The Bobcat Prowl

‘Ryde’ Above the Rim

Nihaal Thakran and Adam Saada • January 6, 2025

Ryder Haynes is a junior at South Windsor High School and is one of the starting players on the school's Varsity Basketball Team. Haynes sports number 22 on the court, and plays at the center position. Beginning...

Goal Getter

The story behind an amazing hockey career that isn’t over yet.

Kayla Pinkin, Staff Writer • January 6, 2025

Lili Ficaro, a senior at SWHS has a lot to be proud of with her talent for hockey. She plays for the Storm, a girls highschool co-op team along with Glastonbury, East Catholic, Tolland and Rockville High...

Tyler Takes the Court

Will Castelhano, Tyler Romero, and Fadel Kafel • November 18, 2024

Senior Power Forward and Center Tyler Pottinger is a stand out player on the SWHS boys varsity basketball team. Although he is not the loudest on the court, he still can make big plays and is a major impact...

The Bobcats’ Ball Hawk

Featured Athlete: Dom MacNeil

Nihaal Thakran and Adam Albaghdadi • November 14, 2024

Dominic MacNeil is a junior safety for the South Windsor Bobcat football team, sporting #22, as he has been for his entire football playing career. MacNeil has been making a name for himself during his...

The Payoff Pitch

How years of hard work rewarded SWHS junior Brayden Edwards

Eli Schwartzman, Editor/Sports Specialist • November 11, 2024

Around 60 million children play sports in America, and yet only 12,347 of them will go on to play Division 1 baseball in college. The balance of school, homework, sports, exercise, and relationships can...

Latest on ‘Faux’ News: Sophomore Standout

Nirvaan Thakran and Nihaal Thakran • November 6, 2024

Sophomore tailback Ryan Faux is a key player for the South Windsor Bobcats football team. He helps push the team to its victories, and always keeps a positive mindset, no matter what the score is. Faux...

Hayden’s Golden Boots

Adam Albaghdadi, Social Media Editor • September 24, 2024

Junior Hayden Xhokaxhiu is a talented student athlete who takes pride in his work on and off the field. Xhokaxhiu is a midfielder and striker for the South Windsor High School Boys Varsity Soccer...

Her Goal? Stopping Yours

Featured Athlete: Olivia Lopez

Will Castelhano and Adam Albaghdadi • September 16, 2024

A year ago, Olivia Lopez was sitting in the bleachers watching the girl's soccer team fall short of Fairfield Ludlowe 1-0 in the state playoffs. Now that former goalie Haley Butler is gone, a new...

Burke and the Bobcats

Featured Athlete: Ethan Burke

Eli Schwartzman, Editor/Sports Specialist • September 10, 2024

Just two years ago, Ethan Burke was sitting in the stands, watching as the South Windsor High School football team finished with a 1-9 record. Now, Burke is one of the star players of the team and helped...

Sergeant Saada Starts Off the Season Strong

Featured Athlete: Adam Saada

Adam Albaghdadi, Social Media Editor • September 8, 2024

Senior captain Adam Saada, also referred to as Sergeant Saada by his teammates, is an offensive tackle, and defensive end for the South Windsor Bobcats. ¨I think we're gonna make it to the playoffs...