The question has been thrown around the whole school year, especially during the winter sports season: was it even worth it? These athletes and directors gave their opinion on the topic. Athletics director Bill Matthewswas very enthusiastic in his response. βIt is absolutely worth it! The student athletes are thrilled to have a chance to […]
Covid Wreaks Havoc on Winter Sports
Everybody knew when authorizing indoor sports, there was going to be a major risk with the pandemic ensuing. And so it has. So far, boys and girls basketball, swim, and boys hockey have all been suspended because of Covid-19 breakouts either within the team or by coming into contact with someone on an opposing team […]
Celtic Fanatic: Brown over Tatum?
There has been a debate amongst Celtics fans brewing over the past few weeks. With the Celtics at the top of their conference at a 7-3 record, talk about the hot start has already started to shape. Much of this success is in large part due to the two Js: Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. […]
Athletes Discuss their Winter Season
Many close-contact sports have been cancelled or postponed, such as wrestling ad cheerleading. However, girls and boys basketball, ski, hockey, gymnastics, and the swim team have been officially confirmed by the MIAA. Sophie Hirtle of the swim team, Amari Andrew-Brown of the boys basketball team, and Will Gianni of the ski team have echoed the […]
Basketball, hockey, ski and swim ready to go
This OA sports season has been heavily impacted by new restrictions. A meeting with the Athletic Department and the MIAA ensured that the “basketball, hockey, ski, and swim team will be competing. Wrestling, indoor track, and cheer will be postponed to a later season,” said Athletic Director Bill Matthews. OA girls basketball coach, Elaine Holbrook, […]
Boys JV Soccer Team Closes Out an Undefeated Season
While all eyes are on the boys Varsity soccer team as they ended their season with a run through the Hockomock Cup, the Junior Varsity team completed their own undefeated campaign with a 2-0 blanking of the very talented Mansfield team. The team has faced numerous challenges throughout the season, and this game was no […]