Taylor Adair-Heywood ’26: gymnasticsKelly Cenci • Sakinah LateefA silence falls over the gym as Taylor Adair Heyward ‘26 steps up to the bars: her favorite event. She takes a deep breath, preparing herself to perform some of her hardest skills yet. Using her momentum, she spins and...
Zion Madden ’26: basketballAariyana Patel • Beatriz VozoneDribbling the basketball on the court, Zion Madden ’26 sprints across the hardwood. There are 10 minutes left in the playoff game against Ewing, and everyone is on edge. With the ball in hand, Madden shoots a...
League of Legends: the center of esportsKyle Chen • Aarav PatelEarning another summoner’s belt, South Korea team T1 didn’t just win Worlds 2025; they reminded the world why their dynasty refuses to die. League of Legends is a multiplayer game where two teams of five players each...
History of breakdancingNathan Bansal • Jasmine PatelBreakdancing isn’t just spins, flips, and crazy footwork — it’s a cultural movement. Though breakdancing was created by Black American and Latino youths on the streets of New York City during the 1970s, this style of...
Top ten tennis players honor Althea Gibson in local eventClaire YangOn a Friday afternoon, my sister vaguely mentioned the chance to meet professional tennis players. My first reaction was one of surprise, which quickly morphed into skepticism. The obvious question was, which ones?...
The reality of elitist sportsMichael Yang • Elsie TreutingIn some sports, the competition starts far before the whistle blows. Training, equipment, and travel costs can create invisible barriers, preventing many from entering or even considering playing, while the more...
Fall recapClaire Yang • Jonina Hou • Kelly Cenci • Zachary SchorrVolleyball Coming into the season as two-time state champions, the PHS volleyball team immediately went on a 16 game win streak within the first month, achieving their 31st consecutive win, continued from the previous...
Football team banned from playoffsJoshua Huang • Winston Jung • Alex XuOn October 24, the PHS varsity boys football team ended their season with a 35–0 shutout against West Windsor-Plainsboro South, marking the finale of a 7–2 season, a team best in 11 years. However, their season was cut...
Valeria Trujillo ’26: cheerleadingMeredith Fan • Johanna KraftThe lights are bright as energy pulsates through the crowd. Taking a deep breath, Valeria Trujillo ’26 steps onto the mat and faces the audience with a smile. The music starts, and she follows every beat with precision....
