Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun
Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun
Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Jake Matise, Sports Editor

Jake Matise is entering his third year at Horizon Honors and third year as a part of The Horizon Sun. After taking Journalism 3-4 last year, Matise really enjoyed it and is excited for his first year as Sports Editor. He is ready for the challenges and activities that await him in his first year as an editor. Matise is eager to participate in extracurricular activities such as Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and high school athletics as well.

When Matise is not in the classroom, you most likely will find him on a baseball field. He has been playing baseball since the age of six, and has been playing competitively on a USSSA club baseball team throughout Arizona since the age of nine. He played on the high school baseball team last year and hopes to continue to play in high school and beyond in the future with continuous hard work. His favorite foods include fried chicken, calamari, and macaroni and cheese. Matise’s other interests include listening to music, building models of vehicles, and playing blackjack with friends and family.

All content by Jake Matise

Homerun Seniors

As the spring sports season draws to a close, baseball team seniors look ahead to college and beyond.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
April 29, 2016

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
April 15, 2016

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
April 1, 2016

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
March 4, 2016

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
February 26, 2016

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
February 21, 2016

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
February 12, 2016

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
January 15, 2016
Professional Baseball Coming to Cuba?

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
December 5, 2015

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
November 28, 2015

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
October 31, 2015

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
October 17, 2015

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
September 26, 2015

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
May 15, 2015
Mrs. Shaheen will become the new Principal of Horizon Honors High School.

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
April 12, 2015
Several Little League teams stand around the baseball diamond, listening to the inspirational speeches of former players and coaches. However, with youth sports becoming surprisingly more competitive, the values of teamwork and sportsmanship might be sacrificed for a win.

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
February 20, 2015
Photo radar cameras, like this one in Tucson, Arizona, cold soon be a thing of the past, as could texting and driving.

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
February 17, 2015
Junior Cam Oakes is sporting some attire that you wouldn't normally seen at Horizon. As the week comes to a close one question remains on everyone's mind: Is this new dress code here to stay?

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
February 1, 2015
Course Request Forms

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
January 16, 2015
This year's new college football playoff should add even more excitement in the road to a national title.

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
December 10, 2014
Baseball Field

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
December 10, 2014
The amount of penalties in the NFL and NCAA have skyrocketed this year, and new policies are to blame.

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?
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
November 16, 2014
Bids for Kids is an online auction and the proceeds go towards updating Horizon Honor's technology.

Bidding for Good

The online auction, Bids for Kids, looks to improve technology for Horizon Honors.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
October 31, 2014
A Liberian man, part of a local aid team, helps a fellow worker put on a protective suit. Clothing such as this must be worn at all times to prevent workers from exposure to the virus.

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?
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
October 20, 2014

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.
Jake Matise, Sports Editor
October 1, 2014
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