Contact In Sports
Brian O'Connor, Senior Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
Many sports have physical contact with others as an aspect of the game. But it’s the extent of contact in the course of actual play, that lays down acceptable limits. Football is a violent sport where there is contact in every single play. The nature of football where there is so much physical contact... Read more »
A New College Football
January 20, 2012
Division one college football is the largest college sport in the world. It is multi-million dollar industry where the athletes who create a profit do not receive a penny. The benefits of being a college football player are high with a chance to make it even bigger, the professional league. Currently,... Read more »
The Most Anticipated Rematch
Brian O'Connor, Senior Staff writer
January 13, 2012
Saturday November 5th 2011 was the day when LSU defeated Alabama 9-6 in overtime at Tuscaloosa. The following weeks after this huge win for the Tigers created for a possible rematch on the biggest stage in college football, this being the All-State BCS National Championship. These two powerhouse SEC... Read more »
ODA takes on the Ragnar Relay Race
Joshua Lovin
December 9, 2011
Running a 199 mile relay is not usually an athletic event you hear about every year. But this year, the Out-of-Door Academy is doing it. Again. This race takes place overnight in a two day period. The annual Ragnar Relay is a 199 mile relay race to Key West from Miami. Last year ODA competed for the... Read more »
Nike Makes a Deal with ODA
Joshua Lovin, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011
The swoosh is known throughout the world and is worn by major athletes and teams. Now, the swoosh can be seen on campus. The Swoosh, the familiar symbol made famous by Nike sports gear has signed a sponsorship with ODA. The man behind the whole process is Noel Beaulieu, ODA’s Athletic Director.... Read more »
ODA Takes on Cardinal Mooney High School: Friday Night
November 11, 2011
ODA takes on Cardinal Mooney High School Friday night. Sarasota, FL. The Out-of-Door Academy will travel to their final football game of the season against the Cardinal Mooney High School, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. EST. The Thunder is coming off their biggest win of the season, which was a 55-0 blowout... Read more »
ODA takes on St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Friday Night
Joseph Grano, Staff Writer
November 4, 2011
Sarasota, FL. The Out-of-Door Academy will travel to Palma Sola Park fields to take on area rival, St. Stephen’s Episcopal High School, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. EST. The Thunder is coming off a rainy 42-21 district loss to the First Baptist Academy. This loss knocks the Thunder out of the 2011 district... Read more »
College Counselor Dives In…
Joshua Lovin, Photographer/Staff Writer
October 21, 2011
The new head coach is Mr. Mike Salmon. You might know him as one of our college counselors. Salmon has been around pools his whole life, but you would not see him doing laps. Mr. Salmon thought swimming was too boring. Instead, you would find him on the diving board doing flips into the water and other... Read more »
Featured Athlete: Josh Lovin
Brian O'Connor, Staff Writer
October 20, 2011
Josh Lovin, a senior, is a member of the Varsity Swim Team. Recently Josh and the rest of the Out-of-Door swim team attended a tri-county meet with 15 schools being represented. Josh had a very successful meet and a new personal record in the 100 meter breast stroke with a time of 1:23. With districts... Read more »
ODA Takes on Dade Christian School– Friday Night
Joseph Grano, Staff Sports Writer
October 14, 2011
Sarasota, Florida. The Out-of-Door Academy will host their final regular season home game October 14 at 6:00 p.m. EST The Thunder is coming off of their second straight regular season loss to district foe Evangelical Christian. This sure-to-be well-fought game between both teams may challenge the Thunder’s... Read more »
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