The gymnastics team has kicked off another successful season, placing first in their most recent meet at Chantilly High School after two previous wins and a third and second place. “I think our record is a lot better this year,” sophomore Lindsey Price said. Price cites their win at conference championships lastContinue Reading

During the winter months it’s hard to have motivation for anything taxing, like schoolwork or even getting up in the morning. But this is a particular problem at sports practices, when athletes are tired and wish they could just stay in. And the wrestling team has to muster a lot of motivationContinue Reading

The winter track season started with the introduction of young runners and new sprinting coach Travis Greene. According to returning sprinter and sophomore Emma Knoke, Greene has acclimated well into the track community. “We all really love him. He knows what he’s talking about and he’s been a really good coach,”Continue Reading

Last season, 18 girls from the classes of 2015 and 2016 played for the girls varsity and junior varsity basketball teams; this season that number has dropped to just three. Motives for leaving the team vary from player to player, and while some girls attributed the decision to academics andContinue Reading

Swim and dive will face a unique challenge this season: competing against their district teams, like James Madison and Stone Bridge High School, during the dual meet season, but later participate in competitions against teams they haven’t faced before during the championship season. Many other sports face similar challenges, butContinue Reading

It may appear that the most valuable part of a sports team is the players themselves. However, one aspect of a team that is often overlooked is the student managers. The position comes with responsibilities and experiences that build lasting relationships with the coaches and players. Sophomore Isabella Herzberg managesContinue Reading

A new coaching staff hasn’t stopped Varsity volleyball from having a successful season: the team finished with a winning record and their first conference championship in the history of the program. For the first two weeks of the season, even without official coaches, the girls tried out under the supervision ofContinue Reading

Despite their recent loss on senior night, the varsity field hockey team held their heads high. Senior night provided an opportunity to honor the 10 senior players, who make up half of the team. “They have so much experience and help lead the team,” junior Addie Clark said. The annualContinue Reading

With the girls team winning the conference and regional championship, and the boys placing second in the conference, cross country hopes to continue their success at the upcoming state meet. The entire girls varsity team will advance, while the boys will send two runners, juniors Maxwell Carpenter and Alex Haight,Continue Reading