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Lady Jays prepare to go on the offense during the varsity game against Fort Zumwalt Feb. 21. “It’s not about winning,” senior Nakya Kriebaum said, “and as long as we are doing our best and have fun, we’re good.” The Lady Jays lost the game 55-17.

Lady Jays defeated by panthers

George Smith, Reporter February 26, 2019

On Feb. 21, 2019, the Washington girls varsity team faced off against Fort Zumwalt at Washington High School in a 55-17. "It's not about winning," senior Nakya Kriebaum said, "and as long as we are...

Basketball manager takes his shot on senior night

Basketball manager takes his shot on senior night

McKenzie Dohm, Sports and Photo Editor February 24, 2019

On Monday,  Feb. 18, senior Kade Uetz made his varsity debut, sporting #15 on his jersey. Uetz has helped manage the boys varsity team his junior and senior years. He played in his first and last...

Sophomore Zachary Coulter prepares to pass the ball in a basketball game against Fort Zumwalt East Friday, Jan. 18. “I think we stuck together really well,” senior Kade Uetz said. “A lot of guys were still cheering each other on, even in the fourth quarter when we were down 10.” The Blue Jays lost the game 60-41.

Boys varsity basketball fights hard, loses Courtwarming game

Elizabeth Busch, Features Editor January 22, 2019

After a lengthy battle on the home court, the boys varsity basketball team fell 60-41 to the Fort Zumwalt East Lions on Friday, Jan. 18. "During this game, we just couldn't score, especially during...

NFL commisioner Roger Goodell stands on the sideline of the Steelers at Redskins game on Sept. 12, 2016. Goodell has been commissioner since 2006

NFL must change abuse rules

Jake Hillermann, Head reporter December 10, 2018

Before this year's NFL season had started, Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt had been involved in a domestic violence incident in February. The league had claimed they looked into it and did...

Swim team members McKenzie Dohm, Brooklin Voss, Clairese Kluba and Jacqueline Kluba pose for a photo before their workout led by Samantha Loepker after school Nov. 19. The swimmers that we have are really good, Moreland said. So overall I think we will do a lot better last year. The girls first meet was Wednesday, Nov. 28.

Diving into girls swim

Alyssa Luecke, Reporter November 19, 2018

Winter sports are heating up this November with the start up of girls swim, and early mornings, soreness and a tight-knit team are what will help the girls achieve their goals this season. “I’m...

Sophomore Mason Kauffeld surfaces for a breath while swimming butterfly. Butterfly is one of the four strokes included in the 200 I.M.. “I was kinda nervous but thrilled at the same time, Kauffeld said. He is the first male swimmer to swim at state for WHS.

Kauffeld swims into school history

McKenzie Dohm, Sports and Photo Editor November 19, 2018

On Nov. 9, sophomore Mason Kauffeld made WHS swimming history when he took the block in lane six to swim the 200-yard Individual Medley at MSSHA Swimming State Championships. Following his second season...

Senior Cory Hardesty signals plays to the Blue Jay offense Sept. 7, where the Blue Jays faced Warrenton. “It (football) made me feel involved,” Hardesty said. “I feel like I’ve contributed to helping other people too.” The senior football players will be recognized Oct. 19 at their last home game.

Football seniors say goodbye

Willa Reust, Editorials Editor October 19, 2018

As October comes to a close, the WHS football seniors prepare for their last game on Blue Jay soil. Seniors will be recognized at halftime on Friday night for their years of hard work and dedication to...

The New Zealand All Blacks rugby team perform a war dance before every game.

Pre-game rituals run rampant

Jake Hillermann, Head reporter September 30, 2018

In sports, we see many rituals: shoving matches, chants, hugging goal posts to get excited for games. It is the same here at the high school with every sports team. “We listen to music and dance,”...

Boys soccer kicks off new season at home

Boys soccer kicks off new season at home

McKenzie Dohm, Sports and Photo Editor August 25, 2018

  On Friday, Aug. 24, the boys soccer team took the field during their first home game of the regular season, which ended in a 5-1 defeat to Fort Zumwalt South. Head coach Derek Schriewer...

Pelicans sweep Blazers

Pelicans sweep Blazers

Jake Hillermann, Head Reporter April 30, 2018

The New Orleans Pelicans swept the 3 seed Portland Trail Blazers as a 6 seed. The last time a 3 seed was swept by a 6 seed I can’t remember. This is amazing considering after Demarcus Cousins, Anthony...

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5 female influences in the sports industry

Jacki Reid, Reporter April 3, 2018

When it comes to sports, many people will think of teammates such as Adam Wainwright, Aaron Rodgers or even Antonio Brown. And while many people's mind may go straight to a male, believe it or not, a bunch...

Potential first overall pick Saquon Barkley finds open space and runs for a touchdown against Ohio State.

Browns hold all the Cards to the Future

Jake Hillermann, Head Reporter March 13, 2018

How about the Cleveland Browns, who look like they are not only on track to win a game, which they didn’t do last year, but possibly become the most improved team in the league. They started trading...

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