THE RETURN OF THE EYE

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By: BHS Features Staff

October 2, 2024

October is The United States’ way of recognizing those who, unfortunately, suffer and have suffered from breast cancer.

The American Cancer Society partnered with Imperial Chemical Industries started Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It originated as a week-long awareness campaign but later grew into a month-long event.

The original goal of Breast Cancer Awareness Month was to educate women about breast cancer and to show them how to detect early warning signs. One of their goals was to promote mammograms as an important tool for detecting and treating breast cancer.

Many people wear pink ribbons to show support for those who are struggling with breast cancer or for those who have passed away from this very aggressive disease. One of the biggest supporters of breast cancer awareness is the NFL.

Now during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is used as a way to celebrate and encourage women who have breast cancer and the survivors to share their stories. It is also dedicated to raising funds for research and other related causes of breast cancer. Simply, it is a month of hope and inspiration.

Former First Lady Betty Ford helped kick off the week-long event, as she was also a breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed during her husband Gerald Ford’s term as President of The United States. With her contributions, she helped bring more awareness to people.

Not only can women suffer from breast cancer, but men can get it, too. Albeit rare for it to happen to men, 1-out-of-100 breast cancer diagnoses in the U.S. is found in a man. In 2021, President Joe Biden declared October 17-23 to be Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week.

Metastatic Breast Cancer, also known as stage four breast cancer, is a cancer that can spread to other parts of the body, beyond the breasts. This happens when cancerous cells travel into the bloodstream or lymphatic system. The most common area for the cells to spread is to the bones, causing bone cancer. Unfortunately, around 30 percent of breast cancers can return as metastatic. In 2009, October 13 was dedicated as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Some people may not fully support Breast Cancer Awareness Month because many people overlook the awareness. People may see it as a pink celebration, causing fewer people to research the risks. People have also noticed that some product brands add pink ribbons to their packages to attract more customers, even if the products increase the risk of breast cancer.

Unfortunately, anyone can get breast cancer at any time. The youngest person to get breast cancer was an eight-year-old girl named Chrissy Turner. When she was diagnosed, her parents were in shock, not knowing what to do.

“It was such a shock. No child should have to go through cancer,” her mother Annette Turner exclaimed.

Chrissy had a rare form of cancer called Secretory Carcinoma.

Her mom explained that “Only one in one million are diagnosed, and she is the youngest that they’ve run across having this particular type of breast cancer.”

Chrissy had to go through a mastectomy to remove her breast tissue so that she would not run the risk of getting breast cancer again.

Joanne V. LaFrance, a 77-year-old cancer survivor, shared her story of dealing with breast cancer. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, and she previously dealt with colon cancer and bladder cancer in 2017. After her first appointment when she learned she had breast cancer, she was depressed, anxious, and devastated. This got so bad that her doctor prescribed her antidepressants. To learn more about her story, visit Breast Cancer Personal Stories.

No one has ever asked for this disease, so please show your support for all victims by wearing some form of pink this month or by donating to Cancer Research.

Stay Strong, and Fight On!

{Information sourced from Brevard Health Alliance, CDC, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.}

Start With Hello Week

By: BHS News Staff

October 1, 2024

Happy “Start With Hello Week” to everyone.

This week focuses on creating a community where people feel open to reaching out to others and by stepping out of their comfort zones. Because this week is important, BHS students are encouraged to participate in the themes below.

Monday – September 30: Students will begin the week by signing their name on the “Start With Hello” poster during their lunch periods.
Tuesday – October 1: Students will write a short note to a friend to show appreciation for them.
Wednesday – October 2: Wear green to show support.
Thursday – October 3: Students will write notes to a teacher or trusted adult about why they appreciate them.
Friday – October 4: Students will wear blue and gold to show off their Hurricane Pride.

Students who participate in “Start With Hello Week” will be rewarded with candy and glow bands from members of the Key Club. This is a great opportunity to become closer with the Hurricane Community, while also earning prizes for participating.

Please participate this week. It is not difficult to say “Hello” to someone new.

In other news, many students last week from the class of 2028 went on a field trip to MAGNET, where they learned about manufacturing and the potential avenues for future employment. A big thank you to the BHS staff members who organized this, giving the freshmen class such a great and meaningful real-world experience.

Finally, parent-teacher conferences are slated for October 10, and the first quarter closes on October 17. Please turn in all work and continue working on organization/time management. This will be a huge help when it comes to keeping grades up and achieving higher levels of learning.

Here is the upcoming event calendar:

October 1: Boys Soccer Senior Night vs. Lakeside
October 1: Girls Soccer Senior Night vs. Lakeside
October 7: Girls Volleyball Senior Night vs. Cuyahoga Heights
October 10: College/Career Resource Fair and Senior Parent Financial Meeting
October 11: Football, Marching Band, and Cheerleading Senior Night vs. Trinity

Have a wonderful rest of the week, Brooklyn!

{To stay updated with the Brooklyn City School District, make sure to click here.}

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Taylor

*Study Skills Instructor / Assistant Basketball Coach*

By: BHS Staff Profiles

September 27, 2024

Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mr. Robert Taylor. This is Mr. Taylor’s third year in the Brooklyn City School District. Here and outside of Brooklyn, he coaches basketball, and he loves to uplift the youth. He enjoys spending time with his wife and kids and watching/coaching basketball. A fun fact about him is that he is a jokester.

Q: What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

A: “I would say seeing the kids I work with succeed.”

Q: What does a typical workday entail?

A: “Well, my day starts by getting up around 4:30-5:00 in the morning and getting my kids together because we come to school for morning basketball workouts. Then, getting ready to go to class, and getting everyone in the class prepared for the day. I am here until about 3:05 in the afternoon. Then, after that, I do more stuff after school with basketball or volleyball. My day is usually done around 8:00. So, it starts around 5:00 a.m. and ends between 8:00-9:00 p.m. It can be busier, though.”

Q: Since you are a basketball coach here in Brooklyn, what would you like to see accomplished for this upcoming season?

A: “I would love to see the boys varsity basketball team win this year’s conference championship. It has not been done since 2004, and I would love to see it happen this year.”

Q: How do you plan on improving as a coach from year to year?

A: “Trying to add something new to my coaching style, probably having more patience, paying more attention to detail, and helping all of the kids get better or enhance their skills instead of just a couple, here and there.”

Q: Who is your favorite NBA player?

A: “Enrique Freeman because I coached and trained him. I also know his family really well.”

{Editor’s Note: Go Zips!}

Q: What is the best surprise that you have ever received?

A: “When I was 16, I won an MVP award.”

Q: What five words do you think best describe you?

A: “Tall, Handsome, Funny, Serious, Tough.”

Q: What is a typical Saturday night like for you?

A: “It depends on what is going on, to be honest. But I usually try to relax and recover from every busy day I had during the week. It was different when I was younger, though.” 😁

Thank you for allowing us to interview you, Mr. Taylor. We wish you all of the best this upcoming basketball season. Cut those nets down!

Down Go The Falcons

By: BHS Sports Staff

September 26, 2024

Last Thursday, the boys soccer team faced off against the Garrett Morgan Falcons. The Falcons came into the contest with a 4-4-1 record, while the Hurricanes stood winless at 0-8. However, the Hurricanes had high hopes coming into this game because they beat the Falcons 4-0 last season.

Early on in the first half, the Hurricanes maintained possession and had multiple shots on goal by seniors Jadyn DeLuca and Jeff Helmick, but nothing could get past the Falcons’ goalie. After these close misses, it became apparent that this game would be a back-and-forth battle with a low-scoring outcome.

Both teams hustled and played great defense, and this was the script for the entire first half with neither team scoring.

Similar to the first half, the second half was very competitive with numerous, great plays from both sides, but the Hurricanes still had possession throughout and plenty of opportunities to score. Even though they could not connect at this point, the midfield and defense were able to hold strong by preventing the Falcons from striking first.

Midway through the second half, the Hurricanes had their first big chance as senior Jaime Villasmil-Leon was awarded a penalty kick. However, his shot sailed over the goal, and the game remained scoreless.

The Hurricanes were running out of chances, but Villasmil-Leon redeemed himself as he put the ball into the bottom left corner in the 73rd minute to put the Hurricanes on top, 1-0.

However, this game was not over as the Falcons threatened in the final minutes. With under two minutes to go, the Falcons had three consecutive shots on goal, but sophomore goalie Kyle Morgan came up big and kept the Falcons scoreless.

The Hurricanes were able to keep the ball as time ran out, notching their first victory of the season.

Final Score: Brooklyn 1, Garrett Morgan 0.

With this win, the Hurricanes improved to 1-8, while the Falcons dropped to 4-5-1.

The boys will be back in action tonight as they travel to Shaker Heights for a 6:00 start.

In other Fall sports, the girls volleyball team (2-14) has a little break before returning to action next Tuesday when they face off at home against Richmond Heights. Game time is 6:00.

The girls soccer team (2-9-1) returns home tonight to face Cuyahoga Heights. Game time is at 7:00.

Lastly, the football team (1-4) is home tomorrow night as they take on the Beachwood Bison. Kickoff is at 7:00.

Go Canes!

{For up-to-date events and schedules, visit Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics.}

Woolly Bear Festival

By: BHS Features Staff

September 25, 2024

Who knew the type of impact that a fuzzy, little caterpillar could make on a community and a region? Well, if you do not know, just ask the residents of Vermilion.

This upcoming Sunday (September 29) will be the 52nd annual Woolly Bear Festival. Included in this event is the Vermilion Woolly Bear Parade, which is one of the largest parades held in Ohio, and it will run from 1:30-3:30.

The Woolly Bear Festival started when Northeast Ohio television weatherman Dick Goddard of Fox 8 Cleveland was talking with some of his friends and co-workers about a celebration built around using a Woolly Bear to forecast the upcoming Winter forecast. In 1972, Firelands-Florence Township Elementary School had an idea for raising funds. With the help of Goddard, they created a small festival that blossomed throughout the years. The Firelands-Florence band, the Boy Scouts, and the local fire department hosted the first parade. The parade was so successful that after 2,000 people watched the initial one, it grew to 15,000 people after a decade, and the viewership continued to increase. This caused the parade to move to bigger cities, and 50 years later, the parade is still an annual hit.

There are two Woolly Bear Festival areas located in downtown Vermilion, situated in Victory Park and Exchange Park. One can find entertainment, food vendors, crafts, and places to purchase merchandise in these locations. If you want Woolly Bear clothing, the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce’s booth will sell various items. Entertainers can also be seen on the stage throughout the day.

Active kids can sign up for the World’s Greatest Kids Race. Children ages 1-12 can participate in this race, located at the Vermilion High School track. Pets can also be in the spotlight as there is a great opportunity to sign them up for the Woolly Bear pet and costume contest.

Additionally, Miss Vermilion will send letters to participants asking them to have a royal breakfast with her. After everyone eats, the police will escort Miss Vermilion and the invited participants so that they can be in their parade float.

A Woolly what? A Woolly Bear! Keep the tradition alive.

{Information sourced from Vermilion Woollybear Festival and Discover Vermilion.}

What A Weekend

By: BHS News Staff

September 24, 2024

Homecoming weekend was a weekend to remember for Hurricane Nation, so let us get started with the recap as there was plenty of fun to be had.

Beginning with the senior luncheon last Friday morning, BHS seniors got to spend time together eating delicious, homemade food, thanks to the senior parents who made this annual event possible. It was an absolute blast and a most-memorable time for the Class of 2025.

Next up, the pep rally, which was held last Friday afternoon. The BHS students and staff got to watch the Homecoming Court play games, along with an awesome performance from the Hurricettes. To conclude this pep rally, seniors were announced for winning the best hallway decorations, while the eighth graders won the overall participation trophy for Spirit Week.

Last Friday night, the Hurricanes football team had an unfortunate loss against Crestwood; however, the Hall of Fame Inductees were proudly announced, along with the Homecoming king Jaylen King and queen Cierrah Jackson. Friday night’s atmosphere was full of school spirit and fans. Hurricane alumni were also present for the festivities. Minus the defeat, it was a great evening for everyone involved with the Brooklyn City School District.

On the morning of Saturday, September 21, the Marching Band and Hurricettes had a beautiful performance at the Fall Fest at Memorial Park, where many people of the Brooklyn community were present.

Finally, after a long wait, the Homecoming dance took place on Saturday evening. Students danced to many of their favorite songs and even got to play Just Dance. It was truly an unforgettable night, full of exciting and also emotional moments, such as the senior circle.

We hope that everyone had fun at Homecoming and rested well this past Sunday as the month of September is soon-to-close.

Here is the upcoming event calendar:

September 27: Decorating Contest for Attendance Awareness Month
September 30: Start with Hello Week
October 1: Boys Soccer Senior Night vs. Lakeside
October 7: Girls Volleyball Senior Night vs. Cuyahoga Heights
October 10: College and Career Resource Fair
October 11: Football, Marching Band, and Cheerleader Senior Night vs. Trinity

Remember, the first quarter closes on Thursday, October 17. Stay on top of your grades.

Have a wonderful rest of the week, Brooklyn!

{To stay updated with the Brooklyn City School District, make sure to click here.}

Senior Spotlight: Cierrah Jackson

By: BHS Staff Profiles

September 20, 2024

Chosen for this week’s Senior Spotlight is Cierrah Jackson. Cierrah’s plans after high school are to attend a university, study Radiology, and work to become an Ultrasound Technician. In her free time, she loves to go shopping. A fun fact about Cierrah is that she has a huge family here in Brooklyn, but most of her family lives in Puerto Rico.

Q: If you could give your past self one piece of advice going forward, what would it be?

A: “Remember that life goes on. I would always dwell on things and think they mattered forever, which they do not. Everything happens for a reason. I honestly cannot be mad if it was God’s plan.”

Q: Using only three words, how would someone describe you?

A: “Organized, Friendly, Compassionate.”

Q: What is your main focus this year?

A: “I want to be able to enjoy every moment. Everything goes by so fast, and in a year from now, high school will be over for me. Also, enjoy the now because life is short.”

Q: What has been your biggest accomplishment at BHS?

A: “Getting inducted into the National Spanish Honor Society.”

Q: Are you a morning person or a night owl?

A: “I do not necessarily like waking up early. If it is something I must do, then I do not mind. I am not a night person either because I fall asleep whenever I am out too late.”

Q: What is your favorite movie?

A: “My favorite movie is The Age of Adaline. I love Blake Lively, but also, the storyline and message is amazing.”

Q: What is your favorite memory as a cheerleader?

A: “The game-winning basket at Trinity. During my junior year, it was basketball season at Trinity, and we were down by a point, but our team hit the game-winner.”

Q: Who has been your biggest inspiration throughout high school?

A: “My mom. I go to her for almost everything. She has worked very hard to give my sisters and me the lives we have. I would not know what to do without her; she is my biggest inspiration.”

Thank you for your time, Cierrah. Enjoy your senior year by living in the now. And know this, your future is bright!

Doubleheader Sweep

By: BHS Sports Staff

September 19, 2024

Last Saturday, the volleyball team played a doubleheader with the first game against the Cleveland Central Catholic Ironwomen (4-3) and the second contest against the Rhodes Rams (2-1). The Hurricanes came into this day with a 0-9 record but were looking to turn their season around. For reference, both games were played as best-of-3 matches.

In the first set of match one, the Ironwomen and the Hurricanes went back and forth, with neither team establishing major runs. It seemed like it was going down to the wire, but the Hurricanes prevailed with a 25-21 victory to take a 1-0 lead.

The second set was about the same with both teams continuing to trade points and defensive stops. Once again, the Hurricanes pulled away and won the set 25-18 to earn their first victory of the season.

After a short break, the Hurricanes were back in action with the mindset of continuing the day with success and teamwork.

Right out of the gate, they seemed in control as they took down the Rams in the first set, 25-10.

They continued their momentum into the second set as they were en route to a doubleheader sweep with a 25-14 win.

Seniors Ali Millin and Jade Riedel were the deciding factors in this match with Millin leading the team with 17 kills and Riedel leading the defense with 18 digs.

Head coach Debbie Hall was pleased with her team’s performance and hopes that they will continue to ride high for the rest of the season.

“These wins were a full-team effort with each and every member of the team contributing and playing their best. Hopefully, this will give us the momentum to build on for the rest of the season,” stated an elated Hall.

Congratulations, girls!

In other Fall sports, the boys soccer team (0-8) will return home tonight to face off against Garrett Morgan, looking for their first victory of the season. Game time is 5:00.

The girls soccer team (1-8-1) travels to Trinity tonight to take on the Trojans. Game time is also at 5:00.

Lastly, the football team (1-3) will be back home tomorrow evening to host their Homecoming game against Crestwood. Prior to kickoff will be the annual Brooklyn Hall of Fame Recognition Ceremony with the festivities starting around 6:15, followed by kickoff at 7:00.

Go Canes!

{For up-to-date events and schedules, visit Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics.}

Balloon A-Fair

By: BHS Features Staff

September 18, 2024

Get ready for the 45th Anniversary of the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair. From September 19-22, Ravenna (Ohio) is having a hot air balloon fair with various activities to do in Downtown Ravenna and at the Sunbeau Valley Farm.

The admission fee for Sunbeau Valley Farm is $5 with a parking fee of $5. Kids 12 and under get in for free.

This festival started with individuals who wanted Ravenna to celebrate one of the city’s earliest industries, the toy balloons manufactured at the Oak Rubber Company. From the first celebration being small, it has bloomed as an annual, exciting, and well-attended event with something to do for all ages.

This year’s theme is “Make Your Dreams Soar in 2024”. This theme was chosen by a lucky schoolgirl named Madison Trautman. Because her theme was selected, she gets to take part in the children’s parade and the Saturday morning parade. What an honor for her!

The children’s parade is an exciting time for the children because they get to dress up, make floats, decorate their bikes, get goodie bags and prizes, and see a magic show. They also get to be a part of the opening ceremonies.

Also, there is a car and Jeep show every year. On Sunday, September 22, bring your cars, trucks, hot-rods, lowriders, classics, or whatever your passion for cars is, and show it off. For Jeep lovers, you can bring your ride on Saturday, September 21, with a chance to win a trophy in several categories. There will also be raffles to win Jeep-related prizes.

This year at the fair, as many others before, there will be an abundance of fun activities to participate in such as Mechanical Bull Riding, Axe Throwing, Helicopter Rides, Miniature Golf, and many others. All of these attractions are fun for anyone of any age, and most of these activities are under $10.

There is also music at the fair. There are two stages in which seven bands will be performing. The East Stage will have four bands playing, and the West Stage will have three. The music will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 4:25 p.m.

During the evening on the final day of the Balloon A-Fair, hot air balloons will take off into the night.

The Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is held every year, rain or shine. No matter the condition, the fair is here to bring fun and enjoyment to all.

Get your family and friends and come along to celebrate. We are going to be floating our way out there, and you should join us, too.

{Information can be sourced from Cleveland Bucket List and Ravenna Balloon A-Fair.}

Attendance Awareness Month

By: BHS News Staff

September 17, 2024

On Sunday, September 23, Autumn officially begins, and during the Fall, there is a lot to do, mainly watching Cleveland Browns football.

Speaking of football, for the entire month of September, the Cleveland Browns “Stay in the Game” campaign has once again partnered with BHS and many other local schools to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month. The partnership with these schools has been successful by lowering the rate of absenteeism within schools.

The Cleveland Browns have also assigned BHS to conduct spirit weeks in addition to many other activities to win Browns gear and other goodies. After their season opening home game last Sunday, September 8, BHS students and staff had a week full of fun themes and celebrations.

For this week, get on your feet and send in a video of some amazing dance skills with a chance to win some Browns gear. Next week (September 23-27), doors, classrooms, and bulletin boards will be decorated to show our Browns spirit. For this activity, a vote will be conducted on the best decorations for a chance to win donuts.

After a fun and active month of supporting our Browns and striving for perfect attendance, there will be a recognition for the students who have managed to keep perfect attendance, and they will have another chance to win some more Browns gear.

In addition to Attendance Awareness Month, participants in the Hurricane Empowerment Project and staff welcomed in new students last Friday who joined BHS this school year by giving them some Brooklyn spirit wear and ice cream.

Additionally last Friday, BHS students and staff were all present during the “Meet the Court” assembly where our official Homecoming senior candidates were introduced to all of the students and staff. Student council also presented an amazing spirit week video. This assembly was a highlight of the day for many students. This Friday, our Homecoming Queen and King will be announced at the varsity football game followed by the dance on Saturday.

Good luck to all of the Homecoming Court.

It is currently spirit week, and the first two days have been a major success. Monday started with Prom versus Pajamas and continued with Anything but a Backpack Day, today. If you walk through the building, you will notice a lot of color as BHS students and Student Council spent a couple of hours after school last Friday decorating our halls to represent their class colors. The hallways turned out amazing, so well done to all of those involved in the decorations and to those currently bringing spirit to the school, each and every day. Keep it up!

Finally, here is the upcoming event calendar:

September 16-20: Homecoming Spirit Week
September 20: Homecoming Football Game (vs. Crestwood High School) & Hall of Fame Recognition
September 21: Fall Fest at Memorial Park
September 21: Homecoming Dance

Have a wonderful Homecoming week and dance, Brooklyn!

{To stay updated with the Brooklyn City School District, make sure to click here.}

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Agnew

*Educational Aide / Football Coach*

By: BHS Staff Profiles

September 13, 2024

Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mr. Travis Agnew. As an educational aide and head varsity football coach, Mr. Agnew’s career started this year; he accepted the head coaching position in February. Outside of Brooklyn, he taught at Steps Academy for two years, primarily working with students with autism. After that, he taught ELA and History for five years in Bedford. He had the opportunity to work with all grade levels; it was challenging but rewarding. In his free time, he enjoys walking his dog, spending time with friends and family, playing sports, and relaxing. A fun fact about him is that he went to Brooklyn (K-12) and graduated here in 2011. Many teachers he had growing up are still here, and for him, it is very cool and somewhat of a “full circle experience.”

Q: What is your favorite aspect of your job?

A: “Definitely helping kids learn.”

Q: What made you want to be an educational aide?

A: “The opportunity to help the community I live in and to coach football.”

Q: Describe your time management between teaching and coaching.

A: “The best way to describe it is that there are a couple of hours outside of work and a couple of hours inside of school that I spend every day lesson planning and game planning. It is a lot of meticulous planning, but it is necessary to teach and coach at a high level. Organization is key!”

Q: How do you motivate your athletes as a football coach?

A: “Culture change and reminding the guys about ‘the bigger picture’. Driving home culture change with the older guys increases motivation and creates a trickle-down effect. Also, as a staff member, we are very invested in these students’ personal and athletic goals. We have a staff who fully supports each individual’s aspirations and plans to help them achieve their goals.”

Q: Who was your biggest inspiration growing up?

A: “My father because he is my role model.”

Q: What is your favorite football team to watch and root for?

A: “The Browns and The Canes.”

Q: What is your favorite high school memory?

A: “Doing the newspaper. I loved being a part of that group. I wonder if you guys can go back into the archives to see some of my work.”

Q: If you could go back 15 years and change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

A: “A big one would be taking athletics and academics more seriously.”

Thank you for your time, Coach Agnew. We welcome you back to your alma mater. Best of luck this year and beyond for the Hurricanes football program. Go Canes!

Frustration Finally Over

By: BHS Sports Staff

September 12, 2024

Last Thursday, the Lady Canes soccer team hosted the Wellington Dukes. To this point in the season, the girls were 0-4, but they had confidence coming into this game as the Dukes were coming off of a 16-1 loss to the Oberlin Phoenix. Going winless last year and struggling out of the gates this year, this matchup was the perfect night to rack up a long-awaited victory.

The Hurricanes maintained possession early on, and with some great defense, it seemed like it would stay that way for the remainder of the game. Sure enough, Brooklyn struck first in the 12th minute with a goal from junior Lauren Atanacio.

The Lady Canes continued to add on when senior Isabella Lottig scored a goal just five minutes after the initial goal, making the score 2-0. They maintained the pressure with many shots on goal, while senior goalkeeper Ayvah Chin did her job on the defensive side with a couple of nice saves on the other end.

Atanacio later scored her second goal of the evening in the 31st minute to extend Brooklyn’s lead to 3-0, which is how the first half concluded.

To begin the second half, the Hurricanes kept it rolling as in the fourth minute of the second half, Atanacio scored her third goal of the game, giving her the infamous hat trick. The Canes were up big, 4-0.

Just five minutes later, junior Kayla Flanagan joined the scoring parade with a goal of her own to make it 5-0.

The Lady Canes continued to play great defense throughout the second half, led by juniors Olivia Blechschmid and Emily Chicharro and senior Rayanna Cogburn.

It seemed like this one was set in stone, but the Hurricanes had a little bit of scoring left in them as Lottig scored her second goal of the game in the 28th minute, while Cogburn scored in minute 34.

As time expired, the Hurricanes earned and secured their first win since the 2022-2023 season.

Final Score: Brooklyn 7, Wellington 0

With this win, the Lady Canes moved to 1-4, and Wellington dropped to 0-2.

Since this victory, the Lady Canes dropped two games against VASJ and Brookside, but they will be back in action tonight as they travel to Wickliffe for a 7:00 start.

In other Fall sports, the boys soccer team (0-6) is looking for their first victory of the season and will travel to Columbia tonight at 7:00.

The football team (1-2) will head to Fairview tomorrow evening to take on the Warriors. Kickoff is at 7:00.

Lastly, the girls volleyball team (0-7) is at home tonight taking on Trinity for a 6:00 start. They will also host a doubleheader on Saturday with the first game at 11:00 against Cleveland Central Catholic High School and the second game at 1:00 against Rhodes.

Good luck to all Fall teams. Go Canes!

{For up-to-date events and schedules, visit Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics.}