The Bobcat Prowl

Setting Sights on New Heights

Junior Mallory Mead shatters previous SWHS high jump record.

Kayla Pinkin and Diya Krishna • January 16, 2025

On January 11th, junior Mallory Mead set a new all time record. Mead beat the previously held South Windsor High School indoor track record for the girls high jump, by jumping 5' 2" at the 40th Yale Interscholastic...

Between The Pipes With Noah Sampson

Eli Schwartzman, Editor/Sports Specialist • January 16, 2025

For the past two seasons, there’s been only one player to start in every single game for the South Windsor High School hockey team. Noah “Jimbo” Sampson has been at the helm of the Bobcats lineup...

Pinned to Perfection

Featured Athlete: Jayshaun Barrett

Adam Albaghdadi and Anthony Sosa • January 14, 2025

Senior Jayshaun Barrett is an undefeated wrestling machine on the mat who has gone 14-0 to start off his season. Barrett is currently ranked in CT and it's for a reason. “Jayshaun has made steady...

Jay2Green

Adam Albaghdadi and Nirvaan Thakran • January 13, 2025

Junior Jaden Bridgeforth, also known as Jay2Green, is a three sport athlete who not only thrives in basketball, but also plays football and lacrosse. Bridgeforth got the nickname Jay2Green by his...

‘Teagan’ It to the Hoop

Featured Athlete: Teagan Purcell

Jane Carty and Hannah Kowalchik • January 10, 2025

Teagan Purcell is a sophomore and SWHS athlete on the girls varsity basketball team. Playing since a young age, Purcell has shown consistent love for the game. “I play basketball because my whole...

Butla’s Blueprint

Adam Albaghdadi, Social Media Editor • January 9, 2025

Senior Noah Butler has been playing hockey for over 10 years and was inspired to play by center Connor Bedard. He wears #11 on the ice and plays at the center position. “Butla is a great kid who plays...

‘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...

Pre-season Report: Indoor Track

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

The South Windsor High School 2024-2025 Indoor Track season started on Thursday, December 5th. Being almost a week into the season, athletes have already set their goals and what they wish to achieve...

New Coach, New Chapter

SWHS hires new basketball coach for the '24-25 season

Emily Dalpe and Hannah Kowalchik • December 11, 2024

The South Windsor boys basketball team gained a new coach on November 19, 2024. After a long process, and careful consideration, the committee made the decision about who should be the team's new coach....