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The girls softball team is off to a killer season with new and returning players ready to win big.

Cardozo Softball Begins a New Season of Passion, Perseverance, and Growth

Madison King March 31, 2025

With a long frosty winter ending and a new spring season approaching, the start of the girls' softball season is finally here. Both returning players and new additions to the team are motivated by their...

 The annual NFL Combine is a four-day event that allows collegiate athletes to showcase their talent to all 32 NFL scouts in attendance.

The 2025 NFL Combine Brings Elite Collegiate Athletes into the Spotlight

Aaron Robinson and Nathan Singh March 15, 2025

The annual NFL Combine is a four-day event that allows collegiate athletes to showcase their talent to all 32 NFL scouts in attendance. Depending on their performance, this can positively or negatively...

The Lasting Impact of Super Bowl LIX

The Lasting Impact of Super Bowl LIX

Gilbert Flecha Jr and Amiera Gobin February 23, 2025

In Super Bowl LIX, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, securing their second Super Bowl title. In the first quarter, A.J. Brown's offensive pass interference call caused...

Cardozo Seniors on Varsity Basketball were honored with touching awards, with their family and friends in attendance.

Varsity Basketball Team Celebrates a Sentimental Senior Night

Melanie Gonzalez February 10, 2025

On Feb. 3, 2025, Cardozo's Varsity Boys Basketball team held their annual senior night in celebration of the graduating class of 2025 seniors on the team. Five student-athletes were named by Varsity Coach...

Football helmet in the middle of field, Friday Night Lights style.

College Senior Bowl Showcases Rising Talents and Key Draft Impacts

Aaron Robinson February 10, 2025

The prestigious College Senior Bowl is a game to showcase these players' talents to NFL scouts and coaches. This can dramatically boost their draft stock for players not at the top of some teams' draft...

Cardozo's Stunt Team poses after competition meet.

Behind the Scenes with Cardozo’s Stunt Team

Makena Hannam and Aleeya Johnson February 3, 2025

Stunt teams require more than just strength. They require trust, communication, and dedication from everyone on the team. To understand what it takes to succeed in the world of stunt, we spoke with Coach...

Boys Varsity Basketball Celebrates a Triumphant Victory Over Springfield Gardens

Boys Varsity Basketball Celebrates a Triumphant Victory Over Springfield Gardens

Melanie Gonzalez January 9, 2025

The rise of the cold temperatures in New York has caused many New Yorkers to bundle up in preparation for freezing temperatures. What better way to stay warm during the colder months than to enjoy a basketball...

Balancing Goals and Growth: Inside Cardozo's Girls Indoor Track Team

Balancing Goals and Growth: Inside Cardozo’s Girls Indoor Track Team

Makena Hannam and Aleeya Johnson December 17, 2024

Track and field is a sport that combines individual effort with team building. Being on track is a balancing act between pushing personal limits and supporting your teammates. While running can be therapeutic...

Paul Millsap Retires After 16 Years in the NBA

Paul Millsap Retires After 16 Years in the NBA

Nathan Singh December 16, 2024

On Dec. 4, 2024, former NBA player Paul Millsap announced his retirement after 16 years of playing basketball professionally. Millsap announced his decision to retire on Instagram, posting some of his...

Buffalo Bills Call on Fans to Help Shovel Snow-Filled Stadium

Buffalo Bills Call on Fans to Help Shovel Snow-Filled Stadium

Greg Injoyan December 11, 2024

This weekend, extreme winter weather is expected around western New York, so the Buffalo Bills have put out the first call for potential shovelers' information ahead of Sunday night's game against the...

From Beginner to Co-Captain: Nafio Khan's Rise on the Boys Varsity Table Tennis Team

From Beginner to Co-Captain: Nafio Khan’s Rise on the Boys Varsity Table Tennis Team

Yashika Bhatia and Mariana Prieto November 27, 2024

The rhythmic pinging sound of the ball hitting the table rings throughout the room as it goes back and forth at an accelerating rate. On one side of the table is Nafio Khan, senior and co-captain of the...

Cardozo Boys Indoor Track: Striving for Excellence Through Teamwork and Determination

Cardozo Boys Indoor Track: Striving for Excellence Through Teamwork and Determination

Aaron Robinson November 19, 2024

Cardozo Boys Indoor Track is all about constant hard work and effort. This new season is all about new beginnings, as each year new improvements are to be made. New track teammates join with different...

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