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The Raider Report

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The Raider Report

Boys' Lacrosse is a new club sport at THS

New Sport at THS: Club lacrosse

Maddie McGillicuddy, Reporter May 1, 2025

“New building, new sport” is the motto for the new boys' club lacrosse team. Having a new team and fresh opportunities is exciting—especially since Torrington High School hasn’t added a new sport...

Athlete Spotlight: Kel Camara

Athlete Spotlight: Kel Camara

Samra Babic, Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2025

For senior Kel Camara, track isn’t just a sport, it’s a mindset. Every time he steps onto the track, Camara carries a vision in his head: winning the race, pushing past limits, making history for...

Senior Jack McCoy during the 2024 Baseball Season.

Spring Sports Preview: Fresh Starts and Big Goals

Samra Babic, Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2025

Outdoor Track The track and field team is more than just a sport: it’s a hard working, welcoming, and supportive community where athletes push themselves to improve while building supportive friendships....

Off-Season Training Offered to Athletes

Off-Season Training Offered to Athletes

Kelsy McClain, Sports Editor February 28, 2025

Now that the winter indoor track season has come to an end, it is time to prepare for outdoor track this spring.  There is currently off-season conditioning going on for any athletes who are interested...

Flying High: Senior Micheal Ahoua Ranks #3 in the Nation for Long Jump

Flying High: Senior Micheal Ahoua Ranks #3 in the Nation for Long Jump

Samra Babic, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2025

UPDATE: On February 22, at the State Open Indoor Track and Field Championship, Ahoua took 6th place in the high jump and won the long jump. Ahoua holds the long jump record, having broken the 49 year...

Boys Swim Season Winds Down with Reflection

Boys Swim Season Winds Down with Reflection

Kelsy McClain, Reporter February 19, 2025

As the THS Boys Swim season is coming to an end we all are dying to hear some updates on how the season went, and the progress of the team. Boys Swim Team senior Jay Barrera says they’ve had two successful...

A picture of the Housatonic Mountaineers. Senior Joey Wooten and Sophomore Iain Verbickas are THS players.

Would you ‘step on the ice’ for the Housatonic Mountaineers?

Adrianna Bernardi, Reporter February 13, 2025

Did you know that Torrington High School has an ice hockey team? Many don’t due to the very small team and of that team only two players are from THS. To answer all of our unknown hockey questions we...

Senior Jack McCoy cutting down the net after one of the last games in the current Connie Donahue gym.

Basketball Teams Celebrate THS Tradition

February 7, 2025

Torrington High School had a day packed with celebration and nostalgia, featuring two major events. In the afternoon, guided tours allowed visitors to walk through the school's 62-year-old building before...

The team runs drills at practice on 10/24.

THS Football Finishes Season With Tough Playoffs Game

Maddie McGillicuddy, Reporter December 15, 2024

Torringtons football team made it to a playoff states game on December 3rd against Masuk. The team had a very impressive season with an overall 9-1 record before the game. They gave a good effort against...

THS football competes against WHS in the annual "Battle for the Helmet"

Helmet Comes Home: Torrington Secures 55-48 Win

Alyssa Amato, Business Manager December 3, 2024

On Wednesday, November 27th, Torrington High School’s varsity football team claimed victory in the annual “Battle for the Helmet,” defeating Watertown with an intense 55-48 win.  Every year,...

Math Teacher Mr. Cahill, who has been an assistant coach for Track, will now be the head coach of Indoor Track this winter.

Your 2025 Indoor Track Coach: Mr. Cahill

Kayla Kelley, Graphic Design November 27, 2024

For the first time in 10 years, Indoor track had an opening for head coach. Since the position opened Mr.Cahill has confirmed that he’ll be filling the role for the 2024-2025 season. Indoor track meets...

THS Raiders head out to the field on Friday, November 1, facing off against Naugatuck on Senior Night.

Hard Fought Game Results in Disappointment

November 4, 2024

In a game that showcased grit and resilience, Torrington’s football team pushed the defending NVL Champion Naugatuck Greyhounds to the limit in a narrow 20-17 loss Friday night at Torrington’s Robert...

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