This week is the first week of spring sports! Although, it doesn’t really feel like spring. It snowed all day on Monday, causing the first week to be less than ideal, especially for the sports that held tryouts. The track and field, baseball, crew, lacrosse, softball, girls tennis, and girls soccer teams are all hosting tryouts or practices in the three gyms here at Forest Hills Eastern.  Due to the cold, snowy weather, the girls…

The varsity boys swim and dive team at Forest Hills Eastern assumes a different mascot than the Hawks, a Birddog! Yes, our aquatic athletes are on a joint team with Forest Hills Northern. They recently competed for the title of regional champions this past Saturday. Having attended a meet at Northview on February 7th, 2023, I am quite impressed with the talent of the Birddogs. Up against many fierce swim and dive competitors, the Forest…

Spring Sports are starting next week! If you are in a fall or winter sport and hoping to stay in shape for it, consider joining the FHE Track and Field team! The Track and Field team is a friendly and supportive community and so much fun. There is no prior experience necessary, so don’t be afraid to try something new! You will improve your speed, endurance, and vert, which can help with your performance in…

The NBA All-Star Weekend is a festival held every February in the middle of the season as a break for the players and fans from regular-season basketball. The weekend consists of basketball games, exhibitions, and performances, giving both the fans and the players a memorable time. It is also right after the trade deadline, which included many blockbusters from team to team, such as Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks and Kevin Durant to the…

After suffering a heartbreaking loss on Tuesday against Kenowa Hills, the Hawks longed for a win to redeem themselves. The boys’ freshmen team had the perfect chance against their rival Catholic Central. The last matchup ended with Eastern losing by 1, and was filled with a lot of trash talk from both sides.   The game started rocky, with several turnovers and an injury to electrifying guard Logan Jacobs. Following the rough start, Sawyer Donley and…

On February 12, 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles will be taking center stage against the Kansas City Chiefs for the biggest football game of the year. Not only is this Super Bowl a return of two number-one seeds who are fairly recent Super Bowl winners and very competitive teams, but this is also a matchup with some history. Brothers Jason and Travis Kelce play for the Eagles and the Chiefs, respectively, marking the first time that…

The Birdogs of FHNE were off to a hot start at the beginning of the season. They beat rivals such as EGR and FHC twice. With a strong start of 9-1-1, FHNE was looking bright and full of potential. As a reward, the Birdogs were also gifted new alternate uniforms for this season. The baby blue with the white pants is a risky combination, but it proved to be successful. Senior captain Drew Donakowski suffered…

The NFL playoffs are one of the most exciting times for fans and players alike. The league’s best compete yearly in a 14-team tournament, with the one seed receiving a bye in the first round. The stakes are high, with the intensity rates rising during this time of year. This year’s teams include the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo…

Wrestling: the underdog of sports. I walked into the gym unsure of what was to come; was I going to be intrigued? Was I going to feel the rush of excitement like when watching a football game? I felt all of that and more.  There never was a dull moment from steadfast techniques to pin their opponents to chanting bystanders in the crowd. The sport of wrestling will have fans’ blood boiling and ready to…