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Las Vegas: The NBA cup final featured in las vegas, December 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy): CBS Sports

Foran’s Thoughts on the NBA Cup

Carter Bianco and Ben Dunnigan | December 18, 2024

The NBA(National Basketball Association) Cup is a new addition to the NBA, and the goal is to see what students and faculty at Foran High school think about it.  Created last year to make the league more enjoyable and give people something to look forward to in the middle of the season. The NBA Cup...

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Ski Club Fun: Group of ski club members getting ready to take on the slopes! Photo Credit: Anthony Federico.

Blizzards and Boarding

A Ski-Club Preview
Ava Sanz, Business & Sports Editor | December 13, 2024

Foran Ski Club started in 2001 and has been a success ever since. Each year new trips are created to different mountains around the northeast. Beginner or pro, Ski Club provides a great opportunity to create relationships while having a good time. The longest-standing teacher involved with the ski...

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Foran Lions Pink Out Game: Juniors Alex Lin and Justin Rodriguez October 8, 2024. Photo courtesy: Justin Rodriguez.

A Season to Remember: Fall Sports Favorite Memories

Emma Swaller and Eva Fernandes | December 13, 2024

With the 2024 fall sports season coming to an end, football, soccer, volleyball, cheer, and swim & dive have made lots of memories. Through games, practices, and team bonding moments, memories were created that will stay with Foran athletes for a lifetime Football Although it was hard to pick...

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Stunting: The boys learn the basics of stunting and how to get into a stunt. November 14, 2024. Photo courtesy: Sarah Schumann

Putting the He in Cheer

Foran Boys Show Their Spirit on the Sidelines
Andrew Bishop and Kellen Kirker | December 4, 2024

With the annual Powderpuff game between Foran and Law kicking off, it's not just about the girls battling on the field; it's also about the boys on the sidelines, stepping into the role of cheerleaders. During the fall and winter sports seasons, the cheerleaders support the boys, and the Powderpuff...

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Freshman girls at conditioning: Picture of freshman girls together at conditioning taken November 25, 2024. Photo Courtesy: Amara Dalip

Foran Girls Basketball Team Prepares for a Strong Season

Amara Dalipi, Staff Writer | November 26, 2024

As the winter sports season starts at Foran, the girls' basketball team has begun conditioning for a strong season. They are working hard to make it far into the SCC (Southern Connecticut Conference) and State tournaments.  To achieve this goal, the girls are conditioning three times a week to build...

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Touchdown: Girls celebrate after a touchdown, November 22, 2022. photo courtesy: Maria Crocco

Girls on the Gridiron

Gearing Up for Game Day
Kyle Viesselman and Alex Testani | November 22, 2024

Powderpuff, the yearly event that happens during the week of the Foran vs. Law football game, attracts a wide-ranging audience from students, parents, and faculty members. The game uses a flag football spin on the game, requiring players to wear flags instead of tackling one another. There are 11...

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The Stadium: The Lawmen Stadium, where the Thanksgiving football game Foran vs Law will be held Nov. 28.  Pic taken November 13 2024, photo courtesy: Chuck Rock

Foran vs Law Thanksgiving Football Game

What To Expect
Jacob Przybylowicz, Staff Writer | November 20, 2024

The last time Foran won the annual Thanksgiving football game against rival Jonathan Law was 2019. That said, the Foran Lions are more set than ever on winning this year’s match.  Raymond Jackson, a junior wide receiver says, “The Lions are going to bite back,” and that determination is high...

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Serefina Pavlat getting her hand raised after a hard-fought victory, Jan. 2023.

Girls Wrestling:

Changing the Face of Competitive Sports
William MacKnight, Jagger Rees, and Staff writer | November 15, 2024

Wrestling has long been perceived as a male-dominated sport, but a growing number of young women are stepping onto the mats, challenging stereotypes, and redefining what it means to compete. However, as societal attitudes toward gender roles have evolved, so too has the perception of women in athletics.  Junior...

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Varsity volleyball game: The girls huddling up while playing a game. (taken November 4th, 2024) Photo Courtesy: Jeffrey Raucci

Setting for Success

The Importance of Collaboration in High School Volleyball
Lana Carroll and Julia Dyki | November 7, 2024

The Foran volleyball team prides itself on the strong bonds between its players. Senior Hailey Cahill says, “[My favorite part of the team is] definitely the friendships I have made, I love everyone on the team,” Being a part of a team means creating a healthy and supportive environment. Foran’s...

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Huge race: Dan Enrico poses neck and neck with his opponent, January 22 , 2024. Photo courtesy: Anthony Federico

Preparing for Winter Sports

Carter Bianco and Ben Dunnigan | November 6, 2024

 From the classroom to the gym, athletes at Foran High School rely on preparation to stay in shape and perform at their best. According to an article from UW Health, a student has to prepare and condition for winter sports Mr. Jeffery Raucci, the new athletic director, says, “Winter coaches...

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Week 5 Cheshire Pink Out: Foran Lions offense in action, October 10, 2024. Photo courtesy: Anthony Federico

Race to States

Christian Rios and Kyle Nelson | November 4, 2024

From Monday after-school practices to Friday night lights, the time and effort the Foran Lions put into succeeding shows in the 2-2 record despite facing upper-level teams. “We have the same confidence level after every game no matter what was in the past. If anything it drives us even more,”...

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New threads and style: Clippers 18U (ECHO) player in action at the Wonderland of Ice battling for the puck. October 20, 2024. Photo courtesy: Eric Kerzner

The Connecticut Clippers

Milford’s Newest Ice Hockey Franchise
Joey Kerzner and Matt Stas | October 23, 2024

With the new hockey season commenced, the Connecticut Clippers Youth Hockey program is already making their mark at their new home, the Milford Ice Arena.  The Clippers are a new Milford hockey franchise that offers youth hockey from ages eight to 18, and they compete in the American Hockey Federation...

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