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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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Newberry (second from right) rowing on the Mississippi River.

Athletes Sacrifice Free Time For Sports

Olivia Besikof, Contributing Writer November 1, 2024

Students spend so much time on schoolwork that it is often challenging to balance school and sports. Athletes all have different priorities. Jax Newberry ‘27 does hockey, rowing, and circus arts....

Charley Bowels '26 dribbles the ball during their last game of the season.

Meet The Players: Girls’ Basketball

Lilah Johnson, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

Junior captain Naima Michael-Crushshon ‘25 has been a part of Blake basketball since she was in seventh grade and has been on varsity since she was a freshman. The thing she likes most about playing...

Captain Charlie Silvestri ‘25 uses impressive skill to dribble through Breck’s defenders.

Cohesion and Chemistry: Boys’ Soccer’s Overwhelming Success

Hamza Banatwala, Contributing Writer October 5, 2023

Varsity Boys Soccer is on fire so far this season. With a strong record of eight wins, four  losses and three ties, the team was just crowned conference champions after a 2-0 victory over Providence Academy....

Sports Support Shows School Gender Problems

Sports Support Shows School Gender Problems

Gabby Geer, Contributing Writer October 5, 2023

On Sept. 14, the Blake Boys Soccer Team was seen getting on an air conditioned coach bus, while across the street, Blake Girls Tennis (BGT) was yelled at for asking the bus driver to wait for the coaches...

Amelia Bush ‘24 and Fatemeh Vang ‘27
take a last day of captains’ practice BeReal.

Captains’ Practice Inspires Juniors

Yoni Zacks, Page Editor August 29, 2023

As the relaxing summer slowly ends, students spend their days in the intense environment of captains’ practice.  As the school year begins, fall sports are already hitting their stride. For most athletes,...

Mystery Athlete Reveal

Mystery Athlete Reveal

December 16, 2022

This month's mystery athlete is Grayson Okoronkwo '24! Congrats on 1000 points!

Higuchi’s piece of advice for future athletes going through the commitment process, “Just taking the time to get to know yourself and what you are looking for in a college experience and taking that into account when making your decision.”

Students Reflect on Commitment Process

Yoni Zacks, Sports Editor December 3, 2022

TROUNG: VMI SWIMMING  “It was super scary, I’m not gonna lie. I was nervous. But the coach, he was a younger coach, he was a super cool guy.” Nam Truong ‘23, a future college swimmer, described...

No Halftime for Sally Countryman

No Halftime for Sally Countryman

Allyson Jay, In-Depth Editor November 6, 2022

The rumble of the fans from the sidelines fills the air. The blistering sun beats down on braided hair and sweaty jerseys. Cleats sprint over grass, sticks collide, and a single yellow ball hits the ground....

Girls’ Basketball Team Loses Majority of Roster, Still Optimistic

Girls’ Basketball Team Loses Majority of Roster, Still Optimistic

Gabi Marmet, Arts and Culture Editor October 27, 2022

With only three returning Varsity players for Girls Basketball, the team is searching for new players to join the team in hopes for a great season. The program has lost about 13 seniors who went to college,...

Sam Hardy '24 on defense guarding an Orono player. Bears won 4-8 against Orono.

Despite Loss Tight Team Bond

Charlotte Opp, Food Editor June 1, 2022

This season the Boys Lacrosse Team has been a tough competitor against many teams and was undefeated for a total of 9 games before losing to Bloomington Jefferson, a top team. Currently, the team is at...

Graham Heathcote '22 jumping in the air, warming up for game vs. Wayzata. Boys varsity team won against Wayzata. This was a monumental win for boys varsity Ultimate team.

Ultimate Team Keeps Growing

Evan Vezmar, Opinions Editor June 1, 2022

The sport of Ultimate Frisbee has gained in popularity at Blake over several years and has led to the establishment of a JV and Varsity boys’ team and a girls’ Varsity team. While not part of the Minnesota...

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