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The Hawk Eye

The Student News Site of Charlotte Latin School

The Hawk Eye

The Student News Site of Charlotte Latin School

The Hawk Eye

Lamar Jackson walks off the field after losing to the Titans in the 2020 Divisional Round. (Maddie Meyer)

Where Do We Go From Here? A Detailed Look Into Lamar Jackson’s Tenure with the Ravens, and What’s Next

Written By Peyton Youse, Sports Editor April 19, 2023

April 26th, 2018 - Jackson Gets Drafted After selecting Tight End Hayden Hurst with the 25th pick, it seemed like the Ravens were done for Round 1. However, with the Eagles on the clock and Lamar Jackson...

Number 21 Adam Sanogo and number 11 Alex Karaban high five after making a great play. (CT Insider)

Final Four 2023 Predictions

Written By Ben Goldman March 31, 2023

Final Four Predictions      Upsets have been the norm this March, and all those upsets have left us with a (surprising) Final Four of UConn, San Diego State, Florida Atlantic and Miami. Only UConn...

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Guard Grant Singleton flexes after a big second half play for the Knights against the Purdue Boilermakers. (USA Today)

Craziest Upsets from the First Weekend of March Madness

Written By Tommy Beason and Ben Goldman March 30, 2023

     In the NCAA Tournament, there are always upsets, but this year was extra crazy, with 8 upsets through the first 2 rounds. While 8 upsets isn’t a ton of upsets, for comparison there were 14 upsets...

C.J. Stroud scrambles away as he looks upfield during Ohio State’s 2022 contest against Michigan. (Jay LaPrete)

2023 NFL Draft: Full First Round Mock

Written By Peyton Youse, Sports Editor March 29, 2023

Panthers—C.J. Stroud, QB Ohio State  The Panthers have been between veteran quarterbacks since 2019 when Cam Newton’s season ended after an injury in the second game of the season. Since then,...

Oral Roberts’ star guard Max Abmas brings the ball up the court and looks for an opening to score. (The Athletic)

March Madness Teams to Look Out For

Written By Tommy Beason and Ben Goldman March 12, 2023

     This March Madness may be one of the craziest in years. There is no distinguished top team in the nation and the number one seeds continue to lose games. While there are some big name players...

Red Sox fans boo the Astros during a 2021 game between the two teams. (Photo by USA Today Sports)

Who Was Behind the Astros 2017 Sign Stealing Scandal?

Written By Peyton Youse, Sports Editor December 15, 2022

Early in 2020, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred dealt the Houston Astros a much anticipated punishment as a result of their 2017 sign stealing scandal, one in which the Astros were fined $5 million dollars...

Aaron Judge smiling during a 2022 game against the Baltimore Orioles. (Photo by Adam Hunger)

All Rise: Inside Aaron Judge’s Historic 2022 Season

Written By Peyton Youse, Sports Editor December 8, 2022

The year is 1961, and New York Yankees outfielder Roger Maris is set to step up to the plate in the final game of the season. As he makes the short walk up to the batter's box, the entire crowd is on their...

The Return of Former Soccer Coach, Kyle Searles

The Return of Former Soccer Coach, Kyle Searles

Written By Lucy Dempsey, Editor in Chief October 26, 2022

As a young boy, Kyle Searles found the inspiration to become a soccer coach in his own home. His father instilled a desire for Searles to keep a good attitude about the game and to have fun and enjoy himself...

Warriors players celebrating after winning the 2022 NBA Finals. Photo by The New York Times.

2022 NBA Season Preview

Written By Peyton Youse, Sports Editor October 20, 2022

The last time we saw real NBA action, the Golden State Warriors were hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy for the fourth time in eight years. However, after a crazy off-season that featured trades, signings...

The Wrestling Experience

Written By Max Thompson May 20, 2022

Wrestling is a sport of much greatness yet much adversity. Throughout my two years of wrestling so far, there have been many difficulties but just as many payoffs for every minute of hard work put in....

One member each from the Bills and the Chiefs, meeting with the referees to determine the outcome of the overtime coin toss, which the Chiefs would go on to win. Photo by the Buffalo News

Is Time Really Over?

Written By Tommy Beason May 19, 2022

OVER. TIME. In recent years within the NFL, controversy abounds regarding the rules that determine overtime. The current rules include a coin toss to open up the overtime. The winner of this coin toss...

Comeback Season

Comeback Season

Written By Peyton Youse, Staff Reporter February 11, 2022

The packed stands, the cheers from the crowd and the noise of the band: it’s what makes Friday nights so special. Add in the stadium lights shining down, and you have the perfect evening for a football...

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