![Standing center stage, senior Ananya Akula conducts the Phoenix Chorale. “[Conducting and teaching] is really fun,” Akula said. “Music education is what I want to do.” On the day of the choir assessment, Akula found out that she received the President’s Music Scholarship – a full ride to the University of Miami Frost School of Music.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ananya-1200x800.jpg)
![With the energy and effort the Bolts were bringing to the game, the Phoenix had to step up and match them to make it through their first game of the season. Many of the girls on the team, including freshman Nazly Rostom, have been playing soccer since their childhood and have grown a love for the sport as a result. “It was fun to see how we actually played in a [real] game,” Rostom said. “Even though the outcome was not what we were hoping for, I’m still happy we got to play together.”](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0154-1200x800.jpg)
![Held up by a group of cheerleaders, flyer sophomore Leyu Yonas poses as part of a stunt, also supported by flyer junior Shayne Mitchell behind her. (Left) Prior to the pink out football game on Oct. 13, the athletes practiced in the aux gym from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Right) On Oct. 19, the cheerleaders competed in their District Championships at Woodgrove High School. “We definitely put all our effort on the mat [at Districts], and it showed,” Mitchell said. Left: Photo by Nadia Shirr. Right: Photo by Steve Prakope via Victor O’Neill Studios.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/feature-image-1200x823.png)
![Sophomore Xavier Smith (6), the Phoenix quarterback, runs the ball as his teammates help hold up the defense. “My [offensive] line collapses, so I just [have to run], and its a good way to get first downs because [Tuscarora’s] defense was really good,” Smith said.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5383-1200x897.jpg)
![As the referee throws the ball up for the tip-off, freshman Simone Diby leaps towards the ball to get it in Phoenix possession. Diby is a new member of the Phoenix girls basketball team, and despite it being a change, she finds it enjoyable. “It’s definitely a different experience if you’ve never played on a team, [but] I think it’s still fun.”](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0057-1200x662.jpg)
Kick Off The New Year With Cobra Kai
Netflix released the fourth season of the action series “Cobra Kai,” a spinoff of the popular “Karate Kid” movies.
In this season, viewers get a shock with Sensei Daniel Larusso and Sensei Johnny Lawrence joining forces to compete against all odds to finally beat Cobra Kai at the All-Valley Tournament. Through their past and current struggles, viewers will be anxious as the pressure rises between all three dojos.
February 5, 2022
Kick off a brand new year with the new season of “Cobra Kai.” Released on Dec. 31, the fan-favorite reboot series released the fourth season, answering burning questions left unanswered by the last season. With dramatic fight scenes, emotional moments, and great music, season four is a treat for karate fans.
The All-Valley Tournament brings fan favorites to the same scenes. Viewers now get to pay attention to Cobra Kai, Eagle Fang, and Miyagi-Do. However, Sensei Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and Sensei Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) have worked together to take down Cobra Kai due to their hatred for Sensei John Kreese (Martin Kove). In this season, viewers watch as all three dojos prepare for the ultimate showdown. Tension is high, and the stakes are even higher, making for a nerve-wracking journey.
The season introduces new characters and brings back fan-favorites for special appearances, including a main villain from the original “Karate Kid” series, John Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith). The tension in this season is the highest it’s ever been, as every episode is a whirlwind of drama, and all the new and returning characters add another level to the pressure.
When the tournament committee decides their attendance levels are low, they have a meeting to discuss. They’ve decided to break the tournament up into three rounds — skills, weapons, and sparring — that is split up into a girls division and a boys division.
Overall, “Cobra Kai” is an action-packed, drama-filled series to watch, perfect for viewers of any genre. This show will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very last second. The acting was believable with strong actor representation.
“Cobra Kai” has already been renewed for a fifth season on Netflix, to be released in the summer of 2022. Season four is the first released specifically for Netflix, and the previous three are available on YouTube and Netflix.
