Why We Shouldn’t Tell Student Athletes to “Stick to Sports”
Kelly Liu
October 9, 2020
In late August, the Milwaukee Bucks refused to play their playoff game in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Soon after, tennis player Naomi Osaka said she would sit out of her semifinal match at the Western & Southern Open, where tournament play was eventually ...
Out of Contact Sports
Aayushi Wadhawan, Matthew Mcgowan, and Myles Woodman
October 9, 2020
As he reaches the golf course, Madhav Muralidharan ‘22, makes sure he has his mask on before leaving his car and breathes a sigh of relief. Missing a piece of equipment would be forgivable, but without a mask, his practice with the Stevenson golf team would not be possible. Since the beginning of September, Muralidhar...
Restrictions on Recruiting
Sailaja Nallacheruvu and Thea Surya
October 9, 2020
In the fall of 2019, Anthony Skordilis ’21 was practicing and playing games after school essentially every day as a member of the Stevenson Boys Varsity Soccer team. Now with COVID-19 having changed how high schoolers can participate in sports, Skordilis spends only two days a week on the fiel...
(Stay At) Home Run!
Bradley Locker and Advay Voleti
October 9, 2020
3-0 count to COVID-19. He swings and hits a long fly ball deep into the night. COVID-19 has blown this game open with a grand slam! Nearly 200 days ago, COVID-19 began its All-Star level production; the rest of the world could only watch as an international dead-center fastball was blasted over th...
College Sports and COVID-19
Griffin Brown
June 15, 2020
With the coronavirus leaving all Illinois schools empty for the remainder of the school year, worries and uncertainties linger in the mind of athletes. Among these worries are lost sports seasons and college recruitment. Illinois governor JB Pritzker canceled the 2019-2020 academic year, along with the I...
Evan Ambrose ’21’s Free Throw Goes Viral on Social Media
Bradley Locker
June 3, 2020
Even though Stevenson’s boys basketball team could not complete its stellar season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the squad enjoyed tremendous success; under coach Pat Ambrose’s guidance, the Patriots went 28-4, ranked 12th in Illinois per MaxPreps and reached the Prospect Sectional Final against rival M...
Grading the Chicago Bears’ 2020 NFL Draft Class
Bradley Locker
May 22, 2020
Though the Bears did not have a pick on the first night of the 2020 NFL Draft—an evening that incorporated exclusively the first 32 selections—general manager Ryan Pace and other front office executives were largely able to make the most with their options on Days 2 and 3 of the Draft. The Be...
Quarantine Fitness Tips
Sophia Ismail and Elyssa Gavenda
April 22, 2020
While the coronavirus may be prohibiting people from doing their normal workout routines, it’s still important to stay active. By exercising at home, you can improve both your physical and mental health.
COVID-19 Calls Timeout
Bayarmaa Bat-erdene, Griffin Brown, and Vaasu Kakuturu
April 21, 2020
Winter and spring athletics canceled due to COVID-19 breakout
Pro/Con: Should Sports Resume in the Near Future?
Bradley Locker and Serena Mehta
April 20, 2020
Statesman staffers argue why spring sports should return over the summer or should stay at bay during unprecedented quarantine period
Q&A with Mr. Wiersema
Caimin Xi, Natalie King, and Humza Quazi
March 10, 2020
In a continuation of an Issue 5 print story, hear about Mr. Weirsema's experiences and stance on unsung heroes in sports.
Not Bowled Over By Success, Boys Bowling Team Reaches IHSA State Final Tournament
Bradley Locker, Sports Editor
February 28, 2020
For many, bowling serves a casual, fun reprieve that allows for better connectedness with friends and family. But for Stevenson’s boys' bowling team, the clanking of pins and accumulation of points means so much more. On January 31st, 2020, under the guidance of 5-year coach Cody Mathias, the Patri...
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