March, 2026The influence of professional athletes on young athletesJonina Hou • Isaac SonHigh school athletes are constantly finding different ways to improve their game, whether it’s through their diet, rigorous training, or receiving expert coaching. For most athletes, watching their sport played at a...
March, 2026Jada Speed ’26: softballCole Grainger • Bella FengJada Speed ’26 steps up to the batter’s box and silence falls across the field. Digging her cleats into the ground, she swings her bat and a loud ringing of her metal bat can be heard across the field. Speed has been...
March, 2026PHS Talks: Senior reflectionsAariyana Patel • Mira Sethuraman • Beatriz VozoneWith the winter sport season coming to an end and the spring sports underway, PHS seniors reminisce about their past sports seasons, talking about traditions and memorable moments. A common thread between each athlete...
March, 2026Aashil Patel ’26: tennisJayden ZhengWith his left hand guiding the racquet, Aashil Patel ’26 steps to the baseline and hits a serve. The ball rockets off the racquet, landing on the other side of the net and swerving to the side. Patel sprints towards the...
March, 2026The real impact of the home field advantageMeilan Hagt • Annie Harman • Isaac SonWhile skeptics claim that the success given by the home field advantage is nothing but a sports cliché, many athletes see it as a catalyst for improved performance, with scientific studies like those performed by the...
March, 2026The history of women in professional sportsJonina Hou • Rena YuDespite starting in 1896, the Summer Olympic Games only saw the debut of women in the 1900 Summer Olympics hosted in Paris, where only 22 out of 997 athletes were female. More than a century later, participation has...
March, 2026The role of sports in international relationsAlexander Gu • Ferran KotschickAthletic events such as the Olympics are often viewed as mere entertainment or sports competition. However, they have historically occupied a powerful middle ground, functioning as links between alienated countries and...
