Pitcher strengthens basketball feeder program
April 16, 2013 • Adam Griffith, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
High school coaches get four seasons with an athlete. This may seem like plenty of time, but in this time an athlete must learn and practice the fundamentals and style of play before he or she can execute these skills at the Varsity level. For this reason, feeder programs are imperative in the world... Read more »
SNAP supports Special Olympics
April 16, 2013 • Jenna Roach, Sports Writer
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Leaders are often times the people who take control, teach lessons, and act as role models. However, sometimes the leaders are the ones learning and growing, and the people they are in charge of become the role models. In the Special Needs Athletic Program (SNAP), each athlete... Read more »
Girls’ lacrosse plays for charity
April 16, 2013 • Kat Pauli, Viewpoint Editor
Filed under Sports
The girls’ lacrosse team is playing for more than just the love of the game. They are playing to help save lives. Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams will be playing Fenwick High School on April 27 to raise money for the American Heart Association. There is no charge to... Read more »
Close friendships lead to successful seasons for softball team
April 16, 2013 • Meagan Bens, Sports Writer
Filed under Sports
The sun shines down on the dusty diamond. While the opponents immediately go through their warm up, the LZHS softball team gathers in an open circle wildly dancing and chanting. The team gathers in a circle and dances out all their worries to relax before a game. Every player... Read more »
Sports movies hold special place in fans’ hearts
April 16, 2013 • Mike Schmitt, Sports Writer
Filed under Sports
Some of the greatest movies ever made have been based in the world of sports. These movies captivate audiences and give viewers cheerful memories of their favorite games. We Are Marshall The first ever dip into the sports culture for director McG proved... Read more »
March Madness sweeps nation
March 21, 2013 • julia kuhn, bear facts features writer
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
For college basketball fans, springtime means March Madness. The NCAA tournament consists of 68 teams playing in a one-and-done tournament and fans compete against one another by making brackets, or predictions of which teams will win. “I get really excited for March Madness because I love making... Read more »
Blackhawks steal the ice
March 12, 2013 • Mike Schmitt, Sports Writer
Filed under Sports
The 2013 Chicago Blackhawks have broken the record for longest game streak without a regulation loss to start the season. They have beaten the record which previously stood at 16 games. As of March 3, the Hawks have played in As of February 28, the Hawks have played in... Read more »
From leotards to bows, skirts
March 12, 2013 • Meagan Bens, Sports Writer
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
A one and half full twist dismount off a four inch beam may look incredible, but the dedication and sacrifice it takes to achieve perfection has many gymnasts flipping their priorities and taking their elite tumbling skills to the cheerleading team. Gymnastics is one of the most... Read more »
Teaching kids without a classroom
March 12, 2013 • Jenna Roach, Sports Writer
Filed under Sports
Even though they do not teach here, some adults just cannot keep away from teenagers. They show up every afternoon, waiting for students. They lurk in the gyms and on the fields. Who are these people? Coaches. There are several coaches at LZHS that do not teach at the high school. ... Read more »
Lacrosse program gets revamp, new coaches
March 12, 2013 • Adam Griffith, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
The Lake Zurich Lacrosse Program (LZLC) will get a revamp this spring as new head coaches are brought to both the boys’ and girls’ Varsity teams. Katie Fegan will be moving into the girls’ head coach position in place of former head coach Julie Bryniczka, and Chuck Vozas will be taking the place... Read more »
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