NFL Top Three Games of the Week
Bills @ Dolphins: The showdown between the Bills and Dolphins on Sunday will show off teams that both struggled on the offensive side of the ball in week 1. The Bills were shocked last week against the Steelers, as was everyone watching the game. The Steelers completely shutdown the Bills offense holding them to 16 … Continue reading NFL Top Three Games of the Week
Simone Biles Gift for Suni Lee’s Dad
Well known olympic gymnast, Simone Biles, surprised Sunisa (Suni) Lee’s, (another olympic gymnast), dad with a new wheelchair. This was on the Today show on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. So even after the Olympics, Simone is still inspiring and kind to others. Suni Lee’s dad, John Lee, needs a wheelchair because he was paralyzed two … Continue reading Simone Biles Gift for Suni Lee’s Dad
NFL Top Three Games of the Week
Cowboys @ Buccaneers: Not only is it the kick-off to the 2021 NFL Season, but it’s a game that has two explosive offenses facing off against each other. While the Cowboys may have some struggles on offense in the game due to the fact that they’re going to be going against one of the top … Continue reading NFL Top Three Games of the Week
Broken Records in the 2020 Olympics
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Olympics were postponed, but the athlete’s determination was not. In fact, the postponement of the Olympics made it possible for athletes’ to train and practice more. Each Olympic athlete had the chance to break world, olympic, and personal records, and many achieved that. Regarding those records, there are at least … Continue reading Broken Records in the 2020 Olympics
NFL Preseason Week 4 Headlines
With a wrap of the NFL preseason a lot has happened that has shocked people and have given teams big decisions to make. The Ravens took a big blow to their roster this week with starting running back J.K. Dobbins going down in the final preseason game with a torn ACL that will be taking … Continue reading NFL Preseason Week 4 Headlines
NFL Week One Preview
With the 2021 NFL regular season just two weeks away and the pre-season all wrapped up, the hype for the season is at its peak. So now it’s the perfect time to look at the week one games and the main headlines this year. The first game on Thursday primetime is the Dallas Cowboys vs. … Continue reading NFL Week One Preview
Fake HS Football Team plays IMG Academy on ESPN Feature
By: Gus Wilson On Sunday, August 29th, International Management Group (IMG) Academy faced off against Bishop Sycamore, a “prestigious” high school program from Ohio in a game that was actually aired live on ESPN. This game resulted in a 58 – 0 blowout in favor of IMG. Throughout the game, the announcers were questioning Bishop … Continue reading Fake HS Football Team plays IMG Academy on ESPN Feature
NIL Bill Passed, Allowing College Athletes Can Get Paid
On June 30th, 2021, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced that college athletes in all sports and divisions could receive money for their name, image, and likeness (NIL). While many states had already passed bills allowing athletes to become getting paid, it is now fully approved by the NCAA among all college athletics. Athletes … Continue reading NIL Bill Passed, Allowing College Athletes Can Get Paid
2021 NASCAR Playoffs Preview
With one race left in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, and fifteen of sixteen drivers locked in with the final spot still up for grabs. It is the perfect time to preview the playoffs drivers and the ones that are contending for the sixteenth and final spot. First in points at this moment is … Continue reading 2021 NASCAR Playoffs Preview
KWHS’s New Athletic Director
As the 2021-2022 school year kicks off, students have been introduced to many new teachers and staff. One of these is a returning staff member, filling a new role with us as our Key West High School Athletic Director! This staff member has worked here at KWHS as a freshman world geography teacher for the … Continue reading KWHS’s New Athletic Director
Texas and Oklahoma set to join the SEC
By: Gus Wilson Two current Big 12 universities, University of Texas at Austin (Texas) and University of Oklahoma (OU), have informed the rest of the Big 12 that they plan on leaving the conference in the year 2025. Both of these college football powerhouses plan on joining the Southeastern Conference (SEC), to compete against other … Continue reading Texas and Oklahoma set to join the SEC
KWHS Football going the Extra Yard
Over the course of eight weeks during the summer, the Key West High School (KWHS) football team prepared for the upcoming 2021 season with an intensive training program led by head coach John Hughes. Now, going into the new season, they are more prepared than ever. Because of COVID-19, the team is very cautious about … Continue reading KWHS Football going the Extra Yard
Bill Placed Against Transgender Athletes from Competing in Scholastic Sports
Being comfortable in your own body is one of the most important factors that should play a role in your life and lifestyle. If you don’t feel comfortable, it’s completely ok to make the change so you are content with your life. Some states are beginning to make this more difficult than it should be. … Continue reading Bill Placed Against Transgender Athletes from Competing in Scholastic Sports
NFL Draft Round One Recap
The National Football League (NFL) draft is one of the most beloved events by sports fans all around the world. With hundreds of players’ dreams being fulfilled each year during the 3 days of drafting, fans end up either very happy or extremely disappointed from the selection made by their favorite team. Round 1 of … Continue reading NFL Draft Round One Recap
NFL Super Wild Card Weekend
The first NFL Super Wild Card Weekend happened on Saturday and Sunday and to say the least it was quite the success with 12 teams in 6 action packed games with many great moments and stories. The first game was the Buffalo Bills versus the Indianapolis Colts and it was a close game that came … Continue reading NFL Super Wild Card Weekend
NASCAR Championship Weekend
The NASCAR championship weekend in Phoenix, Arizona was a thriller did not disappoint. It was full of great stories and exciting moments which will be reviewed in this article. It started out with many news announcements and team changes for the next season being said the most notable being 21 year old Riley Herbst moving … Continue reading NASCAR Championship Weekend
COVID-19 Can’t Affect Conch Pride
On October 16th, the Key West Conchs had their first football home game against Dade Christian at the Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium. This was considered one of the biggest high school events in South Florida during COVID-19. The Friday night was just like a regular high school football game, but incorporating the social distancing factor. … Continue reading COVID-19 Can’t Affect Conch Pride
Big Ten to Play in the CFB 2020 Season
Big Ten football has officially made the decision that they will return to college football this season. This is after they announced just a few weeks ago they would not be participating in the upcoming season due to Covid-19. So now unless anything comes up the Big Ten is set to return October 23. They … Continue reading Big Ten to Play in the CFB 2020 Season
Major Sports League’s Response to Social Injustice
By: Gus Wilson The year 2020 is now the definition of chaotic. With the saddening deaths of many celebrities and a new global pandemic, many thought the year couldn’t get worse. However, there has been an increasing number of incidents of racial injustice. With sports leagues starting up or resuming their seasons, many of the … Continue reading Major Sports League’s Response to Social Injustice
The Return of Sports
Throughout this very wild and unforgettable year, many events have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19. Sports have been one of the most greatly affected areas. As we are slowly trying to fight off the virus and understand how to live life with it, sports are also starting to come back. For starters, one … Continue reading The Return of Sports
Boy’s Lacrosse
By: Emily Bracher As spring rolls up, so do spring sports at Key West High School. The boys lacrosse team gained their fourth straight district title in their 2019 season and are eager to win it again this season. With tough competition so early in the season, the team’s current record is 0-2. During their … Continue reading Boy’s Lacrosse
Key West Backyard Renovation
By: Gus Wilson All around Key West, the high school sporting events and games create a huge buzz around town. These events are about to take a monumental step towards an upgrade. After a Monroe County School District meeting, a decision has been made to begin bids and planning on the renovation of Key West … Continue reading Key West Backyard Renovation
Senior Night: KWHS Basketball Game
Senior night at KWHS for the basketball game was a very shocking, exciting, and overwhelming. Of course this night was to celebrate the senior basketball players and cheerleaders leaving our community the game was honestly insane. The boys basketball varsity team played this night on January 17, 2020 @ Marathon basketball team V.S Key West … Continue reading Senior Night: KWHS Basketball Game
Division I Athletes in Key West
By: Gus Wilson While growing up, kids dream of becoming a professional athlete. During this 2019-2020 school year, two Key West High School (KWHS) athletes took a major step towards that dream. Patrick Barnett and Brendan Roney will be attending NCAA Division I colleges to play their respective sports in hopes of being recognized by … Continue reading Division I Athletes in Key West
Kickoff to Boy Soccer Season
By: Emily Bracher Key West High School Boy’s Varsity Soccer kicked off their season with a 7-0 win Wednesday night, November 13th against Westland Hialeah. Since then, a 5-3-2 record has shown that they can be successful in the future. Coach Marc Pierre believes that, “We should be able to win our games in December … Continue reading Kickoff to Boy Soccer Season
Fair Pay to Play Act
By: Gus Wilson College athletes just took one step closer to being paid like the pros. A bill was passed on September 30th 2019 that stated it would allow college athletes of any sport to be paid from any merchandise that involved their names and or likeness. The Fair Pay to Play Act was first … Continue reading Fair Pay to Play Act
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