The Sphinx

Sports Summer Reading: The Hard Hat by Jon Gordon

September 14, 2020

Staying Fit During Quarantine

April 10, 2020

“Without a doubt, these are unfortunate times for everyone, and everyone has an out if they want it. This still doesn't change the fact that you 'reap what you sow'. If you are exercising with purpose, finding ways to con...

Queens of the Court: Lady Lions Advance to State Finals

Kayce Glenn, Josh Levins, Kelsey Harrison, and Fallon Carney

February 27, 2020

The Carterville Lady Lions have been utterly dominant this season, trumping everyone on their journey toward the state championship. Led by the three seniors, Abbey Crain, Jeniah Thompson, and Megan Barton, the Lady Lions ...

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The XFL Is Coming In 2020

February 10, 2020

Jeniah Thompson: An Astounding Athlete

Kasha Ward, Staff Writer

February 7, 2020

Senior basketball power house Jeniah Thompson is currently going through her final basketball season as a highschooler. Since this is occurring, it seems necessary to appreciate all of her accomplishments and take a ...

Springing Into A New Season of Spring Sports

February 7, 2020

New coach, New Year, New Team, and One Dream

Jamie Leonard, Staff Writer

November 25, 2019

The 2019-2020 wrestling season brought the team a new leader. Coach Daniel Alderman holds the position of the head coach for the Carterville High School wrestling team. His father introduced wrestling to him when he ...

Ballin’: Men’s College Basketball Kickoff

November 21, 2019

Who are the next “Browns” of the NFL

Josh Levins, Staff Writer

November 14, 2019

The Cleveland Browns, since their return to the NFL back in 2001, have had struggles with winning until last year when they almost made the playoffs. Now the NFL needs someone to pick up where they left off and los...

Season “Swishes”

Madison Poshard, Staff Writer

November 14, 2019

Football season is over and that means it’s basketball season. Similar to football season, the students, parents, and teachers are encouraged to go to the boys’ and girls’ basketball games! Students even have dress up days...

Enemies of The Lions

Fallon Carney, Staff Writer

October 4, 2019

The Varsity football season has started out rough. Perhaps because they're a young team, or maybe the enemies they play. About three weeks ago, in the big cat fight, The Lions came close to the win against the Herrin Tigers. Th...

Freshman Football: Guard The Yard

Kayce Glenn, Staff Writer

October 4, 2019

The Carterville freshman football team has started off strong, leaving high expectations for the remainder of the season. The freshman team is currently undefeated and opposing teams have yet to score against them. This team consists o...