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The CavChron
The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron
The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Michael Thomas #13 and Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate their third quarter touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

A crazy year in the NFL

Quinten Wimmer, Staff Writer • February 5, 2020

The 2019-2020 NFL regular season was one to remember. Filled with broken records, big plays from big names, single season accolades, teams proving themselves, new players kick starting their careers and...

Tom Brady, six time Super Bowl champion, has retirement rumors circulating. He has been with the Patriots since 2000 and has been their starting quarterback since 2001. “I will always be a Patriots fan, but if Tom Brady were to retire or if he were to go somewhere else being a free agent this year, I would always want his team to win except when they are playing the Patriots,” said Stevenson.

The greatest of all time

Amanda Brown, OpEd Editor • February 4, 2020

Tom Brady is a quarterback who sports announcers have compared to some of the best players in football. He was drafted as a sixth round pick, becoming the second string quarterback for the Patriots, and...

The bowling team poses after a competition. Many members of the team have been together since freshman year. “I’ve coached other teams, other sports, and the team was really good but they didn’t get along and we didn’t win,” said Coach D’Attilio. “I’d rather coach a team like this that gets along. And to boot, they’re also winning.”

HB bowling strikes again!

Tatiana Madsen, A&E Editor • January 29, 2020

The Hollis-Brookline Bowling Team has grown into a large family that has continued to grow in popularity year-after-year. The team consists of 23 students, with a Varsity and Junior Varsity team. Weekly...

Gymnastics team members after competing at their second meet of the season. “Taking second place compared to placing fourth in our last meet is evidence of improvement so early on in the season,'' said Lindsey DeJoie ‘22.

Flippin’ Into The New Season

Peyton Arbogast, Staff Writer • January 28, 2020

With the largest team since the 2016-2017 season, Coach Tom Williamson and co-captains Sam Shepard ‘22 and Cambria Pomeranz ‘20 led the Hollis-Brookline gymnastics team in their first home meet of...

The NFL Honors will be held on Feb. 1, 2020 in Miami, FL. The 2019-2020 NFL season brought upon new stars, intense games, and an overall entertaining and exciting season. Sophomore Aidan Dufoe predicted the MVP and said, “I think Lamar Jackson should win the MVP this year. Not only did he have incredible stats, but he managed to turn a 9-7 team to a 14-2 number 1 seed. I believe he is the clear MVP.”

NFL Awards Preview

TJ McKenna, Asst. Sports Editor • January 28, 2020

On Feb. 1, 2020, Steve Harvey will host the 2019-2020 NFL Honors in Miami, FL, where another great season of football will be celebrated. This past season was one of the most entertaining in years. Records...

Troy Moscatelli ‘22, pictured, wrestled at the Saratoga Invitational meet along with many other HB wrestlers. The team is looking forward to the rest of their season. “The team will continue to work hard until the end,” said Luke Wang ‘22.

HB takes on Saratoga

Amy Pattelena, Staff Writer • January 22, 2020

On Jan. 3, members of the Hollis-Brookline wrestling team traveled to Saratoga, New York for the Saratoga Invitational wrestling meet.  The team faced many challenging opponents, and the meet did not...

The Hollis Brookline-Derryfield Hockey Team meets Laconia-Winnisquam-Inter-Lakes at middle ice to face off for the start of the game. The rest of the game went easy after HB pulled through for a 5-1 win. “I’m happy to be on this team, we are a good team and have high hopes,” said captain Sal Vella ‘21 after the game.

A chance for a miracle

Adam Razzaboni, Staff Writer • January 15, 2020

The Hollis Brookline-Derryfield (HBDS) Hockey Team is starting the season strong. The team has obtained a 4-1 record in which they’re averaging about 5 goals per game. The team is solid, from its attacking...

The crew team keeps their physical fitness and rowing skills sharp on these rowing machines, called ‘ergs’. They’re a difficult machine to use, but very important for technical training and improving race times. “I actually really love erging. It’s fun when you’re in the right mindset. If you’re thinking the right things, you can really push yourself and get a good split,” said Hernandez ‘20.

To Erg or not to Erg: Winter training with the Cavaliers

Emma Stoll, Features Editor • January 13, 2020

All throughout the fall and spring seasons, the HBHS Cavaliers Crew Team works incredibly hard to prepare for races. But in between the seasons, they find themselves faced with the cold winter months that...

Photo is pictured at Pats Peak Ski Area in Henniker, New Hampshire. “I’ve been skiing since I was three years old, so I love to ski. I love going fast and just getting on the mountain and having fun,” said Mr. Robinson a teacher, an avid skier, and ski team coach.

HB Ski Team

Lauren Hunt, Staff Writer • January 13, 2020

Believe it or not, winter time has arrived, which means snow is falling, and a new sports season is starting up. Ski team is one of those sports, getting many students at Hollis Brookline eager and preparing...

The swim team is hard at work on a Thursday afternoon at the Nashua Boys and Girls Club. Preparing for their first meet of the season this weekend, they are striving to beat their personal times. “The environment is more relaxed than other sports and not as hard core,” said Bardani

A new wave of athletes

Morgan Broadhurst, Staff Writer • January 8, 2020

As the snow begins to fall again, winter sports take action at Hollis-Brookline High School. Just like basketball, wrestling and other winter sports, the Hollis-Brookline Swim Team works hard throughout...

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