Player of The Month: December
Girls POTM: Lindsay Farbman Lindsay Farbman ‘26 is the Spectator’s pick for the December Player-of-the-Month. She has had an amazing start to her season by leading the girls basketball team…
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Girls Varsity Basketball in Debut Cougar Classic Tournament
As the Girls Varsity Basketball team began their 2025-2026 season, they faced heated competition in their annual Vernon Hills Cougar Classic tournament. Despite not placing first, they had promising showings…
Beyond the Finish Line: The Unseen Side of Running Cross Country
Running is considered one of the healthiest sports to compete in – it has shown a steady demand among athletes and is a classic and popular choice of sport: especially…
What to know about the NBA gambling and betting scandals
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has been racked with news coverage of gambling and sportsbetting scandals. Head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers Chancery Billups was arrested under charges of…
Formula 1 Drivers head into stressful final races
Formula 1 drivers undergo intense conditions when driving, such as cockpits reaching up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit, driving over 220 mph, and managing strategies while doing so. Drivers are under…
What We Have Learned from the First Half of the NFL Season
The first half of the 2025 NFL season is over, and it has not turned out the way most fans had expected. There have been numerous success stories and failures…
Coaches on the Move in College Football
Throughout the college football season, game results haven’t just shaped the playoff picture, but have also changed coaching staffs across the country. Multiple powerhouse programs and college football blue bloods…
NBA Stars Exposed in Massive Gambling Scandal
In late October, three former and current NBA players were arrested for their involvement in rigged poker games and illegal sports betting. Including Portland Trail Blazers coach and hall of…
Previewing the 2025-26 Winter Season
Hockey Girls Varsity The Girls Varsity Hockey team once again looks to continue building their program. With returning head coach Erin Stoney and a new schedule, the girls will look…
LFA Fall Athletics Season Recap
Boys Varsity Soccer The Boys Varsity Soccer team had a great season this fall. They started off the season strong with a win at their Evanston tournament for the first…