Miranda Cook – Sports Editor

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My name is Miranda Cook, and this is my second year being a part of 42Fifty! I am a senior at OHS, and I am on the varsity cheer team. I enjoy taking photos and hanging out with my friends in my free time, and I cannot wait to continue my career in journalism!

IHSA approves girls flag football as a sport for fall of 2024

Miranda Cook - Sports Editor and Jaylene Tinajero Garcia - Sports Editor - March 21, 2024

IHSA finalized the approval of girls flag football becoming a sport and made the announcement Feb. 5, much to student excitement. Credit: Miranda Cook, 42Fifty

On Feb. 5, the IHSA board of directors approved girls' flag football as a sport for the fall of 2024. With seeing major involvement in girls' powder puff, a lot of participation is expected in this newfound sport.

OH jumps into spring sports season

Nicole Gartner - Staff Reporter and Miranda Cook - Sports Editor - March 20, 2024

Spring sports is underway with multiple games or meets happening weekly. Visit the OH athletic website for competition schedules and scores: https://schools.snap.app/oswego Credit: Nicole Gartner, 42Fifty

After late February tryouts, each sport has finalized its team and is ready to jump into action. OH Athletic Director Darren Howard reflected on the past season and is working to address potential problems. “Spring is a challenging season for athletes and coaches. It is the toughest season [[regarding]] weather and changes,” said Howard. “It also carries with it all the student events like spring break, prom, graduation, etc. that make it challenging for student-athletes to stay focused throughout the season.”

Mind of an athlete: More OH students commit to colleges for athletics

Jaylene Tinajero Garcia - Sports Editor and Miranda Cook - Sports Editor - February 27, 2024

All the names of OH students who have committed to a college/university are displayed in the main gym hallway near Kinetic Wellness. Credit: Miranda Cook, 42Fifty

The class of ‘24 is nearing the end of their high school career, and deciding where their lives will go in the following years. For these specific seniors, they have chosen to continue their athletic careers into college. The determination and persistence of these seniors is easy to go unrecognized, but it is important to know all that goes into the commitment process.

OH Girls Basketball wraps up their season vs. Waubonsie Valley

Miranda Cook - Sports Editor - February 26, 2024

OH girls basketball team celebrates their two seniors during senior night. Credit: Miranda Cook, 42Fifty

On Monday, Feb. 12, the OH girls basketball team lost against Waubonsie Valley in their second regional game. With a final season record of 9-24, the team focused on celebrating seniors Emily Mengerink and Kaelyn Stager for their contributions to the program.

Day-in-the-life: National Athletic Director of the Year Darren Howard

Jaylene Tinajero Garcia - Sports Editor and Miranda Cook - Sports Editor - January 31, 2024

OH athletic director Darren Howard supports the girls varsity basketball team during senior night.

OH Athletic Director (AD) Darren Howard was nationally recognized this year for his accomplishments for OH athletics. This summer, Howard was named National High School Athletic Director of the Year by the National High School Athletic Association. Because of his success, 42Fifty shadowed Howard to see what a day in the life was like for an award-winning AD.

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