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Fighting for a Cause: Wrestling team supporting the Rach’s Hope Walk the Extra Mile Event: October 22, 2023.

Mat Heroes: How Foran Wrestling is Making a Difference Through Fundraising

Noah Champagne and Colin Monahan | January 5, 2024

          Usually when wrestling is brought up, one's first thought is a duel between two skilled individuals battling for the win. However, the wrestlers do more than just grapple. The team participates in fundraisers that give back to charities and communities. From supporting illnesses to injuries,...

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Game Planning: Coach Kirkpatrick drawing up a play for the team during a timeout.

Boys Basketball

A Look Inside the Laboratory
Shane Trevethan and Jagger Rees | January 2, 2024

          The Foran Lions boys basketball team is working hard, setting goals, and visualizing a great season with a common goal in mind: to make it to states.           The boys basketball team has been having tough practices and many players are working really hard towards their goals.   ...

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Monster throw: Kelly Aspras, in the middle of throwing shot put at away track meet.

Celebrating 30 Years of the SCC

Growing Athletes since 1994
Ava Sanz, Staff Writer | November 30, 2023

          Blood, sweat and tears poured into one of the most competitive conferences in Connecticut. The Southern Connecticut Conference has been flourishing since 1994 and continues to grow with more talented athletes approaching the thirtieth anniversary of the SCC.            The SCC...

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Head Coach Peter Jambor & Assistant Coach Abby Blanchard pose for a picture. November 14, 2023.

Miles In Style: An Inside Look At Indoor Track

Mike Rich, Staff Writer | November 27, 2023

           Following the completion of fall sports, some athletes partake in indoor track. The indoor track team features runners, throwers, and jumpers. Events include the 55-meter, 100-meter, 200-meter, 300-meter, 400-meter, 600-meter, 800-meter, mile, two-mile, and relay races with long-jump,...

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Siblings in sports: Brandon Marschner playing football (left) and his brother, Jack Marschner (right).

Siblings Playing Fall Sports

Caio Coelho and Braden Butler | November 9, 2023

          In the realm of sports, there’s an aspect that is often overlooked. The connection and rivalry experienced by siblings on the field, where families collide, with intense competition.           Athletes discuss what it's like to have a sibling playing a sport in the same season...

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Top Performers: Gracie Brooks and Gaby Magnuson pose as they are recognized as CT High School Top volleyball performers for the third straight week, October 10, 2023.

Milestones at Foran

Foran Volleyball players hit huge milestones
Jimmy D'Angelo and Eli Gomes | November 7, 2023

           This year is special for the Foran Girls Volleyball team. Two junior volleyball players reached huge season milestones, both taking place during their home game against Cheshire on October 6.             The teams outside hitter Gracie Brooks reached a milestone of 100 kills...

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Game Day: Chianca suits up for his first high school game against Hillhouse September 8, 2023.

Rising Star: Freshman Anthony Chianca Shines Bright Under the Friday Night Lights

Noah Champagne and Colin Monahan | October 4, 2023

          It's not every day a freshman makes the leap into varsity football, let alone be a starter. Every once in a while a young freshman athlete climbs the ranks showing he put in the work and determination to be on the varsity team.           Anthony Chianca started playing football...

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Boy’s Soccer Captains:, 6, Gianna Troaia, 7, Luke Hackett, 8, Tye Haley. September 14, 2023.

Captains Gearing Up For Fall Sports

Isabella Palisi, Staff Writer | October 3, 2023

          With the school year beginning again, fall sports are preparing for a great season. This year, new captains will be leading their teams into success, teamwork, and a sense of community.            Being a captain is a great responsibility given to the athletes that the rest of...

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Foran lining up before playing Suffield in the 2022 State tournament.

Game 2: Boys Soccer

Lions look ahead to the NDWH game
Shea Pangu, Staff Writer | September 15, 2023

           The Foran High School’s boys soccer team is playing Notre Dame West Haven, today, September 15th at 3:30, on their home turf looking to improve their record to 1-1.             Senior captain Gianna Troia and junior captains Luke Hackett and Tye Haley, all played last year...

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Foran football regroups after last week’s game. Photo courtesy of: Tommy Melillo September 8, 2023.

Foran Vs. Guilford SCC Showdown

Lions take on Game 2 tonight
Katelyn Vitaletti and Daniel Hulme | September 14, 2023

            Tonight, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., Foran’s football team plays its second home football game at the Vito DeVito sports complex against Guilford.             Foran is led by new head coach Garrett Walker who took the reins from Tom Drew, who has taken a position as athletic director...

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 Banquet Dinner: Mallory and Liam pose for a photo with Mr. Berkowitz and their awards, March 27, 2023.

Balancing Athletics and Academics: Scholar Athletes

Mackenzie Posey and David Maslar | May 2, 2023

          Scholar Athlete, one of the most prestigious awards, is given to two high school seniors per school, per season who show exemplary skill in both academics and sports. Mallory Janik and Liam Young were chosen to receive this award for the spring season to acknowledge their passion and dedication...

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Serving it up: Ryan Purviance serving the ball to his Sheehan opponent. April 22, 2023.

Boys Tennis Team Accepts All

          Joseph A. Foran’s Boys Tennis Team led by Coach Alan Stern has 19 players and is the largest it has been in recent years.            Stern starts his sixth season coaching the boys team that is led by senior captain Steven Mingrone and junior Ryan Purviance.          ...

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