How have the players changed your approach to coaching? The players have helped me become a more flexible coach. Starting out I had a very structured idea of what I planned to put into action for JV to succeed. However, I [came] to find out you must adapt to theContinue Reading
Senior Rylie Hughes is a standout athlete on the track and basketball court but decided to play her spring sport, soccer, at the college level next year. Hughes, a starting winger for the girls varsity soccer team, is committed to play Division II soccer at the University of Central Missouri.Continue Reading
“Other people when they go home, they play video games to feel better,” sophomore and Statesmen tennis player Dean Rostom said. “I play tennis.” Each week Rostom, a three-star tennis recruit according to the Tennis Recruiting Network, wakes up and trains from 6 to 7:30 in the morning. His scheduleContinue Reading
As a tradition for many Virginia high schools, Marshall hosted this year’s Fanquest. Marshall’s Unified Special Olympics team was created in 2018 following an invitation to their very first Fanquest at Lake Braddock Secondary School. “We invited Robinson and Madison Unified Special Olympics teams to take us on in basketballContinue Reading
Marshall’s closest professional football team finally has a new name, to the joy of some fans and disappointment of others. The Washington Commanders unveiled their new name Wednesday morning after two years as the Washington Football Team. “The new name isn’t anything special.” sophomore Ogulcan Gazioglu said. “The new jerseysContinue Reading
The girls swim team broke a 27-year-old school record in the 200-meter medley relay at Cub Run RECenter against Westfield on Jan. 14 with a time of 1:55.79. The relay team was made up of freshman Kate McDermott, sophomore Bella Spignardo, sophomore Sophia Cloutier and junior Julia Simpson. “The 200Continue Reading
Daniel Nguyen returns to his alma mater, this time as head wrestling coach in hopes of claiming a district win and helping his players off the mat. Nguyen takes over the role as head coach after previously holding the role of assistant coach. “I’ve always been eager to be headContinue Reading
When the varsity boys basketball team took the court for the first time this season, the first player off the bench was the team’s only underclassman. Sophomore guard Jason Penn joined the varsity team this year after spending his freshman year starring on junior varsity. “[Last season], it was reallyContinue Reading
Growing up in Panama, junior Leo Perez chose his path at an early age. Alongside becoming a golfer at age seven, Perez added guitar to his list of talents. “I lived in Panama for around seven years.” Perez said. “I was born in Venezuela, and we moved [to Panama] whenContinue Reading
A boys volleyball team consisting of Marshall students has seen early success in its first season but struggled due to unofficial status. Players said a lack of student interest and game attendance has been an ongoing issue for the team, which they blame on the lack of recognition from theContinue Reading