CMHS Artist Spotlight!

Abrial Tolar Sports Reporter Photo taken by Bryce Milburn Here at CMHS, our athletes are no different from any other athletes, and that even extends to their mental health and how they deal with it. Mental health is something everyone deals with. Sports and after-school activities can add stress to teens more than they can handle, and things might be going on at home. Being stressed is something everyone feels, but going through games or even practice might be different fo

By Chase Stone Sports Reporter After battling early-season difficulties, Crete-Monee High School track and field athletes are starting to find their groove through stronger meet performances, more consistent training habits, and growing chemistry across events as they work to improve both physically and mentally throughout the season. Track and field senior night. Photo taken by the Crete Monee Athletic page Senior Jacorey Hopkins said training with the right teammates has he

By Zyon Floyd Sports Editor The boys' volleyball season has been a mix of progress, challenges, and growing chemistry, showing that while the team is not at its peak yet, it is steadily improving together, growing from each other, and learning to play as one. The boys' varsity team played a match against Joliet Township High School. Photo by Bella Velasquez. students in their lives. Seniors can now enjoy moments of freedom, be themselves, and find their next steps. For most

By Amir Barton General Reporter Under the bright lights of a high school playoff game, Dominic Jackson didn't just play; he took over, turning preparation into performance and effort into dominance when his team needed him most. Photo courtesy of Dominic Jackson “My most memorable performance was our first playoff game, where I had four touchdowns on 12 carries for 150 yards, and it felt great to help lead my team in such an important moment,” Dominic Jackson said. That perfo

By Jordyn Sanchez Editor in Chief Girls’ soccer season is coming to an end, with some of the varsity players saying goodbye to their seniors, but their pride builds stronger as their game runs to an end. The girls strive to win more games as well as represent the school with more accuracy. In girls’ varsity soccer, they’ve had a tough season but made 5th overall conference, winning a quarter of their games even to go as far not letting the other teams score a point in a matc

By Bryce Milburn Sports Editor The Crete-Monee Warrior baseball and softball team played their senior night against Rich Township Raptors for softball winning 18-8 and the Thornridge Falcons for baseball on May 20. The Warriors delivered two huge victories, creating memories on this field that will last a lifetime. Photo taken by Crete Monee athletic page of all the athletes on signing day. Four-year softball player, shortstop and Governor State University commit, Taleeana R

By Bryce Milburn Sports Editor The Crete-Monee softball team's season just started. With numerous players, new coaches, and a brand-new turf field, the Warriors are in for an entirely new season. Photo by Emily Gerth. The players discussed their feelings before the season. The Warriors are looking to build off their 12-15 record from last season. They are off to a 1-1 record so far. "I'm very excited and very nervous,” senior outfielder Carli Sawallisch said. Senior outfie

By Hipolito Talavera Sports Reporter Fueled by hard work and growing chemistry, the Crete-Monee Warriors enter the season with high expectations. Led by experienced players, the team is focused on both success and strong connections. The team stands for a picture after their first practice on the new field. For players like senior outfielder Keyshon James, he is getting prepared for the long season ahead. ”I go to the gym every day and try to practice as much as I can," Jam

By Zyon Floyd Sports Editor At CMHS, many student-athletes face the challenge of balancing homework, practices, games, and personal responsibilities every day. With practices lasting hours after school and assignments still due the next morning, athletes must learn strong time-management skills to succeed both in the classroom and in their sport. Senior boys volleyball player Savian Haddon goes up to spike the ball. Photo courtesy of Ms. Belin. “I have a set schedule with ev

By Kamaree Ahonto Sports Reporter Girls basketball players Jayda Franklin and Ka'miyah Reed recently made history by breaking the school’s steal record, with seven steals, something neither of them expected when the season first began. Jayda Franklin and Ka'Miya Reed (above) broke the school's all-time steals record with seven a-piece. Photo by K'avon Ahonto. Franklin and Reed both reached the milestone, showing the strength of their team and proving that hard work pays off.

By Israel Graves General Reporter ​A practice may characterize the Crete-Monee girls' team this season. They have been improving their own game while motivating their teammates to do the same. The girls who are on the all-conference for track take a photo. Picture courtesy from Mr. Mueller. “We are like a family of sorts, so we argue a lot. We offer a lot of constructive criticism to one another, but we also make sure that we are holding one another accountable,” Liyannah An

By Amir Barton General Reporter Before kickoff, Jerome Felder tightens his season-long gloves, wears a lucky wristband, and repeats his warm-up routine. Many football players rely on small rituals and superstitions to feel confident. Dominic Jackson (left) says that he always prepares the same way for his games. Superstitions in sports often develop after a good performance. When athletes notice they played well after following a certain routine, they sometimes repeat that ac

By Israel Graves General Reporter A practice may characterize the Crete-Monee girls' team this season. They have been improving their own game while motivating their teammates to improve theirs too. The girls track team trains in the fieldhouse. Photo by KáVon Ahonto. “We are like a family of sorts, so we argue a lot. We offer a lot of constructive criticism to one another, but we also make sure that we are holding one another accountable,” Liyannah Anthony said. This sense

By Amir Barton General Reporter The Chicago Bears' season this year was nothing short of amazing. This was the Bears' best season since 2018, despite being projected to finish last in their seed this year. They made it to the second round of the playoffs but came up short against the Rams by just 3 points (20-17). The amazing pass to Cole Kmet to send the playoff game against the Rams into overtime was just one of several miraculous moments of the 2025 Bears season. Photo co

By Zyon Floyd Sports Reporter The Crete basketball team’s season has been anything but predictable. At times, the squad has displayed strong teamwork and clear potential, showing what they’re capable of when everything clicks. Junior Joseph Alexander takes a free throw against Kankakee. Photo by Ka´von Ahonto. However, injuries and tough losses have made it challenging to maintain steady momentum. Even with these obstacles, the players continue to push forward, using each ga

By Ahmir Reynolds Reporter Freshman Colyer Bland said he joined wrestling at the beginning of the school year because he wanted to be part of a sport and was encouraged by his friends. Although he knew little about wrestling at first, he decided to give it a try. The Warriors practice for the season. Photo by Claudia McIntyre. “At the beginning of the school year, I was looking for a sport to join and decided to try wrestling. I did not expect it to be as diffic

By Rhiannon Leal Features and Entertainment Reporter Photo courtesy of Rhiannon Leal. Isla McClure has loved to bowl ever since she was a little girl, but now she is proud to say that she is the captain of the varsity and has a high score of 175 attached to her resume. ​ ¨What I like most about bowling is that it is a fun environment; each year we get new girls on the team, and it’s new bonds we get to make. Along with that, we meet so many different people in all of our ga

By Bryce Milburn Sports Editor Travonte Boyd pins Kankakee opponent. Photo by Bryce Milburn. The Warrior wrestling teams' season is coming to an end, with them having just finished up their sectionals. Junior Dominic Jackson finished the season with a 30-1 record and qualified for state. “This was the best wrestling season I've had here,” Jackson said. Dominic has wrestled for three seasons and is a multi-sport athlete playing football, wrestling, and shot put. ”This season

By Naquan Griffin Sports Reporter Boys basketball varsity is looking for a good season this year. Last year they accomplished a 18-13 record last season beating Simeon which was a top 25 team in Illinois. This year the Warriors are ranked number 18 in 3A preseason top 25. The Warriors defeated the Richards Bulldogs on Dec. 16, to improve to 6-2 behind Joseph Jones' 14 points and nine rebounds, Zyheir Gardner's (pictured) ten points, and Joseph Alexander's nine points and six

Kamaree Ahonto Sports Reporter The Warriors won their first playoff game against Quincy 73-35, setting a school record for the most points scored in a playoff game. Dominic Jackson scored four touchdowns in the wildcat formation, which increased all of the warriors' momentum. Photo by Tavauge Starling. ¨We were so hyped, we scored a lot of points thanks to both sides of the ball. I think we went crazy, YK, Dom scored four touchdowns on them for him to play defense too, that's