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Coco Gauff celebrates her win at the 2023 U.S. Open. (Source: Michelle V. Agins/NYT)

Coco Gauff Aces U.S. Open Win

By Caitlin McDonough (I), Assistant Editor October 1, 2023

No female American teenager had won the U.S. Open since 1999 until Coco Gauff, 19, defeated number two seed Aryna Sabalenka on September 9, etching herself into American tennis history. The Florida native...

Smooch to Scoot: RFEF Pres. Resigns

By Jessica Li (I), Head Editor October 1, 2023

On August 20, the Spanish Women’s National Soccer team won the Women’s World Cup for the first time, triumphing over England 1-0. During the medal ceremony celebrations, however, former president of...

Up-and-coming basketball players shoot their shot at the NBA Draft. (Source: Joanna Lin (II))

The NBA Draft Lottery Defies the Odds

By Luke Fredericks (II), Contributing Writer June 23, 2023

On May 16, the National Basketball Association (NBA) draft lottery took place, with the San Antonio Spurs taking home the number one overall pick. This moment has the potential to redefine the franchise...

No, Professional Athletes Should Not Be Idolized

By Liam Sullivan (III), Contributing Writer June 23, 2023

In recent years, professional sports have grown to be much more than a source of entertainment. Watching sports has become a worldwide phenomenon, where the highest level athletes are revered as heroes...

Yes, Professional Athletes Should Be Idolized

By Biya Brook (II), Contributing Writer June 23, 2023

After recent controversies, such as the Ja Morant gun incidents and Deshaun Watson’s sexual harassment lawsuits, many have questioned, or even forgotten, the benefits of idolizing professional athletes....

BLS Athletes Commit to College

By Rachel Li (IV), Staff Writer June 23, 2023

This year, Boston Latin School boasts 11 student-athletes who have committed to pursuing their sports in higher education. Two seniors have signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI), which binds them to...

The BLS girls’ tennis team is undefeated this season. (Source: Steve Lourenco)

BLS Tennis Succeeds At Serving Up the Competition

By Benjamin Jacobson (III), Contributing Writer June 23, 2023

The currently undefeated and number one seeded Boston Latin School girls’ varsity tennis team has won Dual County League smalls and has moved on to compete at states on May 30. With each swing of their...

Many believe that Medina Spirit passed away from a drug scandal. (Source: Associated Press)

The Dark Side of Animal-Based Sports

By Julia Sax (II), Staff Writer June 23, 2023

In the first weeks of May, the Kentucky Derby and Westminster Dog Show hosted their annual events. The derby boasted 20 competing horses which raced around the one-and-a-quarter mile track at Churchill...

The BLS sailing team sails their way to another first place victory! (Source: Michael Kenneally)

BLS Women Make Waves in Sailing

By Juliet McVay (IV), Staff Writer June 23, 2023

Sailing at Boston Latin School is a co-ed sport, in which athletes sail in races that require dedication, skill and cooperation. The BLS team is extremely hard-working, placing at the top of their division...

Evans Chebet crosses the finish line and wins the Boston Marathon. (Source: Winslow Townson)

Glory and Controversy at the Boston Marathon

By Jessica Li (II), Staff Writer May 10, 2023

On Monday, April 17, the 127th Boston Marathon took place, hosting nearly 30,000 athletes from more than 100 different countries. The notoriously difficult 26.2-mile race took off in Hopkinton, up Heartbreak...

The BLS varsity baseball team huddles before a game. (Source: Lloyd Young)

BLS Baseball Swings to Success

By Terence Xie (I), Staff Writer May 10, 2023

Boston Latin School’s varsity baseball team kicked off their 2023 season strong with a winning record of 4-3, as well as a dominant opening game against the Boston Latin Academy Dragons. Senior Captain...

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