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The official logo of the 2020 Olympics. Photo courtesy of olympic.org

Doping in International Sports: Russia Banned From 2020 Olympics

Ashley Ciesluk, Staff Writer | February 10, 2020

        At the beginning of December of 2019, Russia was voted to be banned from all international sports for four years by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Two major international sports events included in those four years would be the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo as well as the 2022 soccer World...

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 Left to right: Seniors Jay Rajani and Bruno Sequera, from Jonathan Law High School, and seniors Casey Coon and Lucas Burgard from Foran High School. Caption #2: Foran senior captains Casey Coon and Lucas Burgard pose for a photo before their meet against West Haven/Platt Tech. on Tuesday, February 4.

NEW SEASON BRINGS NEW BEGINNINGS: Milford Boys Swim and Dive

Isabella McPadden, Editor | February 5, 2020

     With only four meets left, the season for Milford boys swim and dive is going by fast. According to the students, the combined team, which includes athletes from Jonathan Law High School and Foran High School, has been an effective transition. At their last home meet against West Haven...

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Get Ready To Rumble

Wrestling Team Hosts Fundraiser For Milford Prevention Council
Kat Parker, Staff Writer | January 30, 2020

   Wednesday, January 29 marked the first annual #togetherwecan charity match hosted by Foran’s own wrestling team. In collaboration with the Milford Prevention Council, the team raises money that will directly go towards the awareness of anti-vaping and drug use.          As the match begins,...

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Ethan Edmondson competes. Photo courtesy of Gametime CT

Lions Grapple Their Way to the Top

Luca Marinelli and Robert Wainman | January 28, 2020

  As a recent state champion, the Lions’ wrestling team has started off the season with positivity and confidence. The team is coached by Coach David Esposito and led by senior captains Tanish Joshi and Reilly Barry, as well as junior captain Ethan Edmondson. Edmondson felt very confident...

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John Shannon takes the ball up the court. Shannon led Foran with 22 of their 61 points. Photo courtesy of Corina Massey.

Shannon Leads Foran to Victory Over North Haven

Corina Massey, Editor | January 23, 2020

        Last night, January 22, 2020, the lions defeated North Haven High School 61-44. The lions are now 7-4.          The lions were ahead starting from the first half (37-21). They carried their momentum into the third quarter ending with a score of 49-32.          In the end,...

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 Three senior girls pose for a picture at track practice for Ms.Farrell December 5th,2019
Photo Courtesy of, Lisa Farrell

Dashing Into Track Season

December 19, 2019

Frances Grabowski  Makenzie Wisniewski  Staff Writers        As winter approaches, the winter sports season approached quickly as well. Track season started with some off-season conditioning in the fall. Yet, the first practice for the season was on December fifth. Winter sports at Foran...

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Oregon celebrating after winning the Pac-12 Football Championship Game. Photo courtesy of AP Photo and Tony Avelar.

College Football Playoff Predictions

The Top 4 Playoff Teams
December 10, 2019

Nick Turner Staff Writer          It’s that time of the year again, the college football playoffs are right around the corner and the race to be in the top four is in full swing.          National powerhouses such as Alabama, Clemson, LSU and Ohio State are again competing to be...

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Senior captain, Mia Tunucci, goes up for a 3 against Harding. Photo Courtesy of Mia Tunucci.

Foran Girls Basketball Off to the Courts

Preparing For The Upcoming Season
December 4, 2019

Jess Sanders Staff Writer         The girls basketball team is getting prepared for this season. Like in the past, the teams they face will be competitive and we will need to prepare. Head Coach, Bob Asmussen, is making sure he gets the girls ready for a tough season in hopes of making states...

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Anna Byers and Ariana Montero pose with the trophy - Photo courtesy of MaryGrace Weissauer

Foran Powderpuff Jukes Out the Competition

November 27, 2019

Ava Abbotts, Ethan Edmondson Staff Writers      On Tuesday night, the Foran and Law Powderpuff football teams went head to head in a cross-town showdown. The game was held at Vito DeVito Sports Complex on the campus of Joseph A. Foran High School, and the popular game filled the seats on both...

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Senior quarterback Andrew Janik, looking down field for his receivers.

The Upcoming Annual Thanksgiving Football Game

November 27, 2019

Maddie DeBiase Sarah Casey Staff Writers          Rival high schools, Law and Foran, start to prepare for the annual Thanksgiving football game. Since these high schools are such big opponents, the game is very competitive and people all around Milford come to watch.          Due...

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Foran Swimming and Dive at Lion Heart’s 2018 event showing spirit. Photo Courtesy of Meghan Condon

Lion Pride Swims For Heart

November 20, 2019

Seraiah LaPorte Staff Writer          Foran High school’s girls swim team gets involved in the annual Lion Heart organization on October 13th located in the natatorium at 7 am. Foran teams up with other high schools in the area including Law and Lauralton to raise money for awareness.  ...

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2018-2019 team huddle before a meet.

Flipping Into Gymnastics

November 13, 2019

Emily Jankura Staff Writer      Chalk flies through the air and sweat drips from the girls faces. It’s the first meet of the season and the gymnasts emotions are high. All the practices lead up to the few competitions that Foran goes to. They compete against other Connecticut schools to reach...

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