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Twice-Told Tale

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Twice-Told Tale

Twice-Told Tale

(Above) On the left Alexander Betancourt, grade 10, and on the right Christopher Herbet, grade 11, pushed
each other to finish their last event off the meet. The two runners were teammates during cross country season which allowed them to control and communicate the pace for their race.

Track and Field Sprints into States

Hayden Roberts, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2026

With Spring sports getting underway, Lake Highland’s Track and Field team is setting the pace, one personal best at a time. Even though the season has just started, the Highlander off season preparation...

(Above) One of the Seniors, Jackson Angelou, West Virginia commit, wrestled in the 190 weight class for this meet. Aneglou is ranked thirteenth in the country in the 190 weight class by Flo Wrestling.

Wrestling Presents Dual-Sided Lunch

Hayden Roberts, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2026

Normally, lunch is a time for students to catch up with friends, socialize, do homework, or play ping-pong in the courtyard. But at the “School of Opportunity,” sports are not just after-school events....

(Above) Lachlan Croft, grade 10 checks the defense before scoring a goal. Croft
has stepped up as a full time starter this year. Lachlan has made incredible finishes this year and when asked He stated, “Our mindset is completely focused on the task at hand, bringing home the gold.”

Ninety Minutes to Save the Season

Reily Green, Staff March 4, 2026

This soccer season has been filled with ups and downs. Lake Highland soccer had a very memorable season last year, getting all the way to the state championship and losing in overtime. However, this team...

(Above) Being part of one of the country’s most storied women’s soccer programs helped shape Coach Palazzo’s daily emphasis on culture and accountability at practice. Coach Palazzo says “Those lessons translate across all sports.”

Two Coaches Finally Get Their Due

Hayden Roberts, Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2026

How do you become the best? By learning from the best. Lake Highland’s coaches and training staff emphasize competitive mental and physical toughness to help build student-athletes' development on and...

(Above) Layla McCord, grade 9, lifts off the track, capturing a moment of growth. She is determined and ready to display anything she learns on the track.

Women in Sports Overcome Prejudice

Layla McCord, Staff February 25, 2026

“Don’t be afraid of anything,” Pat Palinkas, the first woman to ever play professional football, once said as many female athletes asked for her word of advice. This quote inspired many females to...

(Above) Transferring equipment to the field isn’t an easy process. Sometimes, schools have faculty members helping the visiting team transport all their equipment to the field.

Dangers on the Road Unite the Team

Emily Cypher, Managing Editor December 5, 2025

More than half of the scheduled games for Lake Highland’s Varsity Football team are planned away games and include some of the team's most competitive competition. Away games are inherently difficult...

(Above) Lake Highland’s volleyball team is united not only by their hard work, but also by the genuine support they share. Together, these athletes embody the spirit of teamwork and camaraderie, building bonds that extend beyond the
court. Their connection fosters lasting memories that strengthens both their game and their friendships, reminding everyone that success is found not only in championships but also in the relationships built along the way.

Muditia Unites LHP Volleyball

Lexi White, Staff November 2, 2025

Lake Highland Preparatory School is celebrating the start of a new season for its varsity volleyball team, which captured the state championship in 2024. Although the team graduated nine Seniors, the Highlanders...

(Above) The dangers of playing football with a pacemaker are high-risk especially with a contact sport like football. Specifically for Reily, he explained that, “There aren’t many precautions around my heart, to be honest; it’s more about keeping my shoulder healthy. All QBs have no contact in practice.” This protects him from his coaches’ and doctors’ main fear: getting tackled.

Keeping the Pace on Football

Emily Cypher, Managing Editor October 7, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that, “63% of concussions in high school football are from tackling.” The sport is notoriously regarded as the most dangerous high school...

(Above) In between innings before the Highlanders go up to bat, Coach Scherba always gathers his team to tell them the plan for the inning and give his team a quick breather before they have to go up to bat. Whether the team is up by five runs or down in the inning, these quick meetings always help relax and get the players focused for the inning ahead. With the team ready to go, Coach Scherba can motivate the team for the next play.

Promising Freshman Dominate the Diamond

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor April 24, 2025

As the Spring sports season gets into full swing, the Varsity Boys’ Baseball Team has hit the diamond harder than ever with a completely different look. This year’s roster has a dynamic mix of Senior...

(Above) Varsity player Camden Richards, grade 12, takes a knee near the goal line during a game. As the Highlanders prepare to play, they keep in mind their main objectives of the season: beating Bishop Moore High School and Winter Park High School. The team encourages everyone to come support the players at their first home game on February 25.

Lacrosse Embodies Warrior Mentalities

Ashley Taddeo, Staff March 27, 2025

Lacrosse has become one of the most popular sports in America today; yet most people don’t actually know the true meaning or  background behind it. When hearing the word “lacrosse,” most people...

(Above) Clint Potner, grade 11, is getting ready to begin his wrestling match. Keeping his head in the game at all times is very important in such a quick- paced individual sport. Wrestler Ronin Gault, grade 11, mentions that, “Most of the team does their work after morning practice” which is an efficient way he makes sure he never falls behind in schoolwork. Their team tends to help each other and keep each other accountable with work.

Walk Three Paths With Different Athletes

Emily Sacco, Staff March 6, 2025

Being a student-athlete can be challenging, especially when both your academic and athletic schedules are jam-packed. Many students here at Lake Highland Preparatory School are student-athletes and have...

(Above) Eadyn Rivera, grade 10, worked on practicing her free throws during the offseason and quickly has become one of the teams best free throw shooters. Making Eadyn more of an offensive weapon with many teams having to foul her to prevent her from making her three point shots, and tough layups in the paint. As one of the leaders on the team Eadyn also makes sure her team is prepared to grab the rebound and set up a new offensive play.

Connections on the Court Outplay Challenges

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor March 3, 2025

As Lake Highland’s athletic department adds more trophies to its collection each season with Fall, Winter, and Spring sports, one program that has consistently dominated the trophy case is Girls’ Basketball....

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