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Michael Gibson

Michael Gibson, Sports Editor

Hi my name is Michael Gibson and this is my third year on staff and second year as the Sports Editor. I enjoy going to all sports games and interacting with players as well as covering the event. I play three sports and I often take photos of the events I go to.

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Sophomore Jeremy Fredrick runs the 100 m dash at the Lake Highland Invitational.

Track and field competes at Brian Jaeger Invite

Michael Gibson, Sports Editor
March 13, 2019

On Saturday, March 9, the boys and girls track and field teams competed at the Brian Jaeger Invite at Winter Park High School. The boys team finished 19th in a 32 team field and the girls finished 27th...

The varsity cheer team holds up signs during their cheer. The team won states for the second time in a row

Back to back state champs

Michael Gibson, Sports Editor
February 13, 2019

It all came down to this, the varsity cheerleading team had one more performance to capture the fifth state title in the last six years, and for many on the team, their second in a row. The team huddled...

Forward Aryann Johnson goes up for a layup against Winter Springs. The team won and began the season 5-0.

Girls basketball off to hot start

Michael Gibson, Sports Editor
December 17, 2018

Starting off the season with five straight wins, the girls basketball team is off to one of the best starts in recent history. Led by senior forwards Megan Reilly and Aryann Johnson, this team has an experienced...

Senior X'Zaria Bullard cheers during a pep rally. Pep rallies are often used to help the team with their Game Day routines.

Cheerleading kicks off competition season

Michael Gibson, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018

On Saturday, Dec. 1, the JV and varsity cheerleading squads traveled to Tampa to compete in their first competition of the season. Both teams earned national bids in both their Game Day and Competition...

The team rallies after a point was scored. Hagerty lost 3-0.

Girls volleyball loses rivalry week match to Oviedo

Michael Gibson, Sports Editor
September 7, 2018

On Thursday of Rivalry Week, the girls volleyball team faced off against Oviedo as students packed the stands to see two of the top teams in the state battle it out. Hagerty, previously 3-0, tried to stay...

Athletic Director Jay Getty dances at the senior skit. Relating to students is only one of his many attributes that contributed to this award.

Getty wins Athletic Director of the year

Michael Gibson, Sports Editor
May 25, 2018

On Wednesday, May 16, athletes and athletic directors from schools across Seminole County, met for the Breakfast of Champions. One player from each sport was awarded player of the year, which included...

Jumper Jacob Strickle sprints down the runway at long jump. Strickle placed third in states.

Strickle jumps into third at state meet

Michael Gibson, Sports Editor
May 25, 2018

After a sixth place finish at the 4AR1 championships, most people would not be moving onto states. Typically only the top four advance, but this is not the case for jumper Jacob Strickle. Although he placed...

Jumper Vecarie Pettis jumps in the Highlander Invitational.

Track runs into districts

Michael Gibson, Sports Editor
April 16, 2018

This year was supposed to be a rebuilding year. The athletes of girls and boys track and field knew they were going to have to step up. They did just that; putting new faces on the top of leaderboards...

New bells a shock to the system

Michael Gibson, Sports Editor
April 16, 2018

It’s the first day back from spring break. Everyone is catching up with friends and then a noise straight out of a horror movie blasted over the intercom. The loud screech is not the bell currently in...

Outside hitter Victor Jerez serves the ball against Seminole. The team came back and won that game 3-2.

Boys volleyball season sets off

Michael Gibson, Sports editor
March 20, 2018

Coming off of a 10-4 season, the boys volleyball team has high hopes for improvement as the season begins. The team is currently 2-3 with losses against second-ranked Lake Mary, Timber Creek, and Oviedo,...

Middle Daniel Heinis serves the ball in the game over Lake Mary. The team won 3-2.

[Photo] Boys volleyball makes comeback against Lake Mary

Noah Kemper, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2018

Middle Daniel Heinis serves the ball in the game over Lake Mary. The team won 3-2.

Outside hitter Victor Jerez serves the ball against Lake Mary. The team lost 3-0 and is now 2-2 for the season.

Boys Volleyball falls to conference leader Lake Mary

Michael Gibson, Sports Editor
March 14, 2018

On Tuesday, March 13, the boys volleyball team faced off against conference leader Lake Mary, ranked second in Florida. The team lost 3-0 but they showed improvement throughout the match. Outside hitter...

The seven wrestlers who went to states stand with their coaches. The team placed third overall, a program high.

Wrestling finishes third at states

Michael Gibson, Sports Editor
March 8, 2018

On March 2-3, a program-record seven wrestlers competed in the state championships and finished third as a team. Six of the seven wrestlers placed in the top five, including two runners-up, seniors Devin...

Senior Devin Kohn attempts to take down his opponent on senior night. The team won 55-18 to close out their season.

Wrestling pushes to playoffs

Michael Gibson, Sports Editor
February 9, 2018

After finishing the regular season 9-2, including a first ever win at the Johnny Rouse invitational, the boys wrestling team lost in the quarterfinals of the first ever state dual-championships, but the...

Junior Claudia Montes works on spanish assignment with spanish teacher Nitza Ariza. Montes has adapted to the change by joining clubs such as Key Club.

[Photo] Storm surge

Ahilyn Aguilar, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2017

Junior Claudia Montes works on spanish assignment with spanish teacher Nitza Ariza. Montes has adapted to the change by joining clubs such as Key Club.

Hitter Leandra Mangual serves the ball in the regional final match against Plant. The team won 3-1.

Girls volleyball finishes in final four

Michael Gibson, Sports editor
November 13, 2017

This time last season, the girl’s volleyball team was on the way to their first ever state championship appearance, before falling short to Plant in a game that stuck in the minds of the returners. This...

Hitter Sydney Conley spikes the ball against Harmony in the district championship. The team would go on to win 3-0.

Girls volleyball hosts regional final Tuesday

Michael Gibson, Sports editor
November 6, 2017

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, the varsity girls volleyball team will compete against Plant High School in a regional final rematch from last season. The girls lost last year at the same point of the playoffs when...

The girls volleyball team holds the district championship trophy. The team defeated Harmony 3-0 to earn it.

Girls volleyball three-peat district champions

Michael Gibson, Sports editor
October 25, 2017

The girl’s volleyball team added another win to their 14-2 record with a 3-0 victory over Harmony on Friday, Oct. 20 to capture their third consecutive district title. The team finished the regular season...

Junior Ryan self races at the Hagerty Invitational. The team placed third overall.

Pushing the pace

Michael Gibson, Sports editor
October 12, 2017

After a third and fourth place finish at the Hagerty Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 30, the boys and girls cross country teams are focusing on the last race of the season at Florida State University,...

Sophomore Lara Kadoic, a foreign-exchange student from Germany,  participates in  Algebra 2.

[Photo] (Ex)changing it up

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2017

Sophomore Lara Kadoic, a foreign-exchange student from Germany, participates in Algebra 2.

Sophomore Madison Coates serves the ball over the net. The team defeated St. Cloud 3-0.

Girls volleyball rattles St. Cloud

Michael Gibson, Sports editor
September 21, 2017

Back from a six day break caused by Hurricane Irma, the girls volleyball team got right back into the swing of things defeating district opponent St. Cloud, 3-0. The team was led by hitter Leandra Mangual,...

Middle Sydney Conley serves the ball vs. Oviedo. The team lost 3-1.

Girls volleyball loses to Oviedo in thriller

Michael Gibson, Sports editor
September 3, 2017

On Thursday, Aug. 31, the girls volleyball team played against Oviedo and finished short in the match.  Oviedo won 3-1, but the match could have gone wither way. The team started out rough, making...

The team runs on the field to play against Lake Brantley. The team won 22-12.

Football makes history in season opener

Michael Gibson, Sports editor
August 26, 2017

After a 35-28 loss against Lake Mary in the preseason classic, football was looking for a win to begin the new season against conference opponent Lake Brantley on Friday, Aug. 25. The team was able to...

Campers play tag to practice tracking the ball carrier. 74 kids attended the camp.

Football hosts first youth camp

Michael Gibson, Sports editor
August 11, 2017

The first through eighth grade football players from around the community lined up on the practice field, ready for three days of fun, and a camp they will never forget. The football team hosted their...

The baseball team celebrates after a 6-2 win in the regional final against George Jenkins. The team will play in the state semifinals on Friday, June 2 against Sarasota in  Fort Meyers.

[Photo] Baseball defeats George Jenkins in regional final

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
May 24, 2017

The baseball team celebrates after a 6-2 win in the regional final against George Jenkins. The team will play in the state semifinals on Friday, June 2 against Sarasota in Fort Meyers.

Strong flat Emma Steinbronn shoots against Winter Springs. The team won the first district and regional titles in school history.

Girls water polo wins regional title

Michael Gibson, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2017

There were five seconds left in the regional finals match on Saturday, April 1, and Boone was up, 13-12, until strong flat Emma Steinebronn was able to score a clutch goal to send the game to overtime. “It...

Senior Matt Munroe wrestles an opponent. The team defeated Lake Howell 66-18.

Pinning and winning: wrestling concludes historic season at states

Michael Gibson, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2017

To win a state championship, sophomore Ryan Rowland had a tough task. He had to face Bretli Ryena from South Dade. The match lasted an exhausting 4:59 and even though Rowland came in second, he was the...

Sophomore katelyn Jobs cleans during a meet. The team finished 5-1.

Girls weightlifting powers through season

Michael Gibson, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2017

With a third consecutive district title and a fifth place overall finish at the state championships, girls weightlifting enjoyed its most successful season to date. The team, which finished 5-1, was led...

Forward Jordan Cox shoots a free throw vs. Colonial. The team won 47-42.

Boys Basketball rolls past Colonial

Michael Gibson, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2017

Coming off of three straight wins, the varsity boys basketball team had plenty of momentum going into the game vs. Colonial. The team was without starting point guard Grant Greene due to an ankle injury...

Forward Will Faulk shoots a jumper against Lake Howell. The team won 78-73.

Boys Basketball thumps Lake Howell

Michael Gibson, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2017

After a devastating loss to Melbourne on Wednesday, Jan. 11, Boys varsity basketball had a chance to redeem themselves against Lake Howell on Friday, Jan. 13. They did just that, winning 78-73. Even...

Mrs. Slick helps junior Gabe Pujolz on a assignment. Slick is the new AP Lang and SAT Prep teacher this year.

Visual learning

Michael Gibson, Staff Reporter
December 25, 2016

Ever since she was a little girl, AP Language and Composition and SAT Prep teacher Christina Slick knew that teaching was the job for her. Slick transitioned to teaching AP Lang and SAT Prep this year...

Sophomore Da'Zhaun Hicks takes his World History Honors test. Many teachers assign tests the week before exam week to quiz student's knowledge before the final.

[Photo] Now we’re stressed out

Ahilyn Aguilar, News Editor
December 8, 2016

Sophomore Da'Zhaun Hicks takes his World History Honors test. Many teachers assign tests the week before exam week to quiz student's knowledge before the final.

Senior Zach Weishampel passes the ball versus Oviedo. The team won 7-1.

Boys soccer crushes Oviedo, wins 7-1

Michael Gibson, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2016

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, the boys varsity soccer team took on rival team Oviedo, ending with a blowout victory, 7-1. The game started off slow until the first goal was scored by striker Scott Benoit at...

Senior Tyler Klein runs during a race. The boys finished the season at regionals.

Cross Country runs through state playoffs

Michael Gibson, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2016

Even the hot Florida weather cannot keep the cross country team from running their way into the state championships. This season has been one of the most successful in program history, with the girls placing...

 Outside hitter Leandra Mangual spikes  the ball against Oviedo on Thursday, Sept. 8. Mangual finished with 13 kills despite a 3-2 loss.

Volleyball looks to defend district title

Michael Gibson, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2016

Ranked third in the Orlando Sentinel Super 16, varsity girls volleyball has a large target on their backs as they look to defend their district title. The team is currently 6-2 with nine games left until...

Girls volleyball sweeps Lake Howell

Girls volleyball sweeps Lake Howell

Michael Gibson, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2016

On Tuesday, Aug.30, the girls’ volleyball team faced off against district rival Lake Howell and won in a 3-0 sweep. Head Coach Juanita Hitt and the girls won every set by over 10 points and stunned the...

A student works in the Mod and Sim lab. Mod and sim is very interactive and based on projects.

Modeling the world

Michael Gibson, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2016

Saving billions of dollars in technology at the click of a button is what the Modeling and Simulation program is all about. Mod and Sim is a breakthrough scientific field, and the school’s program allows...

Jacob Faulk, MIchael Gibson, Jordan Engel, James Chapman and Lincoln Mitchell stand outside Oviedo High School at a camp. This was one of 4 camps the team attended this summer.

JV basketball rocks end of summer scrimmage

Michael Gibson, Staff Reporter
August 18, 2016

JV boys basketball ended the summer with a bang, winning against the freshman by a score of 141-89. The game capped a summer of four camps and over 25 games. Summer was a chance to improve the player’s...

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