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Lined Up: The Lions line up to pass the ball to Guilford, November 4, 2022

A Behind-The-Scenes of the Foran Football Team

Maddie Babcock and Alexandra Montero | November 18, 2022

           The rush of the cold air and bright lights are shining down as the Foran defense is lining up, faced by Guilford's offense. The tension is high with 17 seconds on the clock and both sides are relentless. The crowd is holding their breath as the timer ticks down painstakingly slow, where...

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Boys Basketball: Boys huddle after a win as the student section cheers, February 15, 2022.

Get’cha Head in the Game

How Boys Basketball Prepares for the Season
Julia Deicicchi and Colleen Ardolino | November 15, 2022

          As the weather gets colder, the leaves fall off the trees, and winter sports start preparing for their upcoming season. Basketball is a loved sport by many, and the competitiveness of the sport is something that interests both players and fans. Boys basketball is more than ready to begin...

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Celebrating as a team: Foran Girls Soccer coming together in a huddle after scoring a goal in their game against Law, October 27, 2022.

Cleats On, It’s Gametime

The Girls Soccer Team’s Journey to the State Tournament
Mackenzie Posey and Gavin Conte | November 9, 2022

          The Foran girls soccer team has enjoyed a strong season this year, going 8-8, and qualifying for the CIAC Girls’ Soccer State Tournament.           Over 100 teams across the state have qualified for the tournament, and in the first round, Foran was matched with the tenth-seed...

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Soccer team huddles up together: The team gameplans for whats next, November 4, 2022.

Boys Soccer Strikes their way to Suffield

First Round of States Monday
Cian Carroll and James D'Angelo | November 7, 2022

The boys soccer team finished with a record of 8-5-3 in the regular season and will start as the 25 seed in the state tournament. Their first game is Monday November 7 against Suffield High School who had a regular season record of 11-3-1. The team recently made their first SCC tournament game in school...

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Instructing in The Fitness Room: Mr. Hair coaching girls during preseason conditioning workouts, October 11, 2022.

Springsteen Passes the Ball to Coach Hair

Haley Stroffolino and Isabella Palisi | November 7, 2022

            With fall sports coming to an end, winter sports, such as basketball are coming into play. This year’s girls basketball team introduced a new addition to the coaching staff, Mr. TJ Hair.              After his first year teaching physical education, Hair has decided to take...

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Captain’s toss: Football captains taking a step up to the field against Lyman Hall, September 16, 2022.

Seniors Stepping out from Underneath the Friday Night Lights

Nicole Howell and Sam Rodriguez | November 3, 2022

          The four senior captains of the football team went into the season with passionate recollections and lessons from past years. Co-captains Cushman, Gaetano, Miller, and Cobain, all have been playing football for a number of years. Each captain states how appreciative and happy they are...

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Group Huddle: Coach Esposito having end of conditioning talk with all of the wrestlers, October 3, 2022.

Hitting the Mat: Wrestling Grapples with New Season and New Goals

Kelsey Kiely and Hayley Pokornowski | November 3, 2022

          Foran wrestlers are excited for a new and Covid-19 free season. Last year, athletes on the team  weren’t allowed to be at every match. This did not give athletes the opportunity to be as prepared as they were in seasons past.            Mr. David Esposito, wrestling head coach...

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A Civilized Game: Senior Cristian Boutote dribbles with Cheshire defenders surrounding him, October 3, 2022.

Savage Soccer Stampede

Luke Cruz, Staff Writer | November 3, 2022

          On October 1, a deadly soccer riot took place at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, Indonesia, where at least 125 people died and about 300 were injured.           Arema Football Club, an adored team in Malang, were stunned when Persebaya Surabaya, a team that they usually defeat,...

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Mariners Hockey: The Mariners hockey team poses together for a team picture, January 18, 2022.

Preparing for Winter Sports: Season Training Begins

Cian Carroll and James D'Angelo | October 28, 2022

          Winter sports are right around the corner, and preseason conditioning and preparation has begun. Basketball, hockey, wrestling, indoor track, and boys swimming are some of the teams preparing for the upcoming season. The road to success for these sports begins as the preseason kicks off. Basketball  ...

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Fighting for First: Clara Pasacreta and Gianna Cappozi competing for first place October 11 2022.

Run the World, Freshmen

How Freshmen Students are Adapting to Cross Country
Jayden Wilder and Isabella Lau | October 28, 2022

     From middle school track to high school track, the freshman students are moving up in the world. Foran’s class of 2026 is ecstatic and joyful to be a part of such a hardworking team. With new challenges emerging and meets being planned, cross country freshman participants have a lot to look...

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The Huddle: (Left to Right) Tyquell Lucas, Geo Winters, Kyle Viesselman, and Alex Teastani huddle up, October 9, 2022.

New Faces On The Football Team

Class of 26' Enters the Den
Noah Champagne, Jillian Allen, and Colin Monahan | October 28, 2022

          The football team is looked at as an entertainment source for students, but for the players, the game and their team is like a second family. The team consists of different players and coaches, all with their own individual motivations. This shared love for the game allows them to encourage...

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Coaching on the Court: Coach Hoffer with senior, Chloe Nittoly on the court, October 3, 2022.

Passing the Volleyball Team onto New Coaches

Gianna Weaver and Ellie Pasacreta | October 26, 2022

          A new volleyball season is close to ending but a new coaching staff stepped up to the net. The girl's volleyball team welcomed new assistant coach Mrs. Tammi Spose alongside returning coach Jessica Hoffer. This year, Coach Hoffer is taking on a new role as the head coach.       ...

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