SPORTS – The Oracle

On-campus sports practices structured with new framework, allows athletes to refine ‘basics’

The volleyball team wears masks to practice on campus to maintain COVID-19 guidelines. Both the upper school volleyball and cross country teams have the opportunity to practice on campus as they started on Nov. 8 with their COVID-19 friendly training.

By Grace Doyle • December 20, 2020

Olympic soccer player Angela Hucles discusses perseverance, athletic journey in fourth Panther Speaker Series

Angela Hucles, the fourth speaker in the Panther Speaker Series, spoke to the Archer community about the importance of a positive attitude and perseverance. On Nov.19 via webinar she spoke to the community and was interviewed by members of the Athlete Leadership Council.

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor • December 6, 2020

Soccer coach Jill Ellis discusses successes, failures as second speaker in Panther Speaker Series

Coach Jill Ellis, the former U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team head coach, spoke in the Panther Speaker Series hosted by the Athletics Leadership Council. Ellis talked about her views of success and ways in which she frames failures.

By Grace Doyle and Nyah Fernandez • October 25, 2020

Soccer player Yasmeen Shabsough seeks to empower students in first athletic speaker series

Jordanian soccer player, Yasmeen Shabsough, took the time to present to the Archer community over Zoom about her journey in professional sports and other ventures. The Athlete Leadership Council will continue to host female athletes to share their stories and journeys within often male-dominated sporting fields.

By Grace Doyle and Nyah Fernandez • October 11, 2020

One team on multiple screens: Archer athletics adapts for 2020-2021 sports season

The varsity basketball team poses for a picture after a game at The Buckley School. Athletes, such as the basketball team, will have to regain their team dynamic virtually. Discussions of the 2020-2021 timeline and ways to keep up training were weaved in with new opportunities coming in the fall announced Athletic Director Kim Smith.

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor • September 28, 2020

Athletics department accommodates training regimen amid pandemic

The varsity volleyball team is celebrating junior Vaughan Anoa'i's kill, which later contributed to their win against Buckley School. To support the 2020-2021 remote learning atmosphere, the Archer Athletics department is implementing a new virtual program. This strength and conditioning program will run through the TeamBuildR app, an online platform for coaches and trainers.

By London Sinclair, Podcast Editor • September 28, 2020

Play like a panther: Amelia Nathanson commits to Chapman volleyball via Zoom

With over 100 community members watching over Zoom, senior Amelia Nathanson officially signed to play volleyball in college.

By Grace Doyle, Staff Writer • May 31, 2020

Commentary: Consequences of postponing Tokyo’s Olympics to 2021 need solutions

The Olympic rings each represent different continents at the Olympics. This year's summer olympics in Tokyo has been postponed to 2021.

By Avery Fox, Staff Reporter • May 21, 2020

New challenges arise from cancellation of traditional spring sports season

Sixth grader Saskia Sommer and her tennis teammates meet on Zoom during the first week of the Panther Challenge. After traditional spring sports were cancelled, athletes shifted to a virtual model to promote psychical fitness, mental health, and team connectivity.

By Grace Doyle and Rio Hundley • May 21, 2020

‘Rowing hasn’t seen the last of me’: Senior Charley Griffiths commits to Division 1 rowing at UC Berkeley

Senior Charley Griffiths wears a University of California, Berkeley t-shirt, where she has committed for Division 1 rowing next year. Griffiths has been a coxswain for four years. Photo courtesy of Griffiths.

By Molly Goldberg, Culture Editor • May 15, 2020

Varsity softball season strikes out: Panther challenge implemented to connect community

Kayla Gathers ('21) pictured above at the varsity softball 2019 final league game against Rolling Hills Preparatory School. The Archer Panthers beat the Rolling Hills Huskies, securing a first place finish in the league.

By London Sinclair, Staff Writer • April 26, 2020

Athletes, coaches adjust to remote learning during outbreak of COVID-19

The middle school tennis team adjusts to having practice over Zoom.

By Lizette Gonzalez and Rio Hundley • April 9, 2020

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