captains talk with the referee before the game and decide who starts with the ball and which side of the field they start on.

How Captains Shape Their Teams

By Sebastian Mann, Assistant Opinion Editor November 26, 2024

The sun is coming down on you, your heart is beating out of your chest, and you finish your last lap of the NYSAIS track championships feeling terrible. You look at the clock with desperation, and...

On the football field, because of football being a contact sport, players might easily be injured either from contact with other players, or simply from pulling a muscle while throwing the ball. For this, it is important to keep stretching and take other precautionary acts when necessary.

Student-Athletes’ Good Physical Health Enables College Recruitment

By Raphael Saujet, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Many student-athletes go through the college recruitment process with the hopes of continuing their athletic career in college and beyond. They devote years of athletic commitment and consistent work leading...

An example of jersey handouts partaken by the football team. Handouts act, like in this photo, an inclusive act to promote connection on sports team, and raise awareness for sting games. Although casual, it is an important part of team spirit.

The Tradition and Dilemma of Jersey Handouts

By Raphael Saujet, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

For many teams, jersey swaps are a light-hearted tradition that brings players together. The tradition warrants that everyone feels included in the event. Jokingly or not, jersey swaps help bond peers...

The Strategy Behind A Successful Team

The Strategy Behind A Successful Team

By Brigid Doherty, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

  In high school sports, each year seniors leave, some players return, and new athletes join teams. Coaches and athletes at high schools like Hackley face the challenge of a changing roster....

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