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
While winter sports are now in full swing, many athletes preparing for spring sports face a range of options to prepare in advance for tryouts. One notable example is boys soccer players, whose coaches have encouraged them to join winter track to get an advantage at tryouts. “Doing track isContinue 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
With a fresh offensive strategy and a new lineup, the girls varsity basketball team hopes to finish the season as one of the top four in the conference and head to the regional tournament. To achieve this goal, the girls have instilled new tactics to specialize the way they playContinue Reading
Participating on high school teams can often turn what is traditionally an individual-focused sport into a sport based on team success. Winter sports are prime examples, especially gymnastics. Senior captain Casey Howard sees a contrast between club gymnastics and high school gymnastics at Marshall. “From what I know from peopleContinue Reading
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