Category: Sports
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Struggles Continue for the NY Giants
By Jack Ryan ’21, Sports Writer The New York Giants’ record of 1-5 entering Week 7 is a shock to most people who follow the NFL (especially Giants fans). With powerhouse threats on offense such as highly talented wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and standout rookie running back Saquon Barkley, as well as a strong…
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New Blood in NA Athletics
By Sam Lawler ’19 and Sam Keller ’19, Sports Editors A brand new Middle School, 12 new teachers joining the community, a new head of Equity and Inclusion (Mr. Gardy Guitea) and new state-of-the-art science laboratories. Change is everywhere at Newark Academy this year and athletics is no exception. With new head coaches for Newark…
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Why Aren’t College Athletes Getting Paid?
By Sam Lawler ’19, Sports Editor In September, four assistant coaches of major college basketball programs were indicted by the FBI in an unprecedented move by the bureau. Coaches from Oklahoma State, Arizona, USC, and Auburn were accused of accepting bribes in order to steer players to attend their schools, or to convince players to…
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All About the Goal… The Role of Athletics in the Newark Academy Admissions Process
By Samantha Keller ’19, Sports Editor What is a soccer team without a goalie… a softball team without a pitcher… or a football team without a quarterback? One might say that teams like these would have a very difficult time competing and in return encounter very little success, if defined by wins and losses. Yet,…
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The 2018 Winter Olympics: Korea and the United States
by Kayla Cohen ‘21, Staff Writer The Winter Olympics, which began on February 9th, was very different from past Olympics for the country hosting it. Unlike previous Olympic games, where viewers’ attention was focused on who would be taking the medals, this Olympics located in Pyeongchang County, South Korea, had the media focused on the…
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Deadline Drama: The Cavs and Lakers Trade
by Sam Lawler ’19, Staff Writer February 8th marked a big day for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Starting on their Christmas Day loss against the Golden State Warriors, they were on a disastrous 7-12 skid. New acquisition Isaiah Thomas wasn’t fitting in well with the team. LeBron James’ main sidekick, Kevin Love, had broken his hand…
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Swimming to Victory
by Sam Keller ’19, Sports Editor Swimming is one of the few sports where the team’s performance is truly dependent on each and every individual performance. What this means is that, unlike other sports where a superstar athlete can create a team’s success on their own, one individual cannot win an entire swim meet for…
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UEFA Champions League Preview
by Young Se Choi ‘18, Sports Editor There’s only one club soccer tournament that can bring roaring fans to their feet, erupt stadiums with banners and flags everywhere, and bring in the best of the best world class soccer players: the UEFA Champions League, an annual continental club soccer tournament for Europe’s most prestigious clubs.…
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“Shut Up and Dribble”: Athletes Speak Out
by Lauren Dougherty ’19, Staff Writer The recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida has struck a chord with many, including prominent athletes and coaches. LeBron James, just one of many athletes who has voiced their opinion in the wake of the Parkland shooting, spoke about his own frustration regarding the lack of gun control at…
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Small Team, Big Wins: The Success of Newark Academy Boys’ Swimming
by Lauren Dougherty ’19, Staff Writer Despite a small roster, the boys’ swim team has exceeded expectations and finished with a record of 6-7 in a competitive conference. While this is an admirable record on its own, it is even more impressive considering the team only has 8 swimmers. Before the season even began, captain…