Category: Sports
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Alumna Erin Matson becomes head coach ofUNC field hockey
By Courtney Brennan ‘24STAFF WRITER Alumna Erin Matson has been named head coach of the University of North Carolina’s field hockey team. Being the most decorated player in UNC program history, Matson will continue her legendary career directing from the sidelines. She follows Karen Shelton, the most accomplished coach in NCAA field hockey history, who…
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Eagles make history during Playoff Run
By Shailen Patel ’26REPORTER PHOTO COURTSEY OF YONG KIM Following stellar seasons from both the Philadelphia Union and Philadelphia Phillies, reaching finals in their respective leagues, fans were excited to see what the Eagles could produce. The Eagles were able to surpass these lofty expectations by recording 14 wins on the season and securing the…
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Longhorns sweep Kennett during Winter Sports Senior Night
By Reagan Wilson ’26STAFF WRITER PHOTO COURTSEY OF UHS t was an evening of overwhelming emotions during “Winter Sports Senior Night” at Unionville High School. Senior student athletes said tearful goodbyes to their coaches, while at the same time embracing the excitement of their future commitments to their prospective colleges. UHS proudly celebrated the Boys…
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Phillies postseason makes miraculous strides
By John Albans ‘25REPORTER In the 2022 MLB season, the Phillies produced a record of 87 wins and 75 losses. However, when they hired a new coach on June 3, Rob Thompson, everything seemed to take a turn for the better. They finished under Thompson with a record of 65-46. This rollercoaster of a season…
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Cross country team speeds past the competition
By Reagan Wilson ‘26REPORTER PHOTO COURTESY OF OLIVIA RIGGS The Girls’ Cross Country team finished their way to fourth place in Chestmonts Championship League; They also came third in districts. Two out of three captains on the varsity girls placed in the top 15 in their league–seniors Becca Harkness and Nicky Diver placed eighth and…
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Girls’ volleyball celebrates undefeated recordswith
By Maggie Richardson ’24REPORTER The outstanding girls volleyball team is making history this season. With the regular season coming to a close, both varsity and junior varsity celebrated undefeated records along with the freshman team finishing strong. Now, the varsity team is focused on eliminating the competition in the postseason and winning the coveted State…
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Girls’ tennis team returns to States
By Elizabeth Yeh ’24REPORTER The Girls’ Tennis Team had a tremendous run, with a perfect regular season record of 20-0. Their undefeated regular season record placed them as the first seed in Districts, where the top five courts battled the top players in the area. Having the home-court advantage, the varsity team including singles players…
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Girls’ golf team ace Ches-Mont league
By Reagan Wilson ’26REPORTER The girls’ golf team snagged the top spot in the Chesmont League with a 10-0 record, making their way to winning the title. In addition, Captain Mary Dunigan won top honors for individual placement over the entire girls’ Chesmont league championship. With much help from other players on the team, the…
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Girls’ varsity field hockey crushes competition
By Mila Brown ‘24REPORTER The girls’ varsity field hockey team is off to a tremendous start with a winning record and is currently placed seventh in their division. They began the year off with a 5-0 win against Phoenixville, followed by a few more wins to get the season rolling.One major highlight for the girls…
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Serena Williams announces retirement
By Elizabeth Yeh ‘24REPORTER Tennis Star Serena Williams announced her retirement on Aug. 9, 2022. Her achievements are incredible, with 73 career singles titles, 23 career doubles titles, and over $94 million in career winnings.In her Vogue article announcing her retirement, Williams called it a taboo subject. “I have never liked the word retirement. It…
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