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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Hugo Schantz ‘27 throws a pitch before a home game against De La Salle on April 12.

New Season Provides New Opportunity

Andrew Jetton, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

“I am very excited for the upcoming season, excited to get outside with the guys,” said Nick Russeth ‘27. The baseball season is underway, with players excited for the new opportunity of the season. Russeth,...

Addie Wethington hits a drive on the first hole at a practice round at Woodhill Country Club.

Girls’ Golf Braves Spring Weather

Dillon Kaiser, Sports Editor April 29, 2025

The start of 2025's spring sports seasons has been rainy, windy, and cold. Through the first half of April, it had been over 3.5 °F colder than average. Golf, as an outdoor sport, has been extremely affected....

The team gathers for a group photo after the season’s first home meet against Saint Louis Park and Richfield. The meet took place on April 11.

Synchro Experience Reflects Tight-Knit Culture

Olivia Besikof, Staff Writer April 29, 2025

On Legacy Day, a video of the synchronized swimming team was featured during the final broadcast, showing completed routines over music. But despite the video airing to all attending students, more is...

Players box out for a rebound during a 62-59 home win against St. Agnes on Feb. 11.

Girls’ Basketball Overcome Odds

Dillon Kaiser, Sports Editor March 24, 2025

Strength. The word Charley Bowles '26 used to best summarize the Girls' Basketball team's season. While the team experienced many challenges this season, they continued to improve, both individually and...

Arlowe, second from right, rows with her club team during the 2024 Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, Massachusetts.

Athletes Compare Club, School Team Cultures

Olivia Besikof, Staff Writer March 22, 2025

The school offers many sports, but many students compete through non-school teams. Both types of teams have advantages and disadvantages, impacting the athletes and their lives. Emi Goodwin '27 has...

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!

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