Writer’s Cafe
March 3, 2011
Filed under Sports
As if high school weren’t stressful enough for young minds, the pressure can seemingly pile up as the school year drags on. At times, students may struggle for an avocation that can take them away from the strains of school. For some young people, reading and writing is the hobby that does this best…and... Read more »
Students Bond Through Faith
March 1, 2011
Filed under Sports
In today’s society, there are many elements that can make it difficult for a teenager to stick to their personal morals and values. Young people struggle every day to keep their sanity and ethics while faced with school, friends, athletics and other activities. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes... Read more »
Masters of the Mat—Ottawa Wrestling
February 17, 2011
Filed under Sports
Wrestling is all about control. The main objective is to completely pin an opponent to the mat, earning points for you and your team. If neither wrestler can pin their rival, points are awarded to each wrestler as control changes. The wrestler with the most points at the end of a match is the winner. While... Read more »
Students Bond Through Faith
February 17, 2011
Filed under Sports
In today’s society, there are many elements that can make it difficult for a teenager to stick to their personal morals and values. Young people struggle every day to keep their sanity and ethics while faced with school, friends, athletics and other activities. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes... Read more »
Strains, Sprains, and Getting Back in the Game
February 7, 2011
Filed under Sports
Today, athletics are becoming increasingly competitive and more physically demanding than ever. The pressure to perform may lead an athlete to overuse and overwork muscles or perhaps to rush into the game without fully preparing their bodies first. This lack of precaution leaves muscles more vulnerable,... Read more »
Texas vs KU: Hawk’s Feathers Ruffled
February 7, 2011
Filed under Sports
They were said to be the team that could not be beaten: most certainly not at home, with a 69-game winning streak at home. But on Jan. 22, KU left that title on the court because the then No.-10 ranked team, the Texas Longhorns, beat them 74-63. The Hawks were without a doubt, not playing their best.... Read more »
Sports Drinks 101
February 7, 2011
Filed under Sports
“I think it’s important to stay hydrated because it will help your performance, and it will make you healthier overall,” Greyson LaPlant, sophomore, said. LaPlant has the right idea, in that hydration is key to athletes who wish to perform their best. During heavy activity, the human body loses... Read more »
Jazzercise, A New Spin on Exercise
January 26, 2011
Filed under Sports
It is possible that the most popular New Year’s resolution in America is to lose weight. It is also very possible that most people who set this goal for themselves are all talk and no walk—literally. Admittedly, with busy schedules, jobs and family to worry about, it can be difficult for both adults... Read more »
Ready for Basketball
November 11, 2010
Filed under Sports
A large majority of Ottawa High School is very excited for the upcoming basketball season. It is probably a good thing that it is just around the corner. The official date that the season begins is Nov 15. There is a total of six basketball teams. These include freshman boys, freshman girls, junior... Read more »
Volleyball Season
November 3, 2010
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
This year’s 2010 varsity volleyball team ended their season with a record of 29-11. They got first in their Frontier League, second at sub-state in Hayden, second at their home tournament and finally third at Tonganoxie. “I think we did really well in our season. There are improvements that need... Read more »
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