The Visor

Five traits to being a nationally ranked gymnast

March 14, 2011 • LaTroy Lewis, Staff Reporter

Taylor Bolender is only a junior in high school but is a well accomplished gymnast. She began gymnastics at the age of three and trains at Gym World in Brecksville, Ohio. Taylor has made an appearance in 11 state meets and brought home four titles. She’s been to regionals six times and placed in the...

Controversial BCS Leads to Controversial Finish

January 10, 2011 • Nick Pelini, Online Editor

As another season of NCAA football culminates in the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) National Championship tonight at 9:00 P.M., there has been no shortage of dispute about the top team. Auburn (1) will take on Oregon (2) tonight to determine a BCS champion but will that actually settle any debate? Sure,...

Girls tennis team wins NCL, finishes season with pride

November 8, 2010 • Allie Weiss, Staff Reporter

The question is on every personal interest survey: how would you describe yourself in one word? As the girls tennis team reflects on their season, they answer that question with “accomplished.” During all of their matches, they focused on improving and preparing for the North Coast League tournament. The...

Girls Volleyball Comeback Falls Short

November 3, 2010 • Nick Pelini, Website Editor

On a stormy Tuesday night at Canton South High School, the Hoban girls volleyball team battled first seeded Triway in a storm of their own. After losing the first game 19-25, the girls volleyball team battled back to win game two 25-15. After losing the second game 19-25, the team again rallied to win...

Boys soccer to continue winning tradition in second half of season

October 26, 2010 • LaTroy Lewis, Staff Reporter

The boys soccer team has a toughact to follow this season. Lasts e a son i l lus t r a t ed the magi cof top notch soccer. The 2010 Knightslook to pick up where they left off.Last season the team had a record of 14-2-3. They stayed focused and ended the 2009campaign on a high note. Four players werenamed...

Boys golf prepares for postseason with persistent performance

October 26, 2010 • Connor Lynch, Staff Reporter

With a win at the Cardinal Classic and a second place finish in the Trinity Invitational, the Hoban boys golf team is looking to excel in the 2010 postseason. The team has put in countless hours of work on the golf course since July, helping them accomplish many of their goals. Their performance in multiple...

Girls volleyball uses senior leadership to get to the next level

October 26, 2010 • Nick Corbett, Staff Reporter

When the girls volleyball team takes the court, they have one thing in mind—victory. The Lady Knights ended last year with an outstanding record of Photo by Ben Edwards18-7, finishing as the district runner-up. The team seeks to continue its winning tradition. “Since we had such a great season last...

Brother Jim serves the varsity football team as spiritual guide

October 26, 2010 • Allison Jackson, Copy Editor

There are no unimportant people on a football team. Look to the quarterback for a touchdown pass, the cornerback for an interception and for spiritual guidance look no further than football chaplain Br. Jim Kozak. Here, he answers a few questions about his role as chaplain. Q: What is your job as a...

Agents are the root of collegiate student-athlete problems

October 26, 2010 • Nick Pelini, Online Editor

NCAA rules forbid student-athletes to have any verbal or written agreement with an agent or marketing association concerning the promotion of his or her athletic ability or reputation. This NCAA rule is one of the, if not the most, violated rule in all of college sports along with accepting benefits...

Lebron should be renamed the “Lyin King”

September 11, 2010 • Nick Corbett, Staff Reporter

Instead of firewood, many Cavs fans are now using LeBron James jerseys. On July 8, 2010 Lebron’s “Decision” made the city of Cleveland go up in flames. Because of his choice to depart to South Beach, LeBron may never be cheered by his former fans in Cleveland again. “I don’t see how LeBron...