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Game On: eSports team members in the middle of a match. October 9, 2025. Photo courtesy: Chelsea Green.

From Classrooms to Controllers

Foran eSports Takes on the New Season
Ryan Lawrence, Staff Writer | November 12, 2025

The sound of the sharp clicking video game controllers fills the photography room at Joseph A. Foran as its eSports team practices continuously. Inside, the team works diligently almost every day to improve their skill set and prepare for the upcoming matches. With the large variety of games comes...

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Small But Mighty: The Foran Lions take the field before their home opener, September 26, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Maria Crocco

Uneven Playing Fields?

A Look Into the Division Between Public & Private Sports
Kellen Kirker and Andrew Bishop | November 12, 2025

100,533 students competed in CIAC-sanctioned athletics during the 2023–24 school year—marking a surge in Connecticut’s high school sports participation. Beneath that number lies a widening divide: some public districts are instilling pay-to-play fees, while private schools with tuition and donor...

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Lined Up: The Foran Lions lined up against another team., November 7, 2024. Photo courtesy: Addi Mangosing,

A Milford Classic: Foran vs. Law Football

Celebrates 40 Years of Thanksgiving Football
David Girgis and Mason Fazio | November 11, 2025

The time is almost here for the most anticipated football game of the season. On Nov. 27, the annual Milford cross-town rivalry Thanksgiving game between Foran and Law will take place, marking the end of their regular season. It is the 40 year of the Foran vs. Law Thanksgiving game. This is a milestone...

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Girls’ Soccer Team: The team poses for a group picture. October 2025. Photo courtesy: Stephen Bell.

Goals to Achieve and Goals to Keep

Wesley Sotomayor and Bhoomi Rana | October 30, 2025

The Girls’ Varsity Soccer team has many goals for the 2025 season, both on and off the field. The team's main goal was to improve its record and make it to states. With their state game tomorrow, the team looks to extend its record to 12-5. New head coach Stephen Bell states, “It’s a good group…I’m...

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Midfield Grind: Senior Kylie Posey on the field. Photo courtesy: May 2025.Maria Crocco.

Class of ‘26 Makes It Official

Seniors Committing to College Teams
Alexa White and Grace Tonelli | October 27, 2025

This year, several seniors at Foran are preparing to take the next step in their athletic careers: committing to play at the collegiate level. These student-athletes have put in years of hard work, from early morning practices to the late nights of studying. Now their dedication is paying off. Committing...

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A Win for the Lions: Girls swim and dive team wins meet against Daniel Hand High School. September 22, 2025. Photo courtesy: Callie Jackson.

Diving Into Success

A Season with the Girls Swim & Dive Team
Emma Swaller and Sophia Skelton | October 15, 2025

As the fall season begins, girls’ swim and dive starts back up. Girls’ swim and dive is coached by Mrs. Kristin Skuches and Mr. Brian Dooling. This season, the team aims to win and qualify for the State Opens. So far, they have 6 swimmers who have met state cutoff times. The team moved up from...

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Caution: Fans in the student section pose for a picture
while wearing yellow to support childhood cancer awareness.
September 26, 2025. Photo courtesy: Lisa Farrell.

More Than a Game

Fall Sports Unite for Community Giving
Alex Testani and Kyle Viesselman | October 10, 2025

On Friday nights and fall afternoons, for fall sports teams, it’s not just playing for wins; they’re playing for something bigger. Players are wearing cleats, wristbands, ribbons, and captains are using their uniforms to show support for breast cancer and childhood cancer awareness. Fall sports...

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Hungry Hungry Hippos Game: Students race to collect the tennis balls in their bins. September 26, 2025. Photo courtesy: Addi Mangosing.

Pep Rally Spikes School Spirit

How A School-Wide Tradition Brings Together Students and Creates Lasting Bonds
John Annucci and Jayden Francis | October 10, 2025

Cheers echo through the gym as students enter. The band fills the air with music, and the energy of the crowd reaches new heights. Foran’s fall pep rally didn't just celebrate the big upcoming yellow out football game for Avery's Little Army; it sparked school pride and brought together students.   This...

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On and Off the Field: Girls’ soccer captains Dani Boutote, Brooke Oliver, Allison Ryan, and Sophie Sinisgalli pose for a photo on Picture Day. September 3, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Foran Girls’ Soccer Instagram.

Voices on the Field

Fall Captains Gear Up for the Season
Gavin Conte and Matt Adkins | September 26, 2025

As the fall sports season kicks off, student-athletes from across Foran have stepped into leadership roles as team captains. From the football field to the cross-country trails, these captains possess the unique ability to set the tone for competition and represent the values of hard work and dedication.   Girls’...

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One Step at a Time: Jeffery Raucci, athletic director, posing after undergoing surgery. September 10, 2025 Photo Courtesy: Averi Ferris.

The Road to Recovery

Foran Students Show How to Find Strength in Healing
Averi Ferris and Makayla Crespo | September 25, 2025

September marks National Recovery Month. More than just the start of fall, it’s a time to acknowledge the strength, resilience, and hope that can be found in recovery. Coming back from an injury can be a long and difficult process, and this month serves as a reminder that progress, no matter how...

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Lion Pride: Lady Lions line up prior to playing a game. September 8, 2025. Photo courtesy: Mango’s Media.

Spikes, Sets, & Success

Foran’s Volleyball Team Starts Off the 2025 Season
Joey Kerzner, Sports Editor | September 18, 2025

With the 2025 fall volleyball season kicking off, the Lady Lions are picking up where they left off. After a loss in last year’s playoffs, they’re hungry for another season. The team captains include three seniors: Nyah Boromei, Kylie Posey, and Aubrey Pippa. This is now their fourth season playing...

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Playing in the Goal: Tino Scaranuzzo directing the team up the field after stopping a goal. September 2, 2025. Photo courtesy: Denise Larka

Defending More Than the Goal

John Johnson and Jack Laird | September 17, 2025

With only three years of experience, Foran soccer player Tino Scaranuzzo looks to push past his challenging schedule with a young new group of players. Scaranuzzo, the goalie, is considered one of the leaders on the team and will be doing everything in his power to guide his team to success this season.  The...

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