The Powder Puff game Monday night ended in a 21-21 tie in overtime between the juniors and seniors, bringing the first day of Spirit Week to a close. Senior Anna Thillairajah and junior Megan Kenny both scored on their teams’ first offensive drives of the game. Despite trailing for muchContinue Reading

Varsity football has finally achieved the much-sought victory that had eluded the team for three years and 25 games. With a score of 28–14 against Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, varsity ended their losing streak on Sept. 26. “It feels amazing to finally have the win thatContinue Reading

Heather and Ashley Holt, a pair of freshman twins, finished in eighth and ninth place at the Oatland Invitational, a cross-country 5k in Leesburg. It’s unusual for freshmen at Marshall to place so well in this race, according to Coach Darrel General. Both girls placed at 19 minutes and 14Continue Reading

Despite starting the season with five losses for the first six games, the baseball team has recovered, creating a winning streak leading into the post-season. Junior Mitch Blackstone attributes the winning streak to successful pitching and batting against teams in the conference (Varsity was 8-0 against conference teams in theContinue Reading

After an extensive search, George Masten was selected to be new head coach for the varsity football team,  replacing previous coach Gregory Sullivan. Masten has a history of coaching at Marshall; he was on the varsity coaching staff for three years before becoming the freshman assistant coach in the fall.Continue Reading

Fractures, strains, sprains, tears and twists. Sports injuries are common—and terrifying. Especially when the big game is coming up with all the college scouts, or the meet that determines your place in regionals. But it’s not the end of the world, it just requires some time off to ensure aContinue Reading