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Barrack Girls’ Sports Are Seriously Underrated

Becca Miller

Mar 31
2 min

Barrack Girls’ Sports Are Seriously Underrated

"Barrack won, but it felt like nobody cared.”

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Benny Scheinmann

Mar 31
2 min

I Sat Down With Johnny Bistline

"Johnny has many goals for the future of Barracks athletics which he believes all “start at the middle school level”

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My Predictions for the Top Five Picks in the NFL Draft

Manny Shklar

Mar 31
3 min

My Predictions for the Top Five Picks in the NFL Draft

“There is no doubt that Anderson will thrive in any scheme on the next level.”

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Niva Cohen

Mar 31
3 min

Athlete of the Issue: Eden Singer ‘23

"I get so much enjoyment out of playing sports, and they play such a large part in my life and identity.”

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Manny Shklar

Mar 31
3 min

The Underdogs of March Madness

"There will be another amazing story of a team who wins as the underdog every time out.”

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A biased Sixers fan’s prediction for the 2022-2023 NBA season

Raphael Englander

Sep 19, 2022
6 min

A biased Sixers fan’s prediction for the 2022-2023 NBA season

by Raphael Englander Most Valuable Player (MVP): Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, Center Embiid has been snubbed of the award the last...

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Harrison Andelman

Sep 19, 2022
2 min

Nonstop Noah

by Harrison Andelman You ask of him and Noah Rosenthal ‘23 won’t disappoint. Throughout his Barrack career, Noah has stood out in more...

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Preparing For Your Fantasy Draft: 12 team Points Per Reception (PPR) Fantasy Football Mock Draft

Benny Scheinmann and Jack Barrack

Sep 19, 2022
1 min

Preparing For Your Fantasy Draft: 12 team Points Per Reception (PPR) Fantasy Football Mock Draft

by Benny Scheinmann and Jack Barrack Experts Benny Scheinmann and Jack Barrack got together to create a mock draft for a 12 team full PPR...

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Manny Shklar

Sep 19, 2022
4 min

2022 Fantasy Football Preview

by Manny Shklar The 2021 NFL season provided us with historic seasons at many positions, and that led fantasy football players to watch...

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Jacob Hare

Mar 20, 2022
3 min

Three NFL Off-Season Bold Predictions

Maybe this is just my fanboy Brady side coming out, but I genuinely believe the GOAT isn't going to walk away after an MVP season

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Danny Cohen

Mar 20, 2022
4 min

Interview with Jacob Erlbaum and Jacob Hare

Some of the people I see on TV everyday are people that I’ve had the chance to talk to and that has been extremely rewarding.

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Jonah Thomas

Jan 27, 2022
1 min

Professional Athletes Against the Law

Jonah Thomas Staff Writer Recently, two big-name NFL players have faced serious criminal charges. Beginning with recently released wide...

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Stars Are Shining for the Wrong Reason This Season

Caleb Shapiro

Jan 27, 2022
2 min

Stars Are Shining for the Wrong Reason This Season

Caleb Shapiro Staff Writer Think about this: a perennial NBA All-Star sacrificing millions of dollars because of his jump shot. It sounds...

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Handing out NFL Awards ¾ into the season

Jacob Hare

Jan 26, 2022
3 min

Handing out NFL Awards ¾ into the season

Jacob Hare Sports Editor Patriots Rookie Quarterback Mac Jones This NFL season has been a football fan’s dream with all the uncertainty...

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Max Hirsch

Jan 26, 2022
2 min

Athlete of the Issue

Max Hirsch Arts & Entertainment Editor It is truly a rare thing at our small school to find an athlete so gifted that they can...

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Danny Cohen

Oct 24, 2021
2 min

Athlete of the Issue: Dayna Felger '22

Apart from being an incredible athlete, Dayna’s character sticks out to her teammates.

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Caleb Shapiro Mendelsohn and Yoni Webner

Oct 24, 2021
1 min

Barrack Fall Sports Preview

Hopefully school spirit will be palpable; there’s no doubt excitement will play a role in this long awaited season.

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Manny Shklar

Oct 24, 2021
5 min

What to Expect this Season in the NFL

“Defensive Player of the Year is his award to win in 2021, and he’s got enough talent to prove it..”

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Interview with NBA Reporter Dave McMenamin

Jacob Hare

Jun 14, 2021
6 min

Interview with NBA Reporter Dave McMenamin

Jacob Hare Sports Editor Dave McMenamin, an NBA Reporter for ESPN, is one of the most well-respected reporters in the basketball world....

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Caleb Shapiro Mendelsohn and Yoni Webner

Jun 14, 2021
3 min

Spring Sports Recap

Caleb Shapiro Mendelsohn and Yoni Webner Staff Writers With the arrival of spring sports, it is always necessary that we catch you up on...

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