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  • Congratulations Allen Townsend (senior) for playing an All-Star football game at Superdome!
  • Welcome Olympic Heights' New Varsity Baseball Coach Victor Gutierrez!
  • Congratulations to Steven Celestin for being selected as the OH November non-instructional employee of the month!
  • Congratulations to Natalia Gloria for being selected as the OH November instructional employee of the month!
  • Ana Smith is October's Support Staff Member of the Month!
  • Jenner Niedda is October's Teacher of the Month!
The award-winning student news site of Olympic Heights High School

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

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All content by Joshua Wolf
Phil Mickelson, at age 50, became the oldest golfer to win a Major tournament with his PGA Championship victory.

Phil Mickelson’s PGA Championship win one for the ages

Joshua Wolf, Sports Editor
June 15, 2021
Don't expect any surprises in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

The Torch’s NBA Playoffs First Round Predictions: No upsets

Joshua Wolf, Sports Editor
May 23, 2021
The Miami Heat acquired Victor Oladipo in a trade with the Houston Rockets on the NBA trade deadline day.

More winners than losers after the NBA trade deadline

Joshua Wolf, Sports Editor
April 9, 2021
Micah Octave (11), the Sun-Sentinel's Palm Beach County large schools Player of the Year, helped lead the Olympic Heights boys basketball team to an undefeated regular season.

The most successful Olympic Heights boys basketball season in recent school history ends with regional tourney loss

Joshua Wolf, Sports Editor
February 24, 2021
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
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
The Torch projects that the Minnesota Timberwolves will make Georgia's Anthony Edwards the overall #1 pick in tonight's 2020 NBA draft.

NBA DRAFT Torch Preview: Anthony Edwards to be first pick

Joshua Wolf, Sports Editor
November 18, 2020
How sweet for the Heat if they could do a Big Three Part Two by adding Giannis Antetokounmpo (#34) to a starting five already featuring Bam Adebayo (#13) and Jimmy Butler (#22).

Best offseason moves for every NBA playoff team

Joshua Wolf, Sports Editor
November 14, 2020
The Miami Marlins celebrate their Wild Card Series playoff win over the Chicago Cubs, and now move on to play the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series.

MLB moves to Division Series of playoffs; Here are The Torch’s picks to move on to the League Championship Series

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
Will quarterback Patrick Mahomes lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a second straight Super Bowl championship? As the NFL kicks off its 2020 season, the Chiefs are the team to beat.

The Torch’s 2020 NFL Power Rankings

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
September 13, 2020
Does the Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa have the physicality to merit being the overall number five pick of the NFL draft?

Way too early Booms and Busts of the 2020 NFL draft

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
May 26, 2020
The Miami Heat's American Airlines Arena is still sitting empty as the NBA works to develop a format in order to finish the 2019-20 season once play resumes.

Pro sports leagues devising ways to get back to work

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
May 1, 2020
LSU's Joe Burrow (left) will out duel Clemson's Trevor Lawrence in college football's national championship game.

TORCH PREDICTION: Joe Burrow will lead LSU to the national championship in a close game

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
January 13, 2020
Gerrit Cole (right), pictured with Yankees manager Aaron Boone at his contract signing, became the highest paid pitcher in MLB history with his nine-year, $334 million contract.

Anthony Rendon to the Angels and Gerrit Cole to the Yankees highlight MLB free agent signings

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
January 9, 2020
The Los Angeles Clippers' acquisition of Kawhi Leonard (left) and Paul George make them the team to beat for the 2109-2020 NBA season.

The Torch NBA Power Rankings: The Battle of L.A.

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
The NBA will have to deal with its own protesters after its handling of Houston Rockets general manager's tweet on Hong Kong protests.

NBA has a China and a USA problem heading into season

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
October 20, 2019
With frostbite and helmet issues behind him, Raiders' Antonio Brown may be ready to play football

With frostbite and helmet issues behind him, Raiders’ Antonio Brown may be ready to play football

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
August 27, 2019
By winning the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, the University of Virginia became the first team to win the title after being eliminated in the previous year's tournament's first round.

2019 March Madness Offered Many Fascinating Story Lines

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
The Olympic Heights Girls Soccer Team took a little time to do some sightseeing when they traveled to Key West to play the Conchs the final weekend of Winter Break. OH beat Key West 2-1 in the match.

OH Girls Soccer Closes Out 15-Win Season; Readies for Potential Showdown with West Boca in District Tournament

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
OH Basketball Program's "Culture Change" Paying Immediate Dividends as Lions Off to Best Start in Years

OH Basketball Program’s “Culture Change” Paying Immediate Dividends as Lions Off to Best Start in Years

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
December 20, 2018
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin is the first and only one-handed NFL player.

One-Handed NFL Player Shaquem Griffin’s Story Is One of Determination, Perseverance, and Love

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
Lions Head Coach Baz Alfred is looking to Jack Coulson (left) and Will Cunningham to provide senior leadership in the 2018 season.

Olympic Heights Football Team Off to 2-0 Start; Looking to Build on Victories

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
September 1, 2018
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