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  • For the second consecutive year, the Olympic Heights girls soccer team is the 7A district 2023-2024 Academic Team Champion
  • Congratulations Florida DECA State Champions 2024: Katelynne Deale, Tai Graham, and Elsie Throckmorton!
  • Girls Soccer Coach Jim Cappello is coach of the year, leading the lions to 21 victories, and their eighth straight regional appearance.
  • Soccer: Senior Ava Cardaci was selected 7A District 12 Player of the Year with 15 goals and 27 assists.
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New York Islanders fans have been waiting since 2014, when the team drafted him, for talented goaltender Ilya Sorokin to man the net.

NHL season off to a good start after making COVID-19 adjustments and adding a talented rookie class

Joshua Wolf, Sports Editor February 16, 2021

With all the attention on the NBA and NFL, the NHL went under the radar even though they have had the most successful COVID season so far. Their bubble went perfectly according to plan, and now they are...

The Notebook, starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams,  tops The Torchs list of romantic comedies to watch with your significant other on Valentines Day.

The Top 10 romantic comedies to watch with your Valentine

Eva Woods, Staff Writer February 13, 2021

Valentine's Day is all about romance, which makes it the perfect time to watch some romantic comedies. After all, there is nothing like watching a rom/com in bed surrounded by blankets, popcorn, and candy....

Last years Olympic Heights Miracle Network Dance Marathon raised over $6,700 for children battling severe illnesses.

It’s not too late to join today’s Olympic Heights’ Miracle Network Dance Marathon, a fundraiser for sick children

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer February 12, 2021

According to its website, “Miracle Network Dance Marathon is a movement benefitting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for more than 170...

With the Democrats taking control of the U.S. Senate, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) takes over as Senate majority leader.

Democrats now control both the Executive branch and both houses of Congress; what does that mean for America?

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer February 11, 2021

The Georgia Senatorial run-off of Jan. 5 to fill both of Georgia’s Senate seats resulted in wins by Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Osoff. Not only did the win by the two Democrats, coupled with Joe...

Alone this Valentines Day? Take these tips from The Torchs loneliness expert on beating the Valentines Day blues.

Alone this Valentine’s Day? Take these tips from The Torch’s loneliness expert on beating the Valentine’s Day blues.

Nicholas Tramazzo, Staff Writer February 11, 2021

Are you destined for loneliness on Valentine’s Day? Don’t have that special someone to spend the time with? Don’t worry, me too; however, I won’t be sulking around all day thinking about what could...

Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War received a new update for its Zombies mode on Feb. 4.

2021 promises to be a banner year for gaming enthusiasts

Nicholas Tramazzo, Staff Writer February 9, 2021

There have been many big announcements recently for the gaming industry, and some exciting new games to look forward to this year and the coming years. Here are just a few major announcements and games...

Large crowds gathered in Tampas Ybor City district on Super Bowl eve, ignoring all safety protocols.

Superspreader events, such as the Super Bowl, and holiday family gatherings increase COVID-19 risk

Halli Arthur, Staff Writer February 9, 2021

Even though the game itself didn’t live up to the hype, Super Bowl LV did help to continue an alarming trend; the popularity of “superspreader” events. America was treated to images of numerous Super...

The Torch predicts Patrick Mahomes (left) and the Kansas City Chiefs will win Super Bowl LV in a close game over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Torch Super Bowl Preview: Look for a Chiefs repeat

Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer February 7, 2021

The last football Sunday of the NFL season is upon us, and after a spectacular and unprecedented 2020 season, we finish it this week with the matchup many of us fans have been waiting for since the first...

The Torch predicts that San Diego Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will edge out Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson for the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.

The Torch predicts the NFL Honors Awards winners

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief February 5, 2021

With the conclusion of the 2020 NFL regular season and Super Bowl weekend upon us, all fans know there are awards to be given to the best performers. On February 6, the NFL Honors presentation will take...

The latest Big 3: the Brooklyn Nets (from left) Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving.

The top five NBA early season story lines to keep an eye on

Joshua Wolf, Sports Editor February 2, 2021

Coming off the shortest offseason in sports history, the NBA is off to an exciting 2020-2021 season. Between big names in new places, and even a team playing in a new city, this is sure to be the most...

Niche college sports such as fencing could soon be a thing of the past.

Universities look to eliminate niche college sports as funding dries up due to pandemic and admissions scandals

Alexis Rejouis, Opinions/Managing Editor February 1, 2021

In the aftermath of a major college admissions scandal and the global coronavirus pandemic, many colleges are reforming their athletic programs. The “Operation Varsity Blues” investigation revealed...

Ewan McGregor returns to the title role in the upcoming LucasFilm series Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Disney Investor Day Leaves Fans Excited for 2021

Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer January 29, 2021

The Walt Disney Company held its annual “Disney Investor Day,” via a 3.5-hour webstream on Dec. 3 focusing on “direct-to-consumer” streaming services. Really though, Disney made a bunch of announcements...

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