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Record Breaking Deal

Record Breaking Deal

Vasilios Dzelves, Sports Reporter January 8, 2024

Last month, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers came to a $700 million, 10 year agreement. This is the largest contract in North American sports history.  Ohtani is a unique player because...

Most Minutes Played in NBA History

Most Minutes Played in NBA History

Ye Chen, Sports Reporter December 14, 2023

LeBron James became the player with the most minutes played in NBA history during a game last month between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers. He has surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s...

New NBA Tournament

New NBA Tournament

Vasilios Dzelves, Sports Reporter November 30, 2023

This year the NBA is trying out something completely new. It has implemented an in-season tournament, with matches taking place all throughout November and the championship in early December.  Previously,...

Back To The Mat

Back To The Mat

Andre Gordon, Sports Reporter November 14, 2023

The Francis Lewis High School wrestling team is back on the mat again and all WJPS and Francis Lewis High School students are eligible to join the team. All genders are allowed to join and no need...

Step Team Stomps

Step Team Stomps

Andre Gordon, Sports Reporter November 3, 2023

It’s that time of year when WJPS brings back the precision step team. According to stepafrika.org “stepping is a percussive, highly-energetic art form first developed through song and dance rituals.” WJPS...

Game on: NBA Season Commences

Game on: NBA Season Commences

Ye Chen, Sports Reporter October 23, 2023

The NBA regular season is here.  The first game showcases the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Denver Nuggets on October 24th at 7:30 pm.  Last season, the Nuggets defeated the Lakers and...

Undefeated Coach

Undefeated Coach

Danniel Goicochea, Sports Reporter October 20, 2023

Approaching her 14th consecutive year being a part of the Francis Lewis soccer team, six as assistant coach, Ms. Leto is heading into her eighth year as head coach of the team. Her team is undefeated...

Younger Basketball Team

Younger Basketball Team

Andre Gordon, Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

Recently, World Journalism Preparatory School hosted tryouts for the middle school basketball team. All students and genders from sixth to eighth grade were allowed to try out.  The head coaches...

Soccer Streak

Soccer Streak

Vasilios Dzelves, Sports Reporter October 11, 2023

The Francis Lewis girls soccer team has won their most recent game 8-1 against John Adams High School. They are currently undefeated 5-0, placing them at the top of their division. Francis Lewis...

Basketball Is Back

Basketball Is Back

Andre Gordon, Sports Reporter October 6, 2023

Are you interested in trying out for the boys Francis Lewis basketball team? Well, this is your last chance as tryouts will be occurring Saturday, October 7th. Interest meets are being held at...

Pace Yourself

Pace Yourself

Diego Figueroa, Sports Reporter October 2, 2023

WJPS physical education classes in all grades recently completed the pacer test as part of the national fitness gram assessment. As it was a unit, students were expected to be ready to run a certain...

New York Jets Take Flight

New York Jets Take Flight

Vasilios Dzelves, Sports Reporter September 28, 2023

As of week three, leading into week four of the 2023-24 NFL season, the New York Jets have won 22-16 against the Buffalo Bills, lost 30-10 against the Dallas Cowboys, and lost 15-10 against the New...

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