by Selene Ashewood ‘22 This year’s tennis season has already ramped up, with at least two games each week leading up to spring break. The Division 2 (D2) girls and boys teams plan to channel their competitive spirits into an exciting and challenging season with high expectations. Starting the season with matches against Blair, a D1 school, threw the team … Read More
by Carter Braun ‘23 The 2022 NCAA Swimming Championships have concluded, and all eyes were on Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer for the University of Pennsylvania who has broken school records left and right since joining the women’s team this past year. During the NCAA Championships on March 16-19, Thomas finished first in the 500 freestyle and was a finalist … Read More
by Evan Joseph ‘23 The news surrounding Washington’s NFL football team as of late can be described as anything but normal. The team introduced a new name (Commanders), recently traded for quarterback Carson Wentz, and owner Daniel Snyder is under investigation by the NFL for sexual misconduct. In addition, it looks as if the Commanders could have a new stadium … Read More
by Adam Masiky ‘24 West Region The West Region is arguably the most talented one in the tournament. The top four seeds of Gonzaga, Duke, Texas Tech, and Arkansas are the only top four seeds to make it to the Sweet Sixteen in a single region. Gonzaga, Duke, and Texas Tech blew by the competition in the first round all … Read More
by Perri Williams ‘23 After their blowout win in the first round of playoffs against Northwood, up next was regional rival Blake. The Warriors lost two painstakingly close games to the Bengals in the regular season. Nevertheless, the Warriors came into the game with newfound confidence after their stronger second half of their season. “It’s not about the way you … Read More
by Yusra Husain ‘22 The varsity ice hockey team faced an unusual 2021-2022 season with their division status changing halfway through, ultimately exposing the team to various levels of competition. The team finished the season with a 5-10-0 record, which includes 4-8-0 in the regular season and 1-2-0 in the postseason. Sherwood was eliminated from the state tournament during their … Read More
by Camilo Illanes ‘22 On February 24, as the 4A North regional wrestling tournament was winding down, Sherwood looked to cheer on junior Jace Munoz who was competing in the 113 weight division finals, and sophomore Vasili Siarkas, who was competing in the 138 weight division finals. The two wrestlers came through for their teammates in attendance, with each winning … Read More
by Evan Joseph ’23 The boys varsity basketball team had their season cut short in the first round of regionals on February 25 in a 75-43 loss to rival Blake. The team kept it close through most of the first half until Blake went on a late run and mounted a sizeable lead that the Warriors were never able to … Read More
by Sydney Wiser ‘23 For many student-athletes, sports are a major part of life and some even want to take their athletic talents to the collegiate level. However, the college recruitment process is intimidating, and it’s difficult to know where to start. Sherwood boasts numerous athletes who’ve been recruited, and although every athlete’s experience is unique, the steps are similarly … Read More
by Perri Williams ‘23 As early as age 5 or even younger, sports become a key activity in many kids’ lives. Parents introduce their children to multiple sports at young ages with the hope of many outcomes, the most obvious being for their child to get weekly exercise and make new friends. Little do parents know that will all change … Read More