Tennis Aces the Competition
Alex Martin, Editor in Chief
June 5, 2016
Filed under Sports
The Seattle Prep tennis team has had quite the revolutionary season this year with new coaches, new senior leadership and a widely successful season. Through a dominating 16-3 season record, the team triumphed at metros finishing 2nd overall after barely losing to Lakeside in the finals. From there,...
Prep Softball Brings it Home After Winning Season
Meghan Kearney, Prep Life Editor
June 5, 2016
Filed under Sports
This year, Prep softball has definitely had a good run. With strong coaching staff and passionate captains, the team has been able to overcome many obstacles while simultaneously growing closer as a team. In the beginning of the season, Prep softball faced many tough opponents such as Monroe, Holy Names,...
That’s How We Row: Prep Crew Finishes First Season
Leeds Rising, Staff Writer
June 4, 2016
Filed under Sports
The new Seattle Prep crew team has led off its first year as an official organization with a strong start. Despite the fact that the group may lack the experience and chemistry that most other school teams have been able to build up over the year, Prep’s team, the majority of whom are underclassmen,...
Seattle Prep Athletes on to the Next Level
Sarah Buchanan, Sports Editor
June 2, 2016
This year, Seattle Prep has a large number of students moving on to the next level of athletic competition in collegiate sports. Whether they are going to the Division 1 level or even community college, athletes who have a passion for the game are pursuing their dreams. Many people strive to play collegiate...
Intramurals Kick it up a Notch
Kate Delaney, Entertainment Editor
June 1, 2016
Filed under Sports
The sound of balls dribbling down the court has been a constant at Prep for years, as talent and coordination combined with the opposite in intramural basketball. Students of all skill levels faced off in fun, intense games fought for the title of intramural champions. This year, intramural basketball...
Girls’ Lacrosse Sticks it to the Metro League
Nathanial Post, Staff Writer
May 30, 2016
Filed under Sports
The girls’ lacrosse team exceeded everyone’s expectations this year. With an outstanding season record of 11 wins and just two losses, they quickly surged to a top spot in the league after a big win streak. The team was led by the triumvirate of senior captains Meghan Kearney ‘16, Kate Murphy ‘16,and...
Boys’ Soccer Building Strength
Nathanial Post, Staff Writer
May 28, 2016
Filed under Sports
This year’s soccer season was filled with uncertainty. Metro League teams were all over the board. Several favorites placed lower than expected while underdogs seized their chance, getting big wins. The result was a strange competition for the metro playoffs that came down to the final day. While the...
March: A Season of Madness
Paul Winebrenner, Staff Writer
March 9, 2016
Filed under Sports
The NCAA basketball tournament begins this month, and Prep students are buzzing with excitement. Already lunch conversation has turned from fantasy football to potential bracket busters. The Pac-12 will make a strong showing this year, with the potential for the top 7 teams in Pac-12 standings to gain...
Sports Traditions and Superstitions
Annika Bjornson, Staff Writer
March 1, 2016
Filed under Sports
When it comes to sports rituals, some people take it to the extreme. For an example, readers may have noticed many preliminary finalist swimmers walking around school with bleached hair. Whether pertaining to a Prep sports team or an outside club, several students and teachers shared their crazy habits...
Prep Crew Team Mixes Experience with Youth in Inaugural Season
Mimi Parent, Staff Writer
March 1, 2016
Filed under Sports
The Prep athletic department has recently created a new rowing team. Starting this spring season, rowers of the Seattle Prep community will finally be able to represent their school. The coaching staff is from the College Club of Seattle, a boathouse and rowing team located on Lake Union. The coaches...
Fantasy Football: Not Just an Imaginary Sport
Paul Winebrenner, Staff Writer
February 23, 2016
Filed under Sports
Without a doubt, there has been much to do about fantasy football this fall and winter semester, and with good reason. Everyone loves feeling smart about that waiver wire pick up that scored 30 points three straight weeks. The problem is, for the vast majority at Prep, fantasy loses are the source...
Intramurals: A Lunchtime Showdown
Allison Kearney, Staff Writer
February 12, 2016
Filed under Sports
During the winter sports season for those who do not play on a Prep basketball team, there is an intense lunchtime basketball league; intramural. People of all basketball backgrounds play and everyone is encouraged to play. Teams play in a number of games then the best of the teams are placed into a...