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After a nearly five-month hiatus from play and two months of action at Disney World in Orlando, Fla., the final two teams remaining in “the bubble” punched their tickets to the NBA Finals and are ready for battle. The Los Angeles Lakers, the top seed in the Western Conference, and the Miami Heat, the fifth […]
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Kingswood Oxford athletics has a new face leading them through this unusual year following the departure of Athletic Director Debbie Fiske last year. Josh Balabuch has stepped in as Interim Athletic Director, and despite these unusual circumstances, he has been adjusting well. Mr. Balabuch has spent the last four years as the assistant athletic director, […]
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In this unprecedented time, people look to come together to get through this, and one way is through sports. Back in March, not only did all major league sports get canceled, but high school and college sports were also put on pause, leading to a canceled spring sports season. However, Kingswood Oxford quickly bounced back […]
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The COVID pandemic has had a dramatic effect on the sports recruiting process for high school athletes this year, including those at Kingswood Oxford due to the cancellation of interscholastic competition for fall sports. Skipping a season of sports can cause problems in the recruiting process of athletes, as seniors may miss their last year […]
Read MoreEven with a disappointing end to his sophomore season, Hobart and William Smith’s sophomore power forward Jackson Meshanic ’18 continues to put in the work on and off the court. Meshanic attended the KO Upper School for three years after attending E.O. Smith High School in Storrs for his freshman year. Up until his senior […]
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Professional sports are finally back, and they’re taking fans right into the action. In the National Hockey League (NHL), playoffs are typically held in June through July. This year, they began on Aug. 1, using stats from last year to qualify teams. Certain teams, like the New York Islanders, who made it to the semifinals, […]
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This fall, due to lack of sporting events going on, the KO News is chronicling the experiences of senior fall athletes looking to play sports in college. First is senior volleyball Captain Sydney Smith. Smith has been a three-sport varsity athlete throughout her high school career, playing volleyball, squash, and tennis. She will be playing […]
Read MoreEven though her lacrosse season was cut short, Saint Lawrence defensive midfielder and Kingswood Oxford alumni Abby Eberle ’18 is creating a name for herself on her team. Eberle attended all four years at the KO Upper School. She became an integral part of the girls soccer and lacrosse teams, becoming a captain on both […]
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During these unusual circumstances, many find themselves reflecting on the past school year. Athletic Director Debbie Fiske finds herself reminiscing on her five years at Kingswood Oxford as her time here comes to a close. In her five years at KO, Mrs. Fiske has made countless changes and had an extremely positive impact on the […]
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Many Kingswood Oxford seniors graduating this year aren’t leaving behind the sports they’ve played through high school, and through dedication and love of the sport, they will continue to excel in their sports at their new colleges. These Kingswood Oxford graduates have put in a tremendous amount of effort into their athletic development through high […]
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