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FLIPPING INTO FIRST A large component of the routine that can make or break the score are flips and lifts and each person has a different role. Chloe Ramcharan ‘26, far right, is responsible for pushing the flyer’s foot to provide momentum to complete the flip. “We had one time where the coaches decided to change the spot right before a competition and the flip ended up not working because they changed the spots and like the girl fell almost directly on her head,” Ramcharan said. “But that's when our strong team bond shows because the people next to her lifted her up and saved her.”

Skating around the world

Lauren Ye '26, School Editor February 21, 2025

Sean Kay. Angela Yang. Alexandr Kirsanov. These people were among those killed in the crash of American Airlines Flight 5342. The story was heard around the world, but what some people are unaware of,...

MUSCLE MEMORY Maldonado shoots a free throw after being fouled at the home basketball game against Ypsilanti Community School. “When I take my free throws I don’t think,” said Maldonado. “I just follow my routine and make sure I dribble twice before making my shot.”

Rookie rises to the rim

Janaan Rehman '26, Sports Staff February 21, 2025

Stepping onto the court as a freshman, Quinn Maldonado ‘28 has quickly made a name for herself as a powerful player. Maldonado is a new member of the women’s basketball team and has already begun to...

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Jonah Kaplan ‘26 and Henry Beck ‘26 training for their upcoming indoor track season. “Practice like you play,” said Kaplan as he finished the pre-meet run.

Juniors create track club for 2024-2025 school year

Charlie Rich '26, Sports Staff February 21, 2025

Students who enjoy running and staying fit have a new, community-oriented option thanks to Zohabe Uzzaman ‘26 and Lucas Aalderink ‘26’s new Red Valley Track Club.  The club trains on weekends...

NO NEED FOR SPEED Hugh Jordan ‘26 running a half marathon in Plymouth, Michigan this past fall. “He’s always gotten something out of running,” said Christine. “He doesn’t care about his pace or time, but he will run a trail race and come back a better version of himself.”

Hugh’s half

Eleana Zhuang '25, Lifestyles Staff February 21, 2025

Thirteen miles could be somebody's daily commute or a quick trip to a nearby city, but for Hugh Jordan ‘26, it’s a hobby, running half-marathons in his free time. Jordan spends time almost every...

Freshman swimmers make a splash

Twoey Bullock '27, Sports staff December 11, 2024

This year's freshman class for girls swimming hit the ground, or more accurately the water, swimming. Ryen Mahoney ‘28 was one of the breakout freshmen this year by being a part of four new school records...

PROUD TO BE AN ATHLETE According to Athletic Director Tom Ward, Jackson is driven by the goal of creating a program that athletes can be prideful of. “He’s very energetic and passionate about athletics and putting on really high quality programs that everyone is proud of and everyone wants to be a part of,” Ward said.

Championing change

Maira Nagpal '28, Sports staff December 11, 2024

New Greenhills Middle School Athletic Coordinator Evan Jackson grew up with sports. As a kid, he was a multi-sport athlete, doing four different sports. He wants to be able to pass on that passion for...

Rivalry forms connections

Maira Nagpal '28, Sports staff October 31, 2024

In a world of social media and followings, connections through shared experiences, such as sports, are very important. Sports may be competitive, but they also form relationships. Greenhills’ Athletic...

PICKETT PICKED Greenhills basketball is going in a new direction by hiring new Varsity Head coach Jason Pickett. With lots of prior experience, Greenhills looks forward to good seasons under his coaching and hope to keep the team talented. “He’s awesome, we are really thrilled to have him at Greenhills,” said Ward.

Picking Pickett

Tariq Khalil '28, Sports staff October 31, 2024

After a deflating loss for the boys basketball team in the district final last season, a decision was made to make a change on the sideline. Coach Jason Pickett has been hired as the new head coach of...

COORDINATING FROM THE CORNER Inside of the trainer’s room, Greenhills’ Health Service Coordinator Christine Gajar works to make sure that all Greenhills staff are ready in case of emergency. “When we hire coaches or when we're onboarding coaches, we'll ask for their [training] certificates,” said Gajar, “if they don't have them, then we’ll provide that training.”

Protected on the pitch

Billy Rozelle '27, Opinion Editor October 31, 2024

For Greenhills coaches, safety is front of mind. Frightening injuries make headlines on a national scale, like when Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered his fourth concussion since 2019 in...

Black and Gold McMurtrie at her media day shoot this August. “I'm looking forward to competing in the BIG 10,” said McMurtrie.

Boiler bound

Teddy Staebler '25, Sports Editor October 31, 2024

Most competitive soccer players grow up dreaming of playing for a Division One college, it's a goal that seems so obtainable. But rarely do any actually go on to play in college, in fact, less than two...

AT THE READY Maddie Miller ‘24 featured in the center ready to charge out of the goal during a defensive corner. Kate Miller ‘26 flanking her older sister on the right side. “This was a super intense game,” said Maddie Miller. “However I remember it being extremely rewarding in the end, and all of our hard work really paid off.”

Goalie going for glory

Izzy Baru '25, School editor May 2, 2024

Maddie Miller ‘24’s love for field hockey began with hating Rec-n-ed soccer. Miller began playing at the age of seven and worked her way up though various levels of club playing with the Pinnacle field...

Lockdown. Ben Formicola ‘24 prepares to block an on-goal shot against North Farmington earlier this year. “ I didn’t think we were gonna win”, said Formicola. “We were all kind of in shock.”

Down but not out

Teddy Staebler '25, School staff May 1, 2024

As the 2022-2023 lacrosse season came to a close, the men’s team's future was uncertain. After an underperforming season, team members were worried about what the next year would be like with 11 seniors...

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