Boys’ Soccer Pressuring Opponents

by Noah Rosendorf ‘17 After a disappointing season last year, the boys’ varsity soccer team has found their footing this fall and is currently 5-6. Much of the Warriors’ success can be credited to their defensive pressure on the field. “Our success this season depends on how well we put pressure on the ball. If we pressure the ball correctly, … Read More

Girls’ Soccer Turns Their Season Around

by Natalie Murray ‘18 The stadium clock buzzed as the game came to end, and the Warriors walked off the field dejectedly, heads hung in disappointment. After half-heartedly congratulating their opponent, the girls sat in the far corner of the field and discussed their loss. This sequence of events was the norm for the girls’ varsity soccer team in the … Read More

On Sports: Taking a Knee to Take a Stand

by Lucy Kuchma ‘18 Over the past couple of weeks, an athlete by the name of Colin Kaepernick has made countless headlines across the United States for his protests against the recurrent injustices perpetrate against African Americans and other minorities in this country. The 28 year-old backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers took advantage of his grand national stage … Read More

Cross Country Team Races to the Finish Line

by Frank Platko ’18 As the team continues to prepare for the upcoming MCPS Cross Country Championship Meet that will take place on October 22 at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg, boys’ and girls’ cross country continues to build momentum. Until then, the team must focus on the race in front of them; the Gun Powder Falls Invitational on October 15 … Read More

Early Season Win over Rival Ignites Confidence

by Brandon Alter ‘17 Varsity field hockey lost their first two games to Springbrook and Walt Whitman by a combined score of 6-2. The team looked for an opportunity to get into the win column and gain confidence with a rivalry game at home on September 20 against Magruder. Going into the game, Coach Amy Morse emphasized the importance of … Read More