• No School - Winter Break - Dec.22 - Jan.2
  • No School-Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 24-Nov. 28
  • HS/JHS Orchestra Concert - Dec.15 at 7 pm
  • End of 2nd Quarter - Jan. 13
  • HS Choir Concert- Nov. 30 at 7pm
  • HS Band Concert - Dec. 14 at 7pm
  • No School - Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 24-28
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf
READY, SET, HIKE. The Big Ten football season was back after an extended off season due to COVID-19. The conferences committee made the announcement on September 15 that they would be playing games and fans had been anxious for them to start. Other conferences such as the SEC and ACC had started the season at the original start date and showed that it was possible for college football to take place, even under such harsh conditions because of COVID-19. All 14 teams played over the weekend and there was a wide variety of games. There were blowouts like the Ohio State and Wisconsin games, and there were also close games like the Penn State vs Indiana game which was won in the last seconds of overtime. One of the biggest games was an upset by Rutgers vs Michigan State, Rutgers won that game 38-27 and ended their 3-year Big Ten losing streak. The league also has Five ranked teams after Saturdays games. I interviewed a huge Ohio State football fan to see his reaction to the start and what the future of Big Ten football will look like.

Big Ten is back

Jackson Shock, Staff Writer • October 26, 2020

READY, SET, HIKE. The Big Ten football season was back after an extended off-season due to COVID-19. The conference's committee made the announcement on September 15 that they would be playing games and...

The NBA Finals kicks off tonight with the Los Angeles Lakers against the Miami Heat. This is LeBron James tenth finals appearance up against Jimmy Butlers first ever finals appearance. Will LeBron get his fourth championship or will he lose again and become 3-7 all time in the finals?

Preview of the NBA Finals

Drew Berke, Sports Editor • September 30, 2020

In what feels like an eternity, we finally have the NBA finals. The last two teams standing are the LeBron James led Los Angeles Lakers against the Jimmy Butler led Miami Heat. Both these teams have been...

For the first time in seven years the Cincinnati Reds are heading to the postseason after a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins last night. In what has been a crazy year for baseball, the Reds look to make a deep run into the playoffs and prove they are for real.

Reds Clinch Playoffs

Drew Berke, Sports Editor • September 26, 2020

Last night the Cincinnati Reds clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2013! They won over the Minnesota Twins, 7-2. All the cards fell right for the Reds yesterday as they needed the Philadelphia...

NFL DRAFT. The Bengals select quarterback Joe Burrow out of LSU with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. What does drafting Joe Burrow mean not only for the Bengals but for Andy Daltons future with the team.

Joe Burrow to the Bengals & what it means for Andy Dalton

Drew Berke, staff writer • April 23, 2020

   Shocker! Not. Quarterback Joe Burrow out of LSU, is officially a Cincinnati Bengal. Burrow remains a tiger. This pick was widely expected to be made. All signs were pointing to this pick and head...

With sports no longer taking place as of right now, one thing is for sure—the NFL draft will still happen on April 25th.

What to know for the NFL draft

Gabby Khodadad, Sports Broadcaster • April 16, 2020

   With the NFL and college seasons still up in the air due to the current crisis, one thing is for sure—the NFL Draft will still happen. The NFL draft is an annual event that allows former college...

MAKING HISTORY. For the first time in 124 years, the Olympic Games will be postponed. In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the IOC in coordination with the Prime Minister of Japan has decided to postpone the 2020 Olympic Games until 2021. While the postponement of the Games holds sorrow for many, the IOC and other Olympic leaders agree that the future Olympic Games should hold a symbol of hope, with the Olympic flame being “the light at the end of the tunnel in which the world finds itself at present.”

For the first time in history

Katie Mott, Staff Writer • April 2, 2020

   Every four years, the world comes together for the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games. From breath-taking displays of international pride, to the parade of nations, to the culmination of...

PEP RALLY. The Flyerettes started out with a small team of 6. After practicing for weeks, the Flyerettes first performance was at the prep rally—they danced to the song “Hip Swing.”

Flyerettes reflect on season

Emma Chi, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020

The Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy.

Top NBA contenders at the All-Star Break

Drew Berke, Staff Writer • February 18, 2020

   As the all-star break comes to a close, teams are getting a feel for where they are at for how the second half of the season will turn out and who are real contenders. When looking at the Eastern...

BENGALS. Pictured above, players stretch before a game as they continue on the NFL season.

With the first pick of the 2020 NFL draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select…

Drew Berke, Staff Writer • February 5, 2020

This year the Cincinnati Bengals have the first overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft. The Bengals finished with a very uninspiring record of 2-14. This year's draft is super important for this Bengals team...

THAT’S A WRAP. Marching band finishes their season strong after competing in their final performance at Mason. Members spend a lot of time together, so oftentimes it is hard for seniors to move on past the 900 hours put towards band. However, they often always do and learn to replace all of that time with other things that brings them joy.

Band brings ends and beginnings

Lindsey Brinkman, Managing Editor • November 20, 2019

900 hours is about how much time each senior has given to the marching band after four years. 900 hours of happiness. 900 hours of tough work. 900 hours of dedication.     That may seem reasonable...

“Outside of actually paying golf, our team does a lot of weird things. The weirdness of the team exists while we play but it is extremely evident when we’re not playing. This can be seen in our team sleepovers, especially between the antics of Emma and Sydney, they can be seen wrestling, fighting, throwing food, and just being lovable goof balls!”

Golf spotlight: Audrey Simons, 12

Deeya Prakash, Opinion Chief • October 29, 2019

GO AVES GO. Senior cheerleader Kennedy Archer is cheering on the Aves during one of their last home games. “Stepping out on the track to cheer one last time was a decision I was happy I made. I stopped cheering when I got to high school, so I’ve missed the excitement of cheering. This has been an awesome season cheering with my teammates, one I will not forget,” Archer said.

Fall sports celebrate senior night

Gabby Khodadad, Sports Broadcaster • October 21, 2019

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