The Lead (summary) Contains the ws and hContains the ws and h –Include the team or teams involved (who) –Include the outcome of game or season (what) –Include how or why the game or season was successful or unsuccessful or why this particular game or season is important (focus plus how or why)

Focus might be the individual, the reason for defeat, the significance of the victory, the weather, etc.Focus might be the individual, the reason for defeat, the significance of the victory, the weather, etc. Present the predominant facts inPresent the predominant facts in order of their importance. Format is transitional/nformational paragraph, quote formulaFormat is transitional/nformational paragraph, quote formula Sports writing body:

The body contains more description and some non-neutralityThe body contains more description and some non-neutrality -Every non-neutral statement must be proven with a statistic, fact, quote, etc. -Descriptions must be non-bias, legal, and accurate Sports writing body:

Do not attend games or meets as a cheering spectator. -The writer has the responsibility of interpreting difficult plays and decisions to fans who are too excited to notice exactly what happens. -Be fair and unbiased, even though you may have a favorite team, player, etc. -Know the rules of the sport and, if possible, the records, injuries, etc. of the teams playing

With an overpowering front line and just enough of Dexter McCluster, the Packers won their first playoff game since 1991 and just second in nine postseason tries with a dominating 23-0 victory over Dunedin in a Class 5A regional. “Venice High School has an amazing offensive; their quarterback is number one in the division and keeps breaking records, but I think we showed we’ve got what it takes to stop even the best offensive,” said varsity coach Bob Weiner, "Tonight they just knocked on the door and knocked on the door and we wouldn't let them in." The Packers (8-3) held Dunedin to 59 yards total offense, including just 10 in the second half, to avenge a loss to Dunedin earlier this season. It was Largo's fourth shutout this season. "We wanted to show them tonight that we had the best defense," said senior lineman Derrick Holte, "We came out and beat them in the head. Last time, they did it to us. Tonight it was our turn, and we made sure we did the job."

The Central Boys Basketball team looks to be one of the best in school history. The Rams started their soon to be memorable season in the tough Mundelein Thanksgiving Tournament. The Rams opened their season against host Mundelein High School, a team ranked as one of the best in the area. The Rams showed how good they were with a decisive win over the Mustangs. Senior Kevin O’Rourke stared in the game with 24 points and a memorable dunk on a breakaway near the end of the third quarter. “That win really brought our confidence up as a team. We started the season really well against a great team,” said Senior David Bell. The Rams then took on a very talented Loyola Academy. The Rams led most of the game and into the fourth quarter but the Ramblers pulled away at the end, winning Junior Andrew Sipes led the Rams with 16 points and 10 rebounds and Senior Mike Brumm chipped in with 14 points.