The Miami Dolphins Weather the Storm In Season Opener
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
September 15, 2018
Filed under Fall, Football, Sports
The Miami Dolphins kicked off the National Football League (NFL) season on Sep. 3 at 1 P.M. against the Tennessee Titans. The much-anticipated return of starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill, after missing all of last season due to injury, was taken aback following the torrential downpour that plagued...
A Category 5 Hurricane: UM vs SSU
Trey Riera-Gomez, Staff Writer
September 11, 2018
Filed under Fall, Football, Sports, Top Stories
This past Saturday was a cornerstone in the history of the University of Miami football team. After coming off of a crushing loss in Week One to Louisiana State University (LSU) in Dallas, Texas, the Hurricanes were looking to bounce back in their Week Two home game against the Savannah State Tigers....
Turtle International Football League: Buddle Huddies Edition
Patrick Ales and Thomas Harley
September 10, 2018
The sport of fantasy football was established as not only a game of paper and pencil, but a game of heart. Even as the technological advancements of the late 20th century were made, and the game transitioned to a computerized system, the passion for the game of football has held strong in the hearts...
Cross Country: Much More Than a Sprint
Chase Bagnall-Koger, News Editor
September 9, 2018
Filed under Cross Country, Fall, Sports
The Coral Gables Cross Country team has hit the ground running this year and is already excelling in one of Gables's most physically challenging sports. With intense training that occurs five to six times a week, it is no surprise that the team has been building up their stamina and improving their...
Girls Volleyball: Setting the Expectations High
Trey Riera-Gomez, Staff Writer
September 7, 2018
Filed under Fall, Girls Volleyball, Sports, Top Stories
On Tuesday, Sep. 4 at 7 p.m., the Coral Gables Girls Varsity Volleyball team played the Ferguson Falcons at home. This matchup was one of the toughest the girls would face all year as Ferguson, being the top-ranked team in the district, came ready to play and kept the intensity constant throughout the...
Cavaliers and Buccaneers Kick off the 2018 Football Season
Trey Riera-Gomez, Staff Writer
August 26, 2018
Filed under Fall, Football, Sports, Top Stories
On Friday, Aug. 24, the Coral Gables Cavaliers varsity football team suited up and played their first regular season game against the South Dade Buccaneers. The matchup of rivals was held at Tropical Park, where lines of people outside the ticket booths anxiously awaited the commencement of the 2018-2019...
Kid Superman Swims Past Michael Phelps’s Record
Jesse Zambrano, Features Editor
August 25, 2018
On July 31, 10-year-old swimming phenom, Clark Kent Apuada, beat Michael Phelps's 23-year-old record in the 100-meter butterfly, leaving fans stunned at his ability and agility. The Long Course Far West Championships in Moraga, California, held the swim meet where many contenders gathered to compete....
A Rivalry Served Right: Djokovic Bests Federer in Cincinnati
Trey Riera-Gomez, Staff Writer
August 22, 2018
Filed under Fall, Sports, Tennis
As he tossed his racket and sweatbands into the stands of eager fans, a tennis superstar emerged victoriously and took center court to claim his well-deserved trophy, the Rockwood Cup. While those attending the event and watching it at home chanted with joyful voices, a player sealed his destiny as...
An Education With a Promise
Daniel Toll, Sports Editor
August 20, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports
If LeBron James needed anything else to contribute to his legacy beyond the basketball court, he did so on Aug. 4 when he launched his "I Promise" school for underprivileged children in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. Primarily known for his prowess on the basketball court, King James has taken it upon...
Touching Down On the NFL Preseason
Trey Riera-Gomez, Staff Writer
August 17, 2018
Filed under Fall, Football, Sports
As the end of summer approaches, millions across the United States are preparing for the upcoming National Football League's (NFL) 2018-2019 season. Football, one of the most beloved and popular sports in the U.S., had approximately 15 million viewers tuned in for each of last year's 16 regular season...
Coral Gables Swimming Dives into a New Season
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
August 14, 2018
Filed under Fall, Sports, Swimming
Coming off of a year riddled with obstacles, such as Hurricane Irma, that disrupted their practice schedule, the Coral Gables Swimming team has officially begun preparing for the 2018 fall season. After missing out on the District title by only three points last October, the Girls' Swimming team is hoping...
XC Looks to Hit the Ground Running
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
August 14, 2018
Filed under Cross Country, Fall, Sports, Top Stories
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, in which the girls' team finished fifth and the boys' finished seventh, the team sent eight...
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Emily Kay is a current junior in the International Baccalaureate Academy (IB) at Coral Gables Senior High School. She is ecstatic to have become a part...
