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Alex Testani

Alex Testani, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Alex Testani, I’m a 16 year old student at Foran high school. I am a staff writer for the Mane Street Mirror. Outside of school I play football and lacrosse and enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

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Face Off: Senior Shane Trevethan wins the face off in an intense game versus Branford, May 8, 2025. Photo Courtesy Maria Crocco.

The Year-Round Grind

Three Sport Student Athletes
Kyle Viesselman and Alex Testani | March 17, 2026

According to the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) official website, statistics report that 78.9% of total Foran athletes participate in at least one high school sport.  35 of those student-athletes at Foran High School have taken on this challenge of playing three sports year-round...

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One the Lane: Pacey and his teammates before a triples tournament at Dudek Lanes in Warren, Rhode Island. August 9, 2025. Photo courtesy: Denise Larka.

King of the Alley

Senior Spotlight: Pacey Larka
Kyle Viesselman and Alex Testani | February 20, 2026

Strike after strike, senior Pacey Larka built himself into one of the most under-the-radar athletes in the Foran community. As a senior in high school, he is a decorated bowler, with some of his accomplishments including All-American, 5-time State Champion, and 5-time top 4 finisher at the National Duckpin...

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Pace Pride: Coach Spinner prepares the Pace Lacrosse team before the game, April 29 2016, Photo courtesy: Pace University Athletics.

Spinner Set to Lead Lady Lions

Kyle Viesselman and Alex Testani | January 7, 2026

Foran High School has turned the page to a new era in girls’ lacrosse, hiring veteran coach Michael Spinner, whose reputation is building a strong, disciplined, and competitive program. The program exceeded expectations last year, going 10-7, and making the Class M State Playoffs in their first...

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In Action: Coach Ross takes the field to lead the Lions, November 1, 2025. Photo courtesy: Maria Crocco.

Friday Night Lights to Saturday Schemes

Kyle Viesselman and Alex Testani | December 9, 2025

From dominating the fields at Foran High School, junior varsity coach Dean Ross has always been a Lion at heart. Belonging to both the baseball and football fields, the former two-sport standout has returned to the same sideline to guide the next generation. Ross was a senior captain for both the...

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Inside The Huddle: The Foran basketball team talks over their strategy, December 17, 2024. Photo courtesy: Maria Crocco

Last Season’s Success Fuels Foran’s Future

Kyle Viesselman and Alex Testani | November 18, 2025

After a historic 2024 season, the Foran boys’ basketball team looks to keep momentum rolling and follow up with a successful season of their own. Battling through the loss of key players to college and prep schools, the Lions are taking advantage of the warm weather and working on their craft. The...

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Caution: Fans in the student section pose for a picture
while wearing yellow to support childhood cancer awareness.
September 26, 2025. Photo courtesy: Lisa Farrell.

More Than a Game

Fall Sports Unite for Community Giving
Alex Testani and Kyle Viesselman | October 10, 2025

On Friday nights and fall afternoons, for fall sports teams, it’s not just playing for wins; they’re playing for something bigger. Players are wearing cleats, wristbands, ribbons, and captains are using their uniforms to show support for breast cancer and childhood cancer awareness. Fall sports...

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The Icons of American Horsepower

The Icons of American Horsepower

Alex Testani, Staff Writer | June 10, 2025

Rear Staggered Shot: A rear side shot of a 1969 Camaro (white), a 1966 Chevelle (blue), and a 2015 Corvette (gray). June 1, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Alex Testani.   Past and Present: A back shot of the 1969 Camaro (white), 1966 Chevelle (blue), and a 2015 Corvette (gray). June 1, 2025. Photo...

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Shoot, Score: Lavallee celebrates a goal with his team. Photo courtesy: Maria Crocco. March 3, 2025.

Two Sports, One Leader

Senior Daniel Lavallee Leads Foran’s Hockey and Lacrosse Teams
Kyle Viesselman and Alex Testani | May 8, 2025

Before leading his lacrosse team into the 2025 season, Daniel Lavallee made a mark on the hockey rink with a great season. After being named an all-conference hockey player, he jumped right into the lacrosse season. Coming into the season with high hopes, the Milford Mariners finished the hockey season...

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Victory Bath: G Walker Celebrates a dominating Foran win. Photo Courtesy: Lauren Bednarz

The Walker Legacy

Alex Testani and Kyle Viesselman | March 21, 2025

Garrett Walker has been surrounded by both the sport of baseball and football since he was a kid. From before high school to the present day, sports have held a special place in his heart, thanks to the help of his father. Coach Walker has been the head coach of the Foran Baseball Club since 2013,...

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Locked In: Jacqueline Maurice, January 22. Photo Courtesy: Maria Crocco

Three Towns Unite for Girls’ Hockey

Playing the Game They Love
Kyle Viesselman and Alex Testani | February 13, 2025

Every day after school, three ice hockey players from Foran hop onto a van and take a 30-minute ride to the Louis Astorino Ice Arena in Hamden. There, they take to the ice with the other members of their tri-city hockey team, the Dragons. Milford, Hamden, and New Haven come together to make up one...

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Virtual Cart: Millions of shoppers online use the “cart” as a location to store their soon-to-be-bought items.

Cyber Monday Spending

How Shoppers Prep, Browse, and Buy
Kyle Viesselman and Alex Testani | December 2, 2024

Sales. Discounts. Restocks. Cyber Monday, the ultimate online shopping event of the year, holds over 200 million shoppers across America.  Originating in 2005, Cyber Monday is the following Monday after Thanksgiving when customers can purchase their favorite goods and products for a fraction of the...

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Touchdown: Girls celebrate after a touchdown, November 22, 2022. photo courtesy: Maria Crocco

Girls on the Gridiron

Gearing Up for Game Day
Kyle Viesselman and Alex Testani | November 22, 2024

Powderpuff, the yearly event that happens during the week of the Foran vs. Law football game, attracts a wide-ranging audience from students, parents, and faculty members. The game uses a flag football spin on the game, requiring players to wear flags instead of tackling one another. There are 11...

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