Brian Gardner Portfolio by Renee Burke

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PG 1 May 8, 2013 Mr. John Doe ESPN ESPN Plaza Bristol, CT, 06010 Dear Mr. Doe I would like to request an internship at ESPN. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been an avid fan and reader of the magazine as well as the Online stories for many years and would like to join the staff to provide sports news to fans everywhere. My favorite sport to write about is baseball but i am knowledgeable in other sports such as football, golf, hockey, and soccer. I worked on the staff for my school newspaper at Boone High School where i was the sports editor and wrote a sports column every issue. It has been a dream of mine for years to write for your organization and work as an analyst for the baseball section on the web and possibly even on television. This dream was strengthened when my column won All-Florida in the FSPA. I played football for my high school varsity team as well as baseball for a club team so i understand the sports as well as the need for team members to work together to be productive. I hope this experience could lead to an eventual position on the ESPN team so i can use my talents of writing and do what i love, talk about sports. If you have any questions about anything i can be reached by phone at (407) 770-8220 or by email at chasegardner72@ gmail.com. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Chase Gardner

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PG 2 Brian Chase Gardner 4563 Wheelhouse Court Orlando, Florida 32812 Phone: (407)-770-8220 Email: Chasegardner72@gmail.com

Objective: To be a contributing member to the publication and assist in the writing department.

Experience: Newspaper staff sports editor

August 2012-May 2013

Designed and edited the sports pages as well as provided assistance when writers did not understand something about a sport. Mass media staffer social media editor

August 2011-June 2012

Controlled what went on the paperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social media sites and controlled the online issue. Vast understanding of modern implications of facebook, twitter, and instagram. Member of Boone High School varsity football

2009-2013

Played for all four years and gained valuable skills in working in a team environment. Gained ability to perform in stressful situations and keep a positive outlook no matter the odds. Understand the need for teamwork if you want to succeed. By practicing I was able to understand the hard work that needs to be put in before you can shine.

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Four years completed at Boone High School, GPA: 2.4

2009-2013

Skills: Ability to work in a team enviroment due to staff and football as well as other team sports played. Skilled in InDesign as well as Photoshop Vast knowledge in the sports world not only understanding the rules but as well ability to know stats Experience in live tweeting for sporting events because of Mass Media Ability to lead due to two years of editor duties Ability to keep a positive outlook no matter how bleak the situation due to years of stressful situations on staff and field. Knowledge of new technology

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I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been interested in writing as long as i have just been interested in talking about sports. When the opportunity made itself known to me about the journalism class at my high school during my sophomore year, i jumped on the opportunity. There is nothing better than a class where i can focus on sports, my first love. Being a journalistic writer wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as easy as i thought it would be however, but by asking my advisor questions and reading sports stories on ESPN i was able to find my writing personality and flourish as a columnist. While i write the column for each issue, i also was the sports editor and would not only edit the stories, but also helped the writers understand the sport, explaining jargon and stat meanings. This being my second year in this environment i thought i had nothing to learn but i was proven wrong by stricter deadlines, and more pressure because if i did not make dead line, a page could be pulled and that prevent other stories written by people who made deadline from being published. Not only does writing allow me to do what I have a passion for, it allows me to be proud of something. To see people reading my byline I feel a major sense of pride and know that my story is entertaining people. I also have the opportunity for people to see my opinions and come to me arguing my opinion. I love the opportunity to have someone disagree with my choice and to enlighten them as to why i think that. This is why i pursue a job at ESPN. I want to inform the world. i want to hear what people across the country have to say about athletes or rule changes or amazing plays. I want to talk sports for a career, something that should just be for fun in a bar down town, making a life out of it is my dream.

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This first work is my personal favorite. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in my column called In The Zone and is about the football teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head coach Phil Ziglar coaching his 27 and last season at Boone. This is my favorite piece because Ziglar is such a great person to write about. The story of his coaching career is a fairytale for Boone. Because I played for him for four years and he was being forced to retire, i was able to put extreme passion in the story and give him the respect he deserved. This also made it easy to write because I had fun. The best thing about this article to me is that other people loved it. It was featured in the community paper SODO and won All-Florida.

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PG 5 Friday, November 9, 2012 hilights.org

hi-lights sports BOYS BASKETBALL READY FOR START

GIRLS WIN DISTRICTS

The boys will have their first pre-season home game on Nov. 13, against Osceola High School. The season will start off away until the first regular season home game against West Orange High School on Dec. 4.

A sweep against Dr. Phillips (25-21, 25-19, 26-24) will allow the girls volleyball team to continue the season as district champions. Kendall Sexton with 10 kills and Delaney Arkeilpane with 17 digs. The Lady Braves now face a regional championship schedule with a Dr. Phillips rematch.

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Legend bids farewell Football has seen many great coaches throughout history. Heroes to the sport and their team, they are legends etched in time. Vince Lombardi, Al Davis, John Gagliardi are just three legends that have led their program to win after win and inspired the masses. However, this list is far from complete without the edition of hometown hero, Phil Ziglar. Ziglar came to campus in 1990 not just to raise a football program from the dead, but to coach boys into men. Before Ziglar, Braves football was a lost cause. Players did not find it necessary to attend practice and the result was a 20 game losing streak in district games. The program was a joke and other high schools took it as a joke. There was little to no honor in being on the varsity football team. Things changed substantially when Ziglar took office. The game plan changed and the team made a complete 180. Change was not immediate or easy; enforcing a strict practice regimen weeded out the losers that were just in it for the jersey. The football program had pride again and only the dedicated had the honor of putting on the orange and white on Friday. Over years of this constant discipline, the team started to shine. Ziglar lead the program to three straight regional championships in 2006, 2007 and 2008. He built football players like Stacey Mack, John Burden, and most recently Marvin Bracy. He provided the discipline needed to build a football franchise. With over 23 years on campus he has a 133-108 record with 11 playoff appearances, as well as a state championship ring. Ziglar will not just be remembered as the best coach the program has ever had, his wins are just numbers, ignore the statistics and it is obvious that the real reason Ziglar will be remembered in campus history. He possesses the key traits that all great coaches have and that not all coaches nowadays have: integrity, respectability and self discipline. Whenever he speaks, people listen because what he says is worth hearing. Over 23 years, he has instilled these traits into every player and student he has taught. No one can truly predict what will happen when Ziglar leaves the campus, but it does not take a genius to know that with such big shoes to fill, the program will suffer for the first few years. Without a coach willing to teach morals and discipline the players, not only will the team lose the games, but the players will lose the life lessons provided by Ziglar’s leadership.

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ALL THE RIGHT MOVES. Against a Winter Park defense on Sept. 14, senior Devin Thomas gains some yards after the catch by cutting a defender down with a juke move. ““[Winter Park} was a great win because everyone thought we’d lose, and it’s good to prove them wrong,” Thomas said. The game ended 44-26 and gave the Braves a 2-0 record.

Team overcomes injuries #tallyup W 37-34 Braves at West Orange W 44-26 Braves vs. Winter Park L 7-30 Braves at Timber Creek L 28-29 Braves vs. Wekiva L 6-23 Braves at Dr. Phillips W 30-23 Braves vs. Ocoee L 22-46 Braves vs. Freedom W 28-12 Braves at East River W 42-21 Braves vs Cypress Creek

Players worked to overcome their injuries By JACKSON CRUMBLY In the last few years, there have been rule changes in of football to protect players from injury. The new rules help with concussion detection, but injuries are still possible due to the physical nature of the sport. Studies by the Injury Prevention Center at Rhode Island Hospital from 2001 to 2005, found that 1,060,823 people had to go to the hospital due to football related injuries. The team does static and dynamic stretches before games along with lifting more and less hitting in practices to try and keep injuries to a minimum. Coach Phil Ziglar knows injuries are unavoidable and this season is worse than usual with several players missing for part of the season. Ziglar partially credits players not taking the game seriously enough before the season. “Kids not being in shape when they’re on the field. Every sport you have to train for, year round. Your body’s not designed to hit people, so you’ve got to be in physical shape,” Ziglar said. Ziglar also knows injuries happen in the game no matter if you’re in the right or wrong place. Senior defensive end Benny Borrero was out due to a back injury earlier in the season. Borrero fractured his spine during the Oklahoma drill at practice in August, his back bent inwards after colliding with the opposing player. “I waited four weeks to go to the

doctor’s because I thought it was just a muscle injury,” Borrero said. Borrero wore a back brace while he was recovering from his injury. Trainers at Cora Rehabilitation and Therapy Clinics suggested Borrero wait three more weeks after being cleared to play and then have him take a precautionary test to make sure he was ready to hit the field without worsening his injury. Borrero was officially back in the lineup in the team’s win against East River in week. Since being back for the past two games Borrero has already recorded three tackles, three assisted tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, one recovered fumble, and one blocked extra point. The impact of injuries are still being felt on the offensive side of the ball. Junior wide receiver Ryan Keith is suffering from a torn meniscus. Keith is not exactly sure what he did at practice when the tear took place, but he had surgery to repair his knee. Since having the surgery, he attends physical therapy three days a week to help the knee recover completely. Keith does not know if he will be able to play this season or have to wait until his senior season to return. Senior wide receiver Zachary Dyce strained a ligament in his neck when he took a hit in practice over summer twoa-days. Dyce hoped to return against Dr. Phillips, but was just cleared to play his first game in the 42-21 victory against Cypress Creek, on senior night. He continues to meet with a school trainer regularly to stretch and ice his neck before and after practices to keep

from re-straining his neck. Dyce feared he would not step foot on the field for his senior season after sustaining his injury during summer practices in mid-August. Keith still attend practices and team meetings to get “mental reps,” according to Keith. On top of staying familiar with the playbook, the injured players also walk through plays with the team, listen to advice the coaches give and help wherever they can. Keith is the only remaining injured player, but he continues to go though these steps at practices and stands on the sidelines with his teammates during games. Dyce found being forced to stand on the sidelines and watch depressing and hard to do as an athlete. Borrero and Dyce had to work hard to be in the physical and mental condition that their teammates reached while they were unable to play. The team also had to work just as hard to overcome the loss of these players. The team is now 5-4 with two of three of these players back from injury. Mathematically eliminated from the playoffs after the loss to Freedom, the team is 2-0 since Borrero and Dyce returned to the lineup. The impact these player make on the team was missed in tough games. While football, the team is working to keep everyone healthy. Tonight the team plays the Edgewater Eagles (3-6) at Edgewater. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. There is a Barrel Buffet before the game. Cost is $20: contact valerie.miyares@ocps.net for more information.

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PG 7 This piece is a story me and another staffer wrote about the upcoming election. I was to take a stance for Obama and her Romney. I feel I could have done better on this story now because this was my first political story iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever written. I was clueless. It was also a story i was bored with and had bitten off more than i could chew. I assumed because it was an editorial, and i was a column wirter, it would be easy. I adapted though and trudged on and looked up facts about their views and issected policies. If i had the chance to rewrite this i would delve deeper into statistics and add more facts to the story. This piece was a pain to write, i had to resubmit and just put my head down and focus.

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PG 8 Friday, October 5, 2012 hilights.org

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JEOPARDY! COMPETITION SELECTS TEACHER

Homecoming tickets are on sale from Oct. 1 to Oct. 12. Tickets are $40 the second week. Students can purchase tickets during both lunch shifts in the gymnasium.

Advanced Placement World History and AP European History teacher, Christina Bay-Bay Bykov will compete in the Jeopardy! Teacher Tournament on Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. She is one of 15 teachers selected for the competition. The Teacher Tournament episodes will begin airing on Nov. 7.

Moving forward or backwards? TWO WRITERS SOUND OFF ON WHO THEY THINK SHOULD BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT

By CHASE GARDNER In 2008, America made the choice to elect a democrat in office. Taking a look at the country now and it’s easy to see it’s had a positive effect. Four years later, President Barack Obama has finished his first term and kept America afloat throughout it, bringing home the troops and putting an end to a senseless 10 year war in Iraq. Over these four years however, republicans still criticized him all while not even attempting to work with him. Now Obama faces a new challenger, former governor, Mitt Romney. Here are Obama’s stances versus Romney’s. Abortion: Life is full of choices, the great thing about this country is we have the rights to make these choices. Abortion is a choice, a woman should be able to do what she wants without having to be judged by more conservative citizens. While Romney sticks by his belief that abortion should be a state choice. This method leaves women that live in the more radically conservative states like Texas, without a choice. With Obama’s option, it provides more freedom to women, which is what America is all about. Romney will only allow abortion to women who have been raped or a victim of incest, but what about the teens that make one mistake and are forced to drop out of high school to raise a child instead of going to college and living a happy life? According to prochoice.org, 57 percent of women who get abortions are of low income. This isn’t fair to the child who will have to live in poverty as well. Raising a child is hard enough, but not having money certainly does not help. Obama recognizes that people make mistakes and they should not be judged for doing what they want to their own body, providing more freedom to women’s rights. Healthcare: When healthcare comes into question with Obama, one thing stands out; The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known by it’s nickname, “Obamacare”. With the act in motion, no

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Obama should be re-elected because he wants an America that allows the middle class to live life without worrying.

one in the United States will be denied insurance due to pre-existing conditions or be dropped from insurance plans because they were diagnosed with a disease. According to scribd.com, 45 million Americans can not afford health insurance, eight million of them are children. Obama plans to lower the price of insurance to make it more affordable to lower-income families. With families able to go to the doctor and not have to worry about slipping into debt, a stronger middle class will emerge. Insurance cost will be lowered due a raise in taxes on higher income families which will not even phase these citizens, but will provide a major impact on the middle class who need the help. Jobs and Economy: In every presidential race, the main topic is always the economy and jobs. Obama created 4.5 million private sector jobs for Americans in just 27 months. Obama stands against outsourcing, while Romney invested millions of dollars into a Chinese firm that profited from American outsourcing. According to thinkprogress.org, with Romney as governor of Massachusetts, the state was ranked 47 in job growth and piled on more debt than any other state. With Obama’s job plan, he will punish companies that outsource jobs by ending tax breaks on those companies as well as cutting taxes on small businesses so they can flourish which will in return allow them to hire more workers.

Romney: pro-life, free market, more jobs By LIZZY GORDON When Americans voted Obama into office in 2008, they expected to gain hope and see change. Little did they know that four years later, his plans to increase jobs and boost the economy would fall short of their expectations. So it’s time for American to give someone else a chance to lead this nation, Romney looks promising. Abortion: Life has become so disposable that a woman can choose to save a baby’s life or abort it all together. According to the Guttmacher Institute,

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Romney should be president because he believes in America and wants America to become more competitive.

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716 students polled Sept. 19 in the United States alone, there were 1.21 million abortions in 2005. Former Governor Mitt Romney’s take on the issue of abortion is evident; he is sticking to his moral belief that abortion is the murder of a human. Moreover, Romney believes that abortions should only be optional for women are victims of rape or incest, or whose health and life is at risk. Less than one percent of women who have had abortions said they had one because of rape, incest or health risk. On the other hand, President Barack Obama believes it is a woman’s choice to do what she wants with her body. According to the Guttmacher Institute, 98 percent of women said they had abortions because of “personal choice.” Presumably, this is why Obama continues to win the women’s vote. Healthcare: Romney promotes market-based reforms that will empower the consumer to choose which provider he wants to conduct business with, while Obama encourages universal health care and redistribution. Obama’s Affordable Care Act sounds promising to low-income families, what is not promising is their future. With the government’s new mandate, all U.S. citizens will be forced to purchase healthcare. According to “How it impacts your coverage” on cnn.com, families will be fined $2,085 and individuals $625 by 2016 if they do not purchase healthcare. Today, citizens have the choice to be covered by insurance; individuals who do not currently have insurance choose not to because they cannot afford it. Those who cannot afford healthcare will become dependent on the government and its funding for help. In contrast, Romney believes the consumer knows best and should choose

where to spend his own money. When it comes to Medicare, Romney believes individuals should manage their own money for the future, versus having the government spend the money people have saved, for their own plans and reforms. Medicare is the fund that people pay into, the money adds up and can be used if individuals have health problems later in life. With the national debt steadily increasing, the government has been taking peoples money, that has been saved up for their own Medicare account, to pay for their own reforms. Jobs and Economy: Obama claims credit for 30 straight months of job growth, but cowers away from telling the public that according to factcheck.org, America has lost more than 473,000 jobs since 2009. Romney’s goal is to create wealth instead of redistribute it, as the Obama administration would like to do. To create wealth, Romney will deregulate businesses so they can succeed without government interference. According to wnd.com, Obama’s new plan to regulate the coal industry will close 103 coal units and will lay off over 1,200 people immediately. Regulation is good in moderation, but not when it destroys jobs. So now the real question touches the surface: is America moving forward or going backwards ? America has been moving backwards. According to “National debt has increased more under Obama than Bush” on cbsnews. com, Obama has contributed to an extra $4.939 trillion in government debt during his four years in office. Bush was responsible for $4.899 trillion in debt during his eight years in office. America has a big decision to make.

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I like this picture because it has action with the player throwing the ball but also has framing because of the two players standing there. I like this picture because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different and the timing was perfect to capture the perfect picture. (Baseball 3-5_Gardner0014)

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PG 11 I like this photo because it has the action of him not only thowing the ball but making a jumping throw. I love how the ball is still in frame as well as the clay being kicked up. This picture uses good rule of thirds and depth of field. (Baseball 3-13_Gardner0073)

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I like this photo because of the action of the player sliding back to first after almost being picked off. I love the cloud of clay that comes from the slide. This photo has a good CVI as well as depth of field. (Baseball 3-13_Gardner0288)

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PG 13 I believe I was an asset to the staff this year because i brought my knowledge of sports to replace two previous sports columnist who graduated last year. I was able to assume the role as sports editor and help writers who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand a sport by informing them on rules as well as stat meanings. Not only did i provide sport asisstance to confused staff members, i also volunteered to assist other staffers when i was done with my deadline.

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PG 14 Some hardships I have faced this year is when i fell behind on my last story because i had to resubmit it because of the design. I learned to strap down and just focus and not be ashamed to ask for help from an advisor or staffer. If i were to face that situation again i would focus all attention to it. I would ask for help and get it done faster. I felt i handled the situation to the best of my ability, the story made press and looked great.

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In the Zone

Chase Gardner, sports editor

ITZ honors sports, athletes The ITZ season is coming to an end and it’s been a great year for sports and athletes on campus. These are some of the best and worst events. Best game: Is there any question on this one? It’s a no brainer; the Edgewater versus Boone football game was down to the wire and worthy of SportsCenter coverage. The Braves clipped the Eagles wings with Austin Jones’s last second field goal making the score 13-12. Former Raven’s kicker Billy Cundiff could learn a lot of things from Jones about not choking. Questionable move: I’ll catch a lot of slack for this, but the winner of this award is Aaron Turman’s signing to the University of Georgia. You know what Georgia has a lot of? Quality running backs. I can see the benefits of going to an SEC team, you’ll probably get a ring, but is it worth anything if you’ve been riding the pine all four years? Wouldn’t it be better to go to Miami or Notre Dame and start by junior year? The coaching may give him a kick into overdrive, but then again, it might not. Turman has ability, no denying that, his running style resembles Adrian Peterson, but signing to a school where he won’t get to show this ability wasn’t the best decision. Athlete of the year (female): There aren’t many people that can frustrate other athletes like sophomore Chase Cassady does. I’ve had the privilege to watch her pitch and her pitches could make Mike Trout swing and miss. She’s led the varsity softball team since her freshman year and only shows signs of improving. She boasts a phenomenal earned run average of 1.75 and nine wins. She’s fanned over 120 batters this season and had a batting average against of .163. Forget David Price, give this girl a Cy Young. Athlete of the year (male): The winner of this award plays possibly the hardest sport in the world and makes it look like a walk in the park. Cassady made players frustrated, but Jaun Caceres makes players look like fools. While the soccer season wasn’t as fruitful as the team would have hoped, Caceras still put up great numbers scoring 20 goals, averaging 1.25 a game. He’s a brilliant striker who can get past the defenders with ease and can turn a bad angle into a highlight goal. It’s for this reason, that he takes this award. It wasn’t easy to pick the winners, but there was something that set these athletes apart from the competition and that’s why they take the titles. Stay safe in the off-season and ITZ will see you in the fall.

Johnson changes the game New coach prepares for the regular season By mACKENZIE mOCK With a new coach and focus, the football team is preparing for its preseason game against DeLand. Coach and physical education teacher, Andy Johnson played at North Dakota University from 1993-1996. He has coached at district rival Freedom High School since 2002. He was assistant coach for three years until he became head coach in 2006. The players began conditioning for a month by lifting weights and running. The first official day of practice was May 1 to prepare for the pre-season game against DeLand on May 24. “[My personal goal for pre-season] is to get stronger and to beat DeLand,” freshman Nathan Haskins said. The team was excited to get back on the field and to start playing again. Their goal for preseason is to defeat DeLand and show field is what they everyone what ran with Turman. is coming in the “It is important regular season. with this situation However, It is an honor to be the especially. It the players have first group of guys to play for Johnson at allows players other worries. Boone because he is to make an The freshmen and a very knowledgeable impression on sophomores who coach about the me. It lets me see were on junior game. who is a viable varsity earlier in Dalton Adams, sophomore option for varsity the year are trying and who still to prove they are needs work. It is varsity material. important for 9, “I am excited and can’t wait. The first day of pads will 10 and 11th graders,” Johnson said. Pre-season is important because it be good and getting to hit will be fun. I want to prove to the coach that I am gives the players more time to work with their specialized coach and to see good enough,” Haskins said. Incoming seniors, like James what the season will be like without Veguilla and Deion Thomas, are more graduating seniors quarterback Blake concerned with life after high school Williams, punter John Townsend and and are doing everything they can to running back Aaron Turman. Because grab college scouts’ attention and earn they can no longer practice with the seniors, they are already adjusting to scholarships. “I want to get about two touchdowns the new team. The players feel confident with the and over 100 yards in the pre-season game. That will get colleges to notice spread offense and passing the ball around. me,” Thomas said. “I am not worried about it, I never Spring football is important because it lets the players know where they am. It is just a part of the process and are, what they need to improve on and being a new coach. I just need new shows them how they compare and if leaders to step up,” Johnson said. Spring football also determines how they can compete with other schools. Since there is a new coaching staff, much playing time, what position and the players and coaches have been which team a player will make. “[Spring football] has a big part. If getting to know each other, a new offense has been put into effect and you do well, you will make varsity and Johnson has seen what he has to work probably start. Also, you could outplay a guy and steal his position,” Thomas with for next season. “We get to learn new plays and said. Spring football differs more than the see how the spread offense runs. We ran I-formation last year with Ziglar regular season because it is more of a because it is simpler and we had Aaron learning process. It also focuses less on game planning and more on scheme and Turman to run the ball,” Thomas said. Johnson has been running a spread helps the coach determine how skilled offense which involves five wide underclassmen are. “We only play one game instead of receivers and a shotgun quarterback. This offense involves more passing and nine. The coaches are a lot looser and laid running instead of just carrying the back. [During the pre-season,] you are ball right up the middle of the field. just getting to know your teammates,” Carrying the ball up the middle of the sophomore middle linebacker Quentin

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Davis said. To prepare for the regular season, the team will participate in spring football and in summer workout. The summer practice schedule is: Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., June through August. About two weeks before school starts, the team will start two-a-days. Summer workouts give Johnson a chance to ensure the players will be 100 percent committed to the team. “I am trying to change the culture of football,” Johnson said.

CHOP & BLOCK. As the defensive line coach holds a dummy, junior Tarik Darden chops and blocks it. “We are working hard every day as a team. We are going 120 percent every snap,” Darden said. The team plays DeLand first, ranked 19th in BHSN’S Central Florida spring football top 20 poll.

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Andy Johnson, head football coach What made you want to start coaching? I respected all of my coaches growing up. I saw the impact they had on my friends and I and I wanted to do the same thing.

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Why did you choose to coach at Boone? I saw the job was open and was excited for the opportunity because of all of the tradition here and the sense of community.

FLASHLIGHT What’s worse than being in a zombie apocalypse? Being in a zombie apocalypse in the dark. Don’t have to worry about that with this. Just remember batteries.

Describe what your plans and goals are for next year. I want to win districts and to make a play-off run. We should be in a position to win every game.

Coach Ziglar’s spot is a big one to fill. How do you plan on doing so? I’m not here to replace him. I’m here to coach the team and be me. I don’t know how to be anyone but me. How has the campus treated you so far? Very good. Everybody has made me feel at home. Describe what it feels like to be the new coach. Wonderful.

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Students and families are encouraged to participate in the Awards Night program on May 21 at 6 p.m. Seniors are asked to inform College and Careers Center of their college choice, if you are going into the military, going to a technical school and the scholarships you have earned. Scholarship information can be found in College and Careers as well.

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What is your favorite part of football? The competition and team camaraderie.

Describe the ability of the team this year. A lot of quality depth on offensive and defensive lines. We have young skill positions.

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How has football impacted or changed your life? It has given me a lot of opportunities like to go to college and further my career. Without football I might not have had the same opportunities.

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Braves’ punter senior John Townsend will play in the annual U.S. Army All American Bowl Game. The game will air live on NBC Jan. 5. at 1 p.m..

Boys’ soccer continues to dominate on the field en route to districts by only allowing two goals in three games while putting up an astounding 19 points. The boys take on Lake Nona on Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at home.

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Athletes earn pay Every time the topic of professional sports is brought up, the same complaint is uttered by at least one person, “athletes are paid way too much for nothing.” Bull. Athletes get paid large sums of money because of a crucial asset that sets them apart from everyone else; they can do things other people couldn’t even imagine doing. Not just any average Joe can snag a ball in the end zone while double covered like Brandon Marshall or hit three homeruns in one game like Pablo Sandoval. It takes raw talent, persistence, dedication and years of training. Saying they don’t deserve what they get is downright ignorant. Fans watch them, fans pay them, so complaining won’t help. Athletes have a constant rain cloud over their head; it’s called contract termination. No owner wants to pay $18 million a year for someone who rides the bench due to an injury. An athlete that has to be put down will be lucky if he can recover and be resigned. Not every athlete is as lucky as Bronco’s quarterback Peyton Manning. It’s a sad truth, but it is always a possibility. Then add to the fact that the average athlete only works 10 years due to the wear and tear on the knees, back and even the brain. Sports don’t get easier with age either. The competition puts them not only through a physical, but a mental test. Players are under the microscope constantly, people analyze every little mistake they make and it can drive the players to insanity or depression. Most recently was the Jovan Belcher incident where the Chiefs’ linebacker murdered his girlfriend and killed himself. Even after they retire, high contact sports like football or boxing lead to severe brain damage. Boxing legend Muhammad Ali lives with Parkinson syndrome from the high impact hits to the head. Higher risk in the field, merits higher pay, especially if the terms affect life after the job. Yes, there will always be whiners that never stop going on about how “teachers provide futures” or “our soldiers deserve it more.” Sure, soldiers and teachers are great, they’re vital, but the pay situation all comes down to simple economics. There are a lot more soldiers and teachers than there are Lionel Messi’s. Until Mr. Porterfield can score a hat trick or pitch a perfect game, he’ll have to settle. Don’t like these athletes making millions of dollars for just “swinging a bat” or “driving a car?” Then here’s a simple solution: don’t watch it. These athletes have worked to perfect their craft to entertain and inspire youth. They work just as hard as everyone else if not harder with year long training. They earn every penny they make.

Post poor season, wrestlers attempt reversal Boys hope to improve on last year’s record By CONOR CURRY According to head coach Derrick Fontaine, the biggest challenge will be nailing down technique and teaching the newer wrestlers. Last year, the varsity wrestling team put up a frustrating 2-4 record. Despite this less than stellar record, the team is optimistic for the upcoming season. “Actually, I think we’ll do pretty well this year. It’s a long season, and our guys have learning to do,” head coach Derrick Fontaine said. Some key wrestlers, according to Fontaine, are seniors Joseph Holmes, Quante Cobb and freshman Luke Magley. To prepare for the upcoming season, practices are based heavily on conditioning such as sprints and weight lifting. There is a general consensus of respect and trust in Fontaine about conditioning among all the wrestlers. “He’s everywhere; he’s in our minds. He can bring you down but then lift you right back up,” Holmes said. With a larger team, the boys will be able to fill more weight classes, a

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serious problem last year. Without a wrestler in every weight class, the team was forced to forfeit matches. These forfeits caused an unbalanced record, something Fontaine strives to change. Currently, there are 57 boys taking up 14 weight classes. According to Holmes, the lack of recruitment last year was due to the coach being located off campus. Having Fontaine as a teacher on campus has

helped spread the word, and the team has more members as a result. At press date, the team lost their first match 30-40 to University on Wednesday, Dec. 5. “I know Timber Creek, Lake Nona and West Orange are good. It’s a tough district. Right now, we have to assume everyone is good,” Fontaine said. Next, the boys take on Wekiva and Evans on Dec. 13 at home at 6 p.m.

Wrastlin’. Senior captain Joseph Holmes grapples at practice. “I like to wrestle because it’s a stress reliever, it gets rid of my anger,” Holmes said. Holmes has wrestled varsity all four years.

JV Briefs: Winter sports start strong By KALEY GILBERT

Team triumphs over all With a current record of 11-0, the girls’ soccer team is on the victory path. They started strong defeating Lyman, 1-0, and have continued that success with wins. “ W e ’ v e really pulled together to make a lot more wins. We’ve become a family instead of just a team,” freshman Ciara Tobin said. Next the girls defeated Cypress Creek, East River and Lake Nona winning 8-0. At Lake Nona the girls were lead by sophomore Claire Collins who scored three goals. Sophomore Mackenzie Chambers and freshman Kristen Recker each earned two with another goal from freshman Monica Almirall. “I’m really excited about it and proud of my teammates. Since I’m goalie, I haven’t seen a lot of action during the games, but I Donald Hill, sophomore

hope it continues,” Tobin said. The girls play Winter Park away on Dec. 18.

Athletes remain optimistic despite challenges With an initial win against Apopka, 3-2, the boys’ soccer team started strong. But keeping up the wins is harder than expected. The team’s second game against Lake Highland ended in defeat, 0-2. “Our biggest challenge is keeping a consistent record of wins,” sophomore Andrew Dawson said. The boys were able to come back with a win against Edgewater, 2-1, with goals from freshman Mark Bagozzi. The next three games were losses followed by two tied games. In their next game against Colonial the boys earned two goals from freshman Phillip Crowe, ending in a win, 2-0. Currently, their record is 3-4-2. The team takes on Lake Nona at home on Dec. 18. Their season closes away with a game against Ocoee on Jan. 18.

Players keep improvements in sight In their first game, the girls’ basketball team lost to University, 29-37. However, they bounced back the second game with a win against Wekiva, 45-20. “They have a strong will to win. I’ve

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seen them go down, but fight back,” head coach Jerry Williams said. The next game started out bad with a 17-2 shortage, but the girls fought hard resulting in a close loss to West Orange, 24-25. The girls’ next three games were two losses with a win against Lake Nona, 36-33. The girls were able to secure the win some with some much needed free throws. “I’m hoping to improve every single game. If it’s win or lose, [I’m hoping] we can learn from our mistakes,” sophomore Nyaliny Ruach said. They play East River away on Dec. 19.

Players start off strong, keep hopes high With a strong opening game against Lake Highland, the boys’ basketball team walked away victorious 62-52. “[I want] to have fun and win a lot of games and just be a better player,” sophomore Donald Hill said. Next, they took on Oak Ridge, winning 61-57. Their third game against West Orange was point for point, until the referee called a shooting foul on the last shot. The boys lost in a close game, 54-55. The team’s current record is 2-1. “I feel mad about it still, but I’ll get over it. It’s just one game,” Hill said. Next, the boys take on Cypress Creek away at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19. They will finish their season with an away game against Wekiva Feb. 2.

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We want the title of world’s best ball club, and with this roster, we can’t and won’t take no for an answer. Chase Gardner, columnist

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U.S. shows bullpen power Twelve years ago, America’s pastime went global: Major League Baseball and the International Baseball Federation established the World Baseball Classic to bring the world together with the greatest sport of them all. For the past two tournaments, however, baseball looks more like Japan’s national pastime because they’ve taken home the title. This is America’s year though; I can feel it. A superior pitching staff and power packed middle batting order will launch the United States to its first title. I don’t mean to sound cocky or anything, but come on; R.A. Dickey(2.73 ERA), Craig Kimbrel (42 saves) and Kris Medlen (1.57 ERA) alone could own the mound. These world-class pitchers coupled up with sluggers like Mark Teixeira (.475 SLG), David Wright (.306 AVG) and Joe Mauer (.319 AVG) and there’s no way we could lose, it’s too killer a combo. I’m calling a total flop by the Japanese team. Not having Ichiro Suzuki(.283 AVG, 29 SB), who says he just doesn’t want to play and Hideki Matsui(.435 OPS), who announced his retirement from the sport, will definitely shake up their roster and set them back. That will mean they’ll be without their fastest runners and two best hitters which will put the weight of the team on the veteran catcher, Shinnosuke Abe. I say the U.S. team’s biggest threat, without a doubt, is not the highly regarded Cuba, but in fact, 12th ranked Puerto Rico. The Puerto Ricans bring pitchers Fernando Cabrera (1.53 WHIP) and Giovanni Soto (3.09 ERA). They also have plate power needed for a long run with Yadier Molina (.315 AVG) and Carlos Beltran (.495 SLG, .346 OBP). They aren’t the only ones in the classic though. Look out for a strong showing from the Dominican Republic. While yes, they may lack in pitching, but they sure make up for it in their line-up. With blazing fast base runner Jose Reyes (40 SB, .347 OBP) and power hitters like Melky Cabrera (.346 AVG, .516 SLG, .906 OPS) and Adrian Beltre (.321 AVG, .561 SLG), the D.R. will pose a true threat with deep hits. Overall, it’s looking good for the United States. It will be a hard fought battle with certain teams, but a great pitching rotation will guide us through Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic’s killer line-ups. Team U.S. starts its run March 8, against Mexico. The team then plays Italy on March 9, and Canada on March 10. Third time’s the charm for Team U.S. We want the title of the world’s best ball club, and with this roster, we can’t and won’t take no for an answer.

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Competitive cheerleaders show they’re not just athletes. FHSAA named the team Academic Champions. The FHSAA recognizes sports teams that have a collective GPA of over 3.0. The ladies finished with a 3.532.

Senior Schuyler Rimmer will play in the Senior Showcase All Star game on March 29 at the Amway Center at 2 p.m. Rimmer will represent team Florida as they take on team USA.

in Spring forward: Baseball full swing ßstartingline-up Ian McKinney, senior Pitcher 5’ 11” 190 pounds

Players look to improve to win state championship By CHASE GARDNER Sophomore Cooper Jeffers takes his spot on the mound to throw his first pitch of the night. It would be a long night for the young starter as Jeffers and his fielders could not stop the bleeding against the Winter Springs Bears and it resulted in a 10-2 loss on the Braves’ opening day. The rocky start continued against Oviedo. Senior Ian McKinney’s arm held out for seven innings striking out six, but the team collapsed in extra innings losing 0-1. This made the team 0-2 as they headed into a game against the undefeated University team. “It’s a slow start, but we’re hoping to improve,” senior Omar Gonzalez said. And improve they did. The boys beat the University Cougars 15-2. Senior Robert Coble batted 4-4 while McKinney showed his prowess batting 3-5. Relief pitcher Gonzalez pitched four innings and sat down eight batters to dominate the line-up. “[My most effective pitch is] my fastball. That’s how I get ahead in the count. It gets the most strikes,” Gonzalez said. The team has proved through their season they have a great offense by racking up over 55 runs. When they win, they win big by blowing out the other teams. Coach Pete Post’s goal for the team is simple, straight to the point and old fashioned, just like the team. “Win game 26,” Post said. Game 26 is the championship game. This is easier said than done. The team expects a brutal fight from every

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Dylan Dragon, senior First base 6’2” 225 pounds

Blake Sanderson, junior Shortstop 6’0” 160 pounds

Brandon Rhea, senior Left field 5’10” 170 pounds

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team, not just one specific team. “They are all [threats]. Central Florida has a lot of talented ballplayers,” Post said. A solid pitching staff for the boys will aid them as the season progresses. McKinney leads the pitching staff which includes Jeffers, Gonzalez, senior Luis Serrano, junior Clayton Wills and sophomore Kevin King. This mixture of arms gives the team great depth and allows different strategies. “Our pitching staff is [our biggest strength] because we have a lot of strong arms,” Serrano said. While the main goal is to win game 26, they will face a bitter rival, Dr. Phillips. The rivalry started last year after Dr. Phillips beat the boys. Two straight regular season losses (1-2 and 3-2) only strengthens this the rivalry. To beat this team, the boys will have to force out the kinks on the practice field to give them a fighting chance. [Our biggest weakness is] being consistent on all aspects of the game. We do a lot of repetition work on defense mostly,” Post said. photo/CHASE GARDNER These flaws were evident in KEEPING HIM HONEST. With a runner on first, junior Clayton Wills the March 5 loss to Lake Highland makes sure the runner does not steal second. “[I feel] a sense of relief Preparatory School, 9-11. [when I pick-off a runner] because he’s not on the bases anymore,” All in all, the team is confident in Wills said. Wills is one of two underclassmen starting pitchers. their abilities. The team beat Freedom back-to-back on March 6 and March 8 with final scores of 6-2 and 15-4. The boys take on Cypress 2-10 (L) Creek tonight and their next ley HS) Winter Springs (Lake Brant 2/11 0-1 (L) home game is against Lake Oviedo (Lake Brantley HS) 2/16 15-2 (W) Brantley on March 20. University (Away) 2/20 12-3 (W) “I feel we have a chance for Apopka (Away) 2/22 1-2 (L) a good season. We have a lot Dr. Phillips (Away) 2/27 2-3 (L) Dr. Phillips (Home) of good leaders to make it far,” 3/1 9-11 (L) Lake Highland (Home) junior Hayden Goldman said. 3/5 15-4 (W) Freedom (Away) 3/6 6-1 (W) Freedom (Home) CONTACT. 3/8 4 p.m. Cypress Creek (Home) At the 3/13 4 p.m. Cypress Creek (Away) plate, senior 3/15 4 p.m. Lake Nona (Away) Brandon 3/18 4 p.m. Lake Brantley (Home) Grabhorn 3/20 4 p.m. Colonial (Home) swings at a 3/21 1 p.m. e) Orang t (Wes Prep Georgetown pitch from 3/25 TBA Spring Break Slam (TBA) Lake Highland 3/26 TBA ) (TBA Slam Spring Break Prep. “[My 3/27 TBA Spring Break Slam (TBA) strategy 3/28 4 p.m. e) (Hom Timber Creek against the 4/2 7 p.m. Winter Park (Away) pitcher is] beat 4/4 4 p.m. e) (Hom emy Montverde Acad him, wait for 4/10 7 p.m. y) Montverde Academy (Awa him to make 4/12 4 p.m. y) East River (Awa a mistake and 4/15 6 p.m. Colonial (Away) capitalize on it,” 4/16 7 p.m. y) Bishop Moore (Awa Grabhorn said. 4/18

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The boys Varsity baseball team takes on Cypress Creek at Cypress Creek today at 4 p.m. Currently the baseball teams record is 4-5.

The boys team will play Winter Springs at home at 7 p.m. and the girls will play at 6 p.m. The boys’ record for this season is 6-4, while the girls’ record is 10-2.

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158 stands tall Live from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, tomorrow, the world will watch modern day gladiators go to war. I am talking, of course, about UFC 158: St. Pierre vs. Diaz. This is no doubt the biggest fighting event of the year. Georges St. Pierre defends his welterweight championship against wrestling king Nick Diaz. While I can’t give my predictions for the entire fight card, I will tell you some of them. The main card is on PayPer-View at 10 p.m., there are several preliminary bouts on FX starting at 8 p.m. The most interesting fight of the prelims is Rick Story versus Quinn Mulhern. Former EWC welterweight champ Story takes on the former King of the Cage welterweight champ, Mulhern. This will be Mulhern’s debut to the Ultimate Fighting Championship circuit. He plans to use his Brazilian JiuJitsu to take Story to the ground and finish him with his killer choke holds. This is a new level of competition for Mulhern though. Story’s wrestling ability will prove to be an extreme challenge in the transitions. Momentum is in Mulhern’s favor due to a winning streak while Story is coming off a major loss to Demian Maia. While this will be a tough bout for Mulhern, I definitely see him coming out on top after bullying Story around on the ground and ending the fight in the second round by submission via the rear naked choke. After the prelims, there’s the main card. The fight you don’t want to miss is Carlos Condit versus Rory MacDonald. These two fought each other previously at UFC 115 where Condit was able to eventually earn a Technical Knock Out with only seven seconds left in the third round. Don’t expect the same outcome this time around though, MacDonald has been on fire since that loss, going on a four fight win streak which included knocking down giants like B.J. Penn. Condit’s last fight resulted in a loss to St. Pierre so he’ll be going in cold. I expect these Muay Thai fighters to use all three rounds with the victor being MacDonald by unanimous decision. Finally the main event of the night. The Georges “Rush” St. Pierre takes on Nick “Diablo” Diaz. St. Pierre goes into this fight with an astounding 23-2 record and the deadly Kyokushin Maikan fighting style which will make him extremely dangerous in the standup and also possesses scary Muay Thai abilities which makes his knees a lethal weapon. Diaz’s strategy is simple, get him on the ground and utilize that black belt BJJ ability to get St. Pierre in some type of submission. While it is no doubt Diaz is a great fighter, there’s a reason GSP is the champ. He’s the best fighter in the sport and for that reason this fight will end in the second round with Diaz stiff on the ground while St. Pierre stands over him with the belt on his waist and another KO in the stat book. This fight card has it all: a debut of a deserving fighter, a bitter rivalry and a fight of the year main event. I can’t wait.

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SERVE’S UP. In a match against Freedom freshman Julia Bonnewitz serves to her opponent. “My goal is to do my personal best each match and to focus on my tennis and block out distractions,” Bonnewitz said. Bonnewitz won her match, 8-6.

By KALEY GILBERT Although tennis is mainly an individual sport, the girls’ tennis team still manages to maintain a sense of team spirit. This camaraderie is one of the team’s greatest strengths. During each other’s matches, they cheer from the side lines and congratulate fellow players on their wins. When someone loses a match, the girls help to encourage one another and keep each other positive. “My favorite thing about being part of the team is that we’re all very supportive of each other and we communicate well,” freshman Julia Bonnewitz, a line two player, said. They’ve used this strength to help garner wins earning a 6-3 record. The season started out rough with a loss to Lake Highland, 3-4. However, by the second game they came back with a win against University, 7-0, starting a 5-game winning streak. Parents and teammates congregate on the sidelines watching the ball bounce across the court with rapt attention. “My most exciting game was our pre-season match against Spruce Creek because I was down 2-6 and 2-5 and came back and won in a tiebreaker,” Bonnewitz said. When a player wins a match, it is

not just a win for her, it is a win for the whole team. It is something they can all celebrate. The senior members of the team especially look forward to helping teach the new players. “I’m looking forward to being a leader on the team and giving the underclassmen and helping them work towards their goals,” senior Lyndsey Boos, a line one player, said. Practices are another chance for the girls to bond. Challenging each other and prepping for games is an important part of not only team building, but also maintaining their game. One area the team needs to improve on is their doubles matches. In their matches against East River and Freedom, of the two doubles teams only Boos and Bonnewitz won their matches, 6-0 and 6-1, respectively. “I prefer playing singles because it’s harder in doubles when you have to switch sides of the court,” sophomore Mary Burkett, a line five player, said. The team looks forward to having fun and going to districts against Winter Park on April 2. Win or lose, the team strives to improve. Next they take on Edgewater on March 19. “[The girls] are gracious winners and losers. They’re all willing to give 110 percent,” coach Lisa Speer said.

ßQ&A Lyndsey Boos, senior You recently committed to FAU, what made that school stand out to you? The coach is very nice and the location; I love being in South Florida. What are you looking forward to in college tennis? Being with an amazing team who are so close together and so supportive of each other. Who is your greatest mentor as a player? Probably my coach [Vincent Michaud]. He’s very real with me and he doesn’t sugar coat it for me.

Team faces tough rival Boys’ tennis team faces Winter Park at the end of the season By OLIVIA QUATTRONE Though tennis is typically thought of as an individual sport, the boys’ tennis team sees their unity as their greatest strength. The team will need to focus on these strengths as they work to challenge their rival, Winter Park at the end of the season. The season started out with exciting games against East River (7-0) and Lake Highland (5-2). “[The game against] Lake Highland was exciting because the whole team was really enthusiastic and we pulled out some good wins,” senior Samuel Lampman said. The team won both these games. The beginning of the season had several wins, with loses faced near the middle of the season against Melbourne (3-4) and Timber Creek (2-5). All of these games lead up to the teams’ most anticipated game of the season, Winter Park. “Each match we play prepares us for Winter Park and individually, each player is training very hard on their own,” coach Lisa Speer said. While the players have to constantly train to build up their skills, they already have strength in their support for each other. Each game, the boys loudly cheer for each other and often call out encouragements to other players during their own individual matches. “We have a solid team. We push each

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Points that senior Samuel Lampman has scored this season in singles matches.

6 Number of singles matches won by junior Davis Coleman this season. photo/OLIVIA QUATTRONE

HERE YOU GO. In the game against Timber Creek, senior Remy Artavia serves the ball. “I’m athletic and have always loved to play sports. [I] train everyday to reach my goals,” Artavia said. Artivia lost his match 0-8. other hard and are supportive on and off the court,” senior Remy Artavia said. Despite strengths, the team has weaknesses. Pride is a major weakness that has plagued the team in the past. “We need to make sure the team doesn’t become too proud or too sure of themselves in the finals like we did last year,” junior Ronald Heinkel II said. The team also faces issues with conflicts on the court. On Feb. 20, Lampman, was suspended from the team indefinitely after a conflict with a coach from East River. “My greatest weakness on the court is that I let my temper get the best of

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me and engage in a lot of conflicts that aren’t necessary,” Lampman said. Despite these issues, the team is preparing for future games. The team takes on Winter Park March 19. “They are better than us, but we always put up a fight. We expect to play our best and we’ll see who’s playing better that day,” Speer said. The team will then move on to play Edgewater and then to districts, where they lost to Winter Park last year. “It’s definitely going to be our most difficult game of the season, but if everyone plays their best we definitely have a shot of coming out on top,” Heinkel II said.

29 Number of points scored by freshman Nathan Fontaine this season.

7 Number of games won by the team so far this season.

Number of singles matches won by sophomore Thomas McDonald.

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ßquestionanswer Andy Johnson, head football coach What made you want to start coaching? I respected all of my coaches growing up. I saw the impact they had on my friends and I and I wanted to do the same thing. How has football impacted or changed your life? It has given me a lot of opportunities like to go to college and further my career. Without football I might not have had the same opportunities. What is your favorite part of football? The competition and team camaraderie. Why did you choose to coach at Boone? I saw the job was open and was excited for the opportunity because of all of the tradition here and the sense of community. Describe what your plans and goals are for next year. I want to win districts and to make a play-off run. We should be in a position to win every game. Describe the ability of the team this year. A lot of quality depth on offensive and defensive lines. We have young skill positions. Coach Ziglar’s spot is a big one to fill. How do you plan on doing so? I’m not here to replace him. I’m here to coach the team and be me. I don’t know how to be anyone but me. How has the campus treated you so far? Very good. Everybody has made me feel at home. Describe what it feels like to be the new coach. Wonderful.

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