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The voice of the student body

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The voice of the student body

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"We think it's important to build a culture where everyone knows what to expect when they show up to play and know that they are here to learn new things and enjoy the social, mental, and physical benefits of playing squash." - Coach Rix

Squashed it! New boys and girls varsity squash coaches transform program

By Hadley Chapman and Calista Santomero March 3, 2020

Squash, not to be confused with the vegetable, is a fast-paced racket sport played indoors. It is an all-year sport for those who participate in tournaments, but for school purposes, it is played during...

Katie works with Freshman Dan Paridis to get him ready for his soccer game. Before Kayla came to Hackley she was an athletic trainer at Rockland Community college. She graduated from SUNY Cortland in 2017 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics to become a Registered Dietitian as well as a Certified Athletic trainer.

New Athletic Trainers Katie Jenson and Kayla Simpson Bring New Methods to the Training Room

By Hadley Chapman, Senior Staff Writer November 25, 2019

From working with ACL tears to minor thumb sprains, new athletic trainers Katie Jenson and Kayla Simpson have found themselves busy this fall working with injured athletes.  Prior to working at Hackley,...

JV Soccer captain Theo Yannuzzi dribbles past defenders in Hackley's game against Horace Mann.

Increased participation in boys soccer leads to innovative solution

By Griffin Senyek, Staff Writer October 27, 2019

This soccer preseason, Coach Gillard and Coach Wright were very surprised and excited to see nearly 50 players signed up for the boys soccer program. With all the eager players, this left them with a very...

Senior Matthew Wiele warming up with a dunk for Hackley's House of Sports AAU fall basketball tournament.

Hackley basketball bounces back

By Charlie Lee, Staff Writer October 17, 2019

After a disappointing 1-13 season for the Hackley Boys Varsity Basketball team, the group is poised to bounce back this year under second-year head coach Zach Kuba. Although the team lost five seniors,...

Junior midfielder Julia Thomson reaches to win the draw. Thomson uses her speed and height to her advantage in dominating Horace Mann.

All Hackley teams are victorious at Spring Sting

By Sydney Stoller, Online Editor in Chief April 28, 2019

The Sting is an event organized by the Hackley Parents Association that occurs once during Fall, Winter, and Spring. The event is designed to build school spirit and support for the athletic teams...

Sports betting increases in popularity among students despite risk of addiction

By Cole Wyman, Sports Editor April 8, 2019

In May of last year, the Supreme Court overturned a 1992 federal law that banned sports betting. The ruling did not legalize sports betting, but it did allow individual states to legalize it with their...

This Nixon watch allows athletes to maximize their performance.

Hackley athletics begin to incorporate technology

By Cole Wyman, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2017

Technology has revolutionized athletics over the past 50 years. Sports technology has changed player development, player scouting, and broadcasting in professional sports, but on the Hilltop, teams have...

Back at the Hilltop: Darnell Davis ’10  returns as new assistant football coach

Back at the Hilltop: Darnell Davis ’10 returns as new assistant football coach

By Annabel Ives and Jordan Miller, Staff Writers October 6, 2017

Darnell Davis is the new football coach this year, and he has returned to the Hilltop after graduating 7 years ago. Davis started playing football in 7th grade at Hackley and “loved it”. He played...

From Indiana to New York; New assistant cross country coach, Leila Braun

From Indiana to New York; New assistant cross country coach, Leila Braun

By Annabel Ives and Jordan Miller, Staff Writers October 6, 2017

Leila Braun steps onto the track as the new assistant cross country coach. She is transitioning from Culver Academy in Indiana, where she also coached cross country. Though she did not run in college,...

Girls Tennis

Girls Tennis

By Tommy Larson, Staff Writer October 6, 2017

The Hackley Girls Varsity Tennis team can’t wait to get back out onto the court for the 2017 fall season. It is shaping up to be a huge year for them as they only lost two seniors from their starting...

Field Hockey

Field Hockey

By Lauren Ahern, Assistant Feature Editor October 6, 2017

Work hard, don’t be afraid to ask questions, and figure out why you love being here is Varsity Field Hockey Coach Jenny Leffler’s advice to her players. The coaches love the enthusiasm and energy...

Boys Soccer

Boys Soccer

By Jimmy Hefter, Staff Writers October 6, 2017

Despite losing eight seniors last year, the Hackley Boys soccer team is pumped to get back on the turf for the 2017 season. While the departure of last year’s seniors may present some challenges, the...

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