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They aren’t in the spotlight, and they don’t have to stretch before practice, but they are an integral part of the team. SHS managers have to go to practices, games, and even receive gym exemption for the quarter. Many sports teams at SHS have managers who have important responsibilities to their team. “[Managers] are necessary [...]
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The voice of Alex Benepe, founder of the International Quidditch Association (IQA) thundered over the loudspeaker, welcoming players from 27 states and 4 nations to the 5th annual Quidditch World Cup, held on Randall’s Island on November 12 and 13. For the first time, the Scarsdale Scarheads, one of 12 high school teams present, participated [...]
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Last year, many teams showed exceptional spirit and advanced to regional and state levels of competition. The starters who led these teams to success are now in college, pursuing their athletic careers. Maroon took a look at how some of these students are adjusting to their sports at the college level. Alex Cappello Alexandra Cappello [...]
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On Sundays during the football season, students and teachers alike follow their favorite teams. Fantasy football, however, provides football lovers with additional players to root for every Sunday. Fantasy football can be played either privately with friends or online with others interested in the sport. Some members of SHS fanatically participate in fantasy leagues, while [...]
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After a devastating loss on homecoming night, the football team rebounded with a stunning victory over the highly touted Mahopac Indians on October 1. The Raiders were able to manufacture a 91 yard, 11 play, fourth quarter drive that ended with a touchdown pass to halfback Anthony Cugini ’12 with 36 seconds remaining in regulation. [...]
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From Chuck Norris to Jackie Chan, Mister Miyagi to Neo, our culture often makes use of the martial arts, forms of combat practiced for self defense, fitness, and spiritual development. Modern martial arts vary significantly, but traditional martial arts have their roots in Asia. Well-known martial arts include karate, kung fu, jiu jitsu, judo, and [...]
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Girls XC With Alex Cappello ’11 and Moriah Trenk ’11 leading the Raiders to their first league title since 1989, the Raiders are looking to rebuild this year. With a strong senior class featuring Co-captains Alyssa Marcus ’12 and Sophie Bernstein ’12, as well as underclassman Helen Clapp ’14, this team hopes to contend for [...]
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Less than three weeks after the most entertaining NBA Finals in recent memory, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBAPA) failed to renew their collective bargaining agreement on July 1, causing the NBA to lock out its players. The 2010-2011 season was full of both intrigue and animosity. Fans [...]
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The bright and colorful sights and sounds of countries like India, England, and Australia are making their way to SHS in the form of cricket. The sport, often associated with the American sport of baseball, involves a two-team game (11 people generally per side) of batting, pitching, and running. “You have to certainly be a [...]
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