Super Bowl LIII in Review
Alec Faraday, Staff Writer
February 27, 2019
Well, that was disappointing. Super Bowl LIII was shaping up to be a great matchup. It had everything: two high flying offenses, talent all around, great coaches, and the narrative of old vs. new. The resulting matchup was, shall we say, less than thrilling. The Tom Brady-led New England Patriots...
Boys Varsity Basketball Senior Spotlight
Jake Guttman, Staff Writer
February 27, 2019
Filed under Sports
Kaire Trotty (6-foot 1 inch. 160 lbs.)- Guard, third season on varsity. Trotty has started most games this year leading the way as a ball handler and scorer. James Dugan (6-foot 6 inches. 190 lbs.)- Forward, one season on JV, third season on varsity. Dugan has put up big numbers all year for t...
2018 NFL Playoff Predictions, Reviewed
Alec Faraday, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Another unpredictable year of football, filled with exhilarating plays and rage-inducing bad calls, is winding to a close. In preparation for the Super Bowl, I’m writing this Talisman exclusive piece reviewing my predictions. Looking back at them, let’s just say I haven’t reached Tony Romo-levels...
The Scoop on Indoor Track and Field
Susannah Lehr, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
Filed under Showcase, Sports, Winter Sports
Blood, sweat, and constant pain. These are just some of the things that indoor track athletes deal with daily. However, although it seems like it, the sport is not just a battle to survive, but also a way for students to stay in shape, compete, and showcase their incredible running, throwing, and jumping...
Protest or Betrayal?
November 30, 2018
The Pledge of Allegiance has always been a way of commemorating and admiring the many noble sacrifices of those in the armed forces. However, as society quickly ages in a state of consciousness and enlightenment, more and more people question the validity in the words they recite every day at school,...
2018 NFL Mid-Season Predictions
Milo Fisher, Staff Writer
November 20, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Sports
The NFL season is an extensive, heartbreaking process for the millions of Americans who believe every single year that their team has what it takes to conquer the football world. For all but some, this dream comes to a brutal halt before Super Bowl Sunday. As we pass the midway point of the season, the...
Winter Sports Coaches View On The Upcoming Season
November 20, 2018
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Recently, Talisman writer Glenn Young met with Towson's 2018-2019 winter sports coaches in hopes of seeing what truly goes into making championship caliber teams. Here is what these coaches had to say: Q- "Last year the basketball team had a breakthrough season, recording their first playoff victory in several years. What has changed in the program, and c...
NBA Rookie Preview
Glenn Young, Staff Writer
November 1, 2018
Filed under Sports
With the NBA season getting into swing, you will surely need to know the new faces in the league. This year’s class is littered with talent, from sharpshooters Trae Young and Kevin Knox, to aggressive 7-footers Mo Bamba and DeAndre Ayton. It is safe to say there is plenty of star potential in this year’s class. ...
Towson JV Field Hockey: A New Generation
Milo Fisher, Staff Writer
October 26, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
A sizzling hot start is important to any successful season but can’t be expected from a team that has many new players learning the game. That’s the situation the 2018 Towson JV field hockey team was forced into. Coming off a season where the team didn’t score a single goal, they have quickly found the early season hot streak that all winning teams look for. Opening the season with a 3-0-...
Fall Sports Senior Athlete Showcase
October 26, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
(Not Pictured) Boys Varsity Golf Seniors- Justin Cote, Chris Lord, Ryan Walsh Varsity Football Seniors- Brian Carter, Jordan Daughtry, Naevon Lane, Alex Simet, Chris Burns, Leighton Bechdel, Joel Lemonious, Ryan Pilotte, Myles Beard, Matt Jahries, Destin Ellis, Mike Hilgartner, J...
Fall Sports Preview 2018
Jacob Guttman, Staff Writer
September 13, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
As the fall sports season is upon us, we look forward to our team's biggest games. This coming Saturday (9/15), varsity football faces Dulaney highlighting the fiercest rivalry in BCPS sports. Boys varsity soccer and girls JV field hockey are both off to a hot start as field hockey scored three...
The Orioles’ Rough Start
June 3, 2018
Filed under Sports
At the end of May, the Baltimore Orioles are sitting at a 17-39 record after getting swept by the Nationals in the "Battle of the Beltway." The bats aren't alive, the pitching is where it shouldn’t be (below average), and the fielding is not what it used to be. The gold glove-stacked infield and homerun...
How far will the Ravens make it in this year's playoffs?
- Win it all (71%, 10 Votes)
- Wild Card (14%, 2 Votes)
- Divisional Round (7%, 1 Votes)
- Conference Championship (7%, 1 Votes)
- Superbowl (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 14
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