The Horizon Sun

21 Years of Football Greatness

After being with the Patriots for 20 years, Tom Brady proved that he can do his magic anywhere.

Brandon Dosen, Columnist • February 12, 2021

Tom Brady is a legend within the league. The man has been in the NFL for almost half of his life, and since then, has broken numerous records and has become known by many as one of, if not, the greatest...

Down Goes Dallas

Devin Booker douses Dallas with an incredible shot against the outstretched hands of Josh Richardson in the closing seconds of the game.

Keenan Christensen, Columnist • February 9, 2021

The Phoenix Suns played the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 in the American Airlines Arena in Dallas. Both teams came out of the locker room fired up and each team scored 22 points by the end...

Who Will Win Super Bowl LV?

Nessah Wendt, Columnist • February 2, 2021

Super Bowl LV is just around the corner, taking place at Raymond James Stadium in Florida. For the first time in NFL history, one of the teams will be playing on their home turf. Most people don't realize...

Winter Sports Modifications

The AIA recently announced that winter sports are back on. What does this look like for the Horizon Honors sports teams, and what changes are being made?

Allister McLeod, Columnist • January 25, 2021

While Horizon students were on winter break, the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) was going back and forth on whether or not high school winter sports would be allowed to happen. Originally, the...

What to Expect for Super Bowl LV

Super Bowl LV is up and coming, and here are the standings.

Nessah Wendt, Columnist • January 15, 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems that everything has had to make some sort of adjustment or change, and Super Bowl LV is no exception. Super Bowl LV is on Feb. 7, 2021, and is taking place in Tampa,...

What Classifies as a Sport?

What factors make an activity a sport, and should activities like speech and debate be included?

Allister McLeod, Columnist • December 8, 2020

People have long debated whether certain activities should be classified as sports. Things like cheer, gymnastics, chess, Esports, speech and debate, and golf are labeled by some as sports, but completely...

The Bird Fight of 2020

The last time the Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks at home was during the 2012 season.

Ty Larsen, Columnist • November 9, 2020

To start the game, Seattle made two long-distance passes and ran the ball down for a touchdown, scoring within less than 5 minutes and 6 total plays. Seattle played hard defense, forcing a turnover, then...

Is Football Too Dangerous for High Schoolers?

Nessah Wendt, Columnist • October 30, 2020

While many high schoolers love sitting back and watching their favorite team crush their opponents during a game, football can be extremely damaging to its participants. Football is a beloved sport in...

Sports in Session

After the crazy start to this school year, we could all use a little fun. A great way to get involved with school and get in a little friendly competition is by joining a school sport.

Nessah Wendt, Columnist • October 26, 2020

Though middle school sports have been postponed, high school sports are back. So far, the ongoing sports include co-ed cross country, co-ed swim and dive, and last but not least, girl’s volleyball. I...

Swimming into Season

The Horizon Honors Swim team starts their season off with a strong meet.

Kalyn McLeod, Columnist • October 16, 2020

On Wednesday, the Horizon Honors Swim team took on their third meet of the season, against Valley Christian. This was the swimmers’ first in-person meet this year, due to coronavirus worries. New precautions...