Colorful flags flow in unison. Dancers move in synchronized groups. The audience cheers as a guard member throws a prop rifle into the air.
Through a blend of art and athleticism, color guard is a...
Video Gaming is the biggest juggernaut in modern entertainment, with a projected value this year of $282 billion and over 3 billion gamers across the globe.
However, some players take their passions...
Leaves crunch against your shoes. A cold wind blows through the air as you trek through the woods. You need to find shelter— and quick—to avoid the chill of the night.
You rack your brain, trying...
Of the nearly 300,000 high school wrestlers in the United States in 2023, 16 percent are female. However, as the sport gains traction, a growing number of female wrestlers are finding ways to overcome...
“The team behind the team.”
That’s how athletic trainer and sports-medicine teacher, Alexis Davis, describes the sports-med team at IHS.
The sports-medicine team, which is composed of around...
The summer of 2023 saw record-breaking temperatures in Texas, topping 110 degrees.
This poses a challenge for certain athletics students who hold their practices and events outside.
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Home to over 15 athletic teams, Independence has established a strong sports culture over the years– with athletes and coaches working together to represent the school.
However, due to the wide...
With around 12,000 athletes and 74 playoff teams, the need to make Athletics more available to students, families, and coaches is at an all-time high.
In order to fully highlight program successes and...
After a spirited comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, the Kansas City Chiefs became Super Bowl champions for the second time in four years.
It was a back-and-forth battle....
In a sport where every second can determine whether you win or lose, sticking to consistent training, hard work, and mindset is inevitable. Many swimmers even consider it necessary for success in competition.
This...
As the World Cup comes to a close this Sunday, several controversies ranging from government corruption to international politics, have emerged. These issues begin with the host of this year’s tournament.
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The transition from middle school to high school isn’t easy for anyone, including the girls on the freshman girl’s volleyball team.
“I feel like transitioning coaches is the biggest thing, just...
