In a year of masking and distance, sports has nevertheless remained a vital part of student life. Below, are the editor’s pick of top five sports stories in 2021.

[SPORTS OPINION] Thorough precautions, health benefits bode for continuation of sports

Hockey boys: stereotypes and stigmatization

An athlete, a social justice warrior…

Senior Erin Magnuson named 2021 Athena award winner

Dawn Wickstrum: starting cornerback in middle school; Director of Athletics today