Gymnastics had to make cuts for the first time since Alexandra Mostoller has been the head coach at Marshall. The coaches only offered 25 spots on the team this season. “I think around 10 people got cut,” sophomore Molly Peksens said. There was an increase in numbers at tryouts comparedContinue Reading
In light of former swim coach Steve Leduc’s resignation, Coach Marijke Landon hopes to bring new insight to the team. Leduc served as head coach for 3 years and assistant coach for 2 years prior. He quit earlier this year because he was offered a full time position at MachineContinue Reading
On Oct. 7, the PTSA hosted the Harlem Wizards basketball team to play teachers from all grade levels to raise money for the All Night Grad Celebration which happens at the end of the year. The event made money through ticket sales, food and merchandise. However, it also created anContinue Reading
Along with nearby highschools, Marshall has faced a shortage of officials to work at sporting events. According to the Director of Student Activities, Joseph Swarm, many associations have said the reason for the shortage is the treatment referees sometimes receive from spectators, coaches and players for little pay. “It’s unfortunateContinue Reading
The varsity cheer team has persevered through many roadblocks this season. The team placed first in the Liberty District semi-finals, a stark improvement from the beginning of the season. “Our first competition was a little rough because we came in fifth,” varsity cheerleader and sophomore Calla Spignardo said. The teamContinue Reading
School spirit, sports and senior leaders—it’s a new year, and the Mob is ready to start. The “Marshall Mob” refers to the student section at football, basketball and other sports. Each year two seniors are chosen to lead them. This year, the title belongs to Carolyne Chase and Ben Jones.Continue Reading
At the awards ceremony on Thursday, May 26, two athletes were recognized for their achievements this past year. Seniors Rylie Hughes and Adien Hrnjez won the annual female and male Athlete of the Year awards. The award is not exclusive to seniors, but this year Hughes and Hrnjez were theContinue Reading
On Wednesday at 4:00 p.m, 10 seniors officially committed to colleges across the country for sports. Throughout the school year, colleges scout the best players and offer them spots on the team through scholarships. This culminates on signing day, where players sign contracts agreeing to play for the university teamContinue Reading
Despite the school’s lack of a rugby team, senior Dylan Liskey achieved his goal of committing to a team for college. Liskey recently committed to play for the United States Military Academy at West Point, or informally, Army. Liskey has played a range of sports, including football and wrestling forContinue Reading
From its Native American roots to the modern day, lacrosse has made numerous changes to its rules over time. Unlike Virginia high school sports, lacrosse makes annual edits to its rulebook. “When I played in high school, there was technically no out of bounds,” varsity girls lacrosse head coach ValerieContinue Reading