Politics make way into athletics and affect CHS students
June 15, 2018
Filed under Sports
If you have ever attended a youth sports game, be it baseball, football or any other sport, you probably see it all too often: the coach’s child or their “favorite” receives preferential treatment. Discrimination in sports based upon something you cannot control is almost expected at the middl...
CHS athletes balance sports and summer activities
June 15, 2018
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When faced with busy summer schedules, CHS students must balance working, family and sports. Some sports require athletes to train on their own or with their team, which can interfere with other summer plans. Others may have more lenient requirements. Sophomore Evan Kuo of Tinton Falls is a vars...
Reclassifying athletes begins to unlevel the playing field
June 15, 2018
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Each year, the National Collegiate Athletic Association provides around 150,000 student-athletes with over $2.9 billion in scholarships. With only about 2 percent of high school athletes receiving scholarships for the collegiate level, money is hard to come by. But, some parents combat this with a proc...
The Kentucky Derby spurs animal abuse discussions
June 15, 2018
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On Saturday, May 5, the Kentucky Derby took its historic 144th run. Horse racing shines a light on the growing dialogue about animal cruelty. The mistreatment of horses by competitive jockeys is nothing new. According to PETA, many trainers feed racehorses performance-enhancing drugs that result ...
Students start skateboarding for convenience and for leisure
May 4, 2018
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Skateboarding isn't the most popular sport at CHS, but the ones who do skateboard do it for many reasons. Sophomore Ben Hewson of Fair Haven taught himself how to skateboard. He said that he received a plastic skateboard, otherwise known as a Penny Skateboard, about five years ago for Christmas. H...
Professionals serve as role models for CHS athletes
May 4, 2018
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CHS athletes are inspired by athlete role models to strive for greatness and success in their sports. These role models teach them balance and excellence in their sport. Sophomore Nicole Sestito of Wall plays field hockey, track and softball. Sestito focuses on softball as her primary sport and loo...
Students have mixed opinions about kids being signed up for sports by their parents
May 4, 2018
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Recreational sports such as Little League and Munchkin soccer programs are staples in most towns, with little kids running around in jerseys hanging below their knees and eating orange slices at halftime. It seems as though this weekend activity could do no harm in a child’s life, but some CHS students tel...
Athletes pass down their knowledge through coaching
May 4, 2018
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Coaches care for their athletes. They want them to succeed in their sport and teach them life lessons along the way. It’s easy for older coaches to do so, considering they have more life experience, but how is it for student coaches? Senior Elizabeth Klemm of Middletown started coaching as an aid ...
Olympic games inspire viewers; some join a sport while others perform better
March 5, 2018
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In 2012, the London Olympics contributed to a record boost in the number of people playing a sport in their country. The number of adults playing a sport at least once a week increased by 750,000 during that year, according to figures released by Sport England. This year, the Winter Olympics, hosted by Py...
Athletes play multiple sports
March 5, 2018
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Most high school athletes practice roughly 10 to 12 hours a week, along with multiple hours spent for games and transportation, according to Skyd Magazine, a company that celebrates the sport of ultimate with original and honest content. Students who play more than one sport must commit two or three ...
Win or lose, do all players earn their trophies?
March 5, 2018
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According to CNN, everyone needs to learn what it means to lose every once in a while, if they want to succeed. Participation awards in youth athletics label everyone a winner, never letting children fully experience what it feels like to lose. Some people feel passionate about the issue of whether or not co...
Rewards of sports outweigh possible dangers, athletes say
March 5, 2018
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Like many things in life, for athletes who play dangerous sports, it all comes down to risk versus reward. For some athletes, the pros that sports provided were simply worth any risk they may carry. Sophomore football player RJ Franzen of Allentown said his enjoyment of his sport outweighs the pos...
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