Cross country teams sweep CVC championships Katie Qin • Claire YangHead Coach James Smirk “The real secret [to] being great at cross country is understanding that it never really gets easier. You just get better at dealing with it, and then, as such, you’re willing to run faster ... I...
James Smirk: Cross Country Coach of the YearKatie Qin**How did you get into coaching cross country?** Yeah, a little bit of a funny story, I was teaching here and I was actually coaching the ultimate [frisbee] team as a club sport, and [cross country] had an opening, and...
Upgrades to athletics facilities at PHSKatie Qin • Jackson ZwickUpgrades to the bleachers, tennis courts, track, and turf are coming to PHS this summer. Bleachers in both the New Gym and stadium bleachers will be improved, the tennis courts will be completely re-done, the turf will...
Women's impact on sportsClaire Yang • Katie QinThroughout history, women have played a significant role in challenging societal norms in the sports world. Efforts to bring attention to women's sports and close the gender pay gap were made possible by women who...
Volleyball season highlightsAsya Morozov • Katie QinThis season, the PHS girls volleyball team had a 24-1 winning streak. They won most of their games two sets to none. Players like Naomi Lygas ’26, Kaelin Bobetich ’26, and Charlotte Woods ’26 (pictured right) have...
How to fight the pressure (and come out on top)Katie QinPressure is normal in sports and affects almost every athlete. It often manifests itself as frustration, where a player ends up fighting themselves rather than their actual opponent; a mix of anger and disappointment...
Investigating the link between music and exerciseAsya Morozov • Katie QinAccording to multiple studies compiled into “The Influence of Music Preference on Exercise Responses and Performance: A Review,” published in 2021 by Christopher Ballmann, who has a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, music...
Athlete of the Month: Ava Tabeart '25Katie QinThe opposing team passes the soccer ball forward, putting pressure on the defense, but Ava Tabeart ’25 is undeterred. As the striker moves in, Tabeart finds a gap between the player and the ball and rushes to redirect...
PHS's support in athletes' injuries and recoveryKatie QinInjuries are one of the most common and universal things an athlete can experience, whether a minor scrape or a life-altering incident. At PHS, injuries are prone to happen given the sheer amount of sports teams and...
Alex Winters '24: BaseballKatie QinIt’s unbearably hot, and, from where Alex Winters ’24 is standing, the batter looks like a blur. The sound of the bat hitting the ball echoes through the stadium. Ignoring the sun’s glare, Winters’ eyes search for the...
Winter Sports RecapAsya Morozov • Katie QinWhat was your favorite part of the season? Boys Swim (13-1) Alex Aprikian ’24- “I think my favorite parts of the season were the fun, intense meets where everyone was supporting each other and giving [their all]. I will...
Zach Guan ’24: swimmingAsya Morozov • Katie Qin • Dester Selby-SalazarStroke after stroke, breath after breath, Zach Guan ’24 glides through the pool. His legs kick up and down consistently, propelling the rest of his body further into the water. For Guan, this is just another day. Guan...
Sweating in style: how athleisure has transformed fashion trendsKatie QinLayer a sweatshirt on top of a bright-colored tank top paired with some leggings, and boom: an effortless yet elegant look that can keep up with anyone throughout the day, whether they’re at home, school, work, or the...
The Latinos Unidos ClubKatie Qin • Kaden LiHispanic Heritage Month at PHS continues another year of successful celebration as the Latinos Unidos Club will soon kick off with their student and staff run soccer tournament. Earlier this month, the Latinos Unidos...
How South-East Asia is Fighting Back to Save Corals – Photo EssayKatie QinDue to the ravaging effects of climate change, coral reefs globally are on the decline. United against the same problem, both scientific and local communities in the Coral Triangle are working to protect their reefs. At...
Reece Gallagher ’23: lacrosseKatie QinAt full speed, Reece Gallagher ’23 charges down the field, weaving through a crowd of defenders. She grips onto her stick, zoning in onto the goal ahead. With one swift motion, she unleashes the ball at the net,...
Jonathan Gu ’23: tennisKatie QinAfter winning the first set by a tiebreaker of two points, Jonathan Gu ’23 holds the advantage and continues to fight for the state title. Although he loses the second set, Gu shows remarkable resilience and...
Battling Toxic Norms on Valentine’s DayKatie QinWhat’s more classic than red hearts, chocolates, and big teddy bears on Valentine’s Day? The answer is the traditional norms that people often feel the need to conform to during this holiday. As Valentine’s Day just...
Improving PHS from inside outJane Bennett • Katie QinAmerica has become notorious in the past few years for the almost weekly occurrence of school shootings. Even in our town of Princeton, where violent crimes are rare, school safety has begun to become more of a worry....
