The football season, across all levels of competition, has produced a total of 11 wins and four losses, as well as injured arms, fingers, knees and heads. Injuries have affected the teams’ performance, and are forcing backup players to rise to the occasion. Specific injuries have caused the varsity footballContinue Reading
D.C. United played New York City FC this past Sunday and beat them 3-1, securing their spot in the 2018 Major League Soccer Cup playoffs next weekend. In mid-August the team ranked last place in the Eastern Conference, but they have since risen to a record of 14 wins, makingContinue Reading
The freshman cheer team had one of the biggest turnouts this season, despite not everyone being aware of tryouts. Freshman Cheer head coach Dominic Borello said fewer students try out because they are not aware of tryouts. “Most freshman are not aware of tryouts, which is why we notify themContinue Reading
Cross country head coach Darrell General is one of the top five nominees for the Quicken Loans Hometown Heroes national award. This award, which aims to bring recognition to the most impactful coaches in Virginia, is taking place for a second year. General said receiving the nomination was, to him,Continue Reading
Each year, the senior class elects new mob leaders. The leaders came into this position through their passion for the school and enthusiastic spirit. As each class of seniors graduates, former mob leaders pass on their title to the new generation of student section heads. For the class of 2019,Continue Reading
The varsity baseball team went undefeated against 5A opponents during the regular season, but will play against 6A teams in the playoffs. The team plays against 6A teams in non-district play to compete against more difficult opponents. “In every sport, we try, and get the hardest 6A teams that willContinue Reading
On May 4, Signing Day allowed college committed athletes to officially sign to their selected colleges in front of coaches, friends and family. 16 seniors formally completed their path to playing college sports on Signing Day. Virginia Military Institute swimming commit Jeffrey Vahiny said his mental approach towards his racesContinue Reading
The boys varsity soccer team entered the 5A playoffs following a 6-5-2 record in conference during the 2018 season. The team lost the first seed by tying the final conference game against Edison High School at the end of the year, but still gained a high seed. “It was frustratingContinue Reading
For sophomore Annie Leap, playing basketball extends further than sportsmanship and athletics. Doctors diagnosed Leap with the rare heart condition Long QT Syndrome (LTQS) Type 2 at age 12, but she managed to overcome a multitude of hurdles to achieve her goals of continuing to pursue sports in her life.Continue Reading
The fields in the stadium will receive new turf following the county’s offering of an opportunity for maintenance on the fields at the expense of the county, not the school. “FCPS offered maintenance for the school’s fields [at the] county’s expense, [so] we decided to take the opportunity and useContinue Reading