Striving with StravaSayuri Bhatia“Your friend just completed a run. Go give them kudos!” As soon as I come back from my daily afternoon workout, my phone lights up with notifications. While I complete my afternoon post-workout stretch, I simultaneously...
Athletes of the Month: Eleni Staikos ’22: fencingSayuri Bhatia“En garde … ready … fence!” Lunge forward, step back, spring forward again. Eleni Staikos ’22 performs a complicated footwork sequence as she sizes up her opponent. She takes a deep breath, steadying her hand and her...
The challenges of being a youth soccer refereeSayuri BhatiaEvery Sunday morning I wake up and yank my banana-yellow referee shirt over my head. I pull on my knee-high socks that are so long they extend past my thighs. Lastly, I loop my pink whistle around my neck. Although many...
The problem with nutrition and high school athleticsSayuri BhatiaNutrition is one of the most important aspects of sports, but it is not emphasized nearly enough in high school athletics. The reality is that the majority of high school athletes do not know how to properly fuel...
Athlete of The Month: Chloe AyresOliver Cai • Sayuri BhatiaPivoting towards her opponent, Chloe Ayres ’21 stretches her arms away from her body. Staying light on her toes, she contemplates which technique to use to score the next critical point. Filled with anticipation, she...
Athlete of the Month: Owen TennantSayuri Bhatia“Swimmers, take your mark!” Prior to his descent into icy waters, Owen Tennant ’21 steadies himself with a deep, calming breath. Remembering the day’s conversations and jokes with fellow swimmers and coaches, he...
Athlete of the Month: Owen TennantSayuri Bhatia“Swimmers, take your mark!” Prior to his descent into icy waters, Owen Tennant ’21 steadies himself with a deep, calming breath. Remembering the day’s conversations and jokes with fellow swimmers and coaches, he...
Opinion: Transgender Athletes in Cis SportsSayuri Bhatia • Sophia KimAs schools around the United States accept gender as a fluid concept, students have become more comfortable with how they identify . PHS has started practicing gender inclusion by establishing a gender-neutral bathroom,...
