Sports

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
Committing to the Craft
The Marching Thunderhawks spend countless hours practicing, performing, and learning the craft of marching.
January 14, 2025
Addison Stallsmith, Culture Editor
Writing His Own Book
Landyn Bomar, the two time seated shotput state champion, is a leader and beacon of inspiration for the East community.
December 17, 2024
Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor
Premier Performers
East Boys Cross Country seniors talk about their goals, achievements, and advice for incoming runners this season.
December 10, 2024
Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise
Each issue Spark will feature athletes from East and West who showcase exemplary talent.
December 3, 2024
Best in the Nests: Sofia Wise
Sofia Wise is a senior member of the Lakota East Dance team, contributing to the team’s three state titles for Game Day performance, two state titles for Small Hip Hop, and four Universal Dance Association High School Nationals finalist titles.
November 22, 2024
Gwen Gilbert, Sports Editor

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