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The award-winning student news site of Olympic Heights High School

The Torch
The award-winning student news site of Olympic Heights High School

The Torch
Brayden Schultz

Brayden Schultz, Co-Sports Editor

Brayden Schultz is a Co-Sports Editor for The Torch. He is a senior in his third year on The Torch staff. He is a member of the National Honor Society, the Future Business Leaders of America, and a member of the Olympic Heights debate team. Brayden is also on the Olympic Heights bowling team. He enjoys football, playing golf, playing fantasy football, and traveling. He is a huge fan of Kanye West, Kid Cudi, and J. Cole. Brayden’s favorite television show is Game of Thrones, and he is a self-diagnosed Chick-fil-A addict. Brayden is interested in pursuing a career in sports management.

All content by Brayden Schultz
The Torch predicts that the Carolina Panthers will select Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

Trades dominate first round of The Torch’s NFL Mock Draft

Brayden Schultz, Co-Sports Editor
April 27, 2023
Brian Pulaski, an assistant coach at Olympic Heights from 2007 through 2010, returns to take the helm of a football program that went 1-9 last season and hasn't had a winning season since 2017.

Brian Pulaski returns to OH to take over football program

Brayden Schultz, Co-Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Miami Dolphins quarterback was left off the AFC pro Bowl roster despite leading the NFL in passer rating, touchdown-to-interception ratio, touchdowns per attempt, yards per attempt, and yards per completion. He also led all NFL players in fan votes received.

NFL Pro Bowl snubs include Dolphins’ QB Tua Tagovailoa

Brayden Schultz, Co-Sports Editor
December 23, 2022
The Torch predicts that Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid will lead his team to the hoisting of the Stanley Cup while winning the Hart Trophy for himself in the process.

The Torch’s NHL Predictions: Edmonton to win Stanley Cup

Brayden Schultz, Co-Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
SPORTS OPINION: College Football Playoffs expansion to 12 teams not the blessing in disguise many fans think it is

SPORTS OPINION: College Football Playoffs expansion to 12 teams not the blessing in disguise many fans think it is

Brayden Schultz, Co-Sports Editor
October 17, 2022
The NFL and the players union agreed on an 11-game suspension and a $5 million fine for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in relation to the sexual assault allegations against Watson.

SPORTS OPINION: Deshaun Watson and Calvin Ridley cases shine light on NFL’s glaringly inconsistent disciplinary actions

Brayden Schultz, Co-Sports Editor
September 18, 2022
The Tennessee Titans pick of Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks with the 18th overall pick was a major steal.

NFL Draft Analysis: The best pick from each round

Brayden Schultz, Sports Editor
May 25, 2022
The 2021 College Football Playoffs start Friday, Dec. 31, with Alabama taking on Cincinnati in the Cotton Bowl at 3:30pm and Michigan facing Georgia in the Orange Bowl at 7:30pm.

The Torch’s College Football Playoff Preview

Brayden Schultz, Sports Editor
December 28, 2021
Torch Sports Editor Brayden Schultz suggests the Miami Dolphins best chance of improvement comes with a complete overhaul at the top by replacing owner Stephen Ross, head coach Brian Flores, and general manager Chris Grier.

SPORTS OPINION: The inconceivable mismanagement of the Miami Dolphins and what they can do going forward

Brayden Schultz, Sports Editor
November 21, 2021
Quarterback Kyler Murray has led the Arizona Cardinals to a 4-0 start to the NFL 2021 season, making the Cardinals the only remaining undefeated team.

NFL Week 4 Recap: Arizona Cardinals only unbeaten team

Brayden Schultz, Sports Editor
October 8, 2021
Quarterback Matthew Stafford (#9), in his first season behind the center for the Los Angeles Rams, has his team looking like the early favorite to win this season's Super Bowl.

The Torch NFL Week 3 Recap: Five unbeaten teams remain

Brayden Schultz, Sports Editor
October 1, 2021
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson does a flip into the end zone on his touchdown run in the Ravens win over the Kansas City Chiefs on the NFL's week two Sunday night game.

The Torch NFL week 2 recap: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Brayden Schultz, Sports Editor
September 24, 2021
Jimmy Garoppolo (#10) beat out rookie Trey Lance (#5) in a close contest for the San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback job.

Several NFL teams had starting quarterback battles going into the preseason; were the right decisions made?

Brayden Schultz, Sports Editor
September 14, 2021
The Tampa Bay Bucs' Tom Brady (12) and Rob Gronkowski (87) return to New England to face the Patriots in week four of the NFL season.

The 2021 NFL games The Torch is most anxious to watch

Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer
June 17, 2021
The Chicago Bears made themselves winners in the 2021 NFL Draft when they traded up to select Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields with the 11th pick of the first round.

Winners and losers from the 2021 NFL Draft

Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer
May 30, 2021
The biggest question of the 2021 NFL draft is where Florida's tight end Kyle Pitts, considered by many to be the best athlete in the draft, will end up. He could go as high as #4 to the Atlanta Falcons or possibly fall out of the top 10.

The Torch’s Mock 2021 NFL Draft: the Dolphins will get a pass-catcher with the number six pick, but which one?

Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer
April 23, 2021
After re-signing quarterback Cam Newton to one year contract, the New England Patriots went out and got him two formidable weapons in tight ends Hunter Henry (left) and Jonnu Smith (right).

NFL free agent signing period winners and losers

Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer
April 12, 2021
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
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
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks to lead his team over the Buffalo Bills and to its second consecutive Super Bowl in today's AFC Championship game.

The Torch’s Bold NFL Conference Championship Predictions: Look for a Super Bowl I rematch

Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer
January 24, 2021
Drew Brees and Tom Brady meet for the third time this season in Sunday night's NFC Divisional Playoff game. Brees and the Saints won the first two meetings, and The Torch predicts a three-game sweep.

The Torch’s Bold NFL Divisional Round Playoff Predictions: Look for Shocking Saturday and Shootout Sunday

Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer
January 16, 2021
Tom Brady will be playing in his record-setting 42nd playoff game on Saturday, but it will be his first not as a New England Patriot and his first on a wild card team.

The Torch’s NFL Playoffs Wild Card Weekend Predictions: Expect the favorites all to move on

Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer
January 9, 2021
In fantasy football, DeShaun Watson (left) is red hot, while Lamar Jackson (right) is not. So, which one should fantasy players trade away, and which should should they trade for? The answer may be surprising.

Fantasy Football trades to make heading into playoffs

Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer
November 28, 2020
The Olympic Heights debate team as it readies for a virtual competition on Saturday, Nov. 14.

OH debate team has grown into a county powerhouse

Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer
November 16, 2020
Jimmy Butler (#22) and Bam Adebayo (#13) spearheaded the Miami Heat drive to the NBA championship finals.

The Miami Heat’s improbable road to the NBA finals

Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020
Return to remote learning with required Google Meet class times has not come without its glitches

Return to remote learning with required Google Meet class times has not come without its glitches

Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020
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