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The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The Pack, The Myth, The Legend

The Pack, The Myth, The Legend

Written by Ava Lamb, Sports Editor April 24, 2023

One team, one position, and one purpose: being a Green Bay Packer. The legendary quarterback, Super Bowl winning, future hall of famer, Aaron Rodgers, has not only owned the NFC north division but has...

The Impact Continues

The Impact Continues

Written by Ava Lamb, Sports Editor April 18, 2023

The impact he left on our hearts grows. Four months ago Damar Hamlin, a safety for the Bills, went down into cardiac arrest. Fighting for his life we were all left there to wonder: Is he ever gonna play...

Major Changes in the MLB

Major Changes in the MLB

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief March 23, 2023

With Major League Baseball starting the 2023 season in a week, it is time to get caught up with the big changes being implemented this season. The three game-changing rules being added this season have...

"My Mom Can't Lose"

“My Mom Can’t Lose”

Written by Ava Lamb, Sports Editor February 6, 2023

For the first time in NFL history, two brothers, Travis and Jason Kelce, will be playing against each other in Super Bowl LVII. Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, and Jason Kelce, a...

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Hamlin’s Lasting Impact

Written by Ava Lamb, Sports Editor January 21, 2023

On January 2nd, the sports world as we know it came to a halt when 24 year old Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field. Everyone’s thoughts and prayers went up as 65,000 people watched in...

NFL vs. High School Concussion Protocol

NFL vs. High School Concussion Protocol

Written by Ava Lamb, Sports Editor November 22, 2022

Where do we draw the line between player safety and how many points you should score? On September 29th, Miami Dolphins Quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, got sacked and hit his head. Rushed to the locker room,...

NFL Mid Season Playoff Predictions

NFL Mid Season Playoff Predictions

Written by McKenna Orrico, Editor-in-chief November 17, 2022

So far, the 2022-23 NFL season has been full of unforeseeable triumphs and defeats that have taken the world of sports by storm. Let’s go around the league and take a look at how teams are doing so far...

Ohio State 2022 Season Overview

Ohio State 2022 Season Overview

Written by Ava Lamb, Sports Editor September 15, 2022

The 2022 Ohio state season is off to a great start with their first win! But are they good enough to bring it home? In years past, the Ohio State football team has had seasons bringing both triumph and...

Can the White Sox Outrun their Poor Season?

Can the White Sox Outrun their Poor Season?

Written by Georgia Dykstra, Sports Editor September 14, 2022

With the start of September comes the beginning of the end–for baseball at least. Playoffs are just under a month away, and it’s time to get down to business. Chicago’s very own White Sox is only...

Year of Champions

Year of Champions

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief May 17, 2022

Lockport is experiencing a year like no other. The athletic and academic successes have been piling higher than ever in the 2021-2022 school year with students showing their skills in activities ranging...

Will There be Major League Baseball in 2022?

Will There be Major League Baseball in 2022?

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief March 9, 2022

On March 1st, Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred announced that the MLB Lockout has yet to end, canceling the first week of regular season baseball. The MLB and MLBPA have yet to meet since the March...

The Destigmatization of Mental Health in the World of Sports

The Destigmatization of Mental Health in the World of Sports

Written by McKenna Orrico, Editor-in-chief December 6, 2021

Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, Lane Johnson, Calvin Ridley, Delonte West, and Serena Williams all have one thing in common: they have publicly addressed their mental health. Athletes, professional, collegiate,...