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Kobe’s 81 Point Game

Caleb Merold and Edited by Valerie Alcala

February 1, 2019

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On Jan. 22, 2006, Kobe embedded himself in NBA history. In a home game against the Toronto Raptors, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Raptors 122-104. Beating a team by 18 points is an accomplishment by itself, but it was what happe...

Was Russell Wilson Snubbed?

Caleb Merold and Edited by Abby Gweon

January 25, 2019

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As I was looking through the NFC Pro Bowl roster, I noticed that Russell Wilson's name had been left off. I thought it was a mistake or that I just missed it, but he got snubbed--or did he? Did he deserve a spot more than the...

The Lakers without Lebron

Caleb Merold and Edited by Valerie Alcala

January 25, 2019

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Ever since Lebron James faced a severe injury, the Lakers have had a hard time winning. Since losing the basketball superstar, they have only won 5 of their last 14 games. If you've been following the Lakers for a few ...

Super Bowl 53: Predictions

Caleb Merold and Edited by Valerie Alcala

January 25, 2019

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This year's Superbowl is going to be a really exciting one. We have the Rams and the Patriots facing off for the Lombardi trophy. Per usual, everyone will get together with lots of food and family to watch the two teams face...

Rams Vs Saints Review

Caleb Merold and Edited by Valerie Alcala

January 25, 2019

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The NFC championship game was the clash of the titans: Rams vs. Saints. The highly anticipated game would send one of the two teams to the Superbowl. The game was very exciting as most of California tuned in to watch the hometown he...

College Football Championship

Ben Malo and Edited by Abby Gweon

January 22, 2019

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Since the beginning of the 2018-2019 college football season, it has been Alabama and legendary coach, Nick Saban, versus the world. They were the unbeatable team. Two undefeated teams who had beat their previous opponents in this ...

Urban Meyer – A Brief Look

Ben Malo and Edited by Abby Gweon

January 22, 2019

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Urban Meyer was born in Toledo, Ohio, but grew up in Ashtabula, Ohio. It was there where he would fall in love with the game of football. Later in life, he would play football at the University of Cincinnati as a defensive ba...

Saints vs. Rams

Ben Malo and Edited by Valerie Alcala

January 22, 2019

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This highly anticipated game between the Rams and the Saints is to take place on Sunday, Jan. 20, as the two teams go head-to-head at the conference championships. Both teams definitely have their powerhouses, but who will win? ...

Patriots vs Chiefs

Caleb Merold and Edited by Valerie Alcala

January 22, 2019

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This Sunday we have the AFC championship game between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs. Both teams have explosive offenses with two strong leaders. The Chiefs leader is Patrick Mahomes who threw 50 touchdowns...

Student Spotlight: Delaney Wilder

January 15, 2019