Milo Hayes (288)

With the Philadelphia Eagles and 76ers showing flashes of potential and the Phillies suffering a heartbreaking playoff loss, the state of sports in our city is mixed, and students at Central have felt every win and loss firsthand.

 Sullivan Whipple (288) pointed out that “the [Eagles] play-calling is very bad… that fourth down at the end of the game, I don’t know why they threw it. They could have run the ball, or even if they got a knee, run the clock out.” Despite their questionable decisions, the Eagles remain a powerhouse, starting the season 7-2 and leading our division by a comfortable margin. However, these wins aren’t all convincing, and the team still needs improvement to maintain its edge.

Not all students support Philly teams, though. Luca Bolender (288) said he “[likes] to watch the Buffalo Bills” and later added that he “feels fine” being a non-Philly sports fan at Central.

Similarly, the Sixers have shown encouraging moments despite struggles. Young talents like Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe have impressed, but injuries to key players have held the team back. Without Joel Embiid, Paul George, and a fully healthy Jared McCain, the team has fallen short at times, yet they remain second in their division and sixth in the conference at 7-5. Sullivan also noted that in McCain’s first games back from injury, “He isn’t getting as many opportunities as he should… if he was getting minutes, he would contribute more.”

The Phillies’ strong regular season showed their veteran core can still perform at a high level, but their loss in the National League Divisional Series left many fans frustrated. Sullivan said, “It ended how it always ends, so not a big surprise there,” capturing the disappointment of many fans.

Overall, while Philly teams have had moments of promise this season, inconsistency and missed opportunities show there’s still work to be done. Fans can be hopeful, but the path ahead will require both talent and better execution if our city’s teams want to reach the next level.