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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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Junior Braulio Gonzales captured as he poured water on his head after cross country practice at the front of the new building.

XC Looks to Hit the Ground Running

Patrick Ales, Staff Writer Aug 14, 2018

As he enters his 10th year of coaching the Coral Gables Cross Country team, Scott Nelson already has his team preparing for the upcoming season. Following a promising display at last year's Regional Championships,...

Geraint Thomas leads the Tour de France, waving the Welsh Flag.

Geraint Thomas: The First Welshman to Win the Tour de france

Chase Bagnall-Koger, News Editor Aug 3, 2018

Geraint Thomas made history on July 29 when, after crushing the difficult final stages of the race, he rode triumphantly into Paris and became the first Welsh rider to win the Tour de France. The 32-year-old...

The Summer X Games 2018 were held in Minneapolis for the fourth year in a row between the days of July 19 and July 22

Summer X Games 2018: Extreme Athletes, Extreme Sports

Daniel Toll, Sports Editor Jul 24, 2018

The Summer X Games, although not an extremely well-known sporting event, is one that requires unparalleled athletic ability and talent. Hosted, produced, and broadcast by ESPN, the Summer X Games are an...

The French National Team celebrates their World Cup victory.

World Cup 2018 Finalized With French Triumph, Croatian Tears

Daniel Toll, Sports Editor Jul 20, 2018

Life says the odds are against you. Sports say there is always a chance. Entering the World Cup, Croatia was projected to have a mere 3% chance of making it to the Final. On July 15, the Croatian team...

This NBA finals was one to be remembered.

The Golden State Warriors Bring Out the Brooms

Daniel Toll, Sports Editor Jun 12, 2018

Although just having commenced on May 31, the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals were on the brink of a quick finish, ending on the night of June 8. The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland...

Senior Christian Brown is overjoyed with the opportunity he has been given to continue playing basketball beyond high school.

Christian Brown Signs With Manhattanville College

Daniel Toll, Sports Editor May 26, 2018

On Friday afternoon, May 25, senior Christian Brown officially signed a letter of commitment to Manhattanville College, where he will continue his education and basketball career beyond high school. Surrounded...

LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Journey of a King

Daniel Toll, Sports Editor May 23, 2018

He was just a kid from Akron, Ohio. He was just a kid with ambitious aspirations.  He was just an 18-year-old attending St. Mary High School. But in the 2003 NBA Draft, he became something beyond imagination....

Who will make it to the Stanley Cup finals?

The Final Four: Stanley Cup 2018

Adriana Meijaard, Staff Writer May 18, 2018

It cannot be denied that it is a very eventful period of time in the world of sports. The NFL football draft has sent numerous aspiring collegiate players to a professional team, the World Cup is approaching,...

A Coral Reef batter anticipates a pitch Angelina Bonilla.

A Bitter End to a Magnificent Season

Daniel Toll, Sports Editor May 15, 2018

Last Friday, May 11 at 4:00 p.m., the Coral Gables Lady Cavaliers Softball team went head-to-head against Coral Reef Senior High School in a high-stakes game that would ultimately allow the triumphant...

Cavan Wilson celebrates his victory alongside his two coaches.

Athlete of the Week and State Champion: Cavan Wilson

Daniel Toll, Sports Editor May 14, 2018

On the week of May 6 through May 13, senior Cavan Wilson was awarded Athlete of the Week honors for his efforts at the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Track and Field Championships. However,...

A Lady Cavalier hitter awaits an incoming pitch.

Cavalier Softball Wins Yet Another District Championship

Chase Bagnall-Koger, Staff Writer May 1, 2018

The Coral Gables High School girls' softball team recently won their fifth district championship in a row with a decisive 11-0 victory over Coral Park High School. "I think the skills and talents of...

Heat guard Dwayne Wade drives to the basket during the Heats defeat by the 76ers in Game 5.

Heat Eliminated by 76ers in Game 5

Daniel Toll, Sports Editor Apr 27, 2018

On the night of Apr. 24, the Miami Heat's season, in addition to their playoff hopes, came to an end with a tough, double-digit loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Philly. The game, ending with a score of...

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