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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

The Torch
Pedro Lagoeiro

Pedro Lagoeiro, Co-Sports Editor

Pedro is a Co-Sports Editor for The Torch. He is a senior in his third year on The Torch staff. Pedro is the captain of the Olympic Heights boys soccer team. His interests include playing soccer, music, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.

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Former soccer superstar David Beckham is the founder, co-owner, and president of the MLS soccer club Inter Miami CF.

MLS soccer club Inter Miami one of the league’s most popular

Pedro Lagoeiro, Co-Sports Editor
May 17, 2023
Argentina's Lionel Messi may have cemented his legacy as the greatest soccer player ever at the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Moving forward from the 2023 FIFA World Cup

Pedro Lagoeiro, Co-Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
The 2022 FIFA World Cup, being played in Qatar, will kick off on Nov. 20 and run through Dec. 18.

The Torch’s 2022 FIFA World Cup preview

Pedro Lagoeiro, Co-Sports Editor
November 20, 2022
With American players Tyler Adams (left) and Brenden Aaronson on the roster, Leeds United has become one of the more popular English Premier League teams for fans in the United States.

Leeds United becomes a favorite for American soccer fans

Pedro Lagoeiro, Co-Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
The Olympic Heights Girls Volleyball Team celebrated its Senior Night on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Even though the night ended in a 3-0 loss to Park Vista, the Lady Lions finished the season at 7-7, equaling their best record in recent memory.

Volleyball finishes with a 7-7 regular season record, equaling best outing in over a decade; playoffs start Monday, Oct. 17

Pedro Lagoeiro, Co-Sports Editor
October 13, 2022
Second year Olympic Heights head football coach Brandon Knight (center, white visor) expects his 2022 squad to be competitive in their new district.

Lions football team starts 2022 season with high hopes

Pedro Lagoeiro, Co-Sports Editor
August 25, 2022
Olympic Heights student/athletes that signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level are (from left): Caleb Mackrey (basketball), Brady Thomas (basketball), Maddy Wicihowski (softball), Will Eltringham (football), and Kyle Dzarnowski (basketball).

Five OH student/athletes sign to play at the collegiate level

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
May 22, 2022
This weekend's Miami Grand Prix will utilize Hard Rock Stadium as a centerpiece of the track.

This weekend’s Miami Grand Prix highlights will increase the growing popularity of Formula 1 racing in the U.S.

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022
The U.S. women's national soccer team had plenty of fan support in its fight to earn equal pay to the men's team.

U.S. women’s national soccer team scores a big win as it reaches settlement guaranteeing equal pay to men’s team

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
Olympic Heights senior Caleb Mackrey is the state's 6A-classification leading average points per game scorer and 14th in the state overall.

OH Boys Basketball finish season strong; primed for playoffs

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
February 8, 2022
Lions senior midfielder Brett Mazo, who had 10 goals and six assists on the season, passes the ball in the Jan. 20 game against Park Vista. (photo by Janaina Lagoeiro)

Olympic Heights boys soccer team closes out regular season winning 10 of 12 games, clinches #1 seed in district playoffs

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
January 29, 2022
The Torch’s UEFA Champions League knockout predictions

The Torch’s UEFA Champions League knockout predictions

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
January 16, 2022
Led by its "Captain America," Christian Pulisic, the USMNT looks to be a lock for the 2022 World Cup.

USMNT breaks into FIFA top-10 Men’s World Rankings

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
November 13, 2021
Rapper Travis Scott, long known for encouraging chaotic "raging" at his concerts, is being blamed for not doing anything to prevent the tragedy at his recent Astroworld Music Festival.

Travis Scott under fire after his Astroworld Music Festival catastrophe leaves eight dead and hundreds injured

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
The Miami Heat's new big three (from left to right): Bam Adabayo, Kyle Lowry, and Jimmy Butler.

Miami Heat a viable contender after Riley’s roster tweaking

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
The transfer window saw legends Lionel Messi (left) and Cristiano Ronaldo (right) on the move. Messi went from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, and Ronaldo went from Juventus to Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi spotlight busy European soccer transfer window; England’s Premier remains premier

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
September 17, 2021
One step being taken to keep all concerned as safe as possible is to not allow fans from other countries to attend the Summer Olympic Games being held in Tokyo, Japan.

With games scheduled to start in one month, pandemic questions still linger regarding Tokyo Summer Olympics

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
June 18, 2021
SoundCloud offers upcoming artists a shot at recognition

SoundCloud offers upcoming artists a shot at recognition

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
May 23, 2021
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores (center) and General Manager Chris Grier (right) have been at the forefront of a rebuilding process that began with Flores' hiring after the 2018 season.

Miami Dolphins most recent rebuild nearing culmination

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
May 4, 2021
Kylian Mbappe (left) and Erling Haaland (right) are building a soccer rivalry that could equal that of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's.

France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland could potentially create the greatest soccer rivalry of all time

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
April 18, 2021
The sneaker resale market is booming, and many teens are getting in on the action.

Teens getting in on the growing sneaker resale business

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
Kendrick Lamar fans are hopeful and eager for the rapper to release his first album in four years.

The Torch’s top-10 most anticipated albums of 2021

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
March 5, 2021
Golden State Warrior Klay Thompson suffered a torn achilles before the 2020-21 season even started, leading some to speculate that he was rushed back too soon from a torn ACL injury.

Major sports seeing more injuries due to COVID-19 shortened pre-seasons and more frequent games

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
January 26, 2021
After the release of Lil Pump's "Gucci Gang," Gucci sales nearly doubled at the beginning of 2018 with 55 percent of sales coming from consumers under 35 years old.

Rappers becoming major players in the fashion game

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
December 30, 2020
Youth development leagues, such as MLS Next, are the key to United States soccer regaining international relevance.

U.S. soccer future bright with focus on youth development

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer
December 19, 2020
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