Girls Basketball Clawing Their Way into Playoff Picture
Leeds Rising, Staff Writer
December 27, 2015
Filed under Sports
Girls basketball has started out with a strong start this year despite their losses of great players Andraya Flor ’15 and Olivia Morrow ’15. The varsity team, which now has upperclassmen who were new to the program altogether, includes four seniors, a lone junior, and three freshmen and sophomores....
Boys Swimming Dives Into New Season
Kate Delaney, Entertainment Editor
December 21, 2015
Filed under Sports
The leaves have fallen, thermometers hover at a chilly 35 degrees, and every Christmas song ever created plague the radio. These signs can only mean one thing: it’s time to dive into the boys’ swim season. The only no-cut sport of the winter sports season, boys’ swimming has attracted about 20...
Boys Basketball Zoning in as Season Begins
Paul Winebrenner, Staff Writer
December 20, 2015
Filed under Sports
As December begins, the boys basketball team is preparing for a new season with high expectations. Mr. Kelly and the boys are hoping to rebound from a tough loss in the state tournament last year. The team will be hoping to reach the state tournament again and make another deep run. Last years squad...
Ski Bus: Sign Up for Fun Times on the Slopes of Crystal Mountain
Allison Kearney, Staff Writer
December 20, 2015
As the temperatures start to drop and the rain begins to fall in Seattle, the mountains are sure to get some great snow. Luckily for Seattle Prep students, Prep has their very own ski bus. For five Sundays starting in January, Prep is taking a bus up to Crystal Mountain for a day of skiing and snowboarding...
Prep Soccer and Swimming Victorious at State
Kate Delaney, Entertainment Editor
December 19, 2015
The Panthers devoured their opponents this year in the Fall sports season, with State appearances from girls soccer and girls swimming. Girls soccer, lead by senior captains Jalen Woodward and Sam Hiatt, dominated the competition in an undefeated season. Their hard work and determination carried them...
Girls’ Basketball Blends Experience with Youth
Leeds Rising, Staff Writer
December 10, 2015
Filed under Sports
Girls' basketball has started out with a strong start this year despite their losses of great players Andraya Flor ’15 and Olivia Morrow ’15. The varsity team, which brought in upperclassmen who were new to the program altogether, includes four seniors, a lone junior, and three freshmen and sophomores....
Get Your Head in the Game: Prep’s Concussion Rate Increase
Sarah Buchanan, Sports Editor
November 5, 2015
Filed under Sports
It is a well-known danger among athletes that concussions could occur at any time, regardless if the sport is contact or non-contact. Like any injury, athletes are at risk of receiving a concussion every time they play. Concussions are defined as "a brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a violent...
Girls Soccer in Top Form
Paul Winebrenner, Staff Writer
November 2, 2015
Filed under Sports
Scoring goals at a shocking pace, girls soccer has been absolutely killing it this year. The team is on a 7 game win streak having out scored opponents by over 20 goals in those 7 games. It has been a team effort in the attack lead by forward Mars Conn who has 8 goals this season. Not to be left out,...
Fall Sports Close: A Chapter Ends
Nathanial Post, Staff Writer
November 2, 2015
Filed under Sports
The fall sports season has come to a close for some Prep teams, but for others, it continues. The Girls Cross-Country team competed in the Metro qualifier on Thursday the 22nd. Unfortunately, none of the runners qualified for the district competition, but 16 out of the 21 total girls on the team set...
Girls’ Night Out Encourages All
Allison Kearney, Staff Writer
November 2, 2015
Volleyball, fall sports, lady panthers! All were at the Seattle Prep Girl’s Night Out on October 14th celebrating fall sports athletes while enjoying Prep varsity volleyball. The idea for Girl’s Night Out first started in 2011 and was originally called CYO night. It was organized by the volleyball...
Panther of the Week Awards Excellence in Athletics
Mimi Parent, Staff Writer
November 2, 2015
Filed under Sports
Every week, The Seattle Prep Athletic Department awards two lucky athletes the Panther of the Week award for their hard work and supportive attitude. The winners will receive a Panther of the Week t-shirt, an announcement dedicated to them, and will be considered for the Athlete of the Month Award given...
Football Team Continues to Grow
Nathanial Post, Staff Writer
October 19, 2015
Filed under Sports
Although the current numbers are an inaccurate reflection, the football program is growing and the team is better than years past. The team's record is currently 1-4, with losses to Cedar Park Christian, O'Dea, Kennedy and Eastside Catholic. The one win came in California, a 29-7 victory against Xavier...