Tag: Sports
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Interview with Marty Lyons: Living by God’s Plan
by Timothy Stoeber ’26 Marty Lyons, Joe Klecko, Mark Gastineau, and the late Abdul Salaam comprised the famous defensive line of the early 1980s New York Jets that was known as “The New York Sack Exchange.” The nickname was the result of a fan contest won by Dan O’Connor, who referenced the foursome having rung…
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Winter Sports Recap
By Thomas Gamba ’26 Throughout this winter season, Chaminade High School’s athletics program brought home some hardware. All of the athletes put in tremendous effort, and they were greatly rewarded. Varsity Basketball: Coming off state and league championships last year, the varsity basketball team had big expectations for this season. With Kyle Dillon ’26 and…
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Golf in Full Swing for the Flyers
By Colin Cooney ’28 Golf, the beloved pastime that originated in 15th century Scotland, has experienced an undeniable upswing in popularity in recent years. Why is it that golf has gained so much traction among teenage athletes? As the Chaminade High School Flyers prepare to tee up for its spring 2025 season, let’s investigate recent…
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Speech & Debate: Harvard National Speech and Debate Tournament
By Michael Cole ‘27 Over the winter break, rain, snow, and constant sleet blanketed Cambridge, Massachusetts. But for Chaminade High School’s debate team, the weather was just another challenge to overcome at the Harvard National Speech and Debate Tournament. As students walked through the cobblestoned streets and braced against the winds, they embraced the grit…
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Teachers Battle Students in Annual Hoops Game
By Roman Brunetti ’26 On February 27, a group of Chaminade seniors battled faculty members in the annual Senior/Faculty Basketball Game at the AAC. Thanks to a late layup by Coach Joseph Romero ’13, the faculty came out on top, 43-42. The afternoon started with the intramural league semifinals, where Team Fortnite and Team DeMilt…
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Why Are Professional Women’s Sports Less Popular than Men’s?
By Andreas Donas ’27 Sports are a huge part of cultures all around the world. Although the popularity of individual sports varies based on location, men’s sports are usually more popular than women’s sports. Professional women’s sports receive less attention than men’s due to reasons such as unequal media coverage, longevity, and the perception that…
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Prayer, Pizza, and Pickleball: An Evening Filled with Faith and Fun
By Timothy Stoeber ’26 On Friday, November 22, 2024, over 30 members of the Chaminade student body gathered for an evening of prayer, pizza, and pickleball. The event was organized by the Marianist Life Team, a group of students dedicated to coordinating religious activities and events both on and off Chaminade’s campus. The night began…
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Chaminade Students Predict 2024 MLB Postseason
By Ryan Nicol ’25 “Was there any doubt?” The words exclaimed by MLB on FOX broadcaster Joe Davis, immediately following Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani’s first career postseason home run, now ring true for the entire Dodgers team, the 2024 World Series champions. Before any October baseball had been played, Chaminade High School…
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Fighting Boredom with Board Games
The Rise of Game Club Lucas Kierez ’26 Over the years, Chaminade High School has introduced many after-school activities, each leaving its mark on the school’s history. Now, a new club may soon join the ranks: “Game Club.” The concept of “Game Club” evolved from “Game Night”, which began this year. For Game Club,…
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Team Spotlight: Crew
By: Timothy Stoeber Crew is the ultimate team sport, typically consisting of eight rowers and one coxswain. Using one oar each, the eight oarsmen must pull hard for long periods of time while remaining perfectly in sync throughout the race. Not only must all eight oars enter and exit the water at the same time…
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