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Archer Horn, a senior at St. Ignatius, earned the Chronicle's Metro baseball player of the year honor for 2026 after a standout season that includes a .406 batting average, 16 stolen bases and a top-20 national ranking heading into the MLB draft.
Veteran journalist Neil Hayes, author of the acclaimed book 'When The Game Stands Tall', passed away after a long battle with cancer. His work inspired a hit film and left an indelible mark on sports journalism.
Neil Hayes, award‑winning author of *When the Game Stands Tall*, passed away after a long battle with cancer. His work not only chronicled a high school football dynasty but also inspired a successful film and influenced a generation of sports journalists.