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Kickin’ Off

October 4, 2018 2:32pm | Kaitlyn Wilson

The Superfans kicked off their season Friday, Aug. 24. The group, ranging from freshmen to seniors, met in the student parking lot for some pre-game food and then headed to the stands. They cheered on the football team as they played Sandwich High School. Superfan, […]

Sept. Female Athlete of the Month

October 3, 2018 3:56pm | Lexi Sommer

Sophomore Marta Johnson has been playing tennis ever since she was six years old, and that is just one reason why she has been moved up to play on varsity. Her family is very involved in tennis, as her dad is the coach for the […]

Pregame Practices

October 3, 2018 3:42pm | Regan O'Fallon

What do brushing your teeth, wearing a messy updo, and funky socks all have in common? The answer may seem non existent, but they are all pre-game rituals student athletes at OTHS follow. You see athletes play their favorite sports, but what you don’t see […]

Sept. Male Athlete of the Month

October 3, 2018 3:20pm | Bryce Reinmann

The captain, the team leader, and the very hard working player senior Jared Herzog has a passion for football. Herzog likes the game because he gets to hit people, “get some anger out” and just play the game for fun like the way it’s supposed […]

Should college athletes get paid?

October 3, 2018 3:11pm | Bryce Reinmann

If colleges were to pay their student athletes, would it help or ruin the sport? There’s many different factors in both scenarios whether they should or shouldn’t. Many believe paying college athletes would ruin the joy that people have watching their teams compete and for […]

Red & White Night

September 28, 2018 3:33pm | Kaitlyn Wilson

The lights are beaming down on you. There are only nine seconds left on the clock. Normally the pressure would be on, but it’s Red and White Night. All the fall sports are gathered for some friendly competition. Ottawa’s fall sports teams have been practicing […]