Da’Shawn Bibbs
Reporter
 
 Junior Jaleel Canty says that two years from now he sees himself at a Big Ten school playing football on a scholarship. Canty came one step closer to his dream this November, when Football Recruiting Analyst Tom Lemming came to Everett High School to invite him to the Junior All- American Camp in Phoenix.

The All-American Camp is made up of the top 300 high school football players in the nation.
 
 “When I was recruited I felt honored; [it’s a] once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be invited to such a prestigious event,” said …

Meeshon Rogers
Reporter
Almost all sports from varsity football to JV soccer had successful seasons. The varsity soccer team took 1st place in the CAAC. The varsity football team beat grand ledge, who was an undefeated  team until that game. The JV volleyball team went all the way to the CAAC division III championship game. Here is wrap-up of all the fall sports.
Football
The varsity football team had the most successful season it’s have had in three years, winning five out of four games in their conference.They didn’t do as well as they …

Jeff Walker
Reporter
 
Right after the last bucket dropped on last season, basketball teams have been preparing for the up coming season, and Everett is no different. From shooting 100 shots a day to lifting weights, athletes have been preparing for this year’s competition. With a team made up of mostly seniors, they say there’s no choice but to play hard. 
Having the advantage on your opponent is the key to the game. The earlier players get into the habit of working off-season, the better their chances of success in the upcoming season. …

Jacob Venable
Reporter
The Viking swim team has a new look this year. The team has combined with two other area high schools it is now a Division One swim team that goes by The Lansing Legacy. The Legacy is led by seniors Blake Howe and Chase Moreno.
The team looks to improve the 2011-2012 season after a strong finish last season.
“The fact that we’re combining teams will help improve from last season as a team,” said Howe. “What we lack as a team, Eastern and Sexton …

Victoria Smith
Reporter

After going 0-9 last season, the Viking football team was more hungry than ever for a win. And playing Waverly, it showed.
The Vikings defeated the warriors, 41-13. Scoring touchdowns were third-year starting juniors Jaleel Canty, Anthony White, and Javon Moore.
During the summer, the team developed a family bond. They ran together in the morning and lifted weights afterwards. They also participated in several seven-on-seven’s.
“The difference between this season and last season is we play more as a team,” said senior Derrick Foy.
“We don’t go into games thinking we’re going …

Morgan White
Reporter

Imagine waking up at four o’clock in the morning and coming to school. The building is dark, and no one else is around. For members of the girls’ swim team, that describes about two to three days a week since the beginning of the swimming season.
When the team has double practices, they get to school before anyone else to practice, and then they go to their classes like everyone else. Where will you find them after school? Most likely back in the pool practicing, along with girls from other …

Alexus Root
Reporter

Volleyball is a sport mostly overlooked by Everett High School, but the Lady Vikings have improved over the years in the volleyball program to what it is now, a competitive, talented team. Three years ago the program struggled to beat any team, but now their true competition comes from the teams at the top.
“Varsity and all levels are progressing,” said varsity coach Jube Falcon. Falcon believes the day it will all pay off has not come yet, but it is very close. The varsity volleyball team took third place …

Jacob Venable
Reporter

The Viking soccer team is one of the best in the area, lead by All-Conference goalkeeper Brett Dawsey.
“The soccer team deserves more hype than they get,” said senior Blake Howe. “The football team gets all the hype, when their record isn’t as good as the soccer team.”
The Vikings are devoted to their sport and will do whatever it takes to win.
“We work extremely hard everyday,” said head coach Steve Horn. “These guys come to practice ready to work hard everyday.”
Win or lose, the players maintain their positive work ethic.
“In …

Da’Shawn Bibbs
Reporter

Over a year after the cheerleading team was turned into a club and the coaching position was made volunteer, the squad is still struggling, according to members of the squad.
On June 7, 2010 cheerleaders at tryouts were told that cheerleading as a sport had been cut and turned into a “club” sport. This means that the group cannot compete in CAAC events, and that the role of coach would no longer be a paid position. Coach Becky Joyner told the girls that she would stay on as a volunteer …

Victoria Smith

Reporter
 

After going 0-9 last season, the Viking football team was more hungry than ever for a win. And playing Waverly, it showed.
The Vikings defeated the warriors, 41-13. Scoring touchdowns were third-year starting juniors Jaleel Canty, Anthony White, and Javon Moore.
During the summer, the team developed a family bond. They ran together in the morning and lifted weights afterwards. They also participated in several seven-on-seven’s.
“The difference between this season and last season is we play more as a team,” said senior Derrick Foy.
“We don’t go into games thinking we’re going …