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The picture above is the main logo of the UEFA Champions league logo. It was first established in 1955 and has been very successful since. Current champions Real Madrid hold the most trophies in this league with 10 championships. Picture from public domain.

Champions league semi finals draw

April 30, 2015

by Kerwin Arenas, junior sports editor Fc Barcelona has been paired up with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid has been set to face Juventus for the semi finals. On May 5 and 12, first place La Liga...

Penguins defeat Rangers; ties the series 1-1

Penguins defeat Rangers; ties the series 1-1

April 29, 2015

by Jordan Fickling, sports editor Entering the game with much needed momentum in the form of a Game 1 Victory, the New York Rangers looked to extend its series lead against the valiant Pittsburgh...

The Playoffs have just begun. The teams have worked hard to get where they are today. Teams will have challenges, but only one will become a champion. Here are the predictions for 2015 NBA playoffs. Picture taken by Sports Illustrated under reuse with modification.

NBA: predicting the playoffs

April 29, 2015

by Christopher Petronella, Sports Editor National Basketball Association's (NBA) playoffs are here, all teams have done their best to get where they are today. The teams that have made it to the...

Heejin Kim is a junior who not only manages schoolwork and her home life but takes on synchronized swimming. Synchronized swimming is an activity of swimming, dancing, and gymnastics all in one. Picture is a screenshot from a video recorded by Heejin Kim.

Student Athlete Profile: Heejin Kim, The Synchro Swimmer

April 29, 2015

by Alicia Massey, staff reporter      Heejin Kim is a junior that has a special talent. Other than managing schoolwork and her home life, she does an activity that few people do....

A picture of Austin Rivers backup point guards on the Los Angeles Clippers. He played a historic playoff performance. Hopefully next year the Clippers will keep him and extend his contract.

Doc delivers prodigy to the NBA, improving as he grows

April 26, 2015

by Christopher Petronella, sports editor Austin Rivers, the 6’4, 22 year old son of Doc Rivers who currently coaches Los Angeles Clippers, has shown that he has potential to bring the Clippers...

March Madness brackets show the top picks for this years NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament. Photo by Jordan Fickling.

March Madness Projected Predictions (2/2)

April 13, 2015

by Faith Chojar and Jordan Fickling, staff reporters Lets fast forward to the main event. Where the tournament reaches its climax. The Final Four and the National Championships. Final Four: (7)...

March Madness brackets predict the top picks for this years NCAA Tournament. Photo by Faith Chojar.

March Madness Projected Predictions (1/2)

April 13, 2015

by Faith Chojar and Jordan Fickling, staff reporters It’s that special time of the year when Brackets are being made and bets are being placed. The 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament is fast...

Luis Suarez, striker for the Barcelona futbol club, was said to have bitten another soccer player. Although nothing has been proven, there will be more attention for future allegations. Photo by public domain.

Luis Suarez strikes and bites again

March 25, 2015

by Kerwin Arenas, Junior sports editor  Luis Suarez played an amazing game last Tuesday. He was on target twice for Barcelona as they fend off Manchester city in Etihad Stadium but became center...

A great athlete representing WJPS has played Baseball for several years. He greatly enjoys not only playing the sport, but learning from it as well.  Photo by Jordan Fickling.

The Interview: Angelo Poulos

March 24, 2015

by Jordan Fickling, sports editor Son of Assistant Principal Nancy Poulos, Angelo Poulos is a Junior in WJPS. He prefers to play Baseball in his spare time or hang out with friends. What inspired...

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently faced the Utah Jazz in a exciting thriller game which had to be decided in overtime. Wiggins and LaVine played great games, and are very talented young players who will have a bright future in the NBA. Utah needs to recover from this OT loss and just move on to next weeks game with higher and better intentions of winning.

Shorthanded, Timberwolves rout Jazz in Overtime

March 23, 2015

by Jordan Fickling, sports editor Despite the fact that Utah is close to elimination from Western Conference playoff contention, they’ve continued to play with tenacity and a sense of urgency. With...

Andrea Bargnani has picked up his game, as of recently he is an essential team player to the team. The Knicks are improving and hopefully by next year they will be close to being playoff contenders. Photo from Public Domain.

Andrea Bargnani has a chance of becoming an essential team contributor

March 17, 2015

by Christopher Petronella Sports editor Formerly the first pick in the 2006 NBA draft, (Center) Andrea Bargnani is finally showing signs of life after recovering from his recent injury. Regarded...

The 76ers fans have no motivation and drive to view their team anymore and go to any games because of the recent transfer of their star players Michael Carter Williams, Tragic Bonson, and KJ McDaniels. In return they picked up new player, but some say that the trade wasnt worth it. The 76ers were having a bad season like the Knicks so this year they have to work on rebuilding and refortifying the team to make next season a better one and possibly playoff contention. Picture from public domain.

Five players worth picking up before playoffs

March 13, 2015

by Jordan Fickling, sports editor    Fantasy Playoffs are in two weeks. Many owners are battling for playoff positioning or to even enter the playoffs. Here are five players worthing looking...

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