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Zack Barth

Zack Barth, Digital Writer

Hi East Lyme, I will be one of your 2024-2025 Digital Writers. I am a huge New York Knicks fan, and weirdly enough a Cleveland Browns fan as well. I enjoy watching sports, the beach, and writing.

As a writer for the Viking Saga website, I strive to push out the most recent, unbiased, reliable sports takes. I also like to write about music, giving my thoughts on albums released throughout the year.

My goal for this year is to get more people into the regular season of sports, updating people throughout the seasons and keeping them engaged.

 Please reach out through email if you have any feedback for any of my articles.

Zack Barth

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All content by ZACK BARTH
Eastern Conference Finals Predictions

Eastern Conference Finals Predictions

ZACK BARTH
May 21, 2024

After a very intense series to game seven, the No. 6 seeded Indiana Pacers advance to play the No. 1 seeded Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals(ECF). The Pacers are a notorious under-dog...

The Oklahoma City Thunder Face Elimination in Game Six Against the Dallas Mavericks, Who Will Win?

The Oklahoma City Thunder Face Elimination in Game Six Against the Dallas Mavericks, Who Will Win?

ZACK BARTH
May 17, 2024

One of the most anticipated series of the second round in the 2024 National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs is the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Dallas Mavericks. Both teams have their own star...

Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, shock many by rallying back in their series against the Minnesota Timberwoles.

Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, shock many by rallying back in their series against the Minnesota Timberwoles.

ZACK BARTH
May 15, 2024

A week ago, I wrote a piece discussing the ongoing playoff series between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves. At the time, the Timberwolves were shocking everyone. The series was 2-0, and...

Timberwolves shock NBA fans in first 2 games of their series against the Denver Nuggets

ZACK BARTH
May 15, 2024

The Denver Nuggets are considered the best team in the National Basketball Association (NBA) currently. Coming off of a championship last season, the Nuggets took down the Lakers in 5 games during the...

Jalen Brunson Makes History in 2024 NBA Playoffs

Jalen Brunson Makes History in 2024 NBA Playoffs

ZACK BARTH
April 30, 2024

Last night, Jalen Brunson had a historical performance against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of their matchup in the NBA playoffs. The New York Knicks point guard has been playing his best during the...

Zack Reviews the WNBA Draft

Zack Reviews the WNBA Draft

ZACK BARTH
April 29, 2024

After the most anticipated Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft in the 21st century, all eyes are on the upcoming stars who are making their debut in the next season. The last three march-madness...

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2024 NBA Play-in Tournament Prediction

ZACK BARTH
April 17, 2024

The NBA playoffs are on the horizon, and it is looking competitive. There are multiple teams who look like they can take the trophy. However, nobody can be counted out. In the 2023 NBA playoffs, the eight-seeded...

North Carolina State Wolfpack Shocks the World: Advances to the Final Four.

North Carolina State Wolfpack Shocks the World: Advances to the Final Four.

ZACK BARTH
April 1, 2024

The No. 11 ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack just shocked the world and upset the No. 4 ranked Duke Blue Devils to advance to the Final Four on the men’s side of the March Madness Tournament. This...

Chris Paul vs Scott Foster: NBA's most unexpected rivalry

Chris Paul vs Scott Foster: NBA’s most unexpected rivalry

ZACK BARTH
December 20, 2023

The most unique rivalry: Chris Paul vs Scott Foster   When it comes to sports, player rivalries are very common. However, when it comes to a player referee rivalry, it becomes very interesting....

NFL Division Leaders: Mid-Season Review

NFL Division Leaders: Mid-Season Review

ZACK BARTH
December 20, 2023

AFC West: Kansas City Chiefs Not a Chiefs fan, but is this a surprise? Since 2016, the Kansas City Chiefs have done more than just dominate the AFC West. They have owned it by winning the division over...

My Top 3 Albums that Dropped in 2023

My Top 3 Albums that Dropped in 2023

ZACK BARTH
December 20, 2023

Lovesick Don Toliver in the past three years has built himself up in unfathomable ways. He first began blowing up in 2020 with his album "Heaven or Hell,”, which has songs like “After Party",...

My Top 3 Artists of 2023

My Top 3 Artists of 2023

ZACK BARTH
December 20, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo Olivia Rodrigo took a little break from music after her release of “Sour”, and in 2023, she released her album “GUTS”. Comparing “GUTS” to “Sour”, this album was no...

Student EMT Course Teaches Students How to Save Lives

Student EMT Course Teaches Students How to Save Lives

ZACK BARTH
October 3, 2023

Chris Stefanelli is a senior at ELHS, however that isn’t his only title he holds. Stefanelli is a trained EMT, passing his courses and becoming certified. To become certified and allowed to have the...

Zack's NFL Predictions: NFC East

Zack’s NFL Predictions: NFC East

ZACK BARTH
September 27, 2023

Philadelphia Eagles 2022-2023 Record: 13-4 My Prediction: 12-5 The Philadelphia Eagles are one of the most well-rounded and complete team in the entirety of the NFL. They drafted a young QB in Jalen...

EL runners hold the championship banner after winning their conference in 2022.

ELHS Rising Seniors: Fall Sports

ZACK BARTH and JEN WALLACE
August 27, 2023

Rising Seniors: Kai Ritz - Boys’ XC After a remarkable 2022 season, the EL cross country team is preparing for another dominant season this fall The 2022-2023 cross country season was one for...

BASEBALL TEAM MID-SEASON OVERVIEW

ZACK BARTH
May 23, 2023

As of mid season, the EL baseball is standing at an astonishing record of 13-4, beating the likes of Woodstock, Coventry and Norwich Free Academy in steady fashion. Cruising through multiple talented playoff...

GIRLS’ LAX MID-SEASON OVERVIEW

ZACK BARTH
May 23, 2023

As the season is edging towards its end, the ELHS girls’ lacrosse team is dominating all their competition. Beating teams like the reigning state champions Guilford High School, 10-9 and a star- studded...

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