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Talking it Over: Key players of the softball team converse about the game. April 16, 2026, Photo courtesy: Paige Perregaux.

Foran Softball

Striving For Success in States
Matt Stas and Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky | May 28, 2026

Last year, the softball team went undefeated and won the state championship. This year, the goal has now become to win the state championship again.  Despite the hopes of another undefeated season ending, the Lions are still focused on bringing home another title. To be as dominant as they are, the...

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Farewell to Home: Outside of Total Mortgage Arena before the last regular season game in Bridgeport. April 12, 2026. Photo courtesy: Joey Kerzner.

Farewell To The Port

Bridgeport Islanders Depart CT After 25 Seasons
Joey Kerzner, Sports Editor | May 18, 2026

For the past 25 seasons in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Bridgeport Islanders have called Total Mortgage Arena home. With their 25-26 season concluded, the team and AHL Board of Governors announced that the team will relocate to Hamilton, Ontario, and play at the newly renovated TD Coliseum for...

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Three Girls, One Goal: Sophomores Lena Pangu, Tatum Deitelbaum, and Senior Lily Magnuson, hustling to score a point for the lacrosse team. April 17, 2026. Photo courtesy: Christina Magnuson.

Spring Sports Captains

Speed, Strength, and Leadership
Julia Dyki and Lana Carroll | May 6, 2026

The arrival of spring doesn’t just signal warmer weather and longer days; it marks the beginning of a new chapter in leadership. Across fields, courts, and tracks, this season's captains are stepping into roles that go far beyond their sports, setting the tone for teamwork, resilience, and school pride. The...

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Focused, Fueled, Ready: Kellen Kirker prepares with quiet focus before his event, February 3, 2026. Photo courtesy: Josie Kirker.

The Pressure and Progress of Indoor Track

How Athletes Prepare, Race, and Compete While Pushing Their Limits
John Annucci and Tim Bogatikov | March 6, 2026

The sound of spikes hitting the track echoes through the indoor arena as Foran athletes round tight corners and push themselves with every lap. Indoor track is a test of speed, endurance, and mental toughness, where long hours of training and practice pay off. From afternoon practices to nail-biting...

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Wishing Each Other Luck: The girls do a group hug before a meet, January 9, 2026. Photo courtesy: Jesse Torres.

Through Every Tumble

The Close Bonds Made Through Gymnastics
Angie Vargas, Layout Editor | February 26, 2026

A cloud of gym chalk dust fills the air as a group of girls gets ready to perform on the bars. Fellow teammates watch on the side, clapping and cheering on teammates who have become friends. This familiarity doesn’t occur simply overnight through the passing of tryouts. Instead, these bonds are...

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The Hamden Girls Hockey Team: The Hamden girls' hockey team after winning a victory, January 24, 2026. Photo courtesy: Alexander Macatol.

“Building a Community”

Maya Krzywosz, Staff Writer | February 24, 2026

The sound in the ice rink was sharp and cold, as hockey players skated on the ice, and the feeling of the coldness of the air. While sharing the love for the same sport, that’s how the Girls Hockey team felt during their games this season. While playing hockey, it is important to have good communication...

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Gaming Collaboratively: Foran Esports playing together in states for the Rocket League tournament, December 12, 2025. Photo courtesy: Chelsea Green.

Leveling Up

Leveling Up Foran Esports Reaches First-Ever Semifinal
Michael D’Aiuto and Sean Murphy | February 23, 2026

Foran High School’s fledgling Esports team recently placed third in the state tournament for Rocket League, held at Quinnipiac University on December 12.  The team’s achievement marks a milestone for Foran, which competed at the state semifinals for the first time. Connecticut has become the...

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One the Lane: Pacey and his teammates before a triples tournament at Dudek Lanes in Warren, Rhode Island. August 9, 2025. Photo courtesy: Denise Larka.

King of the Alley

Senior Spotlight: Pacey Larka
Kyle Viesselman and Alex Testani | February 20, 2026

Strike after strike, senior Pacey Larka built himself into one of the most under-the-radar athletes in the Foran community. As a senior in high school, he is a decorated bowler, with some of his accomplishments including All-American, 5-time State Champion, and 5-time top 4 finisher at the National Duckpin...

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Together as a Whole: Milford Mariners together with the kids after a hard day of learning and helping, January 10, 2026. Photo courtesy: Matthew Adkins.

From the Rink to the Classroom

Carter Bianco and Christian Rios | February 20, 2026

Throughout the season, the Milford Mariners are doing more than just practicing hockey; they are teaching youth simple skills on and off the ice, whether it is learning how to skate or just how to read a book. Senior captains Joey Kerzner, Parker Guarnieri, and Matt Adkins read a book to a classroom,...

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Taking Home the Gold: Foran’s girls’ indoor track team after winning a medal in the 2025 Class M Girls State Championship, February 13, 2025. Photo courtesy: Robert Taylor.

Sophomore Sensation

Maria Azpiri-Sudusky
Mike Rich and Pacey Larka | February 12, 2026

Since her freshman year, sophomore Maria Azpiri-Sudusky has been rewriting Foran’s sports history. According to athletic.net, she holds eight school records in indoor and outdoor track, quickly becoming a reckoning force. Breaking three outdoor records, including the 1600m, 3200m, and 4x800m relay,...

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Jump Ball: Aralynne Woods jumps up at center court, locked in and ready for the tip-off to start the game. Photo courtesy: Kelly Voigtl.

The Shining Senior Spotlight

Aralynne Woods Leads the Way
Grace Tonelli and Alexa White | January 28, 2026

This year, Aralynne Woods is the only senior on the Foran Girls Basketball team. As the team’s senior captain, she works hard to help the underclassmen and be a positive role model. She leads both on and off the court, always setting a good example for the team. Junior Small Forward Norah Bove states,...

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Suited Up: Foran Swim captains lined up together at the captains’ meeting, November 24, 2025. Photo courtesy: Joey Lahav.

Diving Into the Season

Christian Rios, Staff Writer | January 8, 2026

The Boys Milford swim team’s 2025-26 season is officially underway. The roster consists of athletes from both Jonathan Law High School and Joseph A. Foran High School. This year, Captains are eager to start the season off with success. They have been putting in countless hours after school, working...

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