Before the lights come on, before the whistles blow, and before the crowd fills the stands, Ledyard athletes are already locked into the field. What most people don’t see are the small traditions and secret rituals that happen behind the scenes–moments that might look simple to an outsider but mean everything to the players who… Read More The Secret Rituals of LHS Sports

While most soccer players blast hype music before a big game, senior Ben Crowe takes a different approach. Crowe puts on his headphones and listens to the sounds of nature, such as falling rain and thunderstorms. Crowe says what inspired him to listen to that kind of music was because it puts him in a… Read More The Secret To Ben Crowe’s Success 

Being a varsity athlete means learning how to balance long practices, heavy schoolwork, and the pressure to perform in competition. For many students, that balance is as tough as the sport itself. Four varsity athletes shared how they make it work, and their answers show that balance comes from discipline, small routines, and learning from… Read More Secret to Balancing the Books and the Game