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Sports Coverage from The Marionette

Follow the Eagles and the wider world of athletics through student-written reporting. From school volleyball and cross country to NFL playoffs, NBA action, and college football, our Sports section keeps fans current all year long.

Denver Broncos preseason action covered by The Marionette — Broncos wrap up the preseason

Harding cross country team gathered on the field — Cross country chases a state berth

Oklahoma City Thunder players during a game — Thunder off to a historic start

Latest Sports Stories

Riding into the Season

Braydon Colvin, Reporter • September 8, 2026

With the NFL preseason now complete, the Denver Broncos look ready for the regular season. They closed out their exhibition schedule with a 28-19 result against the New Orleans Saints.

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Brothers on the Court: Seniors Push for a Memorable Season

Eliana Fortier Evans, Reporter • September 7, 2026

As a new basketball season tips off, senior captains Johan Marin and DJ Hillmon are preparing for one final run together on the court, each bringing a distinct perspective to their last year as Eagles.

Eliana Fortier Evans

Chasing State: Harding Cross Country Kicks Off 2025 Season

Alyson Sifuentes, Reporter • September 2, 2026

Harding Charters Cross Country has begun its season, with runners and coaches preparing for meets and aiming for a state appearance. Head coach Busick shared the team's outlook.

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Serving Up Success

Johan Marin, Reporter • August 18, 2026

A new year, new players, and a new volleyball season — but the same goal. The Eagles opened their fall 2025 campaign with a loss to Casady.

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Senior Night, Homecoming Celebrated

Johan Marin, Reporter • February 24, 2026

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Redemption: 2025 NFL Playoffs

Moein Mazroee, Reporter • February 7, 2026

The NFL Playoffs began Saturday, January 11, with the Houston Texans facing the Los Angeles Chargers in the opening wild-card matchup. The Chargers entered as a fan favorite.

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OKC Thunder with a Historic Start to Season

Johan Marin, Reporter • January 28, 2026

At the midway point of the 2024-2025 NBA season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are on fire, holding a 36-8 record and sitting first in the West.

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Ohio State Runs Away with National Title

DJ Hillmon, Reporter • January 26, 2026

Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 32-23 in the 2025 College Football National Championship, with Will Howard posting an 81 percent completion rate.

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The Young Guns out the West

Johan Marin • November 20, 2025

As October closed and the NBA season began, the Oklahoma City Thunder started strong, going 4-0 by October 31 with wins over the Denver Nuggets, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, and more.

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Volleyball's Senior Night

Johan Marin, Reporter • October 14, 2026

As the regular season wound down, the Eagles volleyball team held an 11-10 record, improving on 2023 by losing five fewer games so far, and looked ahead to a postseason run.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of sports coverage does The Marionette publish?

The Sports section covers school teams such as volleyball, cross country, and basketball, along with broader sports commentary including NFL playoffs, the NBA, and college football. Stories are written by student reporters and appear in the Sports category and the Sports Center.

Who writes the sports stories?

Sports stories are reported and written by Marionette staff members, whose bylines appear with each story (for example, Johan Marin, DJ Hillmon, Braydon Colvin, Eliana Fortier Evans, Alyson Sifuentes, and Moein Mazroee).

How often are new sports stories posted?

New sports stories are added throughout the school year as seasons progress. The most recent stories appear at the top of this page, and older stories can be reached with the Load More Stories button.

Where can I find more sports content?

In addition to this Sports category page, visit the Sports Center page linked in the main navigation for additional coverage, and browse the Video and Audio categories for multimedia sports stories.

Can I follow The Marionette on social media?

Yes. The Marionette maintains accounts on YouTube, SoundCloud, Instagram, X, and Facebook; links to each are available in the header of every page.

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