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Junior Jack Mahoney goes up for a header against the opposing team.

Soccer falls in semifinals to Troy

Ethan Smale, Managing Editor November 16, 2020

With the clock ticking down in the final seconds of the game, the varsity soccer team found themselves tied with Troy, 1-1. It was the first game of semifinals, and the team was hoping to advance to the...

Volleyball District Champions

Volleyball District Champions

Simmi Singh, Online reporter November 13, 2020

Last Thursday night the girl's volleyball team won districts against Stevenson at Chippewa Valley High School. The Utica Volleyball team has not won districts since 2008, it is a huge accomplishment...

The team gathers with Neo before their final game of the season.

Cost of a game winning goal

Ethan Smale, Business Manager October 14, 2020

It was a close match for the JV soccer team against Romeo. After coming off a close loss against this same team earlier in the season, they were determined to win this time around. With the clock running...

Masks: New piece of equipment for teams

Masks: New piece of equipment for teams

Raymond Altmann, Managing Editor September 25, 2020

COVID-19 has affected many genres of life, now sports. Football, soccer, and volleyball athletes got a new piece of required equipment to wear: masks. Students have been finding ways of evolving the way...

Varsity football team faces ups, downs preparing for first game

Varsity football team faces ups, downs preparing for first game

Brooklynn Hathcock, Digital Editor in Chief September 18, 2020

Football players, families, and fans were disappointed to hear the news. After a member of the varsity football team tested positive for COVID-19, Utica's Sept. 18 home opener against L'Anse Creuse North...

Prior to winning his first match of the county tournament, the referee raises junior Hunter Ali’s hand toward the crowd. “I was really excited because it was a big tournament,” Ali said. “Winning the first match meant I could continue to the next day.” Ali’s victory allowed him to compete in the next day of wrestling, helping his team earn fifteenth place out of 36 teams.

Dubs only for wrestling team

Cameron Smale, Managing Editor April 30, 2020

Ending the season with an impressive undefeated record, the Utica wrestling team celebrates one of their most outstanding years. While seniors are finished with their wrestling careers, junior high school...

Senior Dominic Lount is sad to see his final meet for swim. Lount swam the 50-yard freestyle this year.

Chieftains make waves at counties

Charles Borus, Editor March 18, 2020

It’s the feeling of water encasing senior Dominic Lount that propels him to the opposite side of the pool. His adrenaline kicks in as soon as he touches the cold water. “I am so proud of my team...

Swimming at the home pool at Eisenhower High,  sophomore Om Bidja competes in a race.

Grind never stops for athletes during school breaks

Dominic Lount and Ethan Smale February 24, 2020

During any school break, whether it is Christmas, mid-winter, or spring break, classes may stop, but not all school activities are put on hold. When it comes to being a student athlete, staying in tip-top...

Junior Jenna Kilburg practices her cheer routine before the varsity team performs.

Competitive season underway

Alexis Daniels and Allie Massey February 24, 2020

Cheer is a sport that requires strength and perseverance, and seeing as it’s one of the top five most dangerous sports, it’s no wonder why. Cheerleaders need a strong build as much as a strong mind...

Junior Allison Mispelon dashes down the hall to increase her running time during speed club training.

Athletes increase their speed through club

Aspen Halbhuber, Online Reporter February 19, 2020

Some may say that trying to increase sprinting times is very hard to do. However, Speed Club has already helped a number of athletes varying in sports, or students looking to run faster, do just that. Speed...

Apples and fruits play a big part in junior Alexander Lewis’s diet during basketball season.

Healthy diets encouraged by coaches

Dominic Lount and Cameron Smale December 19, 2019

No matter what season an athlete’s sport is in, diets play a crucial role in an athlete’s health, as well as their performance. Many Utica teams are trying out a variety of different diets to make...

Student athletes commit to colleges

Nina Andrianos, Online Reporter December 16, 2019

Football, basketball, soccer, volleyball. A handful of students have committed to colleges where they will continue to be student athletes. Committing to a college in high school simplifies the recruiting...

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