The Student News Site of Boston Latin School

The Argo

The Student News Site of Boston Latin School

The Argo

The Student News Site of Boston Latin School

The Argo

Budget Breakdown of BLS Athletics

By Simon Hay-Sutton (III), Contributing Writer April 12, 2024

From the USRowing Youth National Championships in Florida to the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division 2 Hockey State Tournament Final at TD Garden, the Boston Latin School...

BLS boys’ hockey team celebrates their state championship. (Source: Alex Le (III))

Boys’ Hockey: The Road to Becoming State Champions

By Julia Sax (I) & Michael Tran (II), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer April 12, 2024

This year, the BLS boys’ hockey team far exceeded anyone’s expectations. While they got off to a rocky start during their first ten games with a 5-5 record, they rose to the challenge in the latter...

Athletes often experience immense pressure after a difficult practice. (Source: Vincent Liang (IV))

Do Organized Sports Make Athletes Lose Passion?

By Biya Brook (I) & Luke Fredericks (I), Contributing Writers April 12, 2024

Organized sports can offer a host of benefits: teamwork, discipline, enjoyment and a platform to showcase talent. They can also, however, introduce challenges that often overshadow the initial joy that...

(Source: Alex Le (III))

Maeve Murray (I), Leader on the Ice

By Juliet McVay (III), Staff Writer April 12, 2024

At Boston Latin School, we often see many of our teams and players awarded for significant athletic accomplishments. One such athlete is Maeve Murray (I), a captain of the girls’ varsity hockey team....

Aidan Fitzpatrick (I) (center) competes in the Coaches All-Star Game. (Source: Chris Christo)

Star-Studded Hockey All-Star Games

By Dimitra Minasidis (III), Staff Writer April 12, 2024

Every year, the senior hockey players with the best statistics across every team in the division are chosen by a congregation of coaches to play in one final showdown: the Hockey Senior All-Star Games. Two...

High schoolers begin to gamble on sports games. (Source: Ryan Liu (VI))

All Risk, No Reward: The Rise of Sports Gambling

By Trevor Gracombe (III), Contributing Writer April 12, 2024

This past February, one in six American adults placed bets on the Super Bowl, wagering a whopping total of 23 billion dollars — more than the gross domestic product of countries like Belize and Nicaragua....

Sha’carri Richardson celebrates as the100-meter world champion. (Source: Christian Petersen)

Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good

By Alice Fragasso (III) & Eliza Knight Bairstow (III), Contributing Writers April 12, 2024

Gender stereotypes are apparent in schools, industries, workplaces and even on the playing field. Female athletes at Boston Latin School are not immune to feeling as though they need to look a certain...

(Source: Julio Cortez)

Female Professional Athletes Grow Increasingly Young

By Maya Lanfer (IV) & Maya Seide (III), Contributing Writers April 12, 2024

Athletes in professional women’s sports are getting increasingly younger as female competitors as young as 16 take the big stage in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Following a lawsuit filed...

Athlete eats food in front of camera. (Source: Ronaldo Schemidt)

Starpower Snacks: Athlete Pregame Meals

By Liam Sullivan (II), Staff Writer April 12, 2024

Before the whistle blows and the game begins, high school athletes at Boston Latin School recognize the importance of preparing their bodies for peak performance. For young competitors, their diets and...

(Source: Rudy Carezzevoli)

Racing to Victory: Formula 1 Overview

By Sameena Ballal (IV), Contributing Writer April 12, 2024

The fastest cars, competing brands, exotic locations and the world’s craziest rivalries: Formula 1 (F1) is the pinnacle of international racing and one of the most exciting leagues in the world. Hosting...

The softball team practices catching before their game. (Source: Isabella Endozo (IV))

Spring Sports Updates

By Rachel Li (III), Elizabeth Noronha (III) & Benjamin Ahumada (VI), Assistant Editor and Contributing Writers April 12, 2024

Baseball This season, the Boston Latin School baseball team is looking to defend their hard- earned championship win from last year. Their focus is extremely simple: to win games. Charlie George (I) says,...

Soccer Soars into Spring: Winter Futsal Recap, a Narrative

By Simon Hay-Sutton (III), Contributing Writer April 3, 2024

The Boston Latin School soccer team soars into spring after a successful winter futsal season where five teams competed for a trophy in the Massachusetts Youth Futsal League (MYFL).  Futsal is a soccer-based...

Load More Stories