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Virtual NFL Draft set to take place on April 23-25

Virtual NFL Draft set to take place on April 23-25

By Charles Stephenson, Sports Editor April 20, 2020

          From April 23 to 25, the best of the best college football players are planned to be drafted by the NFL to continue their childhood dreams of becoming professional stars. Originally planned...

A Season in Review: Senior High Football

A Season in Review: Senior High Football

By Charles Stephenson, Sports Editor April 16, 2020

The 2019 Jackson Prep football team was very dominant throughout the season, as they made it to the championship yet again. Starting off with a tough loss to Heritage Academy, the Patriots came back to...

Olivia Sasser receives the  ball from a teammate.

A Season in Review: Girls’ Soccer

By Sarah Cory, Sports Editor April 15, 2020

The Jackson Prep girls’ soccer season was very successful, ending with the MAIS State Championship being brought back home. Coming into the year, the Patriots' rivals Jackson Academy were the reigning...

Olympics delayed by COVID-19

Olympics delayed by COVID-19

By Gavin Mullins, Staff Writer April 8, 2020

For the first time in seventy-six years, the Olympics start date has been changed. The summer Olympics that were to go forward this summer in Tokyo will instead shift to 2021.  The last time this happened...

Students fight for dominance in Prep Fortnite tournament

Students fight for dominance in Prep Fortnite tournament

By Haddon McLeod, Staff Writer April 8, 2020

On April 3rd, Jackson Prep held a Fortnite tournament as one of the school’s many attempts to give isolated Prep students some interaction. Over 100 students participated in the tournament organized...

The infamous coronavirus as rendered by graphics editor Alex Roberson

Coronavirus wreaks havoc on sports nationwide

By Will Gibbs, Staff Writer April 6, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has been one of the most influential events in United States history. Entire cities have shut down due to the fear of spreading this virus. People have been scrambling to buy...

Sophomore guard Andie Flatgard stops her opponent near the half-court line during the regular season.

A Season in Review: Girls’ Basketball

By Mason Nichols, Sports Editor April 3, 2020

Taking a look back at the 2020 Jackson Prep athletic calendar, we can see that the year has been dotted with state championship appearances. Perhaps the most exciting title run came from the girls basketball...

NFL Free Agency Still Going Strong

NFL Free Agency Still Going Strong

By Jake Lange, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2020

At least we have one sport sticking to schedule. The NFL free agency has been as exciting if not more than ever before. The greatest quarterback free agency period that has ever been was all it was billed...

Owen Lundberg gets water after playing in the game.

Boy’s Soccer Team Bleaches Hair for State Championship

By Russ Upton, Fun and Games Editor and Records Manager March 27, 2020

This year, the boy’s soccer team won their 10th consecutive MAIS state championship. Before the game on February 22nd, most of the soccer team got some form of frosted tips. Some people bleached a streak...

The team poses with the trophy after a hard fought game.

Boys’ soccer wins tenth straight state championship

By John Henry Andress, Managing Editor March 27, 2020

On February 22, the boys’ Jackson Prep soccer team played the longest game of the season against Jackson Academy for the championship and the opportunity to add another year to their winning streak....

The infamous coronavirus as rendered by graphics editor Alex Roberson

Prep sports stall amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Mason Nichols, Sports Editor March 25, 2020

The world has undergone a number of radical changes over the last few weeks. As part of the effort to combat COVID-19, people have been encouraged to practice self-distancing to prevent further spread...

Less faking, more football: the XFL is back

By Mason Nichols, Sports Editor March 3, 2020

The XFL has sobered up. After a 19-year hiatus, America’s edgiest football league is returning to the spotlight with its new eight-team format. Once again owned by controversial WWE titan Vince McMahon,...

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