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The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

Seniors on the team played their last high school field hockey game on Oct. 17. Lucky to be on such a hard working team, Ogren ‘22 said, “They are all very passionate and enthusiastic about the sport.”

Field Hockey’s Redemption

Morgan Broadhurst, Staff Writer November 13, 2019

On Oct. 11, the Hollis Brookline Girls Field Hockey team confidently walked onto the field for their game against Pembroke. Both teams, not having won a single game this year, knew it was going to be an...

Grady Sturges sets up for an easy chip on the green. He was nervous coming in but calmed himself down as the match progressed. Grady later said, “Representing HB for the state made me feel like I had to represent the team as a whole.”

Success on the Green

Adam Razzaboni, Staff Writer November 13, 2019

On Oct. 19, Grady Sturges ‘21 and Aaron Brown ‘20 represented Hollis Brookline in the state golf tournament held at the Beaver Meadow Golf Club in Concord. Competing against cold weather conditions...

Tasha White and Rachel Brackett heading time the bench after a 2018 game against Souhegan. This is White’s fourth year on Varsity as a senior and Brackett’s  second as a sophomore.
“We have girls that can play any position and well and that’s not common, it’s great to have a solid team on the field and even on the bench because you never know what will happen,” said White.

Championship Potential

Abi Blasi, Sports Editor November 4, 2019

During the regular season, the Varsity girls soccer team won 13 games, lost only 1, and tied 2. Now they are on the road to playoffs. Since they are in second place overall in Division II, they got a bye...

The Bulldog veterans are practicing sculling, paddling with two oars per person, during their warm-up. At the beginning of each meeting, each boat follows a warm-up as per the instructions of the coaches. Stockwell says, “We row up to the dam [on the Nashua River], and then back down to the end of the first straight.”

Crew Team prepares for fall season

Megan Strecker, Web Editor October 24, 2019

The Hollis-Brookline Crew Team has been ramping up their practices as they enter the autumn competition season. The team is dedicated to helping its members hone their rowing skills as much as possible. The...

The girls line up as Coach Balfour talks reminiscently before the Kendall Van Schoick  memorial game. This is one of their final home games before the Division I semifinals. “It’s a volleyball family here from the middle school, to the JV teams to the varsity team, and I think it’s great to try and create something that’s bigger than yourself, it just takes on a life of its own,” says Balfour.

Dig for five

Amanda Brown, Op-Ed Editor October 22, 2019

The Girls Volleyball Team is back on their winning streak. As of Oct.21, they are 16-0, only having lost four sets during the entire season. With Hollis Brookline Volleyball being the only Division I sport...

The boys huddle up together before their match. The team is currently 9-5-1 as they begin to wrap up their regular season. “I feel like we have grown both as players and brothers,” said Ethan Smith ‘21.

Goals for the final push

Adam Razzaboni, Staff Writer October 21, 2019

The Hollis Brookline Boys Soccer Team has found themselves in a difficult position this year as they are currently placed 11th in standings. The team has struggled through the halfway point of the season,...

Andy Basque ‘20 makes a touchdown saving tackle on a kickoff during the 2018-2019 season against Alvirne. The Cavaliers were victorious at the end of this close matchup, in part by Andys performance. “I have no fear that Andy will make a mistake when it comes to game time” said Shea Philbrook ‘20.

Basque-ing in glory

Quinten Wimmer, Staff Writer October 14, 2019

Athletics are an important part of many high schoolers’ lives. Student athletes countdown the days until their respective season begins. It is very common for students to play a sport, and as all student...

Members of the Unified Soccer Team go to defend the ball from the opposing team at Tuesday’s home game. The Unified Soccer Team was very successful in their first game, winning it 15-12 against Alvirne. “I love being able to kick the ball to my teammates,” said Beth Garcia ‘24.

The positive impacts of unified sports teams

Elise Dinbergs, Co-A&E Editor October 9, 2019

At HBHS, there is a unique opportunity available to all students  that many schools across the state don’t have: unified sports. The inclusion of unified sports teams at our school is very beneficial...

Blake Bergerson ‘21 reals in a long touchdown pass from quarterback Sander Wimmer ‘20. The Hollis Brookline Cavaliers football team went 1-1 without their star wide receiver Quinten Wimmer ‘20, but the emergence of some promising young talent proved to be a bright spot for the team. “I knew I would have to step it up for us to do well,” said Bergerson.

Next Man Up

TJ McKenna, Asst. Sports Editor October 8, 2019

If you’ve heard of Hollis Brookline Football, there’s no way you haven’t heard of the Wimmer twins. Over the past two years, Seniors Quinten and Sander Wimmer ‘20 have dominated Division II New...

Tasha White ‘20 during a 2018 regular season game against Souhegan, chasing the ball as she approaches goal. This is the third season she has been a starter for the Hollis Brookline Varsity girls soccer team. “We have the full potential everywhere on the field to make playoffs, even if someone is not there,” said White.

Winning Without White

Abi Blasi, Sport Editor October 4, 2019

As fall sports are kicking into high gear, teams are finding it imperative to have their best players on the field in order to make playoffs. But for the girls soccer team, that may prove to be more difficult...

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