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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...

The big leagues

Matt Streicher '24, Sports staff March 9, 2024

Meezan Hamzavi ‘23 How were you affected by the injury you sustained in your senior season? “When I first tore my ACL I felt like there was no point in playing anymore, I wasn’t really...

DRIVING HARD Sarcevich drives past an FGR Player in their rivalry game. “Even though we’re missing guys, we find a way to win,” said Sarcevich.

The big Serb

Matt Streicher '24, Sports staff March 9, 2024

Moving from another country is a complete change in lifestyle for anyone, including Nikola Sarcevich ‘24.  But there is one familiar element that has always been there for him even since his elementary...

GLORY DAYS Sartori laughing on the softball field at Olivet College before a game in 1988.

Behind the broom

Anika Bery '24, Lifestyles staff March 9, 2024

As you walk into school each morning and leave each afternoon, you encounter dozens of familiar faces—students, teachers, and coaches. Among the vital members of our school community are those whose...

THREAT UNLEASHED Charlotte McMurtrie ‘26 carries the ball up the field to pass to a forward. “I like playing midfield because I get the ball a lot and I get a lot of assists.” McMurtrie said. “I’ve tried other positions like forward but my favorite by far is midfield.”

Rising soccer star wins big

Lauren Ye '26, School staff March 9, 2024

From a young age, Charlotte McMurtrie ‘26 always knew she wanted to play soccer. So, when she got the opportunity to play on a Rec & Ed soccer team, a recreational team organized by her elementary...

RUNNING WITH STYLE Ava Kittendorf ‘24, Anika Bery ‘24, Henry Beck ‘26, and Lincoln Cha ‘24 (not pictured) get ready to run the race with some fun costumes to add to the experience. “It was so fun,” said Kittendorf. “I definitely want to run more long races like this in the future.”

On your marks, get set, go

Mira Jayaraman '26, School staff March 9, 2024

On a crisp December morning, Anika Bery ‘24, Lincoln Cha ‘24, Ava Kittendorf ‘24, and Henry Beck ‘26 from the cross-country team embarked on a journey, pushed their limits, and formed a stronger...

TWEET TWEET Charlie Rich ‘26 referees a middle school girls’ basketball game.

Game changer

Mira Jayaraman '26, School staff March 9, 2024

From the tweet of your whistle, the game starts. Players start encouraging their teammates, students start to cheer the team on from the stands, and then there’s you, in the middle of it all. This is...

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