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NHS Chief Advocate
Nonnewaug High School's Chief News Source

NHS Chief Advocate
Nonnewaug High School's Chief News Source

NHS Chief Advocate
Ben Roden '24

Ben Roden ’24, Reporter

Ben Roden is a sports writer for the Chief Advocate. Ben lives in Woodbury and is a senior at Nonnewaug, He plays football and basketball for Nonnewaug. He enjoys writing about sports and school events.

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The evolution of the transfer portal threatens to change the landscape of college sports. (Courtesy of Ben Hershey/Unsplash)

Transfer Portal Wreaking Havoc in College Sports

Ben Roden '24, Reporter
June 2, 2024
The Nonnewaug boys basketball team poses after winning the Berkshire League tournament championship by defeating Shepaug at Thomaston High. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Roden: Rocky Start Motivated Big Success for Nonnewaug Basketball

Ben Roden '24, Reporter
April 23, 2024
Nonnewaug sophomore Francis Hartnett battles for possession of the basketball during a game this season. Lucas Almeida worked as a photographer at many of the Chiefs' contests this winter.

Photography and Detailing Lights Up Almeida’s Life

Ben Roden '24, Reporter
April 1, 2024

Playmakers Podcast: Scott Viveros (Episode 5)

R.J. Barksdale '25, Ben Roden '24, and Brian Mohl '24
February 16, 2024

Nonnewaug Makes Super Bowl Predictions

R.J. Barksdale '25, Brian Mohl '24, and Ben Roden '24
February 9, 2024
Carson Buck (19) passes the ball during Nonnewaug's night game against Wamogo. His contributions to the team go deeper than just a pass on the field: Buck is consistently there for his teammates. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug Boys Soccer/Facebook)

Buck a Hidden Gem of Nonnewaug Soccer, Basketball

Ben Roden '24, Reporter
February 7, 2024

Playmakers Podcast: Sophomore Brady Herman (Episode 4)

R.J. Barksdale '25, Brian Mohl '24, and Ben Roden '24
January 30, 2024
Nonnewaug's Sam Scott runs to third base during the Chiefs' 15-2 win over Brookfield in a non-league game last season. Brookfield won the Class L state championship while Nonnewaug won the Class M state title, the only regular-season game in the state between two eventual state champions.

Tough Non-League Games Key to Chiefs’ Postseason Success

Ben Roden '24, Reporter
January 2, 2024

Playmakers Podcast: Senior Maggie Keane (Episode 3)

R.J. Barksdale '25, Brian Mohl '24, and Ben Roden '24
November 21, 2023

Playmakers Podcast: Junior Lincoln Nichols (Episode 2)

R.J. Barksdale '25, Brian Mohl '24, and Ben Roden '24
November 2, 2023

Playmakers Podcast: Sophomore Derek Chung (Episode 1)

R.J. Barksdale '25, Brian Mohl '24, and Ben Roden '24
October 24, 2023
Northwest United football player R.J. Barksdale returns an interception against Platt Tech in a game played on artificial turf. Recent injuries in the NFL on turf fields have ignited debate about the surface's safety.

Rash of Football Injuries on Turf Sparks Debate Over Playing Surfaces

Ben Roden '24, Reporter
October 10, 2023
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