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Beyond just the entertainment of the games, March Madness brings people together through brackets, where people try to correctly pick the outcome of each game. (Photo by William Murray 25)

Excitement brews as March Madness nears

William Murray '25, Web Sports Editor March 7, 2023

Each year, a bracket of 68 men's college basketball teams make up March Madness, an event widely regarded as one of the most exciting sporting events in the United States. From overtime thrillers, to underdog...

Selection Sunday for the tournament is on March 13 at 6:00 p.m. The “First Four” begins in Dayton, Ohio, on March 15-16.

Student athlete equity damages the value of March Madness

Gabriella Gerig ’23, Paper Sports Editor March 16, 2022

 The March Madness tournament is just around the corner, and the men’s college basketball teams continue to prepare for the highly anticipated event. Fans and alumni are placing bets, creating the best...

Team Tanzer celebrates their 51-44 victory to win the championship.

Rec basketball dives into annual March Madness tournament

Kevin Greer '19, Staff Writer March 30, 2019

The month of March is known to go hand in hand with a basketball frenzy.  Although the annual NCAA tournament has not yet begun, the madness is already underway  in the Staples High School fieldhouse....

Boys’ Rec basketball league becomes trend among students

Boys’ Rec basketball league becomes trend among students

March 15, 2018

By: Sasha Narang '18 Whether you’ve seen it broadcasted on the Superfans Facebook group or heatedly debated among students in the hallways, the rec basketball league has become a trend among Staples...

Whod win March Madness if it were based on number of applicants, accepted, and enrolled Staples students

Who’d win March Madness if it were based on number of applicants, accepted, and enrolled Staples students

April 4, 2017

By: Ben Pearl '18 First Four: East Region: West Region: Midwest Region: South Region: Final Four: Record by round: First Four - 3/4 Round of 64 - 23/32 Round...

Team Mandell Conquers Rec March Madness in Dramatic Fashion

Team Mandell Conquers Rec March Madness in Dramatic Fashion

April 3, 2017

By: Thomas Nealon Last week the recreational basketball league’s season concluded with a dramatic double elimination tournament, as 16 teams competed for the ultimate prized possession: a rec basketball...

The truth behind March Madness

The truth behind March Madness

Lauren Stack, Public Relations Manager April 5, 2016

Walking into the cafeteria I notice that something is off. Impressed, I notice all the guys are working diligently on their laptops, intensely studying and concentrating almost with fury.  They must be...

It’s not madness that brackets are my life

It’s not madness that brackets are my life

Erin McGroarty, Staff Writer April 1, 2016

For all you NCAA basketball fans, the March Madness tournament is the highlight of your year. If you’re truly a college basketball fan, you should be eat, sleep, and breathing basketball several years...

Players shine in unexpected ways amid March Madness

Players shine in unexpected ways amid March Madness

Grant Sirlin, Staff Writer March 30, 2016

Each year, March Madness features the unexpected. In such an emotionally-fueled environment, miraculous comebacks or wild upsets have become customary for this tournament. Spirit and pride propel players...

Inklings Experts Predict March Madness

Inklings’ Experts Predict March Madness

Adam Kaplan and Fritz Schemel March 16, 2016

South Regional: West Regional: East Regional: Midwest Regional: Final Four:

March Madness recap and Final Four preview

Thomas Nealon, Staff Writer April 2, 2015

This year’s NCAA March Madness has offered everything a college basketball fan can want. So far, there have been 12 major upsets in the tournament and multiple overtime games. According to ESPN.com,...

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