Past Editions of Sports

Pickleball’s Rise to Worldwide Phenomenon Continues

Pilar Lynch ’27, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States, with a growth rate of 222.3% over the last three years.

Team USA Visits the White House After Another Successful Olympics

Olivia Sisson '27, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

On Sept. 30, 2024, over 400 Olympians and Paralympians visited the White House in recognition of their efforts and successes at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games this past summer.

The 2024 IFSC World Climbing Championships Conclude in Seoul

Ishani Agrawal ’28, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

From Oct. 2-6, the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) held the Seoul World Cup, the last World Cup of 2024.

Formula One Says Goodbye to Fan-Favorite Driver Daniel Ricciardo

Gardiner Dietrich ’27, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

Daniel Ricciardo, a Formula One fan-favorite driver, has announced his departure from racing.

Fall Pep Rally and Homecoming Raises School Spirit

Amna Shah ’27, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

The annual fall pep rally kicked off Sidwell’s Homecoming weekend on Friday, Oct. 18

The Chicago White Sox Ranks Among the Worst Teams in MLB History

Stephen Koopersmith ’26, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

On Sept. 29, the Chicago White Sox played their final game of the MLB season, beating the Detroit Tigers in a rare victory.

Olympic Medalist Taylor Knibb ’16 Shares Her Experiences

Sophia Cuttica ’28 and Maggie Kendall ’28 • September 27, 2024

At 26 years old, this is her second silver medal, and she won her first in the same event at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Sidwell Athletics Welcomes Coach Sareea Freeman

Ava Ghassemi ’27, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024

At the start of the fall sports season, the Sidwell girls varsity volleyball team welcomed new coach Sareea Freeman.

Girls Basketball Hosts Frequent Open Gyms

Olivia Sisson ’27, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024

The Winter Athletic Season does not begin for another two months, but the Sidwell Friends girls basketball 2024-2025 season’s preparation is already underway.

2024 U.S. Open Sees Many Upsets Among Top-Seeded Players

Ishani Agrawal ’28, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024

Fans filled every seat in both Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium, excited to watch some of the last professional matches of the 2024 season.