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St. Petersburg High schools Flag Football team!

Flag Football: The Future is Female

Marina Bozeman, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

The future is female — not just in society, but also in sports! Our very own St. Petersburg High School boasts an incredible flag football team. After an undefeated season as district champions last...

 Athletes competing at the Florida High School Indoor Championship

Fast Times and Fresh Start

Jessica Grasso, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

On Saturday, February 8th, our very own St. Petersburg High School track team had the pleasure of running at the Florida High School Indoor Championship. The Alachua County Sports and Events Center was...

The supplies used by an IB student

A Guide to Balancing IB with Sports

Alexa Decker, Sports Editor March 11, 2025

  The International Baccalaureate program is widely known to be rigorous and intense. However, there are many students who balance the heavy workload with multiple sports and activities. How do...

A large football stadium

Super Bowl LIX

Isabella Grasso and Justin Garbowicz March 11, 2025

The Super Bowl is a game played between the remaining two teams in the National Football League and is played annually between the champions of the National Football Conference and the American Football...

From Setback to Comeback: Overcoming Sport Injuries

Alexa Decker, Sports Editor December 9, 2024

St. Petersburg High School is home to many athletes. However, almost all athletes in general have experienced an injury at some point in their athletic career. Injuries can break down athletes’ confidence,...

Like many sports teams at St. Petersburg High School, the track team is a family, with coaches, athletes, parents, and others contributing to their victories.

Bringing XC Back

Isabella Grasso, Sports Writer November 3, 2024

Cross Country is believed to be a difficult sport by many. Prior to the season's official beginning, several students shared that belief with others. They feel they lack the necessary skills. Cross-country...

A shot of St. Pete High's own track and field. The first step to the Olympics.

The 2024 Olympics

Alexa Decker, Sports Editor October 7, 2024

As many of you left your last exam classroom with either a grim or excited expression last school year, looking ahead to the glory days of summer, you may have noticed the Olympic games on your television...

St. Pete track team holding 1st place in a meet.

The Blink of an Eye: The World of Track

Alexa Decker, Sports Editor May 6, 2024

When you hear the word track, all that comes to mind is running, which doesn’t always seem like a wave of excitement. However, there are so many events to choose from and so many different experiences...

Although Tate admits that her schedule can sometimes be stressful and overwhelming, she confidently states that if given the chance, she would not change a thing.

SPHS Double-Athletes: Tate Keber

Maya Matheney, News Editor December 15, 2023

Tate Keber is a St. Petersburg High School senior in the 3DE program. When she is not winning nationwide 3DE challenges, she dominates both the volleyball and tennis courts. Tate’s athletic skill is...

Benjamin Flores, a junior in the IB Program, plays both school and club soccer.

The Mental Effects of Playing Sports

PJ Toomey, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

Millions of people worldwide participate in some sort of sport or physical activity. While their motives may all be different, they all have a goal. For some, it is as simple as enjoying themselves or...

The New SPHS Bowling Team!

The New SPHS Bowling Team!

Hope Kennedy, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

The Bowling Team is a newly created sports team this school year! The SPHS Bowling Team has a JV and Varsity team. There are six people on the JV team and eight on the Varsity team. They have practices...

“Sports is a very fast-paced environment, and you have to be able to work well under pressure. I would say that I find the most stressful is maintaining a work/life balance,” said Cafiero.

Turning a Passion for Sports into a Career

Alexa Decker, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

Katie Cafiero was the former Public Relations Assistant for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Although she now works for the Nashville Predators, she previously assisted the Lightning with their interviews and...

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