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Junior Mckenna Curran sprints to the ball heading towards the goal. Curran scored the only goal for the team against the Bellevue Marquette Eagles. “It was a bummer we couldn’t come out with a win, but we shouldn’t let that get us down,” said Curran. “We’ve improved a lot this season, and I hope that shows as we go into our first round of regionals.”

Tough loss for the lady footballers

Shea Curran, Staff Writer
May 10, 2019
Junior Izzy Sommers races to the ball. The team won with a score of 7-1 which is a record high for the team. “We get better everyday at practice and I hope we do well this season!”

Galena soccer team claims new records

Shea Curran, Production Editor
April 2, 2019
Force to be reckoned with

Force to be reckoned with

Shea Curran, Staff Writer
February 8, 2019
The Galena High School Scholastic bowl team smiles big for the camera. The GHS Schol-Bowl team is a univerally feared force throughout their conference. “I have never been more ready,” said junior Henry Anderson, “I literally pity the opposition.”

Varsity scholastic bowl team has high hopes for the season

Shea Curran, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
Looking a little bare. Students in Mrs. Rosenthal’s first hour class on Monday worked in a classroom filled with fewer students than normal. After the bomb threat on Sunday night many people opted out of going to school. This resulted in classes and halls that were not as busy as usual. “There weren’t that many people at school on Monday,” Ben Nack ‘20 said. “Danger is around us every day. It’s important to face it with courage, and to put trust in the administrators that they are making the best call for everyone.” In Mrs. Rosenthal’s room 11 of the 21 students were absent.

Social Media Threat impacts Galena High School

Shea Curran and Corrina Noble
February 4, 2019
Junior Sami Wasmund takes the ball up the court against the East Dubuque Warriors. The Pirates won with a score of 53-43. Wasmund said, “It was great to get another win under our belt especially with the postseason right around the corner!”

Battle of the rivals

Shea Curran, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
Jumping to victory: Junior Mackenzie Muehleip ‘20 tips the ball at the game against the Orangeville Broncos. The Pirates won against the Broncos 58-38. Muehleip said, “I’m really excited for what this season holds. We are a young team and I think we have a lot of potential.”

Pirates for the win

Shea Curran, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Game on: The Galena student section display their signs and pom poms getting ready to cheer on the lady Pirates at their state final game! The Varsity volleyball team placed second in the state which is a huge accomplishment. “¡Vamos Piratas!” said leader of the student section Jack Einsweiler ‘19.

GHS Student section is super

Shea Curran, Staff Writer
November 28, 2018
Game on: The Galena student section display their signs and pom poms getting ready to cheer on the lady Pirates at their state final game! The Varsity volleyball team placed second in the state which is a huge accomplishment. “¡Vamos Piratas!” said leader of the student section Jack Einsweiler ‘19.

Student section spurs on team

Shea Curran, Staff Writer
November 16, 2018
Impressive girls golf team embraces change throughout the season

Impressive girls golf team embraces change throughout the season

Shea Curran, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
Stare down: Tyler Moran ‘19 lining up his put. Moran shot an 83 at the state tournament. “I have put so much time into this sport and it has finally all all paid off,” he said.

Snowfall at state?

Shea Curran, Staff Writer
October 22, 2018
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