McGregor vs Khabib Goes Beyond the Octagon
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), under the leadership of CEO Dana White, is slowly becoming one of the most popular sports brands in the world. At the center of this steady rise is quite possibly the biggest attraction in all of the sports, Irishman Conor McGregor. The outspoken fighter is no...
Fifth Time’s A Charm: Girls Volleyball Wins on Senior Night
Melanie Estrada, Staff Witer
October 11, 2018
Filed under Fall, Girls Volleyball, Sports
On Oct. 4 at 7 p.m., the Cavaliers Girls Varsity Varsity Volleyball team played the Lady Braddock Bulldogs in their final game of the season. This game was dedicated to all of the senior players and one that all Cavalier volleyball fans have been waiting for. As Coach Monica De la Vega said, this year's...
Cristina Abello: Diving into Success
Mathilde Requier, Social Media Manager
September 14, 2018
Filed under highlights, Sports (highlights)
Although she may seem like an average freshman, Cristina Abello dedicates her time to a unique and distinct sport: diving. While it is still not mainstream, diving has developed into one of the most attractive sports in the world. Until two years ago, Abello would have never imagined that one day she would...
Turtle International Football League: Buddle Huddies Edition
Patrick Ales and Thomas Harley
September 10, 2018
Filed under Fall, Football, Galleries, Sports, Spotlights, Student, Video
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, Sports Center Carousel
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...
To Play or Not to Play: Sports at the Collegiate Level
Daniel Toll, Sports Editor
September 6, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion, Top Stories
Prior to the 1960s, the sports world was a mere shell of what it has become today. As television networks started investing millions of dollars into the industry, sports have become much more than just a source of entertainment. Today, over 45 million children in the United States alone are involved...
A Rivalry Served Right: Djokovic Bests Federer in Cincinnati
Trey Riera-Gomez, Staff Writer
August 22, 2018
Filed under College/Professional, Sports
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...
Touching Down On the NFL Preseason
Trey Riera-Gomez, Staff Writer
August 17, 2018
Filed under College/Professional, 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, Sports Center Carousel, 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, Sports Center Carousel, 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...
Geraint Thomas: The First Welshman to Win the Tour de france
Chase Bagnall-Koger, News Editor
August 3, 2018
Filed under College/Professional, Sports
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 has helped his teammates secure victories since his Tour de France debut in 2007, but the 2018 ...
Summer X Games 2018: Extreme Athletes, Extreme Sports
Daniel Toll, Sports Editor
July 24, 2018
Filed under College/Professional, Sports
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 extreme sports event that has been rapidly growing in popularity since its inaugural year in 1995. At...
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Maïa Berthier is a freshman in the International Baccalaureate program at Coral Gables Senior High. This is her first year in CavsConnect, and she is ai...
