“Jake basically put his whole life on hold for the last six or seven years while dealing with cancer,” explained Charlie Crull, a good friend of Jake’s. He continued, “no one would ever know what that’s like, until you actually experience it for yourself.” Jacob Baver, a former Oyster River student, two-time soccer captain,... Continue Reading →
Marina’s Miles – Third Year Running
For more information about Marina and why this race began, visit Lydia Hoffman’s article from 2017, or Eleanor Zwart’s article from 2018. A mass of bodies, wearing bright orange t-shirts, lines up outside the OHRS building. With the sound of the starting gun the people begins to move. This race, in comparison to others... Continue Reading →
Abby Pyne: From Injured to Treating the Injured
“Going into my senior year of high school, I had committed to Duke two years prior. I was used to being on top of the world because of soccer. I was used to it being my everything, I was used to being known for it. I was proud of it.” Pre-College Career From... Continue Reading →
High School Injuries
How are Injuries Prioritized in Student Athletes? Every athlete has a time in their life in which they put on their gear for the last time. The lucky few that make it all the way get to retire doing what they love. Those who make it as far as college enjoy the competitiveness of... Continue Reading →
Oyster River Loses Rivalry Match as Saint Thomas Nets Eight
The Oyster River Bobcats (0-1-1) took on the St. Thomas Saints (1-1) in a heated division two rivalry matchup, on Saturday the 15th. The Bobcats previously played , in a game that ended as a 3-3 draw, on Monday night. St. Thomas, last year’s runners-up, lost to defending champions, Keene, 4-3 on Wednesday. Both teams,... Continue Reading →
Why America Should Fall in Love with Soccer (Again)
The Beautiful Game. To quote the Brazilian legend Ronaldinho, “I learned all about life with a ball at my feet.” Soccer is the world’s game. The devotion to this amazing sport is felt around the world as the top five leagues play for 10 months of the year. Soccer is woven into culture and ingrained... Continue Reading →
OR Girls Volleyball Suffers First Defeat After Fans Forced to Leave
Oyster River Bobcats Played the Gilford Golden Eagles in an Intense Five Set Match The previously undefeated girls volleyball teams, Oyster River and Gilford, squared off Tuesday night in a game that would define the top of the division two standings. The last time the two teams met, Gilford knocked the Bobcats out of the... Continue Reading →
