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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,...

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...

“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...

The outstanding sailing team at St. Petersburg High School (2022)

History of SPHS Sailors

Dorothy Mendelblatt, Sports Writer December 12, 2022

The St. Pete High sailing team started as a student-run organization with the goal of competing at the national championship in Annapolis. They recruited and trained sailors who were able to compete at...

"This season looks promising for the varsity soccer players here at SPHS and their many fans!"

SPHS Soccer Season Begins!

PJ Toomey, Sports Writer December 12, 2022

Everyone’s favorite fall sport has come back into play this 2022-2023 SPHS school year. The boys’ varsity team kicked off this season on November 7th with an insane shutout victory of 8-0 against Lakewood...

Nail Biting 77-80 Finish for Boys Varsity Basketball against Southeast Seminoles

Nail Biting 77-80 Finish for Boys Varsity Basketball against Southeast Seminoles

Travis Brackin, Sports Editor & News Reporter March 1, 2022

22nd February 2022: The Green Devils Boys Varsity Basketball faced off with the Bradenton Southeast Seminoles in their Division 5A regional semi-finals. The team made it into the 8 team final bracket...

2022 Winter Olympics

March 1, 2022

The Winter Olympics were in Beijing this year. They started on February 4th and ended on February 20th. Medal history has been made this year by Norway who broke the record for most gold medals in a winter...

Boys Varsity Basketball Crushing 70-25 win over CCC on Senior Night

Boys Varsity Basketball Crushing 70-25 win over CCC on Senior Night

Travis Brackin, Sports Editor & News Reporter February 1, 2022

31st of January, 2022: The Green Devils Boys Varsity Basketball faced off against the Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders Boys Varsity Basketball in St. Pete’s senior night, as controversy from the...

Cheerleaders with Rod Wave after game

Boys Varsity Basketball Team beats Lakewood with An Unexpected Guest in The Stands

Ellie Silvers, Sports Reporter February 1, 2022

On January 21st, the St. Petersburg varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against Lakewood by a score of 72-40. Despite the great win by St. Pete, many viewers in the stand’s attention...

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