College Football Rivalry Weekend Recap
In what has been a wild and unpredictable year of college football, this year’s rivalry weekend held true to that as well. With playoff implications, flaring tempers, and fantastic games, it’s time to take a look at some of the best stories of the weekend. In the biggest game for … Continue reading College Football Rivalry Weekend Recap
Top Three Games of the Week
Chargers @ Bengals: The Los Angeles Chargers have been up and down all season, they’re coming off of a loss against the Denver Broncos 28-13. Justin Herbert in that game threw two interceptions, with one going for a pick-six by rookie cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Chargers fans will have to … Continue reading Top Three Games of the Week
The Art of Scorigami
By: Gus Wilson On social media, fans of all National Football League (NFL) teams are prominent. People from all around the world root for the variety of the 32 teams. However, there is another aspect of the NFL that people will root for: the art of Scorigami. Obviously, after every … Continue reading The Art of Scorigami
Florida States Beats Miami in Classic Rivalry Game
In what will go down as another classic in the Florida State vs. Miami rivalry, here is a look back on how the game unfolded. In the first quarter, Florida State was able to punch it in after stopping Miami to make it a 7-0 ball game on their first … Continue reading Florida States Beats Miami in Classic Rivalry Game
Top Three Games of the Week
Bengals @ Raiders: The Bengals had a bye week in week ten, and in this week every team in the AFC North lost. This gives the Bengals a huge advantage in the AFC North because if they win this week they will be the second seed in the division. Bengals … Continue reading Top Three Games of the Week
New TikTok Creator: Frank Michael Smith
In 2020, the app TikTok skyrocketed with everyone being at home and creating content. From Point of Views (POVs) to Sports to just random hilarious videos about cats, there are almost every genre someone could imagine. It also helped ordinary people rise to the top of the internet, such as … Continue reading New TikTok Creator: Frank Michael Smith
Josh Allen vs. Josh Allen
By: Gus Wilson In Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season, the 5-2 Buffalo Bills traveled to Jacksonville to take on the struggling 1-6 Jaguars. The Jaguars, who had not won a game in the United States since Week 1 of last season, were 14.5 point underdogs, as everyone expected … Continue reading Josh Allen vs. Josh Allen
Top Three Games of the Week
Saints @ Titans: The Saints lost their starting quarterback Jameis Winston due to injury in a week 8 game versus the Buccaneers. They have to resort to playing quarterback Trevor Siemian, who’s been mostly a career backup in his career. The Saints played both Trevor Siemian and Taysom Hill, also … Continue reading Top Three Games of the Week
Calvin Ridley Stepping Away from Football
By: Gus Wilson On Sunday, October 31, 2021, the Atlanta Falcons were set to play against the Carolina Panthers. However, hours before the game, news broke out that the young star wide receiver for the Falcons, Calvin Ridley, would not play due to personal reasons. This was the second time … Continue reading Calvin Ridley Stepping Away from Football
Top Three Games of the Week
Browns @ Bengals: The Browns haven’t looked how they were supposed to look, they’re currently 4-4 at the bottom of the AFC North. They started off the year red hot 3-1, they’ve lost three out of their last four games. Baker Mayfield has had an injured shoulder the past few … Continue reading Top Three Games of the Week
KWHS Students helping out the athletic department
The Key West High School (KWHS) Athletic Department has a shortage of professional athletic trainers, but that doesn’t stop the students from providing the athletes with what they need. Consisting of Alexandra Mucci, Isabella Montejano, Katie Graft, and Grace Opalsky, these students have stepped up and taken on the role … Continue reading KWHS Students helping out the athletic department
Chicago Blackhawks Controversy
By: Gus Wilson During the afternoon of October 26th, news broke in the National Hockey League (NHL). The general manager of the struggling Chicago Blackhawks, Stan Bowman, stepped down, and Senior vice president of hockey operations, Al MacIsaac, also left the team. However, these resignations are not a result of … Continue reading Chicago Blackhawks Controversy
Top Three Games of the Week
Packers @ Cardinals: The Packers vs the Cardinals could be the game of the year. This matchup has two of the best records in the NFC facing off the Packer at 6-1 and the Cardinals at 7-0. The Packers didn’t start off the year the best, they got blown out … Continue reading Top Three Games of the Week
Top Three Games of the Week
Chargers @ Ravens: The Chargers and Ravens both are coming off of great and hard fought wins. The Chargers played the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon beating them 47-42. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for almost 400 yards and he had 5 total touchdowns with one being on the ground. … Continue reading Top Three Games of the Week
Jon Gruden resigns as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders
By: Gus Wilson In 2018, Jon Gruden, who was one of the commentators for Monday Night Football, came out of retirement to sign a 10-year contract worth $100 million to become the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. On Monday, October 11th, 2021, only three years into the … Continue reading Jon Gruden resigns as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders
Kentucky LB born with 6 fingers on one hand
By: Gus Wilson The University of Kentucky is ranked 16 in the AP poll in college football, exceeding many experts’ expectations of the team. Some of the team’s success can be credited to their defense, including sophomore linebacker J.J. Weaver. Weaver has something about him that is unlike all of … Continue reading Kentucky LB born with 6 fingers on one hand
Top Three Games of the Week
Chiefs @ Titans: The Chiefs haven’t looked like how people expected them to look this year. Patrick Mahomes II has thrown 8 picks in 6 weeks, he threw two against the Washington Football Team on Sunday. The Chiefs’ receivers dropped a lot of passes in that game, Andy Reid and … Continue reading Top Three Games of the Week
KWHS JV Football stepping up
The 2-0 Junior Varsity (JV) high school football team, the Key West High School (KWHS) Conchs, played their third game this season on October 14th in the KWHS Backyard. Up against the Fighting Conchs, the University School, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, brought down their Shark spirit to our territory. … Continue reading KWHS JV Football stepping up
Kansas City Chiefs Shocking Slow Start
One of the most consensus predictions coming into this season among most National Football League (NFL) fans was Patrick Mahomes leading the Chiefs with no time to waste time, and go back to their winning ways. However, that hasn’t been the case as it’s been a slow start for the … Continue reading Kansas City Chiefs Shocking Slow Start
Kansas City Chiefs loss to Buffalo Bills
For a while, the Kansas City Chiefs were A.F.C. champions and in the 2020 superbowl against the 49ers. However, on the night of Sunday, October 10th, the Buffalo Bills won against the Chiefs. Bills fanatics were proud, and Chiefs fans weren’t necessarily too ecstatic With a score of 38-20, the … Continue reading Kansas City Chiefs loss to Buffalo Bills
Top Three Games of the Week
Rams @ Seahawks: The Rams have had a strong start to the year with their new quarterback Matthew Stafford, however, they did hit a bump in week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals where the Cardinals offense pounced the Rams’ defense scoring 37 points on them. The Seahawks were able to … Continue reading Top Three Games of the Week
Tom Brady returns to Foxborough for Sunday Night Football
By: Gus Wilson This past Sunday, on October 3rd, the proclaimed greatest football player of all-time, Tom Brady, entered Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This wasn’t any normal Sunday Night Football game, however, as it was “The Return”, Brady’s first game back against his former team who he spent 20 … Continue reading Tom Brady returns to Foxborough for Sunday Night Football
Incoming Skateparks in Montana
Normally, when people think of Montana, they think of horses, skiing, mountains, snow, cold temperatures, and more. Usually not skateparks. However, Jeff Ament from the band Pearl Jam is trying to change that thought. He founded and is funding an organization to build skate parks around Montana. Jeff Ament told … Continue reading Incoming Skateparks in Montana
Ravens Game Winning Kick is an NFL Record
By: Gus Wilson On Sunday, September 26th, the Baltimore Ravens were in a tight game with the Detroit Lions in week 3 of the 2021 season. The Lions were 0 and 2 and looking to take down the Ravens coming off an upset on Sunday Night Football against the Kansas … Continue reading Ravens Game Winning Kick is an NFL Record
First Female Varsity High School Football Player in New York Scores Touchdown
By: Gus Wilson On September 18th, 2021, history was made in New York, more specifically in Long Island. Mepham High School’s varsity football team faced off against Roslyn on Saturday, in which they came out with the victory. However, the history-changing moment wasn’t the win, it was when wide receiver … Continue reading First Female Varsity High School Football Player in New York Scores Touchdown
Former Florida Gators Women´s Basketball Players Give Details About the Abuse by Their Former Head Coach
Five former women basketball players from the Florida Gators were abused by their former coach Came Newbauer. They said that they couldn´t make one mistake because he would get furious. He would throw basketballs at them, make racially offensive comments, and make them cry. Newbauer announced his resignation on July … Continue reading Former Florida Gators Women´s Basketball Players Give Details About the Abuse by Their Former Head Coach
NFL Rookie Quarterback Struggles
Before this NFL (National Football League) season, the Quarterbacks drafted were hyped up tremendously, but after week 3, question marks are already being brought up for them all. The first overall pick, Trevor Lawrence, who had the most hype out of almost any quarterback in the past decade coming into … Continue reading NFL Rookie Quarterback Struggles
NFL Top Three Games of the Week
Cardinals @ Rams: The Cardinals and Rams have shown so much dominance this year, both having top offenses in the league. Kyler Murray has thrown all over defenses and has escaped defenses when the pocket clogs up and makes a 20 yard loss into a 60 yard touchdown. Matthew Stafford … Continue reading NFL Top Three Games of the Week
NFL Top Three Games of the Week
Seahawks @ Vikings: The Vikings and Seahawks have faced each other for the past three years with the Seahawks taking all games with a win. This is the first time since 2015 that the Seahawks and Vikings won’t be playing under the lights in primetime. Both teams in week 2 … Continue reading NFL Top Three Games of the Week
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading Boy’s Lacrosse
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