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The girls varsity soccer team on Nov. 10. I have only been in track for a few days and I can already see improvements, track is keeping me motivated and it’s a great environment, Espinosa said. It is not the only sport I play, I also play soccer.

From the field to the track

Allison Baker, Journalism 1 Reporter March 15, 2021

Jayla Espinosa is a freshman on the girls’ varsity soccer team who has joined track and field this year to improve her speed. “I have only been in track and field for a few days and I can already...

Senior Adam Satterly overcame a torn ACL to finish his high school wrestling career on a high note. My ACL being torn affected me by setting me back in wrestling and my body’s physical health, Satterly said. I wasn’t able to move around well and I was on crutches for almost two months and having to relearn how to use my knee.

Overcoming injury

Christian Mowry, Journalism 1 Reporter March 15, 2021

For the past year, wrestler Adam Satterlee has been battling his torn ACL. He has gone through multiple surgeries and rehabs to get to where he can compete today.  At a tournament held at Deland High...

Senior Chadrick Richards competes in the 200 meter event at the districts gathering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on April 10, 2019. “His work ethic from on the field to off the track is just great,” junior Relamp Ramirez said. “He is a good student and leader, and is always going on runs and workouts when not on the track, he is always putting in that extra work.”

Chadrick Richards: talent on the track

Faith Shimick, Staff Reporter March 7, 2021

Senior Chadrick Richards is a sight to see on the track, and a shining star off of it. Richards has been doing track since his freshman year, and is known for being one of the fastest students to ever...

Junior Samantha Cyr is winding up to score her first goal of the game against Boone High School at Lake Brantleys pool. It was the teams first goal of the game in the third quarter with five minutes left. This sparked a 5-0 scoring run for the Lady Patriots. The team played like a different team as they played with excitement. Samantha ended the game with two goals.

Girls water polo learns from loss

Christian Mowry, Journalism 1 Reporter February 28, 2021

The Girls Water Polo team played a home game versus Boone High School on Wednesday Feb. 24. Lake Brantley lost the match 6-14. That improved Boone’s record to 9-0 and Lake Brantley’s to 5-1.  “We...

Unlike years prior, the ability for tennis players to receive instruction and practice before the start of the tennis season was lessened because of the onslaught of restrictions regarding COVID-19. Sophomore Delaney Taylor on the girls’ varsity tennis team has felt the effects firsthand, but found a way to improve and compete with the competition. “Last week we won both of our doubles and singles games,” Taylor said. I believe the doubles score was eight to one and the singles score was eight to two.”

Game, set, match

Makayla Martindale, Staff Reporter February 28, 2021

The girls’ varsity tennis team started the season strong by exceeding expectations against their competition. On Thursday, Feb. 25, the team competed against Lake Howell High School, and was successful...

On Dec. 4 during the varsity boys basketball game against the Oviedo High School Lions, varsity coach Mike Cuff motivates and instructs players on what to do during the game. “I think the boys have really bonded and have come together,” Cuff said. “The coaches challenged them and they have responded.”

Boys basketball shows a promising season

Avery Ranum, Staff Reporter February 22, 2021

During the winter sports season, boys’ basketball is front and center. Their games attract big crowds and for good reason. As of Jan. 25, the varsity team had an impressive record of 7-1 for the month,...

S.A.L.T. members smile for a photo during their October meeting. Together they built their leadership skills, and grew together.

Brantley’s Got S.A.L.T.

Rylee Malloy, Staff Reporter December 15, 2020

Brantley S.A.L.T. stands for Student Athletic Leadership Team. They are a group of student athletes who were selected by their coaches for demonstrating leadership qualities, a positive attitude, and...

The girls Junior Varsity soccer team beat Lyman on Dec. 9. The final score was 3-1.

JV girl’s soccer team beats Lyman

Kyra Martin, Staff Reporter December 11, 2020

On the chilly evening of Dec. 10, the JV girl’s soccer team took to the field and played a victorious game against Lyman High School.  Relying on their ability to communicate with one another across...

On Monday, Oct. 19, members of the girls’ golf team pose in the fairway section of the course in Gainesville, FL. The players had a great season and made it all the way to regional finals. The girls remain hopeful that they will have an even better season next year.

Up to par

Grace Stoker, Sports Editor November 20, 2020

The girls’ golf team excelled this season. The team experienced many struggles due to COVID-19, from missing players to later start dates mandated by the state. Despite these setbacks, the players persevered....

Junior Frans Louis Guinto takes a serve on the tennis court.

On the tennis court: Frans Louis Guinto

Julia Moon, News Editor October 31, 2020

As a tennis player, junior Frans Louis Guinto’s philosophy is that practice leads to improvement. Playing on a court that tests both endurance and the player’s game strategy, the sport of tennis is...

he varsity football game against West Orange was a Pink Out game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink shirts were sold at the game and on campus, and pink beaded necklaces were handed out by the varsity cheerleading team during the game.

West Orange football game

Avery Ranum, Staff Reporter October 30, 2020

On Friday Oct. 23, Tom Storey Field came alive to host the varsity football game against the West Orange Warriors. This was the sixth game for the varsity team and one of the last home games of the season,...

Sophomore Sienna Banangada lines up her shot at the district meet at Ocala on Oct. 12. This meet qualified them for the regional’s meet on Oct. 19. This was an exciting moment caught on camera by Coach Peggy Leis.

Girl’s golf plays regionals.

Kaiden Bittinger, Staff Reporter October 25, 2020

As a nice closing to the season, the girl’s golf team qualified for the regionals meet held at Gainesville on Oct.19. This marks the first time girls golf have ever qualified for regionals. Although...

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