Recapping the 2018-19 cheer season
Alanna Felton, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2019
Filed under Cheer, Sports, Winter Sports
In 2012, the Robinson cheer team won the FHSAA 1A State Finals, and it has been their goal every year since to repeat that success. Last season, the team fell short of qualifying for state finals by just 7/10ths of a point. Missing out on their chance at states by such a slim margin only made this...
Joshua Saunders: more than just a coach
Amelia Foster, A&E editor
January 21, 2019
Filed under Flag Football, In Depth, Profiles, Showcase, Sports, Spring Sports
Joshua Saunders is a man of many titles; around Robinson, some may know him as their IB math teacher, but most people know him as the head coach of Robinson's most successful sports program: the flag football team. Along with holding five high school flag football state titles, Saunders is also head coach...
It wasn’t time to cut Koetter
Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
January 18, 2019
Filed under Football, Opinion, Perspectives, Pro Sports, Sports
As a beaming Bucs fan and aggressively passionate feminist, I've found myself morally torn throughout this season. And it's left me with a huge dislike for Jameis Winston. Yes, he served his suspension, yet he continues to make wrong life choices on top of not playing up to the hype that continuously...
Hiring is a new coach is a smart move for the Bucs
Jack Kirk, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Filed under Football, Pro Sports, Sports
As an emotionally exhausted Bucs fan, I am relieved that they moved on from Dirk Koetter and signed Bruce Arians as their new head coach. It was time for a fresh start and Arians is perfect for the job. History shows that Arians can lead a team and produce wins, as he only had one losing season in...
Should the Buc get Cut?
Macy McClintock and Jack Kirk, Sports Editor and Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Filed under Football, Opinion, Perspectives, Pro Sports, Sports
This past December, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired Head Coach Dirk Koetter after going 5-11 throughout the season. Two staffers face off to debate whether or not it really was time for Koetter to go.
Weekly recap: 11/26/18-11/30/18
Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
December 6, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Cheer, Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports
Boys Basketball The Knights (2-2) had a big week this past week with three games, ending with a big comeback victory. The Knights began the week with a 62-49 win over Armwood (0-2) on Tuesday, Nov. 27. The Knights then fell to Hillsborough (3-1) 59-34 on Thursday, Nov. 29. But, to end the week, th...
Weekly recap: 11/12/18-11/16/18
Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports
Boys Soccer: The Knights (0-2) started off their season on a low note this week with two shutouts. Robinson faced Sickles (1-0-1) in their season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 13, and lost 5-0. They then faced Plant (2-0), their South Tampa rival, on Thursday, Nov. 15, only to lose 6-0. "The two losses were ...
Opinion: sports shouldn’t override morality
Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
November 27, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Pro Sports, Sports
I would label myself a sports fanatic. Baseball, basketball, football, hockey- whatever the sport, I've most likely attempted to play it and continue to watch it on a professional level. Along with the games themselves, I enjoy following the athletes of my favorite teams as well. I look up to them, and...
Cross Country places in top 10 in state meet
Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
November 26, 2018
Filed under Cross Country, Fall Sports, Sports
After falsely qualifying for the FHSAA 3A Cross Country State Championship Meet in 2016, the girls cross country team was able to claim redemption this year and head off to Tallahassee with the boys team on Nov. 10 for the 2018 State Championship Meet. The boys placed eighth overall, with the girls finishing...
Robinson boys soccer falls to Sickles 5-0
Morgan Brazier, Managing Editor
November 14, 2018
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports
After making it to districts last season, the Robinson boys soccer team (0-1) played their first game of the season against Sickles high school (1-0) on Tuesday, Nov. 13 and lost 5-0. "We are essentially playing with three freshmen starting," Head coach Manuel Montero said. "This game was actually...
