Track: Starting The Season
Amanda Pierce, Staff Writer
March 9, 2012
Track is a competitive sport that consists of various events such as sprints, distance, hurdling, jumping, pole vaulting, and throwing. The sport is often difficult, painful, and draining; it requires a strong sense of determination. It is often used as “punishment” during practice for other... Read more »
Grand Slam for Thunder Baseball
Max Provost
March 6, 2012
ODA baseball has been off to a great start this year; they have won all four of their regular season games. The team has a new addition this year. It’s not a player but a building. The team has added a full locker room, restrooms, concessions stand, a storage room and a scorer’s booth. The school... Read more »
Athlete Profile
Brian O'Connor, Senior Staff Writer
March 6, 2012
Tyler Burgett, a senior for the Lacrosse team, is the only senior player on the team. This is the inaugural season for the ODA Varsity Men’s Lacrosse team. Tyler brings leadership and experience to a team where the roster consists of many younger players. He gets to be a part of the first season... Read more »
First year…First Win
Joshua Lovin, Staff Writer; Photographer
March 6, 2012
Coach Jamie Carver is making Out-of-Door’s first lacrosse team in history. Recently they had their first game against Sarasota Military Academy. The Sarasota Military Academy has had a lacrosse program since 2004; this year was their first year in the FHSAA. “I was really proud of the team tonight”... Read more »
NBA Trade Deadline
Joseph Grano, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2012
The NBA trade deadline is steadily approaching with the last day to trade is March 15, teams are trying to either build their playoff caliber team or perhaps rebuilding for the next season. These are a few big name centers that could be on the move in their near future. Dwight Howard Current team: Orlando... Read more »
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 »
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