By Frankie Pavia

I was just as crushed as everyone else when Howard Schultz, Clay Bennett, David Stern, et al stole my beloved Supersonics away. They have been my favorite sports team ever since I sat through a 1995 earthquake watching a Sonics game, not even realizing that my surroundings were shaking like sumo wrestlers were stomping in my living room.

Published May 21, 2010 - Sports

By Frankie Pavia

A look at new updates in the sports world.

Published April 30, 2010 - Sports

By Frankie Pavia

I know what you’re thinking. No, I’m not omniscient, but almost everyone I know finds college basketball much more entertaining than the NBA, and it’s simply not true. The most exciting highlights of the year come from the NBA, where every player is a dominant athlete, and every team a well-oiled machine. The level of play is simply unmatched at any level of college basketball.

Published March 26, 2010 - Sports

By Frankie Pavia

The Garfield Messenger is proud to present the March Madness Tournament. Where destinies are fulfilled, and dreams are shattered. Enjoy the excitement and heartbreak that the sport of basketball offers to Garfield.

Published March 12, 2010 - Focus

By Frankie Pavia

1. Garfield defeats Eastlake, 76  –  74 This game was pretty much epic. The crucial return of Pierre Wright definitely helped the Bulldogs in this game. The extraordinary effort put in by Eastlake’s Michael Russo was marred by his massive choke at the end of the game. After blowing a huge lead, the Bulldogs saved face thanks […]

Published January 15, 2010 - Sports

By Frankie Pavia

Overall, with such a young team, we’re going to have a very hard time against experienced Eastside teams that are riddled with seniors. But we are, without a doubt, the most talented team in the league, and the most exciting as well.

Published December 11, 2009 - Sports

By Frankie Pavia

It would take a moron not to realize what this article is about, but the job of this mandatory introduction is to inform the reader about the fact that this article is about the five greatest sports fights.

Published November 20, 2009 - Sports

By Frankie Pavia

The Powderpuff football game was, essentially, two hours of my life I desperately want back.

Published November 20, 2009 - Sports

By Frankie Pavia

We arrive at the Huskies game an hour early. I meet Matt in the massive E-1 parking lot, next to the porta-potties. From there, we embark on a wild ride starting with a quest for cheap eats.

Published November 6, 2009 - Sports

By Frankie Pavia

Garfield used to be all about swagger. When people fawn over the glory of “Old Garfield,” they fawn over a mindset. That mindset has since left Garfield, and its absence is felt not only in the bland, spiritless hallways, but in the sporting venues as well.

Published October 16, 2009 - Sports

Jazz band members Russell Blount, Sam Koelle, Carl Majeau, Frankie Pavia and Evan Shay perform “The Gypsy Leg” at the 2009 Messenger Talent Show.

Released April 10, 2009