Connor Hewitt ’25: soccerDester Selby-SalazarCalling for a pass on the right side of the pitch, Connor Hewitt ’25 receives the ball and charges up the field, cutting inside and launching a perfect cross into the box for one of his teammates. Following the attack,...
The impact of sports video gamesDester Selby-Salazar • Kaelan PatelSports video games, whether you love them or hate them, have undeniably been entrenched in youth culture for decades. Announcements of new FIFA games are met with months of anticipation, even if the new release is a...
Mia Ramirez '25: field hockeyDester Selby-Salazar • Kaelan PatelRunning up the field with the ball, Mia Ramirez ’25 sees a defender coming her way. Rather than taking them on, she finds her teammate with a perfect pass, leading to a goal. Seeing how her style of play has led others...
The pressure to get recruitedDester Selby-SalazarAs the fall semester gets into full swing, seniors are beginning to narrow down their college decisions, arrange trips to campuses, and polish their applications. For student athletes looking to be recruited for...
Theo Lee ’24: weightliftingDester Selby-SalazarTheo Lee ’24 grips the bar, ready to attempt a clean and jerk lift. Lee starts in a squating position then quickly stands up and swings the barbell up onto his chest with his strength and momentum. After a moment to...
Zach Guan ’24: swimmingAsya Morozov • Katie Qin • Dester Selby-SalazarStroke after stroke, breath after breath, Zach Guan ’24 glides through the pool. His legs kick up and down consistently, propelling the rest of his body further into the water. For Guan, this is just another day. Guan...
Athlete of the Month: Gabrielle BannettDester Selby-Salazar • Kaelan PatelIt’s down to the last ten seconds of the basketball game. Gabrielle Bannett ’24 races down the court with the ball. Finding her opponent, she throws the ball into the air as her teammate guides it into the basket!...
Athlete of the Month: Delaney KeeganDester Selby-SalazarAs Delaney Keegan ’24 steps onto the field, she quickly scans her surroundings, the buzzing crowd, and the arriving opposing team. With a deep breath, she tightly grips her field hockey stick. Game on. When Keegan began...
Pilates fitness trend establishes community at PHS Dester Selby-SalazarTaking a deep breath, the athlete stretches and contorts their body into different positions and angles. The pilates exercise is a great way for the athlete to train their entire body. Pilates, a combination of core...
Cooper Zullo ’23: ice hockeyDester Selby-SalazarAs soon as the referee drops the puck onto the ice, the players' concentration levels rise. Star forward Cooper Zullo ‘23 takes a deep breath, calming himself. An environment of nervous excitement fills the rink, but it...
The importance of sportsmanship at PHSDester Selby-SalazarPHS Futsal, a staple club at our school, had one of its most testing moments last month when the team “Hackeysack Club” faced off against another team “The Council,” and a series of violations from “Hackeysack Club”...
Josh Snyder ’22: soccer
Dester Selby-SalazarIt’s 5:00 a.m. on a Thursday, and the sun has not yet risen in Princeton. While everyone else is still asleep, an alarm wakes Josh Snyder ’22 up. After a quick bite to eat, he’s down by the field practicing soccer. He...
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