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Samantha Goworek on the stand taking 4th in the state.

Samantha Goworek Takes on States

Ava Silvestri, Editorial Staff ’25 June 20, 2025

In just four years, Samantha Goworek rose through the wrestling ranks to place fourth in the state at the New Jersey wrestling championships, held March 6–8 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Competing...

Jada Orsini and Coco Moramarco closing in on an opposing player with the ball, attempting to pull her flag.

Spring Sports Seniors’ Last Hoorah

Matt Pra, Contributing Writer ’26 June 20, 2025

Girls Lacrosse  A main goal for this season’s varsity girls lacrosse team was to improve together as a team, and the girls certainly did so this year, doubling their win total from last year from...

Coach McCartan discussing what's next for her team after facing Ramapo at home

Teacher, Radio Host, Coach, What Can Coach McCartan Not Do?

Matt Pra, Contributing Writer ’26 June 20, 2025

Indian Hills’ flag football program needed a new head coach in the offseason, and they are extremely lucky to have the new flag football coach be rookie coach, Coach Danielle McCartan. When the Jets...

Jazz Chisholm Jr's torpedo bat

Do MLB Torpedo Bats Really Make a Difference?

Matt Pra, Contributing Writer ’26 June 20, 2025

At the start of the 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) season, new “torpedo” bats took over the MLB with the help of the New York Yankees. Established by MLB analytics, the torpedo-shaped barrels on...

Banner for Spring Training 2025 taking place in Florida and Arizona.

The Early Swing: A Look into Preseason Baseball

Karley Kurz, Contributing Writer ’27 March 5, 2025

As the 2025 Major League Baseball season prepares to go into full swing this March, spring training is in full force, giving players a chance to fine-tune their skills and adjust to new innovations shaping...

Luka Dončić greeting his former teammate, Kyrie Irving before facing each other for the first time since the trade.

A Crazy, History-Altering Trade Deadline

Matthew Pra, Contributing Writer ’26 March 5, 2025

The sports world—especially the NBA—was shaken by a trade deadline like no other. With 21 trades going on in the last week before the NBA trade deadline and 17 in the last two days, there is a lot...

Girls Basketball Reaches New Heights

Shayna Pallarino, Editorial Staff ’27 March 5, 2025

Although the basketball season has ended, the girls had an extraordinary season. Their success began in December when they won the Holiday Tournament, setting the stage for an incredible 2025 season. Some...

Fan displaying "NCAA END NIL" sign at Seton Hall college basketball game

Are NIL Deals Ruining College Sports?

Matthew Pra, Contributing Writer ’26 March 5, 2025

Now one might be thinking, what exactly is the NIL? Well, the acronym NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness, a school policy that allows college athletes to profit from advertisements, memorabilia,...

Brady Dransfield Makes Indian Hills History

Matthew Pra, Contributing Writer ’26 January 30, 2025

Brady Dransfield, Indian Hills senior wrestling captain, has finally accomplished a goal he made during his freshman year: to claim the Indian Hills wrestling record for most wins in a career. The previous...

Katie Lawrence Makes a Splash in the Record Books

Matthew Pra, Contributing Writer ’26 January 30, 2025

Indian Hills senior swimmer, Katie Lawrence, broke the Bergen County record for most gold medals won by an individual at the Bergen County Meet of Champions with a total of 8 medals. In a 4 year high school...

The Indian Hills Dance Team's first competition at Wayne Valley High School.

A New Force of Energy: Indian Hills Debut Dance Team

Ava Silvestri, Editorial Staff ’25 January 30, 2025

After years of being a combined dance team with Ramapo, Indian Hills officially formed its own dance team and has since taken the stage. The team consists of five incredibly talented dancers from all grade...

Indian Hills Winter Sports Review

Abigail Collins, Contributing Writer ’27 January 30, 2025

The Indian Hills sports teams have had an impressive start to the winter season. It’s exciting to see the players showcasing school spirit in their team colors, with many students coming out to support...

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