The real impact of the home field advantageMeilan Hagt • Annie Harman • Isaac SonWhile skeptics claim that the success given by the home field advantage is nothing but a sports cliché, many athletes see it as a catalyst for improved performance, with scientific studies like those performed by the...
JoJo Vitaro '26: ice hockeyJoshua Huang • Jasper Block • Winston JungThe roar of the crowd fades around Jojo Vitaro ’26 as she takes a deep breath and steadies herself. As an oncoming attacker rushes toward her, Vitaro stands her ground and deftly steals the puck from the attacker with a...
Football team banned from playoffsJoshua Huang • Winston Jung • Alex XuOn October 24, the PHS varsity boys football team ended their season with a 35–0 shutout against West Windsor-Plainsboro South, marking the finale of a 7–2 season, a team best in 11 years. However, their season was cut...
Grant Shore '26: rowingAarav Patel • Kyle ChenRipples spread throughout the water while the crowd of spectators hold their breath. All of a sudden a large cheer erupts as Grant Shore ’26 rows through the finish line of the prestigious Head of Charles regatta, a...
Carmine Caruson '26: footballClaire Yang • Jackson ZwickReady, set, hike! The ball is immediately snapped and handed off to Carmine Carusone ’26. He sprints past defenders and breaks tackles on his way to scoring a pivotal touchdown for the Tigers. A couple seconds later, he...
Aaron Thyrum '26: soccerJackson Zwick • Sakinah LateefThe crowd roars as he laces up his cleats and takes to the field. Aaron Thyrum ’26 jogs out on the pitch in one of the biggest games of the season, a home playoff game against Monroe. Thyrum flies around the field,...
Shaan Zaveri '25: tennisMichael YangBouncing the ball against the court, Shaan Zaveri ’25 adjusts his feet as he prepares to serve. Taking a deep breath, he hits a fast flat serve out wide with his racket and rushes to the net as the opponent returns the...
James Schiavone ’25: baseball Joy Chen • Michael YangWith the baseball nestled in his glove, James Schiavone ’25 adjusts his stance on the pitcher’s mound for the final time, grounding his feet. Taking a steady breath, he pitches a fastball, watching as it cuts through...
Brendon Beatty '25: lacrosseLuna Xu • Devina Sinha Pushing past the wall of defenders, Brendan Beatty ’25 shoots the winning goal by flicking his stick forward, allowing the ball to glide into the back of the net as the crowd goes wild. With only thirty seconds left on...
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