20 years ago a young rookie named Kobe Bryant made his NBA debut as an LA Laker in a game he scored only a low six points. Fast forward 10 years and Bryant dropped his legendary 81 points in a single game against the Toronto Raptors.
Every school has its rivalries that have been around for generations. Howell’s rival for some time has generally been considered the Brighton Bulldogs. However, Howell has recently developed a rivalry with a neighboring school, Grand Blanc, in only a few short years. Both schools are extremely competitive in all sports, including basketball. On Friday, Feb. 13, Howell and Grand Blanc will go head to head for Howell’s Winterfest basketball game; both teams are tied for first in the division along with Hartland and Pinckney.
With this past fall sports season closing on a high note, the Highlanders are looking to keep the high energy up as the winter sports season is about to start.
“I expect the nothing but the best out...
By Staff Writer: James Edwards
In the past month, the University of Michigan men's basketball team lost its three best players. Michigan State also lost one of the best point guards in the Big Ten.
Nik...
By Sports Editor: Danielle Hamilton
In the season home opener, Howell beat Flint Beecher, a ranked team. Right from the start, the team and fans knew this season was going to be a special one.
After the...
By Sports Editor: Danielle Hamilton
Howell senior John Brennan has been an outstanding athlete his past four years. He has participated in football and basketball and has excelled in both.
Brennan was...
By Sports Editor: Danielle Hamilton
It is often said that girls can do whatever boys can do. This statement is true, especially when put into the perspective of sports. An athlete is an athlete, no matter...
By Staff Writer: James Edwards
The Highlander boys basketball squad has opened a lot of eyes this season with some unexpected success. Led by second-year head coach Nick Simon, Howell is off to a 4-1 start...
By Staff Writer: Travis Waker
Howell High School junior Jake Wendel is a dedicated and passionate athlete who has devoted almost all of his time to the sport he loves.
When reflecting back on his high...
By Staff Writer: James Edwards
There are many Howell sports teams that are looking for this winter to be a good one, seeing as only one program won districts last year, that being the boys bowling team....
