By Katie Mercogliano ‘14 Last year, the NFL’s “Play 60” campaign, which encouraged kids to get at least one hour of exercise daily in hopes of reversing childhood obesity, was repeatedly played during the games. Professional athletes, whether they want the responsibility or not, are influential celebrities to young children, and the “Play 60” campaign displayed them using those powers … Read More
By Michael Natelli ‘14 A new quarterback and a new head coach. Just one of those two changes would be enough to make a team nervous heading into the season, but the Sherwood Warriors found themselves with both. Fortunately, they had been accustomed to the latter of the two from recent experiences. The departure of Coach Mike Bonavia last offseason … Read More
By Michael Natelli ’14 Last Season: 12-10 Playoff Results: Lost in the second round 49-44 to Paint Branch. Key Performers: Junior Xavier McCants, seniors Ellis Dozier and Tyler Reeves. Coach Tim Gilchrist: “We start the year off with Magruder. That’s always a big rivalry game and we don’t play them again until the end of February, so those will be … Read More
By Mary Macrae ’14 Last Season: 6-8 Playoff Results: Senior Chris Minor, junior Andrew Frumkin and Adrian Arvalo (‘13) qualified for states. Key Performers: Sophomore Billy Macheras, juniors Andrew Frumkin and Troy Berkheimer, seniors Cal Wilson, Chris Minor and Matt Roberts. Coach Pete Siarkas:”We want to make it to the state duels. That’s our team’s goal. For individual goals we … Read More
by Becky Ewing ’14 Playoff Results: Girls placed 2nd at State Championship, 2nd at North Regional Championship and 3rd at Metros. Key Performers: Junior Jake Ryan, seniors Amy Hockman and Alex Witkin. Coach Brendan Lees:”Our girls’ team finished 2nd in the state last year, and we had four event state champions which was the most of any team in the … Read More
Credits to Jack Armstrong
By Sammie Spillman ‘16 After easily beating Springbrook in the first playoff game, the Warriors’ quest to win a fourth consecutive state championship in volleyball came to an abrupt and heartbreaking end against Howard. In the October 6game, Howard took the first 25-14, while the Warriors took the next two 28-26, 23-25. The momentum going the other direction, Howard won … Read More
By Joey Lavoie ‘14 The boys’ soccer team could not mount a comeback after falling behind by two goals to Blake in the 4A North Regional Quarterfinals on October 29. After allowing two goals in the first half, the Warriors knew what they had to do to get back into this state playoff game. And that they did just that … Read More
By Joey Lavoie ‘14 Before its loss on October 17 to Damascus, the Volleyball team won as 68 consecutive five set matches on the way to three straight state championships. Each of the four years, the team have some of its best players graduate. And yet they keep on winning… again and again and again. One constant amongst these teams, … Read More
by Ryan Deal ’16 Field hockey, which won their first 4A West Regional Title in more than two decades, fell to Severna Park, 5-0, on Monday in the state semifinals. The defense, led by junior Sarah Hughes, sophomore Zoe Sweeney, and senior Christina Ricciuti stepped up to try to keep Severna Park’s electric offensive attack under control. The team, who … Read More