The student news site of Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin.

The Highlander Online
The student news site of Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin.

The Highlander Online
The student news site of Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin.

The Highlander Online
Connor Hanson

Connor Hanson, Sports Writer

Connor Hanson is a senior on the varsity football team. He will be a two-sport athlete this year, participating in football and track. He has been dubbed “Connor Island” by his teammates after not being thrown to once in all the games he’s played in. When not playing a sport of any kind, Connor can be found hanging with his friends or watching some type of sporting event. His two favorite shows are "Breaking Bad" and "Prison Break." He may look tall and scary on the outside, but Connor is one of the friendliest guys you will ever meet.

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Graduated Homestead students pose for the camera in last year's superhero theme. Although the themes have changed, Homecoming traditions have remained the same every year to maintain school spirit.

[Photo] Homecoming inspires school spirit

Bella Barbiere, Yearbook
September 22, 2015
Triggs executes a routine high jump during a meet this past fall. His season ended at sectionals after a fourth place finish.

Triggs sets the bar high at UW-Parkside

Connor Hanson, Sports Editor
June 8, 2015
The University of Chicago is a private Division III school established in 1890.

Schulz slides into University of Chicago

Connor Hanson, Sports Editor
May 30, 2015
Marotta stands at half court as he transitions to defense. This game against Arrowhead took place at the Al McGuire Center.

Marotta drives past defenders en route to Marquette

Connor Hanson, Sports Editor
May 26, 2015
Cho runs for first base after smacking a ball deep to right field.

Cho swings for the fences

Connor Hanson, Sports Editor
May 11, 2015

Hathaway sheds blockers on his way to UW-Eau Claire

Connor Hanson, Sports Editor
May 10, 2015
Coach Bo Ryan and Wisconsin look to make a splash in the tournament this year. They currently find themselves in the thick of things as Wisconsin takes on North Carolina, Thursday at 6:47 PM.

Victory never tasted so sweet

Connor Hanson, Sports Team
March 25, 2015
All Sean Driscoll has to say about his bracket is, "In Monte(LeMonte Bearden) we trust."

Let the madness begin

Sean Driscoll, Erik Skaar, Gaby Geiger, and Connor Hanson
March 19, 2015
Wrestlers stand by before starting their meet against Port Washington earlier this year.

Six wrestlers grapple their way to sectionals

Connor Hanson, Sports Writer
February 20, 2015
A host of Highlanders celebrate after Jake Elchert's goal in the second period of last nights game.

Highlanders thwart Ice Hawks

Connor Hanson, Sports Writer
February 18, 2015
Homestead celebrates after a goal scored against Marquette. Boys hockey will be entering its playoffs with a fifth seed.

Homestead gears up as playoffs approach

Connor Hanson, Sports Writer
February 10, 2015
Alex Kocab (left), junior, and Key warmup during pregame. Key has been Homestead's scoring cog this season, scoring 24 points on Tuesday.

Red & White Spirit Night: Highlanders outshine Knights

Connor Hanson, Sports Writer
February 5, 2015
Cedric Griffen, Vikings player, gazes from afar, watching his team lose in the waning seconds to the Green Bay Packers. "I'm going to miss whooping Cameron Marotta in fantasy football," Nick Vandrisse, senior, said.

Connor’s declassified football survival guide

Connor Hanson, Sports Writer
February 2, 2015
Sydney Roeper, junior, fights for the puck during a previous game against the Badger Thunder. Roeper has tallied two goals and two assists so far this season.

Lakeshore Lightning looks to strike early and often

Connor Hanson, Sports Writer
January 28, 2015
Highlanders huddle during a timeout.

Highlanders trump Port Washington for the second time

Connor Hanson, Sports Writer
January 25, 2015
The varsity gymnasts pose for a picture before a meet. Homestead is led by a brand new coach this year.

Gymnasts ready to take off against Arrowhead

Connor Hanson, Sports Team
January 23, 2015
Marotta puts up a contested shot in the paint. Even though she is a sophomore, Marotta has left her imprint on this season so far.

Homestead girls primed for Port Washington

Connor Hanson, Sports Writer
January 22, 2015
Coaches vs. Cancer: USM bests Homestead

Coaches vs. Cancer: USM bests Homestead

Connor Hanson, Sports Writer
January 21, 2015
Zupke stands amongst his fellow teammates before the Arrowhead game. Homestead won the game 24-20 in a hard-fought match. “It didn’t matter who, he would go hard no matter what. When he went against Ben Bredeson (All-State offensive linemen), if Gage isn’t up against him, the game would have been different. Even though there was a roughly 60 pound difference between the two, Gage went up against him the whole game,” Coach Fugate said.

Zupke tackles his way through Homestead

Connor Hanson, Sports Team
January 20, 2015
David Hathaway, senior, stands guard, awaiting a shot on goal. Hathaway has averaged a .9.17 save rate this year. "Being a senior on the team this year makes me realize it's our season, meaning we will get out what we put into it, for some of us it might be our last season playing so it's on our shoulders to lead the team to where we want to end, as we can accomplish many things if we show others the work ethic to win.”

Senior night: Homestead prepares for Marquette

Connor Hanson, Sports Team
January 14, 2015
Homestead's late rally not enough to beat Germantown

Homestead’s late rally not enough to beat Germantown

Connor Hanson, Sports Team
January 10, 2015

Battle for first: Homestead Vs. Germantown

Connor Hanson, Sports Team
January 8, 2015

Back in action: Homestead kicks off the new year

Connor Hanson, Sports Team
January 6, 2015
Homestead wins against Cedarburg 63-41 and was led by Jaylen Key, senior, with 20 points. Homestead has won its last five games and looks to start their home tournament on Friday. On a night that saw Mitchell Sutton, senior, out with illness, Key remarked that “it's important for players to be ready to step up at any given time.”

Homestead dribbles past Cedarburg

Connor Hanson
December 21, 2014
The Homestead Wrestlers talk post-game after a victory over Nicolet. Homestead is undefeated to start the season and has their next match Saturday December 20 at Appleton West. Bryce Counsellor elaborates on how to get through a long match, “When it comes down to it, the match is completely mental. If you keep telling yourself you're tired, than you’ll only get more tired.”

Homestead Highlanders take down the Nicolet Knights

Connor Hanson
December 19, 2014
Alex Puhl, senior, walks off the ice after a recent victory. Puhl has played all four years at Homestead and has aided in the team’s success this year. “Our chemistry seems to be a lot higher this year than other years,” Puhl stated.

Homestead glides past WNS

Connor Hanson
December 17, 2014
Usatinsky admitted to gaining a sense of confidence after every tough practice. “”I feel really confident after wrestling, ready to face anything,” Usatinsky stated. Photo credit: Chloe Herzog

Homestead Highlanders aim to pin the Nicolet Knights

Connor Hanson
December 16, 2014
Chloe Marotta, freshman, jumps up and tries to block her opponents shot. The ball had gone in the hoop, which scored one point for Port. “How we play and work together as a team, really helps us to win games,” Marotta said.

Homestead Sports firing into a new week

Jake Elchert, Connor Hanson, and Emily Hannemann
December 15, 2014
Number 22, Joey Hobbs, junior, number 9, Nathan Schimpf, sophomore and number 14, Cole Simpson, senior, celebrate after scoring a goal against the Brookfield Stars in a game ending with a score of 5-3, Highlanders. Homestead is undefeated to start the season. “We came out on top which is always good but we need to continue to work and practice for our victories,” Hobbs said.

Previewing the week in Highlander sports

Connor Hanson, Jake Elchert, and Emily Hannemann
December 8, 2014
This is a typical recruitment questionnaire that aspiring college athletes can fill out for college sports teams. The form differs from sport to sport and college to college Elijah Perine has filled out a myriad of these forms. “I send out my highlight tape to all my potential colleges, because it is crucial to get your name out there,” Elijah Perine, senior, stated.

How to win at the recruiting game

Connor Hanson, Intro Reporter
October 10, 2014
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