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Should we play sports in the heat?

Should we play sports in the heat?

Brady Terrell and Dylan Dunn
September 6, 2023

Recent sports events have been canceled due to heat waves. Here are some reasons why SHS athletes shouldn't play in the heat. Brady Terrell's reasons why we shouldn’t play in the heat: Playing...

Where did 'Hoosier' come from?

Where did ‘Hoosier’ come from?

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
August 22, 2023

We all know that we’re “Hoosiers,” but where did the name even come from? No one knows what a "Hoosier" is. According to Oxford Languages, the definition of it is quite literally “a native or inhabitant...

Seymour captures their first HHC title

Seymour captures their first HHC title

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
May 17, 2023

The Owls’ baseball team took home the title of “Conference Champions” on Friday night. It was the bottom of the 12th inning and Seymour was locked in tight with a battle. Skyler Cockerham took his...

Seymour's warm start

Seymour’s warm start

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023

The varsity Owls are off to a very warm season at about the halfway point. 12-3 is a very respectable record for anyone. The only three losses the Owls have seen were with two conference opponents in...

Jack VonDielingen and Bret Perry gather before their at-bats.

Seymour sneaks by Salem

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023

As the wind continued hitting American Legion Field on April 7th, Seymour baseball kicked off their fifth game of the season. After a hard-fought battle, the Owls claimed their win over Salem 10-7. Charlie...

MLB's new rules are not the answer

MLB’s new rules are not the answer

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023

One of the smallest parts of the World Baseball Classic was showing the fans that baseball does not need a change. It had no pitch clock, no shift bans, or bigger bases. All of that combined has arguably...

Doo-Wops and Hooligans, an honest review

Doo-Wops and Hooligans, an honest review

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023

Bruno Mars is a massive singer/songwriter. However, he got his start somewhere. That singing career started with a debut album, Doo-Wops and Hooligans. Without this album, I bet hardly anyone would know...

The future of women's basketball

The future of women’s basketball

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023

The South Carolina women's basketball team is one of the best college basketball teams we’ve seen since 2000, only behind UConn. However, South Carolina has shown up every single game.  The most...

Baseball is back

Baseball is back

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023

With the World Baseball Classic officially having their first game last night, baseball is back. Yes, finally, it's back. That game saw the Netherlands beat Cuba 4-2.  The top three teams favored to...

Golf's biggest superstar

Golf’s biggest superstar

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023

You know a sport that does not get enough recognition in Seymour? Golf is that sport. If you’ve ever heard about high school golf or watched a high school golf match, I would bet you’ve heard of superstar...

A rising star: Charlie Longmeier

A rising star: Charlie Longmeier

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
January 19, 2023

The Owls baseball has a lot of good players, but one player in particular is a standout on the diamond. That player is Charlie Longmeier.  Charlie is definitely someone who appreciates every opportunity...

Early Super Bowl Predictions

Early Super Bowl Predictions

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
January 19, 2023

I don’t know who decided to spend some time and watch the NFL playoffs, but if you did, you were in for some thrillers. More specifically the Jacksonville Jaguars 27 point comeback on the Los Angeles...

TCU's Cinderella Story

TCU’s Cinderella Story

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
January 12, 2023

Whether you hate them or not, there’s no denying that TCU had a Cinderella story this season.  They started the season as an unranked team. They beat Colorado, Tarleton, SMU, then beat Oklahoma....

Brees is a star, Cubs won't spend, and the Colts need a rebuild

Brees is a star, Cubs won’t spend, and the Colts need a rebuild

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022

Drew Brees was a star player It doesn’t matter if you watch football or not, you know Drew Brees. I was on TikTok, scrolling and saw a comment that really sparked my interest. The implied meaning...

Landon Fritsch attempts a mid-range shot.

Seymour loses in a tight battle

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022

The Owls fought hard on Saturday night but fell harder in the end. They were bested 70-64 by the Franklin Grizzly Cubs at Lloyd Scott Gymnasium.  The first quarter the Owls were going very strong....

Sydney Montgomery goes for a layup

Seymour overpowers Salem

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022

A windy Saturday night was perfect basketball weather in Lloyd E. Scott gymnasium. The Lady Owls thought so as well with their 54-19 win over the Salem Lady Lions. Seymour had balanced scoring throughout...

A Standout: Brooke Trinkle

A Standout: Brooke Trinkle

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022

Have you ever been to a Lady Owls' basketball game? How about a Lady Owls' soccer match? Or even one of their track meets? If you haven’t, you’re missing out on seeing standout senior Brooke Trinkle.  Being...

David Polbito defends his Floyd Central opponent.

Seymour loses two heartbreakers to Floyd Central Highlanders

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022

Ever been so close to something and just can’t quite get there? No? If you were part of the Seymour Owls' soccer teams, you would know just how that feels. Not only did the Lady Owls lose in overtime...

Seymour student section celebrates a win with the final snap of the game

Seymour sneaks by Brownstown

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022

BROWNSTOWN - With a steady rainfall and Seymour trailing, Bret Perry ran for five yards to give the Owls the lead with a minute and five seconds remaining. Once the Braves got the ball back, the Owls defense...

Seymour Bowling wants it all this season

Seymour Bowling wants it all this season

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
September 9, 2022

SCOTTSBURG - Seymour Bowling wants it all this season. Head Coach Shannon Kelly and Assistant Coach Eduard Sides want to repeat last year’s success. Kylee Cooper and Kaylee Patton, Seymour varsity girls...

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