FHS duo brings spirit, fans back to games
February 24, 2010 • written by Kelly Hart
Filed under Fairmont Life, Sports, Top Stories
“Hank the Tank! Hank the Tank!” the fans roar from the sidelines during a Fairmont Boys’ Varsity Basketball game. The fans’ intensity is aimed at matching the intensity of Head Coach Hank Bias, who’s been known to get a little worked up during a game. Getting worked up also describes the Firebird... Read more »
Woods isn’t the first athlete to fall from grace
February 3, 2010 • written by Kelly Hart
Filed under Sports
Many people look up to athletes. They are always there, performing for eager eyes and a public that often looks to them as role models. Some athletes embrace the “role model” label, while others shun it. Unfortunately, the media and the public also thrive on finding flaws or dirt on those who... Read more »
Fairmont winter sports teams are heatin’ up the house
December 18, 2009 • written by Kelly Hart
Filed under Sports
A new year is on the way, but Fairmont’s winter sports teams started their new year before most people even had to break out their winter coats. Girls’ Basketball Led by Coach Tim Cogan, the Girls’ Varsity Basketball team is a perennial powerhouse, and this year doesn’t look any different. Last... Read more »
Sant plays her way to a full ride at UD
December 18, 2009 • written by Jessica Parrett
Filed under Sports
Most fifth-grade students can’t wait for the day when they’ll walk through the doors of Fairmont as high school students. Even so, most fifth-graders probably aren’t thinking of how decisions they make now could greatly impact their life in high school and beyond. When Cassie Sant, a senior at... Read more »
BCS system incites mixed reviews
December 15, 2009 • written by Kyle Ratliff
Filed under Sports
Every year around this time, there’s a mixture of glee and outrage in the world of college football. Big-time programs Texas and Alabama are gearing up for the National Championship Game they’ve been all but guaranteed, while small programs such as Cincinnati, Texas Christian and Boise State shake... Read more »
Fall sports teams capture team titles, personal awards
November 30, 2009 • written by Kelly Hart
Filed under Sports
Fall sports have come to an end for the 2009 season. Many of the teams were standouts in GWOC and even tournament play. Boys’ Soccer The Boys’ Varsity Soccer team achieved many great accomplishments this season. They won the GWOC, made it to Regional semifinals, had an impressive winning record and... Read more »
O’Malley, Meredith lead the way in cross country
October 29, 2009 • written by Kelly Hart
Filed under Sports
By now, most of Fairmont’s fall sports teams have wrapped up their seasons. But the Boys’ Cross Country team and junior Maria Meredith are still running in post-season competition. The boys, led by senior Brandon O’Malley, captured the District title on Oct. 24. The girls fell short of that goal,... Read more »
Cunningham is ’silent assassin’ in two sports
September 29, 2009 • written by Kelly Hart
Filed under Sports
Fairmont’s Varsity Football team has a not-so-secret weapon this year. Brendon Cunningham, the Firebirds’ all-star wide receiver, is blowing past defenders while racking up major yards and finding the endzone. Cunningham is well-known for his Channel 7 “Play of the Week” vs. Alter. The senior... Read more »
A new season brings new coaches
September 8, 2009 • written by Kelly Hart
Filed under News, Sports
As Firebird athletes are working hard this new season, so are the coaches. This year, there are some new faces on the sidelines. Steve Hippenmeyer, previously the Cross Country coach, has transferred to Boys’ Golf. He made this switch because Tyler Alexander became the South Unit principal. Because... Read more »
Cunningham for Dream Team?
September 7, 2009 • written by Cecily Hieb
Filed under Sports
Fairmont’s running back Brendan Cunningham is one of 20 area football players competing for a spot on the WHIO-TV 2009 Dream Team. Fans of Cunningham, a senior, can vote once per minute on the official site. The 10 players with the most votes will advance to the final round, where they will be ranked... Read more »
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