Varsity Football Team Looks to Bounce Back in 2026
The varsity football team battled through much adversity throughout the season to salvage a 2-6 record after starting 0-6. Jack Hurley ’27 thought during the season that, “We learned a…
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Cross Country Season in Review
The Varsity and JV Cross Country teams both had exceptional seasons this past year. In the first race of the season, the Bobcat Invitational, JV placed second overall and Varsity…
Athlete of the Issue: Fitz Courtney ’26
Over the last four years, Fitz Courtney ’26 has been an essential contributor to Belmont Hill’s Cross Country and Nordic Skiing programs, both athletically and as a leader. Due to…
Soccer Successful in Coach Montoya’s Last Season
Following a successful 2024 campaign, the Belmont Hill Varsity soccer team looked to build on its success in Mr. Montoya’s final season as head coach. Under the leadership of captains…
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…
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…