Sports

Reaching New Lights
East invests in a four-part projector setup in the gymnasium to light up the court and the atmosphere.
March 25, 2025
Elizabeth Vernon, Staff Writer
A Pro Surge
Within the past five years, three pro women's volleyball teams have started up within the country. Previously, there were no pro options for collegiate players to move into. The urgency of the startup of the leagues will either ruin the pro industry within the country or foster a community capable of endless popularity.
March 11, 2025
Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief
Bring on the Madness
Everybody wants to be the one who picks the correct champion in their bracket. These ten teams are the ones who have the best shot at cutting down the nets in March.
March 7, 2025
Ethan Keller, Staff Writer
From Field to Sideline
A look into the four East football coaches’ National Football League backgrounds and how they use their skills to help the Thunderhawks succeed.
March 4, 2025
Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor
Smarter Together
Led by East teachers John Severns and Rich Schmaltz, the Academic Quiz Team enters into another exciting year of intense competition and complex trivia.
February 27, 2025
Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor
Best in the Nests: Johaeyah Edwards & Shaun Dickerson
Each issue Spark will feature athletes from East and West who showcase exemplary talent.
February 11, 2025
Capped by Salary
Money is power, especially in the world of baseball and the MLB. Fans cannot expect smaller teams to grow and foster a winning culture without big payouts.
February 11, 2025
Ethan Keller, Staff Writer
Best in the Nests: Johaeyah Edwards
Jonaeyah Edwards is a senior middle blocker for the Lakota West Varsity Girls Volleyball team. With a total of 43 blocks in her career, Edwards is placed 56th in Division I and top five in the Greater Miami leaderboard and sits above the national average for kills with 75 this season.
February 4, 2025
Madison Springmyer, Staff Writer
Best in the Nests: Shaun Dickerson
Shaun Dickerson is a senior captain for the Lakota East Boys Varsity Soccer team and three-year letterman. Dickerson is ranked in the top 384 nationally, top 56 in Ohio, top two in Division I and first in the Greater Miami leaderboard for assists with 15. Dickerson has also broken two school records for most assists in a single season (15) and most career assists (25).
January 28, 2025
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor
A Stunting Scene
Higher difficulty cheer stunts are being performed by East cheerleaders for the 2024-25 season.
January 21, 2025
Allie Haucke, Feature Editor & Business Manager

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