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Lady Lions Practice: The girls at their daily practices (taken September 30th, 2024). Photo Courtesy: Kyla Ishmael

Diving Into Victory

How the Lady Lions Dominate the Competition
Mya Fischetti and Kyla Ishmael | October 17, 2024

West Haven, Shelton, Laurelton, East Haven, Branford, and Hamden are all the teams the Foran Girls Swim and Dive team have defeated making the Lady Lions 7-0. The Lady Lions get a lot of support from their friends, family, teammates, coaches, and managers.  Communication and being there for each...

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Football fun: Pictured are captains Joey Gagliardi, Jagger Rees, Zach Queiroz, Wyatt Shallis, and Brandon Marschner in uniform.

The Rundown on Fall Sports Captains

Ava Sanz, Business Editor | October 11, 2024

Before the fall season began, coaches had a very important decision to make: choosing captains. There are several qualities that coaches look for when it comes to picking individuals to lead the team, whether this be leadership, determination, hard work, etc.. In this piece we will take a look at the...

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Coaches Arm-in-Arm: Coaches Barrett and Hair smiling in the new cross country community. Photo by Jasmine Phung, September 13, 2024.

New Faces on the Track

Cross Country Introduces New Coaches
Gracie Brogan, Jasmine Phung | September 25, 2024

With the start of a new season, Foran’s cross country team is entering a new era under the guidance of two new coaches. Bringing a fresh new perspective and years of experience, coaches Sarah Barrett and Thomas Hair are dedicated to refining the current teams, strengthening individual performance,...

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Memory Lane: Taking a look at Mr. Anthony Vitelli throughout the years working at Joseph A. Foran High School. Photo courtesy: Gathered from Foran Booster Club and Yearbooks.

End of an Era

Mr. Vitelli Retires, Leaving a Legacy of Sport Excellence
Hayley Pokornowski, Staff Writer | May 30, 2024

It’s always a bittersweet feeling when a big role model retires from their role. Mr. Anthony Vitelli’s retirement marks the end of an incredible journey which was filled with many triumphs, challenges, and unforgettable moments. This is a time to look back at the remarkable legacy he leaves behind.  Vitelli...

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Locked In: From the Dugout to the Batter's Box the whole team is locked in. April 26, 2024 Photo courtesy: Maria Crocco

Swinging for Success

Foran Baseball Team’s Season Recap and Star Performances
Noah Champagne and Colin Monahan | May 13, 2024

Baseball is a sport that has long been a favorite American pastime, all the way from tee ball to the Major Leagues. The game of baseball requires players with certain characteristics: they need to be able to work together, be flexible, and be resilient. Foran Baseball Coach Garret Walker reflects,...

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Basketball Hustle: Players rush down the court following the ball, February 1, 2023.

Behind the scenes of Unified Sports

Alexa White and Makayla Crespo | February 9, 2024

95% of public high schools in Connecticut offer a Unified Sports program; there are 47,909 combined participants in almost 20 states in the nation. On February 14, a Unified Sports winter basketball tournament will be held for all members of the club at Foran High School.  Unified Sports started...

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Freshman Takeover: Freshman Jaxon Staples and John Johnson takeover the court, December 21, 2024.

Freshman Phenoms

Freshmen Take Over The Basketball Court
Jimmy D'Angelo and Eli Gomes | January 26, 2024

             Foran basketball is off to a strong start, under the lead of two Freshmen Jaxon Staples and John Johnson. The team beat their cross-town rival early in the season for the first time in 13 games and qualified for the state tournament with a win over the Shelton Gaels on January...

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Lawmen in Foran Territory: Cam Upchurch taking on Jackson Doyle, December 21, 2023.

Battle on the Hardwood

Jonathan Law vs. Foran Basketball Preview
Caio Coelho and Braden Butler | January 24, 2024

           The rivalry between Jonathan Law and Foran has been around since 1973, and it continues today, January 24th at Jonathan Law. December 21, 2023 was the last time that Foran played against Law and the lions ended up victorious with a score of 40-29 Foran. As the rematch approaches, both...

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Scoring :Foran boys basketball game against Lyman Hall, December 14, 2023.

Playing For A Cure

The Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Game
Alexa White and Laney Chan | January 10, 2024

           According to the National Cancer Institute, two million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year. The Coaches vs. Cancer program's goal is to unite people to defeat cancer. It is an organization between the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Association of Basketball...

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Down the Court: Summer Collins dribbling to the basket. December 11, 2023.

Summer’s Senior Spotlight

Leading the Way on the Basketball Court
Hayley Pokornowski, Staff Writer | January 9, 2024

          Being the only senior on a high school team comes with its ups and downs. At Joseph A. Foran High School girls basketball captain Summer Collins, the sole senior on the team.           During her four years on the team, Collins was able to learn a lot being on the court from teamwork...

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Split Jump: Kayla Johnson doing a split jump in a meet against Daniel Hand, January 10, 2023.

Game-Changer

Unveiling the Talents and Triumphs of Kayla Johnson
Nicholas Salvador and William MacKnight | January 9, 2024

          Kayla Johnson is Sophomore at Foran, and her journey in the world of gymnastics started at a young age. As a toddler, she took her first steps into the gymnastics community at "My Gym" and continued to develop her skills at Cartwheels from the tender age of four. In 2020, facing a transition...

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Foran’s First: Captain and senior Kelly Aspras with her coaches Thomas Rashaad (Left) and David Esposito (Right), January 2023.

No Pain, No Gain

Foran’s Wrestling Team is Back on The Mat
Gavin Fanelli and Matt Adkins | January 5, 2024

          The Foran High School wrestling team is back at it. With almost 50 kids suiting up this year, they are ready to take on the competition.            Head wrestling coach Dave Esposito states, “We have been working hard. We have many returning players, state place wins and young...

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