Sports – Page 5 – The Devil's Advocate

The Mets: Cellar Dwellers to Almost Champions?

Vivek Gurumoorthy ‘17

November 12, 2015

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November has once again brought the MLB postseason, and the field is filled with juggernauts, including the Chicago Cubs, the Kansas City Royals, and...the New York Mets? Yes, at long last the boys in blue and orange are back...

A Game of “Papel”ball?

Kunaal Gautam ‘18

November 12, 2015

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On September 1st, 2014, the Philadelphia Phillies’ pitcher Jonathan Papelbon, completed a stunning combined no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves. The stadium was suffused with commotion, as Papelbon celebrated the achievement...

Go Devils!

Nisha Koppala '16, Public Relations

September 29, 2015

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Tests. Discussions. Endless homework--the true signs of the beginning of school. Even though only the first few weeks of high school have passed, most students are feeling their stress levels starting to rise. Ridge High School...

U.S. Open: Serena Williams Misses One of the Greatest Achievements

Nicole Kuo '16, Sports Editor

September 29, 2015

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The No.1 seed and one of the most successful professional tennis players in the world, Serena Williams surprised the audience when she lost to an unseeded player, Roberta Vinci, during the semifinal round of the 2015 U.S. Open....

The Fantastic Fantasy Baseball

April 20, 2015

Coach Interview— Mr. Minicozzi

Kunaal Gautam ‘18

April 10, 2015

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Recently I sat down with Mr. Minicozzi, coach of both the Varsity Soccer Team and JV Tennis Team here at Ridge, to discuss his thoughts on coaching, what it takes to become a successful athlete, and much more. Kunal Gautam ...

The Offseason Season

Vivek Gurumoorthy ‘17

April 10, 2015

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With blockbuster trades and wild bidding wars over free agents, the NFL offseason is an exciting period that can change the landscape of next year’s season. The frenzy of gearing up for next year’s football season has begun,...

Top Five Plays of 2014

Amil Khattar ’18

April 10, 2015

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2014 was one heck of a year: The Seattle Seahawks won the Superbowl and the San Antonio Spurs won the NBA championships, along with many other events. There were undeniably many spectacular plays this past year. But now it...

Athlete Interview: Evelyn Bigini

Sarah John '16

April 10, 2015

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“I swim because I love the water; the serenity, the feeling of floating…. I like the few seconds underwater after pushing off the wall. It's like a calm before the storm.” – Evelyn Bigini ’ 17 Evelyn Bigini, a devoted...

Ridge Surprised Us Again – Winter Sports

Nicole Kuo '16, Sports Editor

April 10, 2015

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Ridge Boys Fencing Stabs Their Way to Crown The score is 13-13. The gymnasium is filled with complete silence as the final bout between Ridge epee fencer Felix Yin and Columbia High School’s Sam Gomberg intensifies. Beep: th...

Brady and Belichick: A Deflated Dynasty?

February 20, 2015

Wait…What Team Is Lebron On?

February 20, 2015