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The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

Boys Varsity Soccer huddles before each game to gather the energy and get connected. This was before their first Ivy Prep League win this season against Collegiate, coming out strong with a 3-0 score.

New Talent and High Hopes This Fall Season

By Sarah Barsanti, Sports Editor October 9, 2024

As the leaves turn brown, Hackley’s sports teams gear up for an exciting fall season on the Hilltop. Between returning champions and restructured programs, key players and captains from Boys Soccer,...

School Spirit Propels Hackley Teams at Fall Sting

School Spirit Propels Hackley Teams at Fall Sting

By Charlie Perlman, Editor-In-Chief September 30, 2024

  It’s been a decade since senior Devyn O’Callaghan attended her first Fall Sting. Her love for the event showed: she was covered in face paint, cheering loudly for her older classmates,...

Steve Kerr’s Big DNC Speech and the Debate on Athlete Activism

Steve Kerr’s Big DNC Speech and the Debate on Athlete Activism

By Sebastian Mann, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

The applause thundered through the United Center in West Chicago as NBA legend Steve Kerr closed off his speech at the Democratic National Convention with this simple yet effective phrase: “In the words...

Paving Her Path

Paving Her Path

By Charlie Perlman, Editor-In-Chief May 9, 2024

There’s a certain joy that comes with sports. A euphoric feeling that can rush over oneself when immersed. It could come from a big play on the field or a small vulnerable one off the field, but either...

Staying the Course

Staying the Course

By Caleb Bae, News Editor May 6, 2024

Dominating the high school competition since his 8th-grade year, senior Jake Hendelman has been an essential part of the Hackley boys golf team. Jake began his golf career at just nine years old, playing...

Spring Into Action

Spring Into Action

By Charlie Perlman, Features Editor April 13, 2024

The Girls and Boys Varsity Swimming team had a fantastic season. The girls team broke several records for Hackley. The girls also won the Ivy League defeating Trinity's nine year streak of winning it.

Winter Athletics on the Hilltop

By Ashley Currie, Print Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2024

Diving into the pool, playing intense squash matches, being surrounded by electric crowds during basketball games, leaving all of one’s effort on the mat, fencing against great competition, or running...

Jason Campbell's Gridiron Journey

Jason Campbell’s Gridiron Journey

By Charlie Perlman, Features Editor February 27, 2024

From playing football on Pickert Field to running out of a smoke-filled tunnel for the University of Miami in front of 100,000 screaming supporters at Hard Rock Stadium, Jason Campbell’s story is...

Sophomore Jelani Middleton scores a basket in the third quarter of the boys' varsity basketball game against Riverdale Country School. Students packed the stands to cheer on their classmates with parents watching below on court. This year's Sting game featured appearances from NBA players.

Alessa Mendoza Scores One-thousandth Career Point to Kick Off the Winter Sting

By Charlotte Feehan, Feature Editor (Sports) February 6, 2024

Brimming with anticipation, each fan and Hackley girls’ basketball team member watched as senior captain Alessa Mendoza drove toward the basket. Talent, athletic prowess, and countless hours of practice...

The girls celebrate after a big win over Maria Regina. The team created shirts to surprise their coach, Margaret Scarcella, who is a five-year cancer survivor. The girls currently have an 11-5 record.

Hackley Basketball Teams Participate in 23rd Annual Coaches vs Cancer Tournament

By Caleb Bae, News Editor February 1, 2024

Both Hackley boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams participated in the 23rd annual Coaches vs Cancer High School Basketball Classic at Fieldston. Teams all around New York State participated in...

The boys' basketball team celebrates after a hard-fought win vs Packer Collegiate over winter break. The boys jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Sophomore Jelani Middleton led the team in scoring with 28 points.

Early Success for Hackley Winter Sports Teams

By Caleb Bae, News Editor January 17, 2024

After another great fall season for Hackley sports, highlighted by the football team’s  Metropolitan Independent Football League (MFIL) title and the boys’ cross-country team’s Ivy League and...

Calliope the sophomore plays court tennis. She travels to various places to compete in tournements like, Newport. Court tennis has limited courts which leads to all the travel.

Unordinary Sports: Calliope Yanuzzi Shares her Opinions on her Sport Court Tennis

By Evelynn Beaton, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

Clash went the sound of the racket against the ball; sophomore Calliope Yanuzzi had just won another point. “Court Tennis” is a unique sport that involves attributes from tennis (it is called “real...

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