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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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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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