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  • December 20Classes will resume on Jan. 6 - a Burgundy day
  • December 9MSD midterm exemption form goes live to be turned in by Thursday, Dec. 12 at 2:45 p.m.
  • November 20MSD BRACE advisor Randy Congdon to hold open lab for Florida Bright Futures for seniors on Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22 during second, fourth, sixth and eighth periods
  • November 7MSD students scheduled to leave at 11:40 a.m. today, Nov. 7 due to Professional Study Day
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The Student News Site of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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The Student News Site of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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Reece Gary

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor

Reece Gary is a junior at MSD, and a sports editor for the Eagle Eye. He enjoys playing sports, such as golf, biking, and basketball, as well as spending time with friends, family and his dog. He has a high interest in sports, which is largely motivated by his avid support of Philadelphia professional sports teams.

All content by Reece Gary
Outfielder Christian Rodriguez (10) takes a lead in between bases. The Eagles beat the Key West Conchs by score of 13-2.

MSD varsity baseball team earns 20th consecutive victory against Key West High School

Ryan Shimony and Reece Gary
April 21, 2023
Pitcher Christian Rodriguez (10) warms up before the start of the game against Naples High School. Rodriguez threw 13 strikeouts and gave up no hits in the varsity baseball team's 2-0 victory.

MSD varsity baseball edges over Naples High School in no-hitter to continue undefeated season

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
April 13, 2023
Pitcher Jayden Dubanewicz (27) eyes his catcher before a pitch as closing pitcher. Dubanewicz gave up no hits and tallied a strikeout as he closed out the MSD varsity baseball team's game against Monsignor Edward Pace High School.

MSD varsity baseball team maintains undefeated record with three-win week including two consecutive mercy-rule victories

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
March 12, 2023
Football coach Powers directs his players at Monarch v. Douglas on Sept. 22, 2022. The Eagles ultimately lost 14-20.

MSD varsity football team searches for coaches after five resign

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
February 13, 2023
Watching it Fly. Junior Collin Oliphant follows through after sending his ball down the lane. Oliphant scored several strikes to contribute towards the team’s effort in their Sept. 15 match.

[Photo] MSD bowling teams earn top rankings in regular season

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
Anothony Rizzo poses with walk participant. After the walk ended Rizzo took photos with participants and thanked them for joining the event.

MSD alumni Anthony Rizzo hosts 11th Annual Walk-Off for Cancer and raises over $1.2 million

Kate Becker and Reece Gary
December 3, 2022
Linebacker Zachary Kracjczewski (44) gets recognition as one of the MSD varsity football team's seniors. The team hosted their Senior Night on their Oct. 29 match against Olympic Heights, celebrating their 25 seniors.

MSD varsity football dominates Olympic Heights after Senior Night celebration

Carolina Ochoa Lozano and Reece Gary
November 2, 2022
Huggin’ it Out. Defensive lineman Justin Valentine (55) and linebacker Zachary Kracjczewski (44) celebrate the MSD varsity football team’s victory against McArthur High School in their first game of the season on Aug. 26. The Eagles ended the game 29-20.

MSD athletes create sense of community through team chemistry

Ryan Shimony and Reece Gary
November 1, 2022
Safety Jackson Norkunas (9) fights past the block set by the Warriors' offense. The Eagles' defense played one of their strongest games of the year as they held the Warriors to 0 points.

MSD varsity football shuts out Jupiter Warriors during Pink Out game

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
October 8, 2022
Smile. Students in Mrs. Hertzfeld's new costumes, makeup, and hair class pose for a picture with all their completed makeup looks. Students took a wide range of approaches to their looks, using differnt colors and styles.

[Photo] Drama students participate in a lesson of creativity and teamwork

Lilly Citrin, Writer
September 30, 2022
MSD's Cumber Stadium floods with rainwater during Hurricane Ian. Football practices and games were canceled due to the storm's danger and unplayable field conditions.

[Brief] BCPS closes school due to approaching Hurricane Ian

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
September 27, 2022
Running towards the endzone, Western receiver Daniel Jean (7) breaks away from the Eagles' defense. Jean had multiple touchdowns in the game, contributing towards the Eagles' 55-13 loss.

MSD varsity football team falls far short of Western High School in Kickoff Classic

Reece Gary and Kate Becker
August 18, 2022
Pitcher Chris Arroyo (23) takes the mound in the Eagles' state championship game against the Palm Beach Gardens Gators. Arroyo made outstanding contributions to the team's victory, pitching five scoreless innings and hitting a walk-off home run to bring the game to a mercy rule.

MSD baseball claims back-to-back championship seasons after winning 2022 state title in triumphant victory

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
May 30, 2022
First baseman Christian Rodriguez (10) loads out of his batting stance to let the grounded pitch by. Rodriguez grabbed two hits during the game, contributing towards the Eagles' 14-8 victory.

Stoneman Douglas varsity baseball team edges over Western Wildcats in competitive away match

Ryan Shimony and Reece Gary
April 24, 2022
Pitcher Gabriel Jardine (77) finishes his pitching motion in the team's March 19 match against Cardinal Gibbons. The team went on to win the game 3-1 after the Eagles' pitching staff through a combined 14 strikeouts.

Club Doug’s junior varsity baseball team ends successful season with nearly undefeated record

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
April 20, 2022
After their win in the district tournament, the MSD wrestling team gathers with their winning brackets and medals to celebrate the victory.

MSD wrestling team advances all 15 wrestlers to regional tournament with historic victory at district championship

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
Sathvik Sarathy races regularly in the KA100 division at the Homestead-Miami speedway.

Freshman Sathvik Sarathy grows into nationally successful KA100 kart driver

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
February 22, 2022
Four MSD players from the women's varsity soccer team officially committed to a college at the signing in the school library on Feb. 2.

Five players from MSD’s women’s varsity soccer team commit to colleges to continue their athletic careers

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
February 14, 2022
JV baseball coach Max Boling and the players gathered together on the first practice of the season.

MSD JV baseball team prepares for their spring season with the addition of many new recruits

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
February 7, 2022

Celebrating MSD Diversity

Kate Becker, Kayla Gamm, Brynn Schwartz, Abby Marton, Julia Landy, Erika Ryan, Sophia Squiccirini, Travis Newbery, Ashveen Saini, Reece Gary, Bailey Carter, Madison Friedman, Ryan Shimony, and Jessie Gesund
January 26, 2022
The MSD wrestling team poses with their first place award they received at their first tournament of the 2021-2022 season. Three of the team's wrestlers contributed towards the victory by winning their respective brackets. Photo courtesy of MSD Wrestling

MSD wrestling team places first place as they dominate in Coral Springs tournament

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
December 5, 2021
Hat Trick. Forward Gianna Rizzo (9) attempts to score during the women's varsity soccer match against Fort Lauderdale High School. Rizzo went on to score three goals in the game's duration.

MSD men’s and women’s varsity soccer teams kick off their seasons in dominant fashion against Fort Lauderdale High School

Reece Gary and Ryan Shimony
November 16, 2021
Succesful Win. MSD’s football team takes on Coral Glades High School during the game on Friday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. The Eagles won to the Jaguars 29-47.

MSD varsity football team makes playoffs with crucial win over Coral Glades

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
November 12, 2021
Security guards block the entrance to Cumber Stadium at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in order to check fans before the Pig Bowl> Extra security was required before the game due to the large number of fans in attendance.

Scoring Safeties: Instances of students’ safety being put in jeopardy results in upgraded security measures at sporting events

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
November 2, 2021
The championship rings of the 2020-2021 MSD varsity baseball team is displayed as the team prepares to receive them. The team earned the rings from becoming state and national champions during the season.

2020-2021 varsity baseball team receives championship rings after achieving state and national titles

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
November 1, 2021
Varsity football cornerback Luke Evans (7), prepares for Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ Homecoming game against Deerfield Beach High. Evans transferred to MSD from Saint John Paul II Academy and has already received a Division 1 football offer from Iowa State University.

High school athletes transfer schools to support their athletic careers

Reece Gary and David Lopez
October 29, 2021
MSD junior Tevye Singh aims to set a personal record of 19 minutes by the end of his 2021-2022 cross country season.

Cross country runner Tevye Singh has comeback season after consecutively setting personal records

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
October 11, 2021
The Rowdy Eagles never disappoint with their themes. The game against West Broward was Hawaiian theme.

Packed stadiums and energized crowds return to MSD after the authorization of fans to attend sporting events

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
October 7, 2021
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas varsity football team runs onto the field for their third game of the season. Despite a strong start, the Eagles were unable to continue the game due to harsh weather conditions.

MSD vs. West Broward varsity football game is postponed due to weather, despite the Eagles’ significant lead

Reece Gary and David Lopez
September 17, 2021
The MSD varsity football team lines up to stretch between the halves of the "Kickoff Classic" against the American Heritage Stallions. Photo by Reece Gary

MSD varsity football team defeats the American Heritage Stallions at the ‘Kickoff Classic’

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
August 23, 2021
Sideline scouting. Players of the MSD men's varsity lacrosse team stand on the sidelines of Cumber Stadium after finishing their pregame warm-up in a game against Coral Springs. Photo by Reece Gary

Men’s varsity lacrosse team reflects upon their triumphant season after Regional Semifinals loss

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
May 22, 2021
Inspiring the Team to Success. Coach Laura Rountree celebrates senior defender Jordan Carrey (24) on the Eagles senior night. Rountree prepared words for Carrey and the other 4 seniors on Girl's Varsity Soccer during the Jan. 25 senior night. Photo by Bryan Nguyen.

Coach Laura Rountree of the women’s varsity soccer team earns District Coach of the Year award after successful season

David Lopez and Reece Gary
April 23, 2021
Playing it safe. Eagles attack Stephanie Bilsky (25) sends a short pass back to keep the ball away from defenders. Bilsky and many other Eagles attackers contributed in the team's 19-4 win against Spanish River.

MSD women’s varsity lacrosse finishes the month of March with an improved record

David Lopez and Reece Gary
April 1, 2021
The MSD women's varsity soccer team gathers together at the goalpost after their final game against Cypress Bay for a team photo.

MSD women’s soccer team looks back on their successful season and deep playoff run after their loss in the state semifinals

Reece Gary and David Lopez
February 28, 2021
The MSD men's varsity lacrosse team reenters the field after their halftime huddle in their game against Coral Springs High School. The team is pictured next to the Eagle statue found at the front side of the field.

MSD men’s varsity lacrosse team finishes second week of the season with a large victory and a difficult loss

Reece Gary and David Lopez
February 27, 2021
Onto the Next Round. The Eagles team celebrates the winning penalty of their Regional Finals match.

MSD women’s varsity soccer team prevails in Regional Final match

David Lopez and Reece Gary
February 24, 2021
In the first half of the MSD men's varsity lacrosse matchup against West Boca High School, three players of the Eagles' offense surround an opposing player that searches for a loose ball.

Season opener for men’s varsity lacrosse results in triumph over West Boca Bulls

Reece Gary and David Lopez
February 22, 2021
The MSD women's varsity soccer team celebrates their 3-2 victory over the Boca Raton Bulls by huddling on the field.

MSD women’s varsity soccer team wins against Boca Raton in penalties and advances to Regional Finals

Reece Gary and David Lopez
February 20, 2021
Staying solid. The Lady Eagles run back on defense against Park Vista High School, helping the Eagles secure a 3-1 win.

MSD women’s varsity soccer team soars through Park Vista Cobras in regional quarterfinals

David Lopez and Reece Gary
February 19, 2021
After the MSD girls varsity soccer team beat the Coral Glades Jaguars by a score of 4-0, the team poses for a photo on the field with the District Championship trophy.

MSD women’s varsity soccer prevails in district championship

David Lopez and Reece Gary
February 9, 2021
The MSD girls varsity soccer team groups together for a team photo. The girls arrange themselves so that every teammate is visible and smiling in celebration of their victory.

Women’s varsity soccer team dominates in district semifinals against Coral Springs

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
February 5, 2021
Shaping the Squad. Girls soccer coaches Laura Rountree and Mackenzie Malone evaluate players during tryouts.These tryouts led to the construction of the soccer team for the 2020-2021 season. Photo by: Theron Piccininni

Coach Laura Rountree adds to her successful history with the girls’ soccer team

David Lopez and Reece Gary
January 29, 2021
Standing in the middle of the field, forward Victoria Alvarez (21) puts her right hand in the air to call out to her teammates.

MSD girls’ varsity soccer loses momentum with first loss of the season

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
January 15, 2021
Forward Mia Engelbart (10) celebrates scoring a goal with her teammates. This was one of her two goals in the Eagles' match-up against the Flying L's. Photo by Theron Piccininni

MSD girls varsity soccer beats Pembroke Pines Charter and Fort Lauderdale in season-opening games

Reece Gary and David Lopez
January 6, 2021
A sterling career. Senior Offensive Lineman Mike Mclaughlin (75) on the sidelines of an Eagles football game vs Coral Glades this season. Photo by Kelsie Yon

Senior Michael Mclaughlin heads to the University of Miami to continue his football career

David Lopez and Reece Gary
December 11, 2020
The Eagles varsity team huddled together after a big win. Coaches held the players back after their 28-3 win to celebrate their efforts. Photo courtesy of Kelsie Yon

Varsity football concludes shortened season after several game cancellations

David Lopez and Reece Gary
November 23, 2020
[Multimedia] MSD celebrates the Class of 2021 seniors from the varsity football team

[Multimedia] MSD celebrates the Class of 2021 seniors from the varsity football team

Reece Gary and David Lopez
November 12, 2020
The MSD varsity football team groups together on the 50-yard line of the football field at MSD to celebrate their victory.

MSD varsity football dominates Coral Glades on Senior Night

Reece Gary and David Lopez
November 6, 2020
On their designated sideline of Colts Stadium, players and coaches from the Stoneman Douglas varsity football team stand shoulder-to-shoulder.

MSD varsity football claims victory in long-awaited Pig Bowl

Reece Gary and David Lopez
October 30, 2020
Rajon Rondo (center) holds the NBA trophy to celebrate the Lakers' NBA Finals win. He is surrounded by his teammates and sports reporters.

NBA Playoffs Overview: Lakers win NBA Finals through a competitive bracket

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
October 24, 2020
Volunteers check in a student athlete at a voluntary conditioning session. Student athletes must be submit to a health screening before entering the campus for conditioning. Photo by Destiny Cazaeu

MSD fall sports teams begin voluntary conditioning; official practices to start Monday

Reece Gary, Ariana Perez, and Joshua Aldeus
October 9, 2020
Stadium seats at Citizens Bank Park feature cardboard cutouts of people and a dog.

MLB uses cardboard cutouts to replace absent fans

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
September 23, 2020
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