Junior Mia Lloyd recently committed to play Division I field hockey at Merrimack College. For most, this accomplishment would be enough to memorialize a special story, but for Mia, her commitment means...
While TikTok trends tend to bring more negativity than positivty, the latest has students and teachers alike questioning whether some positivity can be spread after all. Unlike trends such as “devious...
After school, the tennis courts don’t draw much of a crowd, but the ELHS boys’ tennis team never fails to put on a
strong show.
Consisting mainly of sophomores and juniors, the team...
On most baseball game days, the hits, runs, and final score get the fans on their feet. What people often miss is the focus and strategy that must come from the pitcher’s mound. This season, ELHS’s...
“Safety doesn’t allow for cutting corners,” head instructor Jason Maier said regarding the importance of the Red Cross lifeguard certification program.
This March, students from ELHS took up the...
When a high school athlete commits to a Division I program, it usually makes waves. This year, East Lyme High
School’s crew team will attempt to do the opposite and turn smooth waters into a state...
Girls’ Golf
“We have a young team, with one senior, two juniors, and two sophomores in our starting lineup, and a JV group that’s showing a lot of potential. It’s still early this season, but...
Girls’ Crew
“As a team, as it is toward the beginning of the season, we are training new coxswains and rowers and are prepping for our 2k test to see how fast we can row in season. We will go to the...
As the ELHS freshmen walk onto the turf during their first day of practice, nerves are high, surrounded by scary seniors and intense coaches. Instead of going right into tryouts, girls’ lacrosse coaches...
Girls’ Track:
“Overall, just the community built within our team, everyone is always helping and supporting each other and we all get to have fun because of it. I think all areas will improve pretty...
Viking Saga: How long have you been pole vaulting, and why did you want to start?
Teagan Czaja: I’ve been vaulting since freshman year, and I’ve known I’ve wanted to try it since like elementary
school...
Eight years ago, I decided to join the sport of ice hockey, a male-dominated sport. Starting on a co-ed team, I learned to play with both girls and boys. Now, I play with all girls, and I’ve begun to...
