Soccer season moves to winter

Gabriella Vulakh, Web Editor

May 24, 2018

Filed under Sports & Fitness

While most spring sports teams have put away their jerseys and equipment until next year, soccer will bring out its gear earlier than usual next year as the team moves to the winter season. “In general, almost all the soccer leagues are moving to the winter season so that there can be a state championship...

It’s Congé

Mason Cooney and Cassie Eskicioglu

March 9, 2018

Filed under Breaking News, News

Cow bells, whistles and maracas startled students during A Period this morning as Student Council members ran through the halls announcing Congé, a Sacred Heart tradition of surprising students with fun activities in lieu of classes. Buses shuttled students and faculty to Bladium Sports Club in Al...

Soccer springs into the season

Sophia Aeby, Reporter

January 31, 2018

Filed under News, Web Exclusive

WEB EXCLUSIVE An informational soccer meeting followed by winter conditioning was held at the Herbert Center this afternoon for returning and new players to connect and begin preparations for the upcoming season. Athletic director Elena De Santis and Director of Athletics Anthony Thomas are working t...

Soccer team heads to league playoffs

Cece Giarman

May 1, 2017

Filed under Breaking News, News, Sacred Heart, Sports & Fitness

With cleats, water bottles, and shin guards ready to go, the soccer team began preparations today for their league playoff game of the season, scheduled for Tuesday, May 2. “On Saturday, our team went for a group run at Ocean Beach to focus on our fitness and today we are going to go over tactic...

Spring sports begin with pre-season practices this week

Olivia Mohun, Reporter

February 8, 2017

Filed under News

The spring sports season began Monday, Feb, 6 with students attending team tryouts and practices. “This is my first swimming season,” sophomore Sophie Mack said.. “So far, it’s been fun, it’s a hard workout, but the team is great.” Team sports are the best part of the spring athletic s...

Junior selected as league MVP

Alyssa Alvarez, Sports Editor

May 17, 2016

Filed under Sports & Fitness, Sports Showcase

Junior Ally Arora has been playing soccer since kindergarten, so it’s no surprise that she took over the BCL Central League this season and won league MVP. Arora led the league in goals and assists with 17 goals and 5 assists, according to MaxPreps. “She adds that competitive edge that some of ...

Soccer players shoot for equal pay

Claire Kosewic, Senior Reporter

May 17, 2016

Filed under Breaking News, Sports & Fitness, Sports Showcase

Female soccer players from the United States Women’s National Team made headlines for filing a wage discrimination complaint against the United States Soccer Federation, claiming they are not fairly compensated compared to their male counterparts. “A lot of young girls look up to the women’s ...

Soccer has striking start to season

India Thieriot, Assistant Copy Editor

March 15, 2016

Filed under Sports & Fitness, Sports Showcase

After winning its second game this season, the soccer team has already beat last season’s record, and players hope to make it to the championships in their new league. The team plays in the Bay Counties Central League, competing against new faces as all former competing schools — except for International...

Senior athlete takes last shot

India Thieriot, Assistant Copy Editor

February 4, 2016

Filed under Sports & Fitness, Sports Showcase

As the pre-game music thumps, senior Alex Farrán wraps up warm-up shooting drills, and leads the basketball squad into an intimate huddle where she wishes her teammates luck before taking her place on the court as the starting buzzer goes off. Farrán has been playing varsity all four years, having...

Women continue to fight for equality

December 16, 2009

Filed under Sports & Fitness

Sophie Gilchrist Sports Editor It was one of the dirtiest plays in a match I’ve seen since Zinedine Zidane’s head-butt in the 2006 World Cup. In early November, the University of New Mexico’s defender Elizabeth Lambert was suspended indefinitely for foul play in a game against Birmingham You...

Soccer team captains reach dream

April 3, 2009

Filed under Sports & Fitness

Sophie Gilchrist Sports Editor Seniors Michaela Figari and Gabby Tringali have achieved their goal of becoming varsity captains, a goal each say she dreamed of since freshman year try-outs. “When I first tried out for the soccer team, I remember the captains leading the stretches, always being first in line and just being...