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HALF NELSON | Sophomore Nolan Nyugen pins opponent with a half nelson at the JV
Lynbrook 2nd Man Tournament.

Wrestling team takes down competition

Melissa Chen, Writer January 29, 2020

On Dec. 7, varsity wrestling took ninth overall in a tournament at Half Moon Bay and at Gonzales High School, JV wrestlers placed in the top three, competing against 11 other schools. These results were...

Infographic containing food-related statistics on the Superbowl LIV

Super Bowl LIV Snacks Statistics

Epic staffers January 27, 2020

Check out these statistics about your favorite Super Bowl LIV snacks! If you haven't already, check our Issue 4 Sports story on Super Bowl snacks!

Writer Ron Aich shares his love for watching the Warriors.

The Warriors are fun to watch again

Ron Aich, Opinion Editor December 11, 2019

The moment Steph Curry hit the hardwood, I knew it was over. Just like his hand, the Golden State Warriors’ slim playoff aspirations for the year were brutally crushed under Aron Baynes’ 260- pound...

Through cross training, athletes supplement their exercise routines by training in several sports.

Cross training strengthens athletes performance

Jasmine Hou, Writer December 11, 2019

From football to swimming to track and field, Lynbrook athletes do it all. But while some students practice multiple sports to explore their interests, others’ intent lies in the practice of cross training.  Through...

Lynbrook sports through the decade

Stella Huang and Sunny Li December 11, 2019

2010: The boys’ varsity volleyball team made it to Central Coast Section (CCS) Division I (DI) playoffs and advanced to the quarterfinals before losing to Mountain View High School. 2011: For the...

How the NBA and China responded to Daryl Moreys tweet.

NBA’s support of Morey is justified

Ethan Lee, Writer November 13, 2019

China has cut off numerous ties with the National Basketball Association (NBA) following a controversial tweet by Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey, through which he expressed support for the...

Lynbrook staff and their favorite sports team

Staff cheer on their favorite sports team

Shamita Gurusu and Sharlene Chen November 6, 2019

Luca Signore: History and physical education teacher Luca Signore has been an avid fan of Italian soccer team Torino F.C. since the day he was born. Soccer is pervasive in Italian culture; it is...

Top left: The team
listens to an
uplifting message
from their coach after a
heartfelt homecoming loss to
Gunn High School on Oct. 25.
Top right: Senior
Jonathan Leslie
runs the ball past a
defender. The team has
become less hesitant to tackle
this season, which has contributed to
gaining more yards in their games.
Bottom right and center: The team refl ects on the game
and celebrates the positive aspects of their performance.

Varsity football tackles obstacles

Anusha Kothari and Michelle Zhu November 6, 2019

As the buzzer rang at the end of fourth quarter, Lynbrook’s varsity football players raced onto the field to celebrate the first victory of their high school careers, showering each other with Gatorade...

NCAA takes steps toward compensation for athletes with the Fair Pay to Play Act

NCAA takes steps toward compensation for athletes

Mei Corricello, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2019

Prompted by Governor Gavin Newsom’s Fair Pay to Play Act, which allows student athletes in California to sign endorsement deals, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) board voted unanimously...

The graphic illustration is used to represent the the new laws for football and the injuries they are meant to prevent.

California passes laws to limit high school football injury

Audrey Wong, Managing Editor October 2, 2019

Football, often seen as the classic high school sport, is declining in participation due to the apprehension over potential injuries. To ensure students’ safety, California has recently passed laws limiting...

Funds and donations are vital in financing Lynbrook’s sports teams, but with money coming in from three main sources how do funds from each source support Lynbrook athletic teams?

Financial aspects behind Lynbrook sports teams

Youqi Huang and Rachel Wu October 2, 2019

Funds and donations are vital in financing Lynbrook’s sports teams, as they support everything from uniforms and equipment to tournament registration fees. But with money coming in from three main sources...

Adidas, a brand commonly associated with schools such as the University of Miami, Louisiana Tech University and Rutgers University, has recently signed an agreement with the Lynbrook athletic department. 

Athletic department signs agreement with Adidas

Emma Cionca, Sports Editor October 2, 2019

In college and professional sports, fans have grown accustomed to the brand logos on their favorite athletes’ uniforms. Each year, brands pour millions of dollars into merchandise and apparel for athletes...

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