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Nicholas Gag

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Nick Gag is a junior and loves to play sports. He also enjoys spending time with family and friends. He loves to watch all sports but mostly basketball.

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The NCAA Basketball franchise ended in 2010. The Football games continued until 2014. Many college sports fans are still upset about the games being scrapped but it is hard to deny that the athletes featured in past games deserve some compensation.

"I believe the trip went really well. I'm very proud of everyone and wouldn't want to have done it with anyone else," Curl says. The National Orchestra Festival was a wild success this year. Each group was given feedback and advice and now they will come back and capitalize on it.

Concert Orchestra performs in Pittsburgh

Nicholas Gag, Social Media Editor
April 7, 2017
"I learned that months of preparation can really pay off in amazing ways. I also learned that on 14 hour bus rides, you really get to know people on another level," Curl says. The group grew so much in such a short period and that will help a lot near the end of the year.

"We competed in the National Orchestra Festival and it was truly amazing and inspiring to see the talent of some of these high schools throughout the nation," McGinley says. Our school was able to showcase the musical talents of the concert orchestra nationwide.

"It was awesome to connect with everyone and I am so glad I had the opportunity to participate in the National Orchestra Festival, it was a great experience," Curl says. The concert orchestra was selected and invited to the elite National Orchestra Festival.

Battle of the Bands plays to enthusiastic crowds

Battle of the Bands plays to enthusiastic crowds

Nicholas Gag, Social Media Editor
February 10, 2017
Photo By Nicholas Gag- “I think Hamilton played a major role in his success and the team’s success,” Junior Cole Fernandez says regarding Hamilton’s effect on graduate Josh Benson and the team as a whole last year. The team got to the state tournament and ended up placing fourth. They are looking to add to that this season.

Pete Hamilton’s experience helps players improve

Nicholas Gag, SNO Sports Editor
January 12, 2017
Photo By Nicholas Gag- “Hammy is an awesome coach he’s always there to help both JV and Varsity players on and off the ice.” Junior Brandon Peterson says. Hamilton is a strong leader and is well liked and respected by his players. The coaching staff is a major reason why this team has been so successful.

Photo By Nicholas Gag- “Coach Hamilton is a great locker room guy, he’s always throwing around jokes and can really relate to all the players” junior Brandon Peterson says. Hamilton has great personality both in the classroom and on the ice. It is important to have a coach like that because relating to the players is very important.

Photo By Nicholas Gag- “I am feeling confident this season. I think we will be pretty good this year.” junior Cole Fernandez says. The Ponies are looking to go back to the state tournament and make an impact. They have their eyes set on the championship and they will do anything to get it.

Photo By Nicholas Gag- “I think his experience really helps out this team. He has been in our place before and he is there to help us. I think the fact that he used to play gives him some insights that other coaches don’t have.” Brandon Peterson says. Hamilton has played both for Michigan Tech and the Green Bay Gamblers in the past.

"Our posts will become stronger inside which will improve our offensive game during the season." - Megan Lampright

Young girls basketball squad ready for season

Nicholas Gag, SNO Sports Editor
December 2, 2016
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