Girls basketball to overcome team’s small size with big play

December 1, 2009 • Evan Luse  

Typically, the giants of our world rule the game of basketball, but that’s not the case for the Hoban girls basketball team. With an average height of 5′ 6″, the team will not look to intimidate with physical stature but instead with a new and aggressive style of play. Coming off of a... 

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Synergy looking to carry boys basketball through a tough schedule

December 1, 2009 • Peter DelMedico  

Boys basketball has become one of Hoban’s truest traditions. Going 14 consecutive years with a winning record etched the Knights as a force to be reckoned with in northeast Ohio. However, after a 10-11 record last season their juggernaut status lost a little muscle. “We have plenty of room for... 

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Dance team gears up for basketball season halftime performances

December 1, 2009 • Lindsay Huth  

The Knights are down by 15 points and halftime has arrived. The crowd is crestfallen, but luckily, the dance team is there to galvanize the fans. Coached by Tara Pizer, the girls, led by captains junior Isabella Testa and sophomore Micaela Gutlove, are excited to bring their energy off the football... 

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Cheerleaders switch gears from football to basketball for winter

December 1, 2009 • Jules Libertin and Amy Yakubowski  

Those who believe cheerleading is only entertainment and consists of no athletic ability may need to reconsider their thoughts. “If people don’t think cheerleading is a sport, I think they should come to one of our practices,” head coach Marilyn Stripe said. Hoban cheerleaders begin in early summer... 

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The woman behind the gyms: Cathy Lancianese

November 30, 2009 • Allison Jackson  

Behind every team, behind every coach there is one person that makes things happen. At Hoban, that person is Cathy Lancianese. For ten years Lancianese has cheered on teams from the sidelines, scheduled opposing teams for games and sent game results to the newspapers. Lancianese ensures the success of... 

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Student trainers ready to protect winter sports

November 30, 2009 • Danielle Hale  

Three rolls of tape, two rolls of pre-wrap, one cooler of ice, five water bottles and one pair of scissors. Those are what make up an Athletic Training student aid. Fall has come to an end and the winter aides are eager to take on their role. Thirteen students are aides for the upcoming winter season,... 

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