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Fleetwood Baseball Expects a Strong Season

April 20, 2015 by

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The Tigers are expected to place second under Berks Catholic in their division and place in playoffs. With their senior ace pitcher graduating last year, Clay Weidemoyer, among other senior pitchers, the underclassman are going to need to play a bigger role on the team. “I’m looking forward to coming back from college and watching […]

Track Teams Look to Start Strong out of the Gate

April 16, 2015 by

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Both the boys and girls track teams are expected to do big things again this year. Both teams went 6-1 last year, only losing to Wyomissing. “I can’t wait for the first meet. I’m trying the hurdles for the first time this year, and I’m super excited about that. I just hope all the injuries […]

FAHS Baseball Season Underway

April 13, 2015 by

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Spring sports are underway at Fleetwood Area High School, which means it is finally Baseball season. “I’m really glad the season is finally here.  This is going to be my last year before I go off to college, so I’m really looking forward to it,” senior Tyler Emge said. The Tigers finished last season with […]

Top Soccer Stars Named

April 10, 2015 by

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In the world of soccer, there are a few who compete with the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr., and Eden Hazard. These players are playing for some of the best teams in the world, including Barcelona and Real Madrid. Lionel Messi has been dominating the soccer world for the past couple years, along with […]

Boys’ Volleyball Team Looks To Make Big Impact

April 9, 2015 by

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The Fleetwood boys’ volleyball team looks promising this upcoming season, with key seniors Ryan Gantz and Tomas Paniak leading the team. The boys play sixteen games this season and have a very tough schedule. They play teams like Governor Mifflin and Wilson, and they will have to play well each game to win. The boys played […]

FAHS Tennis Takes the Court

April 9, 2015 by

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Tennis is in season at Fleetwood. With all the snow and rain, the tennis team got a late start. After a 10-5 overall record last year, Fleetwood is looking to do well again this year. They want to make more of a push into the post-season this year. “I wanted to try something new and […]

PIAA High School Football Moved to Spring Season

April 1, 2015 by

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The biggest news in Pennsylvania sports is soon to be revealed to the public.  Pennsylvania high school football is set to move from a fall sport to a spring sport in 2017. It will be a huge change, but it seems to most people that it will be a positive change. The main focus is attracting […]

Phillies lose to NCAA division II baseball team

March 31, 2015 by

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In the first game of the Spring, the Philadelphia Phillies lost to a Division II baseball team. The Phillies suffered a tough loss to the University of Tampa. UT is viewed as, arguably, the best Division II baseball school in the country. “I’m in total disbelief that the Phillies lost to a college team. It […]

NFL Free Agency Filled Intrigue

March 30, 2015 by

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The NFL free agency began on 10 March and is heating up. “I love watching the moves and trades during free agency,” senior Tyler Emge said. The Seahawks signed tight end Jimmy Graham, one of the best tight ends in the game. The New York Jets signed two great cornerbacks, Darrelle Revis, and Antonio Cromartie. […]

Eagles Acquire New Talent

March 27, 2015 by

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The Philadelphia Eagles made a lot of moves this offseason. Some people may question the moves while others support them. The Eagles started the offseason off by signing former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell to a six-year, $60 million contract. Next, the Eagles traded their Franchise leading rusher LeSean McCoy to the Bills for Linebacker […]

Another NHL Trade Deadline Passes

March 24, 2015 by

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The NHL trade deadline, and the weeks prior to it, usually brings out an uproar of activity for many teams. Teams are either making a final push to secure a playoff spot or hoping to go deep into the playoffs attempt to trade to acquire key veterans or goal scorers in order to fill empty […]

Basketball Senior Night Ends On a High Note

March 23, 2015 by

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Fleetwood’s Boys and Girls Basketball teams held their “Senior Night” on 3 February. Both of the teams played Schuylkill Valley that night. The girls won 46-27 and cruised to a win. The Tigers had the game completely in hand from the start. Though that was not the girlss final game of the season, they went on […]

Mariota to Enter Draft

March 20, 2015 by

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Marcus Mariota was the 2015 Heisman trophy winner. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon in Eugene. Mariota declared for the NFL draft in January, and his pro day is coming up soon. The draft is happening in April. Mariota attended the NFL scouting and did very well. He participated in the Quarterback […]

March Madness is Back

March 19, 2015 by

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It is finally here–the month for which all basketball fans have been waiting, the start of the NCAA tournament nicknamed “March Madness.” It is the most intense and exciting time of the year for college basketball, and it looks like it will be another year that lives up to the hype. It will be a […]

Ducks Are Too Hot to Handle

March 17, 2015 by

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The University of Oregon and the University of Florida State played in the first ever inaugural College Football Playoffs. The 12-1, Pac–12 champion, No. 2-ranked Ducks defeated the then 13-0 ACC Champion Florida State Seminoles, 59-20, in the Rose Bowl. The Oregon Ducks ran 81 plays while picking up 30 first downs and 639 yards on […]

Phillies Rebuilding in Florida

March 3, 2015 by

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The Philadelphia Philllies have begun spring training in the same place they have been training since 1948, Clearwater, Florida. “I’m glad Spring Training is finally here.  That just means the season is right around the corner,” senior Tyler Emge said. The Phillies will be playing their home games in Clearwater at Bright House Field, which […]

Lady’s Tiger Basketball Finishes Season 15-8

February 27, 2015 by

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Winning is Fleetwood’s tradition, and girls basketball was looking to do just that. After coming off a 26-4 season, the girls were ready to get back to their winning ways. “I just want help to take my team far this season,” senior team captain Cyre Virgo said. The girls would start their season off in […]

Champion’s League Tournament Prepares To Heat Up

February 26, 2015 by

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The Champion’s League round of 16 has just begun after a two-month break for the holidays. The two biggest games featured Chelsea vs. PSG, and Real Madrid vs. Shalke. The last time Madrid and Shalke met, Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid thrashed them in the first leg, 6-1. This year it was not as bad, […]

Solo’s Charges Dropped After Two Counts of Assault

February 4, 2015 by

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International Women’s goalkeeper Hope Solo was recently charged with two counts of fourth-degree assault. The incident occurred on 21 June 2014, when she apparently attacked her nephew and also her half-sister at a party. Todd Maybrown, who is Solo’s attorney, asked for dismissal saying that the victims have not allowed depositions that were granted the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers’ King Returns Home

February 2, 2015 by

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The biggest news from the NBA heading into this season was that “The King,” LeBron James, decided to leave South Beach to head back to his home in Cleveland with the Cavaliers. James went straight into the NBA Draft after graduating his high school, St. Vincent-St. Mary’s. He was drafted to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he played […]

Mayweather Tops List of Highest Paid Athletes

February 2, 2015 by

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The most popular athletes are usually the highest paid athletes. These athletes are supposed to be difference makers, leaders, role models who set a high standard for themselves. Here are the top 10 highest paid athletes. Number one is Floyd Mayweather. “Money” Mayweather is the best boxer in the sport. At age 37, he brings […]

Five NFL Head Coaching Positions Vacant After 2014/2015 Season

January 28, 2015 by

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There are currently five head coaching vacancies in the NFL. The vacancies are for the Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons, Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears, and San Francisco 49ers. The candidates for the Denver Broncos coaching job are Jack Del Rio (Broncos Defensive Coordinator), Adam Gase (Broncos Offensive Coordinator), Dan Quinn (Seahawks Defensive Coordinator), Teryl Austin (Lions […]

Philadelphia Flyers’ Season isn’t Soaring

January 27, 2015 by

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The Philadelphia Flyers are two games under .500 at 17-19 about midway through the season. The Flyers are currently in fourth place in the Metropolitan division, just behind the New York Rangers. “I’m not a Flyers fan, but they’re the hometown team, and I get more of their games than the Redwings games, so I […]

Ohio State Buckeyes Take Home Playoff Title

January 26, 2015 by

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Twelve days before the College football season, Ohio State lost their starting quarterback, Braxton Miller. Miller was a Heisman candidate at the beginning of the season; he had participated in three tremendous seasons at Ohio State. He suffered a shoulder injury right before the season was about to begin. Next in line was J.T. Barrett. Barrett […]

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