Pioneers Look To Slay The Wildcats On The Road

Charlie Dalmas, Graphic Editor

January 20, 2016

Filed under Sports

The Oak Ridge Pioneers (14-5) will be traveling away to take on the  Winter Park Wildcats (12-8) to take on The Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night.   Oak Ridge are 3-1 Vs. district teams. Oak Ridge won their last game against Freedom after dismantling them 75-62.     The Pion...

Swift Predictions With Evernard: Oak Ridge Vs. Winter Park

Evernard Bennett, Column Writer

January 20, 2016

Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Sports

“Swift Predictions With Evernard” is a weekly series where staffer Evernard Bennett will prediction one high school sports game and give his analysis. This weeks game will be the Oak Ridge vs. Winter Park boys basketball game. Tonight The Oak Ridge Pioneers (14-5) are set to face against The Wint...

Pioneers Slide By Braves In Win

Andy Trulock, Feature Editor

January 20, 2016

Filed under Sports

The Oak Ridge Pioneers (13-5) took on the (12-9) The Boone Braves, the game proved to be a test of who wanted it more Friday night. These two teams were overall evenly matched through the whole night; resulting in a very low scoring game. At the end of the first quarter, the score Boone had a mere 10-6...

Swift Predictions With Evernard: Oak Ridge Vs. Dr.Phillips

Evernard Bennett, Column Writer

January 12, 2016

Filed under Sports

"Swift Predictions With Evernard" is a weekly series where staffer Evernard Bennett will prediction one high school sports game and give his analysis. This weeks game will be the Oak Ridge vs. Dr.Phillips boys basketball game. Tonight, January 12th 2016 the Oak Ridge Pioneers (12-4) are to face the D...

Goodbye Kobe

Rochellie Bonilla, Feature Editor

January 7, 2016

Filed under Sports

For the past 19 years the world has had the great honor of seeing one of the best basketball players evolve. To six year old Kobe Bryant making it to the NBA was just another childhood dream, but through hard work and dedication Bryant's childhood dream became a reality when he was the 13th pick in th...

Pioneers Look To Get Back On Track Against The First Academy

Charlie Dalmas, Graphic Editor

January 7, 2016

Filed under Sports

The Oak Ridge Pioneers girls basketball team has a home game  vs. The First Academy on Thursday, January 7 @ 6pm.   The Pioneers are 2-12 after losing their last game to Dr. Phillips high school by a score of 49-34. The First Academy are 14-5 after beating Faith Christian by a score of 61-5....

Pioneers Smash Blue Darters At Home

Andy Trulock, Feature Editor

January 6, 2016

Filed under Sports

The 11-0-2 Oak Ridge Varsity Boy’s Soccer secured a non-conference home win to to add to their season total against the Apopka Blue Darters on Monday night. Though it seemed like an easy win for Oak Ridge, the underdog Blue Darters came to play early in the first half. Apopka took an early lead only five minutes ...

NBA Christmas Day Schedule Breakdown

Jafar Fadel, Column Editor

December 16, 2015

Filed under Sports

Kobe Bryant Vs Micheal Jordan: Career Accomplishments Comparison

Joseph McCoy, Staffer

December 14, 2015

Filed under Sports

On And Off The Field With: Cycoby Burch

Charlie Dalmas, Graphic Editor

December 14, 2015

Filed under Sports

Cycoby Burch is an senior Free Safety for Oak Ridge High School. He currently spends two to three hours practicing at school with his teammates and when he goes home he practices again for about five more hours. Cycoby has been playing sports ever since he was just two, basically ever since his mom ga...

Editors’ Take On The NBA: Season 2, Episode 1

Jafar Fadel, Editor

December 14, 2015

Filed under Sports

Editors' Take On The NBA is a weekly episodic series where several editors will make three bold predictions a week. Each editor will have a week where they make their own predictions. This week's editor is Jafar Fadel.  Detroit Claims The Number One Seed The Detroit Pistons have  taken ...

Striking Down The Competition: Oak Ridge Boys Bowling Season Summary

Andy Trulock, Feature Editor

December 14, 2015

Filed under Sports

The Oak Ridge Pioneers boys bowling team took to the lanes over the past few months, racking up some record-breaking feats along the way. Their 11-4 season resulted in being the District runner-ups and making the first round one of states, both firsts for the team. During the first round of states, Oak ...