HISTOR(UGB)Y
Michael Bernard and Daniel Cohen
January 24, 2017
Filed under Sports
“He passed [the ball] to me. I was getting closer and closer to the line. The other defender tackled my ankles,” CHS history teacher Josh Meyers said. “My head smacked the ground, and I was knocked unconscious.” As Meyers scored his first try, the equivalent of a touchdown in football in his...
Communication on the Court
Kevin Rosenthal, Chief Managing Editor
December 14, 2016
Filed under Sports
Expectations for the 2016-17 Clayton varsity girls’ basketball season were high as opening tipoff approached for the Lady Greyhounds. More raw talent filled this varsity girls’ roster than any other within the Clayton girls’ basketball program since the turn of the millennium. But talented teams...
Boy’ Swimming: Conference Champs
Theo Fehr, Page Editor
December 8, 2016
Filed under Sports
The swim team has done it. Following a 44 year drought, they finally swam away with the win. They were able to top Ladue, Parkway West, Parkway Central, Affton, U City and McClure South Berkeley, beating out second place by over 30 points. With impressive swimming and diving all around, Clayton finished...
Crossing the Finish Line
December 8, 2016
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There is only one fantasy sport in the world where competitors can meet and compete with their players in real life. Of that fantasy sport, there is only one confirmed league in existence in the entire world. Ten years ago, Clayton head cross country coach James Crowe had an idea. “There were...
Friedman’s Feint
Max Steinbaum, Managing Editor
December 3, 2016
Filed under Sports
“Max’s biggest strength is his determination,” CHS sophomore Adam Sieber said. “When there’s a goal, he’ll accomplish it.” Adam Sieber is Max Friedman’s co-captain on Clayton’s varsity wrestling team. The duo were unanimously elected co-captains by their teammates at the beginning...
Colleen Quickly
Grace Morris, Page Editor
November 24, 2016
Filed under Sports
“I was not the kid saying that when I grew up I wanted to be a professional athlete or an Olympic athlete. I think I was only vaguely aware of what the Olympics were when I was growing up,” Olympic track athlete and Nerinx Hall graduate Colleen Quigley said.Quigley, who finished in eighth place in...
Winter Sports Preview
Michael Bernard, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2016
Filed under Sports
Girls' Swimming/Diving Players to watch: Christine Kuehn Ella Ridings Caroline Thomasson 2015-2016 Record: 9-5 Goals: To swim fast and have fun. We have excellent leadership and the coaching staff is excited! Boys’ Hockey Players to watch: Cooper Barnes Jack Hollocher Max Hunter 201...
Bubble Guppies: Hutton Murdoch
Michael Bernard, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2016
Filed under Sports
“Hutton has been swimming year round since he was nine. That is not an easy task, going to practice everyday [and] swimming several thousand yards is tough,” Doug Murdoch, father of CHS swimmer Hutton Murdoch said. “Waking up early each day during the summer and swimming in an ice cold Clayton...
Bubble Guppies: Koji Barrette
Victor Wei, Reporter
November 3, 2016
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At 6:20 AM, Koji Barrette, CHS freshman, can be found lifting weights at Gay Field. Less than 12 hours later, Koji is hard at work in a rigorous two hour CHS swim practice. On top of that, Koji takes part in CSP, a competitive club swim team. “Koji has been incredibly dedicated to swimming by spending...
Boys Swimming Thus Far
October 25, 2016
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With the end of the summer being focused some of the best swimmers of all time, the Clayton High School Boy’s Swim Team had a lot to swim for. At the moment, it is an understatement to say it is exciting to be around these swimmers. With a record of 10W-1L, a very impressive figure to say the least, confid...
Ultimate Frisbee
October 25, 2016
Filed under Sports
At 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 28, there was a showdown for the ages. Clayton cross country and swim teams faced off in a high stakes ultimate frisbee game. At the first shout of “Ultimate,” both teams ran at full speed, anticipating the extraordinary game to come. The teams were quite evenly matched, cross c...
Boeger Bros
October 11, 2016
Filed under Sports
This soccer season, there are three Boeger brothers on the field.
