By Charlotte Wheler, Contributing Writer This season, Winsor Varsity Basketball (WVBB) has quickly progressed to become a competitive opponent. Recently, WVBB lost by only a single point to Middlesex Academy, a team that defeated them by over 20 points at the start of the season. Co-captain Nell Sparks ’25 credits WVBB’s rapid improvement to the …
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LS Athlete of the Issue: Avery Fantasia ’29
By Serena Toscani, Banner Staff Class IV student Avery Fantasia ’29 is taking on Winsor Cross Country (WXC) for the first time this year, joining practices at the scenic Arnold Arboretum and tackling races with hundreds of feet of elevation gain. The Banner was excited to interview Fantasia and hear about her routines, highlights, and …
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UTL: Day in the Life of a Fall Athlete
By Chrissy Mayer, Cindy Jin & Emma Yang, Contributing Writers If you’re on the third floor of the LOC after school, you may hear the swoosh and thumps of volleyballs coming from the gym. Calls of excitement fill the air, and the striking pound of a jump serve echoes through the gymnasium walls. Hype posters, written …
Boston Red Sox Season: Heartache and Hope
By Abby Whelan, Banner Staff Going into the 2024 season, expectations for the Boston Red Sox were at an all-time low. The team had not made a playoff appearance since 2021, and they had lost notable players such as Xander Bogaerts, Alex Verdugo, and J.D. Martinez. However, even though they missed out on the American …
2024 Paris Paralympics Set a Gold Standard
By Charlotte Wheler, Contributing Writer The 2024 Paralympics, which took place in Paris two weeks after the Olympics ended, was an outstanding success. The Games featured 22 sports at iconic venues like the Eiffel Tower, Roland Garros, and the Château de Versailles. With 105 medals earned, the United States ranked third for the most …
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