Jake Matise, Sports Editor
Horizon Honors Falls Short in Spite of Impressive Comeback
The Eagles lost 53-56 to Bourgade Catholic on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, despite an amazing comeback.
Missed Calls on Cam Newton: Intentional or Poor Officiating?
Following a number of unpenalized hits he’s taken this season, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has called out NFL referees for missing calls.
NBA West Conference Final Recap
Following a 3-1 series deficit, the Golden State Warriors did the unthinkable and were able secure a spot in the NBA Finals.
Homerun Seniors
As the spring sports season draws to a close, baseball team seniors look ahead to college and beyond.
Umpiring the Officials
Baseball fans have long argued over missed calls by umpires, and as the accuracy of calls are not improving, something needs to change.
Minor League Football System Not Far Away
With more and more players being left in free agency and undrafted, a developmental league could be coming to the football world as early as 2017.
Diamondbacks Wanting Out of Chase Field?
Following the seemingly outrageous request for Maricopa County taxpayers to pay $187 million in stadium renovations, the Arizona Diamondbacks want out of their lease, as well as permission to look at stadium options elsewhere.
Horizon Honors’ Eagles Defeat Don
On Wednesday, March 2, the Horizon Honors baseball team took on Coronado and won by a score of 9-1 in their first home game of the season, thanks to a combined no-hitter and an impressive offensive showing.
Basketball Qualifies for State
The past week was an exciting one for Horizon Honors as both the varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball teams qualified for the state tournament.
The Concussion Conundrum
Concussions are a significant problem in sports, but players, coaches, and medical professionals wonder if enough is being done to ensure the safety of athletes.
Super Bowl 50
On Sunday, Feb. 7, the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos squared off in Super Bowl 50, with Denver pulling off a huge 24-10 upset in a game that was one for the record books.
Boys’ Soccer Qualifies for State
Following a successful regular season, the Horizon Honors boys’ soccer team has qualified for the state playoffs.
Boys’ Soccer Celebrates Season with a Win
On Wednesday, Jan. 27, Horizon Honors varsity boys’ soccer team took on Valley Christian and came away with a huge 5-0 victory on senior night.
Eagles’ JV Basketball Wins Big
On Wednesday, Jan. 20, the Horizon Honors JV boys’ basketball team came away with a 41-30 victory over Northland Preparatory Academy.
Steelers-Bengals Rivalry Goes Too Far
The unsportsmanlike actions of Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals players, coaches, and fans in their Jan. 9 playoff game raises some questions about what coaches must do to keep their players in check, as well as proper behavior at a football game.
Investigating the Forensics Elective
Forensics is one of many new additions to Horizon Honors’ list of electives.
Lady Eagles Take Home Tournament Championship
Horizon Honors varsity girls’ basketball team played in the Phoenix Country Day School (PCDS) Desert Classic on Friday, Dec. 4, and took home the championship.
Professional Baseball Coming to Cuba?
Following the recent end of the United States embargo on Cuba, officials representing Minor League Baseball are working hard to organize a professional team in Havana, Cuba.
Johnny Manziel Under Pressure for Being Under the Influence
After getting out of rehab for undisclosed reasons and promising his team that he would not embarrass them again, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel is in trouble again for going on a two-day drinking binge on Thursday, Nov. 20, and Friday, Nov. 21.
Pom Team Qualifies for State
After finishing fifth in the recent state qualifier, the Horizon Honors pom team is headed to the state championship.
NFL’s Domestic Violence Policy Fails to Hold the Line
The NFL has yet another domestic violence crisis on their hands, and something needs to change before it’s too late.
Eagles’ Volleyball Soars to State
After a successful 30-5 regular season, Horizon Honors’ varsity girls volleyball team is heading to the state championships in Prescott.
Merit of AzMERIT
The results from the first AzMERIT test are in, and many Arizona students did not pass the new standardized exam. Now the Arizona State Board of Education is left to decide whether or not to continue to implement the test.
Spirited Public Transportation
This year, Horizon Honors has added a “Spirit Bus” that will allow students to attend away games and support our athletes, even when they are not playing at home.
Courts Deflate Brady Suspension
On Sept. 3, 2015, the Federal District Court in Manhattan, New York, overturned the suspension of New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady, of the National Football League (NFL). The ruling leaves fans of the NFL to wonder what will become of the Patriots’ season.
Girls’ Basketball Heating Up Summer League
Horizon Honors continued their summer league competition with a varsity girls’ basketball game against Leading Edge Academy.
Capital Punishment
The deliberation phase of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s trial, one of the two men responsible for the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, brings to light the controversial debate on capital punishment and whether or not it should remain in today’s society.
Eagles Suffer Tough Loss To Patriots
On Monday, Apr. 13, the Horizon Honors Eagles squared off against Grace Community Christian, losing 22 to 35.
From Mrs. Shaheen to Principal Shaheen
With the recent announcement that Principal Nancy Emmons is retiring, Cynthia Shaheen has been selected as Horizon Honors’ new principal and is excited to begin her latest position.
Balancing Sports and School: A Sport Within Itself
With all of the lengthy and late practices and games, it can be difficult to complete your homework on some nights. However, there are ways to balance sports and school successfully.
Celebrity Endorsed with a Celebrity Taste
The Gilbert-based restaurant Sal’s Gilbert Pizza provides a comfortable atmosphere combined with delicious food to ensure that customers leave satisfied.
MS Boys’ Basketball Falls Short In season Opener
The Horizon Honors Middle School Boys’ Basketball A Team lost 42 to 51 in their home opener against Rancho Solano.
Spring Training: Overpriced or Entertaining?
Major League Baseball’s Spring Training season is coming to Arizona, generating tons of revenue for the state and providing a fun family experience. But is it getting too expensive?
Youth Sports Becoming Win-At-All-Costs
The 2014 United States Little League champions of the Jackie Robinson West Little League in Chicago, Illinois, recently had all their wins vacated due to a number of illegal players.
Goodbye Photo Radar, Hello No Texting?
On Feb. 5, 2015, two bills passed through the Senate panel and moved onto the next legislature. Arizona is considering stopping all photo radar as well as banning texting while driving.
Dress Code Trial Week
Students around campus were excited for the dress code trial week, in which students were allowed to wear more comfortable attire with a possibility of the trial dress code being adapted for next year.
2015-2016 Course Registration
Although the school year is not yet over, it is decision time for the students of Horizon Honors as it is time to choose their classes for the next school year.
Playoff Puzzle
There has been much anticipation, as well as concern and tension, around this year’s college football season. The new NCAA playoff system looks to build off of that anticipation.
Baseball Field Frustrations
Since the inception of Horizon Honors, neither the middle school nor high school baseball teams have had their own field on campus.
A Successful End for Bids for Kids
Horizon Honors’ online auction, Bids for Kids, came to a successful end on Nov. 21.
Athlete Spotlight: Josh Drapkin
Junior Josh Drapkin anticipates the upcoming soccer season, following his development of his own document about physical education.
Penalty Problems
The recent influx of penalties in this year’s football season has fans of the game frustrated. Is there a method to what may seem like madness?
Sandwiches Maid Rite
Follow these simple steps for a delicious and classic meal, perfect for any occasion.
Bidding for Good
The online auction, Bids for Kids, looks to improve technology for Horizon Honors.
MS B Team Volleyball Finishes Up Undefeated
The Horizon Honors Middle School Volleyball B Team came back from being down by seven points to get the win against Bethany Christian in three sets.
Combating Ebola
With one confirmed death in the United States from the disease and reports of Ebola spreading to Europe, how should the United States and other countries try to prevent the illness from infecting their people?
Soccer Preps for Success
The arrival of the 2014 high school soccer season is almost upon us,which means that a great deal of effort and preparation must go into selecting the team and getting them ready for the upcoming season.
JV Volleyball Defeats Santa Cruz
The JV volleyball team defeats Santa Cruz in only two sets.
Adrian Peterson’s Behavior Out of Bounds
Adrian Peterson was arrested on Friday, Sept. 12, on charges of reckless or negligent injury to a child, making him one of the latest NFL players to be charged with a crime.
A Blast from the Past: HHMS Social
Horizon Honors middle school students were able to dress up in outfits from their favorite decade as a part of the “Flashback Friday” theme.