Sports
UHS Students Sound Off: Olympics vs. Super Bowl
Not simply sporting events, they’re marvels, spectacle, absolute extravaganzas, and the month of February is jam packed! What might you ask? Why the Superbowl, and the quickly following Vancouver 2010 Olympics. We took a minute to ask UHS students which of the two sports splendors they prefer. Mark Peterson (Sophomore): l prefer the Olympics, because... »
The Steroids Debate
There has been a lot of discussion lately about whether or not baseball players, or even athletes in general, should be able to get into the hall of fame if they have taken steroids. First, let’s look at the history of anabolic steroids. Testosterone (which helps strengthen bones and muscles in both men and women)... »
Saints Win Super Bowl
It was a historic day for Louisiana, a short four and a half years after Katrina the saints won the Superbowl. The New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts in the 44th annual Superbowl 31-17. It was the Saints first appearance in the Superbowl. The first quarter was slow for the Saints. The Colts were... »
UHS Girls’ Basketball Team Beats Danville
The Urbana girls basketball team had a home game last Thursday, January 21 against Danville with a winning score of 47-16. Among the top scorers of the varsity girls basketball team were Destani Burton with 11 points and 12 rebounds, and Whitley Pearson with 16 points and 10 rebounds. “The game went great last night,”... »
Top Music of 2009
Even though 2009 is over, people are still hooked on the old decade of music. People listen to artists, songs and albums over and over again. They never get boring if you love them a lot right? Take a look back at the Billboard charts of 2009. I’m here to tell you the top... »
UHS Boys’ Basketball Beats Charleston
Javarius Gay had 14 points, Larry Green had 11 points, Laquan Grein chipped in with 10 points and Kyle Clevenger had 7 rebounds to lead Urbana (6-11, 2-5 in conference) past non-conference opponent Charleston High School 58-47 Tuesday night. “I thought we executed well. The last three games including tonight we have executed well,” Head... »
Boys Wrestling
The UHS wrestling team has set high goals this year, including winning twin city, Big 12 and have more team wins then loses. With head Coach Charles Trabaris and Assistant Coach Mike Martin the team hopes to meet these goals. Even though the team lost six seniors, including Caleb Blaney, who made it to the... »
Boys’ Basketball Game vs. Mattoon
The Urbana High School Varsity Boys’ Basketball team was victorious at its first home game on December 4. The Tigers beat the Mattoon Green Wave 57 points to 43 in a crowded Oscar Adam’s gym. The Tigers looked strong on the court and played with confidence despite the usual first-game nerves. “We were a little... »
Girl’s Basketball Game
On Thursday, December 3, the Urbana High School girls basketball team competed against Mattoon in the Oscar Adams Gymnasium. Although the lady tigers played hard, they lost by just two points with a final score of 34-32. “The game was okay the first half, but as we got a chance in the second half, we got into... »
Add Some Football to Your Feast
While you’re eating your turkey and spending quality time with your family, there will be three football games going on. Did you know that this tradition has gone on for decades? How did this tradition come to pass? Let’s find out! George Richards, new owner of the Lions, wanted to boost attention and attendance for... »
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