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Senior Captains Isabel Morales(left) and Anna Byers(right) poses for a picture after a practice. Photo courtesy: Ella Morales, September 19, 2020.

A Look into 2020’s Kicker Captains

Kailey Howell, Staff Writer | November 11, 2020

     Girls and boys soccer captains this year have kicked off the season to a great start. The captains are needed to spread positivity and be the best leaders they can be for the 2020 season.       This year boys and girls soccer captains, senior Isabel Morales, Anna Byers, Luca Marinelli,...

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Scottish Club Celtic Home Shirt with an example of a mask that is worn on the bench during games. 
Photo Courtesy : Kevan Cogan. October 16 2020.

Covid-19 Consequences: Soccer Adapts To Pandemic Changes

Ben Cogan, Staff Writer | October 27, 2020

     Covid-19 created many issues for soccer teams globally in the upcoming season. Teams have had to adjust to new guidelines and new ways of working behind the scenes.      Soccer clubs around the world took a major hit when the pandemic confronted the sport. Many clubs depend on the owners...

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Players show a photo of the Covid-19 cases in Connecticut with the caption on the poster “Let Us Play” on September 9. Photo courtesy of Shawn McFarland/The Hartford Courant.

Benched for the Season

The CIAC officially cancels the 2020 football season for the fall
Seraiah LaPorte and Aliya Prosser | October 16, 2020

     As a result of the coronavirus, on September 16 the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) informed the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) that 11-on-11 tackle football should not be continued this fall.       Friday nights are filled with exciting game play...

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The new turf field in the works for the next school year.
Photo courtesy of: Mary Grace Weissauer

Fake Grass; Real Field. New coming to Foran Athletics

Learn to Love the Turf
Mary Grace Weissauer and Emily Jankura | October 15, 2020

     The new turf field brings excitement for all sports, especially the soccer teams. After years of struggling with the field’s poor drainage, Milford decided it was time to fix up the field.       In a time of uncertainty for many sports right now, a new field is exactly what players needed...

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Cheerleaders at their socially-distanced practice on September 25, 2020. Photo courtesy of Amanda Quieroz.

How COVID-19 Changed High School Sport Seasons

Kensye Cocchia, Editor | October 7, 2020

Coronavirus has unfortunately impacted Americans' lives since March 2020. Many high schools across the country experienced disappointment after a cancelled spring sports season, and now the fall sports season has been significantly impacted in Connecticut (CT). Football in CT was cancelled for the...

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Miami dolphins got a great pick in the draft, picking up Alabama’s very own Tua Tagovailola.

Tackling the 2020 NFL Draft

Nik Cruciani, Staff Writer | May 7, 2020

       The NFL Draft is a highly anticipated event in the world of sports, usually celebrated in sports bars and living rooms full of excited fans. The smell of buffalo wings, tortilla chips, salsa, and overworn jerseys.  The sound of excitement or disappointment. However, in these strange times,...

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 Foran Students Ben and Sam Cogan  playing soccer in their garden due to the pandemic restrictions. Photo courtesy of Kevan Cogan.

How Soccer Has Been Affected Worldwide

Ben Cogan, Staff Writer | May 7, 2020

       The Coronavirus pandemic has affected plenty of sports worldwide ranging from high school all the way through professional leagues. One of the main sports that has fallen into a large state of confusion is soccer. This is due to the timing of the postponement, as the sport was in the middle...

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Matthew Wootton will be attending Eastern Connecticut State University, majoring in criminology.

Foran Baseball Players Continuing to Play Through College

Jess Sanders, Staff Writer | May 6, 2020

       Since spring athletes have had to put a hold on their season and maybe for good, some athletes still have a chance to play again in college. Three Foran baseball players have decided to continue their seasons in college.         Jason Giambra will be attending the University of Bridgeport...

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Jim Abbott pitches the ball while on the California Angels. Photo Courtesy of Baseball America.

This Day in History: Jim Abbott´s MLB Debut

Ethan Edmondson, Staff Writer | April 28, 2020

      On April 8, 1989, one-handed pitcher Jim Abbott had his first start in the MLB for the California Angels. The game took place at Anaheim Stadium in California and Abbott was 21 at the time. This was a very special game due to the fact that Abbott was a one-handed pitcher who went to the MLB...

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Junior, Page Carlson goes up to hit the ball against West Haven in the fall season of 2019. Photo courtesy of Mia Tunucci.

Who Runs the World?

Women and Their Growing Role in the Sports Industry
Corina Massey, Editor | March 12, 2020

       In today’s society, women are encouraged more than ever to enter the sports industry. Whether that be on or off the field there is a place for any woman to enter the male-dominated industry.        Women were given the freedom to play sports at the educational level with Title IX,...

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Foran Basketball Seniors pose with head coach, Ian Kirkpatrick. Photo courtesy of Corina Massey.

End of a Season: Boy’s Basketball Heads Into the Postseason

Corina Massey, Editor | February 27, 2020

       This past Friday, the Foran Boy’s Basketball team had their senior night at the Edna Fraiser Gymnasium. The Lions took on West Haven High School.         In the end, the Lions lost 63-44. This was much closer than the two’s previous game at West Haven High School, which ended 67-33...

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The jersey of Ronaldo´s current club team, Juventus. 10 January 2020. Photo Courtesy of Ben Cogan.

Cristiano Ronaldo Changing Lives Day By Day

Ben Cogan, Staff Writer | February 27, 2020

       Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most popular names in the soccer world. He is known worldwide for his abilities and accomplishments in the soccer community and is considered one of the best of all time. His popularity landed him many sponsorship deals with large brands and companies. He has...

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