Soccer fans to receive free scarves at Thursday’s game

Nina Gutierrez, Reporter

January 15, 2020

The first 200 attendees who come to support Convent's varsity soccer game Thursday Jan. 16 will receive a rally scarf. Convent will be playing Drew School on Field #1 at Beach Chalet at 4 p.m. “The athletic department has tried to start each season having a game to celebrate the fans coming and s...

Soccer season begins with setbacks

Josephine Rozzelle, Sports Editor

March 7, 2018

After a loss against the Drew School today, the varsity soccer team will go into their fourth league game against the San Domenico School on Friday with a 1-2 league record. “It’s a strong team physically — their soccer skills are strong,” Athletic Director Elena De Santis said. “They g...

New season, new sports

Josephine Rozzelle, Sports Editor

February 8, 2018

Convent is offering two new sports this spring, giving student athletes the opportunity to play a sport they have long wanted to play, or try. “There has been interest in lacrosse but not quite enough to get it going, so we are hoping this year to start it as a club,” Athletic Director Elena De...

Get your head in the game

Grace Ainslie, News Editor

October 27, 2017

The gym was filled with the sound of bouncing balls and squeaking shoes as basketball open gyms started this Wednesday. “Open gyms are optional,” Athletic Director Elena De Santis said. “It’s good for all athletes to get to know each other if they haven’t been out there or start getting their...

Girls are more vulnerable to concussions than boys

October 29, 2010

Liz Smith Asst. Sports Editor Although the NFL is taking measures to protect its football players against illegal hits that may lead to concussions, female athletes are not invincible to these same head injuries and may even be more likely to sustain them than males. Girls face more concuss...

Varsity soccer kicks off new season

March 31, 2010

Aggie Kruse Reporter Soccer players are aiming to improve for a more successful season under head coach Elena de Santis and new assistant coach Anne Guina. “We have a very strong team this year because of the large returning group,” said de Santis. “Eleven out of 17 members are returners...