by Tom Lee ’14 Throughout the 20th century, boxing was considered to be one of the biggest attractions in American sports. Millions of people tuned in to witness two warriors clobbering one another in a somewhat barbaric and even inhumane fashion. Only those that could combine both an indomitable spirit and superior skill could partake in “the sweet science.” Nowadays, … Read More
by Kyle Melnick ’14 The girls’ volleyball team has succesfully won three state championships; winning three seasons in a row. Not only that, but the co-ed volleyball team finished undefeated in the regular season last year along with the boys’ team finishing with only two losses. The excitement and tradition of volleyball in the Olney area is one of the … Read More
by Hunter Moore ’15 The defending state champion girls’ softball team is picking up where they left off last season and are currently 3-0. They defeated Quince Orchard 13-2, shut out the cross-town rival Good Counsel 10-0, and defeated Whitman 10-0. The blow-out against Quince Orchard is impressive considering that several starters from the warriors were suspended due to unsportsman-like … Read More
by Michael Crooks ’14 The boys’ volleyball team has started off with a record of 3-1 with wins against Quince Orchard, Paint Branch and Springbrook. Their only loss was to Richard Montgomery, one of their toughest opponents, on April 8. RM exploited their weakness – returning serves – and came out with a victory, winning 3-1 over the wWrriors. The Warriors … Read More
At 4-1, the Warrior baseball team has gotten off to a hot start this seasopn. While pitching appeared to be the clear strength of the team heading into the year, the offense has produyced as well, putting up 10 or more runs in four of the first five games. The lone loss came to Whitman (3-2) in a 7-6 defeat, which … Read More
After going a combined 5/20 in Final Four picks (four of which were the same team), Warrior staffers will now take a second attempt at picking the Final Four winners and this year’s National Champion. Kyle Melnick Syracuse vs. Michigan- Coming into the tournament, neither team was showing promise of a long postseason run. Both teams finished the season 5-5, … Read More
by Michael Natelli ’14 As the Final Four, let’s get an update on how our staffers’ brackets are doing. Correct Final Four picks: Kyle Melnick: 1/4 (#1 Louisville – Midwest) Joey Lavoie: 1/4 (#1 Louisville – Midwest) Brendan Cudd: 1/4 (#1 Louisville – Midwest) Andrew Wasik: 1/4 (#1 Louisville – Midwest) Dylan Craig: 1/4 #4 Syracuse – East) This year … Read More
March Madness is in the air, and Warriors staffers took their shot at creating the “Perfect Bracket.” Staffers are competing to get the most points (using standard ESPN scoring) and be named the March Madness champion. Kyle Melnick Predicted NCAA Champion: Indiana Unlike past years, there is no dominant team in college basketball this season. There have been five different teams … Read More
The Washington Redskins have had their name for 76 years. Recently, the controversy has arisen again that “Redskins” is considered derogatory towards Native Americans. Of students surveyed … 78% Say Keep It Since 1937, when this professional football team was moved from Boston to Washington, they have been called the Redskins, and it should remain that way until they are … Read More
by Will Van Gelder ’16 On Super Bowl Media Day, San Francisco 49er Chris Culliver indulged in open gay bashing. He stated emphatically to comedian Artie Lang, “I don’t do the gay guys, man. I don’t do that … Ain’t got no gay people on the team. They gotta get up outta here if they do. Can’t be with that … Read More