The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Yankees’ home ballpark on a sunny day. Photo courtesy of Unsplash.

Hopes are High for the Yankees’ 2023 Season

Alex Garcia, Local and World Editor May 1, 2023

Considering the Yankees failed to win it all last season, can a minimally altered lineup that is one year older succeed in the ultimate goal of bringing home the Yankees’ 28th World Series Championship? The 2023 New York...

A look at the game from the fan’s perspective inside the Prudential Center in game 5 of the NHL playoffs.

Madness at the Rock

Scott Sancyzk, Sports Editor May 1, 2023

As tens of thousands of fans pour into the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, there is only one thing on their mind: survive and advance. The only thing in the Devils’ path is a scrappy team from New York, the Rangers.    On...

The Kinnelon High School football team salutes the flag during the national anthem, as they play in the Semifinal round of the Group 1 North NJSIAA tournament.

Kinnelon Athletics Setting New Standards

Nicholas Maksimov, School News & Stem Editor March 25, 2023

As students crowd into the bustling old gym for lunch, they walk by the large, glistening glass case that shows off some of Kinnelon High School's greatest sports accomplishments. Little do they know that starting this year, and...

Kinnelon Varsity Cross Country team won the 2022-2023 Group 1 State Championship.

There’s no Hack to Running Track!

Jake Piccola, Staff Reporter March 24, 2023

POP! POP! POP! The repeated starting pistol rattles off just as each race starts. A sign for track runners which signals that it is time to show out. Last season was one for the record books for Kinnelon, as a lot of school records...

The Kinnelon High School football team salutes the flag during the national anthem, as they play in the Semifinal round of the Group 1 North NJSIAA tournament.

Kinnelon Athletics Setting New Standards

Nick Maksimov, STEM Editor March 18, 2023

As students crowd into the bustling old gym for lunch, they walk by the large, glistening glass case that shows off some of Kinnelon High School's greatest sports accomplishments. Little do they know that starting this year, and...

Guard Nick Canariato dribbles around a Boonton defender with just minutes left in the game.

The New Look Kinnelon Boys Basketball Team

Dillon Fleksher, Staff Reporter February 8, 2023

Kinnelon Basketball has gotten off to a scorching hot start so far this season. The team, led by Nick Canariato and Dylan Charles, has a record of 13-6. A pair of four-game winning streaks have been the difference maker for this...

24 Kinnelon High School students weigh in on if the game should have been cancelled.

The Unforgettable NFL Game

Jake Piccola, Staff Reporter February 7, 2023

Every NFL fan stared at their TV in pure awe and shock. Mouths agape. stomachs with pits that reach miles down. The world seemed to stop and then suddenly continue slowly. A wave of shock passed through the announcers, and the...

The KHS football team would not have got this far without the efforts of Coach Grande. Grande was a Super Football Conference(SFC) winner which contributed to their success.

The Crusade of the Colts!

Jake Piccola, Staff Reporter November 28, 2022

The Colts kept going with pure momentum coming into their next game against Brearly. The Brearly team had a rather successful 9-0 regular season record including a forfeit. The teams met at Brearley High School and the Colts knew...

Image from GettyImages. N’Golo Kante being escorted off the field after sustaining an injury in a premier league match for Chelsea FC.

A World Cup Without Players?

Will Cappello, Opinion Editor November 17, 2022

The staple tournament of international soccer, the FIFA World Cup, has been held in the summer once every four years since its inception. However, this year, in order to accommodate the environment of the host nation, Qatar, the...

The KHS football team watches on as they play against North Warren.

‘Grande’ Changes Coming to KHS Football

Dillon Fleksher, Staff Reporter October 9, 2022

  After a 2021 season where the Colts varsity football team finished 2-8, the head coaching reins were given to Dustin Grande. Previous head coach Kevin White, who led the Colts to their only State Sectional Title in 2012,...

What Makes the Girls Volleyball Team Successful

What Makes the Girls Volleyball Team Successful

Julia Haines October 7, 2022

The girl's volleyball team, which is on their eighth week of the season as of Sept. 27, with eleven more to go, currently has a record of 4-5.   When asked what factors make the team successful, middle hitter on the...

KHS students watch the football game against North Warren in the student section. The theme for the game was a blackout and many students attended.

The Impact of Football in the Classroom

Scott Sanczyk, Sports Editor October 6, 2022

The football season is in full swing at KHS. Whether it is a home game that students and teachers attend or a professional game, many students and teachers at KHS watch football every week. These games and events go beyond just...

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