by Taylor Fernandes ’14 The boys’ cross country team has started off with an impressive record of 4-1 and the girls are 0-5, with senior Vik Siberry and freshman Amanda Hayes-Puttfarcken leading their respective teams. Though the boys have shown more success in some meets, both teams are expected to make it to states. The boys have started off on … Read More
by Jamie Langbein ’13 Why Tim Tebow? Why do sports fans and non-fans alike know so much about an NFL quarterback who didn’t even begin the season a starter, who had a mediocre quarterback rating, and whose team got crushed in the second round of the playoffs? Must be his movie-star looks, right? Or maybe just the alliteration of … Read More
by Scott Bolen ’12 The JV boys’ basketball team put together a season to remember, posting a record of 14-2 with signature wins over Springbrook and a scrappy Paint Branch squad. The team’s success has been in part due to their incredible balance on the offensive end of the floor. “We have had seven different players lead us in scoring … Read More
by Katie Mercogliano ’14 In football, one season you’re in and the next season you’re out. The latest uncertainty is injured star quarterback, Peyton Manning. While his younger brother Eli Manning led the New York Giants to Super Bowl XLVI, he is under constant speculation about what his next move is going to be since he was just cleared to … Read More
Swim and Dive, Wrestling Swim and Dive by Jenni Kenel ’14 The swim and dive team has now competed in four meets against Poolesville, Quince Orchard, Richard Montgomery and Blake The girls have won all of their meets and the boys won theirs against Blake. “The goal of our girls team is to win the division two championship. Hopefully, this … Read More
Swim and Dive, Wrestling Swim and Dive by Jenni Kennel ’14 The swim and dive team has now competed in three meets. The girls have won all of their meets and the boys have yet to win a meet. Coach Brendan Lees stated “The goal of our girl’s team is to win the division two championships. Hopefully, this means that … Read More
Sports Beats Girl’s Basketball, Boy’s Basketball, Wrestling Girl’s Basketball Austin Tucker ’14 After winning five of six games, the girls’ basketball has lost two straight games. After last week’s 56-44 loss at Paint Branch, the girls got another loss on Friday in a 62-47 game at home against Blair. In Friday’s loss, senior Alia Smith led the team in points … Read More
by Michael Wagner ’12 While the majority of us were going about our winter break in the usual, festive manner, one Australian teenager was hard at work studying weather maps in order to prepare for her long journey. Jessica Watson, 18, is famous for having circumnavigated the globe by herself when she was 16 and now she is competing in … Read More
Sports Beats Girl’s Basketball, Boy’s Basketball Girl’s Basketball Austin Tucker ’14 After a poor start to the season, the girls’ basketball team has won 5 of their last 7 games to reach a 6-4 record including a win against rival Magruder. Seniors Katie Ruth and Alia Smith lead the team in scoring, Ruth with 135 points and Smith with 118 … Read More
Girl’s Basketball, Boy’s Basketball Girl’s Basketball by Austin Tucker ’14 After opening the season with two losses, the girl’s basketball team has won three straight games including a 45-33 win over rival, Magruder. Seniors Alia Smith and Katie Ruth have played big roles in the team’s recent success. Smith had 29 points and 9 rebounds in the team’s 64-61 overtime … Read More