Spring sports are on the horizon for Godwin Eagles athletics, and along with any new season, there are many changes for each team. These changes involve players leaving and new players coming in along with various other things coaches and athletes need to account for and adjust to before the season starts.Varsity Boys Baseball is […]
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The Impact of NIL Deals and the Transfer Portal on College Sports
As college sports continue to grow throughout the country, bringing in over $1 billion in revenue every year, there are two important things that have greatly impacted these sports on and off the field.For the first time in the history of NCAA sports as of 2021, college athletes are able to make money from their […]
NFL Pretenders vs. Contenders
At the time of this writing, the NFL season is halfway through, with Week 10 officially behind us.This marks a good time to check in and see which teams are actual Super Bowl contenders, and which teams are just pretending to have a real shot at the Superbowl.The first contender is the Washington Commanders. It […]
Varsity Boys Basketball Rebuild After Losing Core of 2023-24 Team
With the basketball season on the horizon, there are still a lot of unknowns when it comes to the future of the Godwin boys Varsity team. Coming off an impressive season finishing second in the region with a 17-6 record, the guys are looking to follow up the season with the same success as last […]
Shohei Ohtani: Baseball’s modern day Babe Ruth
Since his debut in 2018, the way the game of baseball has been played has changed forever. The infamous two-way player from Japan, Shohei Ohtani, has been a debatable topic in conversations about being the greatest baseball player of all time for years now. However, after this 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season, he may […]
NBA Season Tipoff: What Fans Need to Know
On October 22, the NBA tips off its 79th basketball season with the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics being the two highly favored teams to win this year’s finals. Although the statistics favor Boston, many sports radio hosts and personalities are doubtful. Former NBA player, Kendrick Perkins said, “No one in the NBA […]
Dikembe Mutombo: An NBA Legend’s Life and Legacy
On September 30, 2024, the world was shocked to learn about the passing of the former NBA All-Star, Dikembe Mutombo. As people around the globe mourn the loss of this amazing person, others reflect on his life and many accomplishments. Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo was born on June 25, 1966 in Kinshasa, Democratic […]
Godwin Eagles Prepare to Ruffle Feathers
With the 2024 season underway, Godwin students are curious about the expectations of the Godwin football team this season. They are coming off a great 23-24 season with a 7-5 record and getting the first playoff win in several years. Godwin looks to carry the momentum into this next season, led by junior quarterback Sam […]
Strong Like a Woman, Not Like a Man
If a professional female athlete is too good at her sport, then she is a man. But at what point do we begin to question the gender, hormones, or even the anatomy of male athletes based on their performance? We don’t. Although this scenario is specific, it highlights an important reminder: history will continue to […]
New era, new expectations
Godwin’s softball prepares for success with a new face on the field Stepping up to the plate with a proven track record of championship victories, Godwin’s new softball coach and business teacher, Nikole Jones, brings a winning mentality formed through years of coaching and playing experience. Jones started playing ball at the young age of […]