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Fleetwood Deals with Sports Injuries
Injuries from sports are definitely a disadvantage and can lead to serious issues. Throughout Berks County, the majority of injuries are found in football because of the high level of contact. “Although football produces the most injuries, it is not always the sport with the highest percentage of injuries per number of participants,” Mr. Moyer, […]
Iverson is Done
November 22, 2013 by thetigertimes6
“I’m happy with my decision and I feel great,” Allen Iverson said on his retirement. Iverson was one of the smaller point guards in the NBA, at six foot even. He was born on 7 June 1975, in Hampton, Virginia. He went to Bethel High School and played football and basketball. He won the Associated […]
Maloney Tragedy Raises Football Concerns
November 12, 2013 by thetigertimes6
Andre Maloney, a star high school football player for Shawnee Mission West High School, collapsed during a game. The standout wide receiver collapsed on the sideline after catching a 63-yard touchdown pass. Maloney was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. The doctors found that Andre had a blood clot in his brain. During surgery, […]
Did the Shutdown Shut Down Major League Athletics?
November 10, 2013 by thetigertimes6
The government shutdown has ended, but while it was going on, a frequent concern of many was how the shutdown would affect sports. Despite the shutdown not directly influencing sports or sport leagues, some were worried that it would affect the Army, Navy, and Air Force football games before the government reopened. “I hope the […]
FAHS Homecoming Teams Excel
November 6, 2013 by thetigertimes6
“We felt good coming into this game as a group,” Junior Zach Koenig said, starting quarterback for the Fleetwood Tigers. After making headlines in the Reading Eagle, the Fleetwood Tigers had to back it up. They were 2-2 going into the game against Schuylkill Valley. “It feels good to know all of our hard work […]
Malone Represents PA in NHL
November 5, 2013 by thetigertimes6
Ryan Malone was born on 1 December 1979 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is six-foot, four-inches, and 219 pounds. He attended Upper St. Clair High School until his junior year, where he played hockey at Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Faribault, Minnesota. He finally made it to the NHL in 1999. The Penguins drafted him in the fourth […]
Fleetwood Anticipates New NHL Season
October 29, 2013 by thetigertimes6
It is back. The NHL has returned, it is roaring to go. “The Flyers are where it’s at. They have the Stanley Cup in the bag,” Junior Logan Silvius said. Last year’s Stanley Cup was the most watched event in NHL history. The former Stanley Cup champions are looking to repeat their successful season with […]
Chip Kelly Leads Eagles, but Where?
October 18, 2013 by thetigertimes6
The Philadelphia Eagles came into this year with high expectations because of new additions to their roster and, most importantly, their new head coach, Chip Kelly. A lot of people do not think the team will do very well because they do not believe Chip Kelly’s high-tempo offense will work in the NFL. Other students […]
County Champions Look to Defend the Throne
October 11, 2013 by thetigertimes6
The Fleetwood girls’ soccer team has high hopes for the upcoming 2013/14 season. The defending county champions lost many important seniors, but the team is still very confident about talented freshmen and returning girls. “I believe that we have a very talented team this season, and we want to try to defend our county title. […]
Rowe Brings Hockey to Fleetwood
October 9, 2013 by thetigertimes
“I have been a student of the game and involved in hockey for over twenty-five years, having played and coached Dek, Roller, and Ice at multiple levels”, FAHS hockey coach Stephen Rowe said. Rowe has been around hockey for a while, and he knows what he is doing. He plans on challenging the varsity players […]
Boys’ Soccer looking for Big Improvement
October 8, 2013 by thetigertimes6
The division champs from a year ago, the Fleetwood boys’ soccer team, are looking to win the division again. “We will win counties this year. We will take the season game by game,” freshman Kale Follweiler said. As of 8 October, the boys were 11-3-2 overall for the season. In league play, they were unbeaten […]
Tiger Football Training Tough This Spring
June 27, 2013 by thetigertimes
Fleetwood football players are getting pretty hyped as football season is just around the corner. The Tigers started their Spring football training on Tuesday, 28 May. Spring football is extremely important to any program that wants to be successful; it’s where players start to learn the coach’s system and what role they’ll be playing on the […]
Bale Bigger than Tottenham
June 10, 2013 by thetigertimes
Gareth Bale is one of the best soccer players on the planet right now. His incredible pace, skills, and left foot make him one of the most lethal players alive. The Tottenham winger had an amazing breakout 2012-2013 season. The Welsh playmaker scored 21 goals in the premier league this season for the Spurs, most […]
Bright Future Ahead for Fleetwood Athletics
June 3, 2013 by thetigertimes5
During the 2012-2013 school year, Fleetwood athletics excelled in many sports and improved on past years. During this year, not only did many teams experience successful seasons, Fleetwood students also showed a lot of school pride by attending many games as Superfans. During the fall, the boys’ soccer team won their division and made both […]
Miami Again Favorite for NBA Championship
May 30, 2013 by thetigertimes4
The NBA playoffs are an exhilarating couple of weeks in the months of May and June. Every year, fans watch to see who will be the next playoff hero, like Michael Jordan or Larry Bird. The Miami Heat won their second NBA championship last year and are the odds on favorite to repeat. With serious […]
Manchester United says Farewell to Sir Alex Ferguson
May 22, 2013 by thetigertimes5
The glory is finally coming to an end. Twenty-Seven years ago, Manchester United hired the man who would become the most successful manager of all time, Sir Alex Ferguson. Now, all that success and glory is coming to an end after Ferguson recently announced that he will retire at the end of the 2012-2013 season. This […]
Final Concert for Seniors Bittersweet
May 20, 2013 by thetigertimes5
As the 2013 Spring Concert rolls around, many seniors are starting to see the end of their music career arriving. Some are sad to see the end, and some are happy to see a new beginning. Their love for the music department teachers is prodigious. Senior students even purchase gifts for the teachers. On 17 […]
Suarez Banned Again
May 9, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been in a couple of controversial incidents in his career, and recently, he has added another to the list. He has been banned for ten games for biting Chelsea defender Banislav Ivanovic. The Uruguayan international will miss the rest of the season, which doesn’t look too promising for Liverpool. “I think it […]
Dominican Republic Dominates WBC
May 6, 2013 by thetigertimes4
The World Baseball Classic (WBC) is a world-wide baseball tournament that is held in the spring every year. Each country in the world has the opportunity to compete if they want to. As a substitute to spring training, some Major League Baseball athletes compete with their home country’s team. The MLB still keeps track of […]
Exciting Season for the NBA Coming up
April 29, 2013 by thetigertimes5
With the likes of LeBron James and the Miami Heat, as well as Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA playoffs will be offer an intense playoff run from all teams. Last season, the Heat and the Thunder were fighting for the NBA championship, which the Heat took in astonishing fashion, winning the […]
Head Coach of Rutgers Fired for Abusing Players
April 29, 2013 by thetigertimes5
On 3 April, disturbing video clips were released to the public showing Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice physically and verbally abusing his players during practice. ESPN aired the video clips, which depicted Mike Rice throwing basketballs at his players and also yelling at them and pushing them. Also on the video, viewers could also see Jimmy […]
FAHS Ski Club is Chill
April 24, 2013 by thetigertimes4
Ski club here at Fleetwood Area School District goes on its trips to Bear Creek. Bear Creek Ski and Snowboard resort is a local ski resort only twenty-five minutes outside Fleetwood. Bear Creek has between 25 and 30 trails to explore. Bear Creek is the most successful ski resort near Fleetwood, and many people in the […]
World Baseball Classic Begins
April 18, 2013 by thetigertimes5
The World Baseball Classic is an international baseball tournament that started in 2006. It includes 16 countries from all parts of the world. The World Baseball Classic is the first international baseball tournament to include MLB players. It is played every 4 years, and Japan is the two-time defending champion. There are four pools of […]
Boys’ Volleyball Prizes Teamwork, Motivation, Success
April 15, 2013 by thetigertimes5
The Fleetwood High School boys’ volleyball team has begun its season and is hoping for a successful record. The boys lost some key senior varsity starters, but upcoming players are expected to step up and fill the spots. “I just started playing volleyball this year, but so far, I see that we need to buckle […]
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November 26, 2013 by thetigertimes6
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