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Titles Twice as Nice for Claremont’s Grace Smith, Tesoro’s Griffin Kushen at Iolani Invitational
Smith, a freshman, achieves victories in consecutive days in multiple states to lead Wolfpack girls to win, with Kushen adding another triumph following 2022 championship in Oahu Grace Smith won two races in consecutive days in different states, with Griffin Kushen securing his second career victory at the Iolani... Read more
Redwood outlasts Menlo School in OT to win Scott Roche Invitational title
MENLO, Calif. – One of the longest and most thrilling championship showdowns in the 26-year history of the Scott Roche Invitational boys water polo tournament was inches away from being decided in regulation, setting the stage for an even more dramatic sudden-death victory Saturday at Gates Pool. Ossie Joplin... Read more
De La Salle Runs Away From Serra
What can you do in 29 seconds? If you’re De La Salle, you can completely turn one of the biggest football games of the year upside down. Faced with the prospect of trailing and giving the ball to Serra to start the second half, Niko Baumgartner recovered a botched... Read more
Manalapan Braves Sweep Top Three Girls 5k Spots at A-North Championships
HOLMDEL, N.J. — The Manalapan girls varsity cross country team claimed a historic victory Tuesday at the A-North Championships, capturing the 5-kilometer team title at Holmdel Park with an impressive 33 points. This marks the first time the Braves have topped the podium at the annual Holmdel Park event, ending... Read more
How Training Like A Solider Can Help Prepare For Fall Sports
As the fall sports season approaches, athletes should currently be preparing to be able to perform at their peak. Whether the athlete is hitting the football field, running cross country, or joining the soccer team, your success will depend on your physical readiness. One way to ensure you’re in... Read more
Top Boys Water Polo Teams By Section Entering The Fall Season
The high school boys water polo season has already begun in several sections, or is about to get underway all across the state later this month. Here is a look at the top boys water polo program in each of the seven sections that highlights competition in California (Northern,... Read more
7 Simple And Effective Strength Training Exercises For Fall Sports
As the leaves start to change color and the weather cools down, fall sports season to set to soon be in full swing. Whether you’re gearing up for cross country, soccer, football, or any other fall sport, strength training is a crucial component of your preparation. Building a solid... Read more
What Does It Take To Be An Olympian?
The 2024 Paris Olympics are now over. But athletes know that the work doesn’t stop once that big competition is over—even when it’s on the most elite stage. As the world watched the best of the best athletes throughout the Games, they most likely inspired the next generation, lighting... Read more
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Wins 400mH Olympic Gold Wearing New Balance Spikes
If Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is the reigning queen of the women’s 400m hurdles, her glass slipper is the New Balance MD-X V3 running spikes. McLaughlin-Levrone became a track and field sensation at the 2024 Paris Olympics after her world record-breaking win in the women’s 400m hurdle finals on Thursday, August... Read more
Summer Training Tips To Get Ready For Fall Sports
Even though it is still summer, athletes need to look forward to their upcoming fall sports seasons. While summer is an ideal time for rest and recovery, the goal is to maintain overall fitness, use that extra time in your schedule to work on developing skills—and as the summer... Read more
Cyclist Can Now Track Heart Rate Directly From Apple Watch With Garmin Edge GPS
It’s a good day to be a cyclist for those who are Apple Watch users. Cyclists no longer need to wear a heart rate an additional monitor if they already wear an Apple Watch. Their smartwatch can now seamlessly connect to the Garmin Edge GPS to provide athletes with... Read more
These Are All The Skills Named After Simone Biles
There is no denying that Simone Biles has made history in gymnastics. The most decorated gymnast of all time—who has never lost a World Championship competition–has six Olympic medals. Biles will attempt to add more medals to her award collection when she competes representing the United States in the... Read more