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The crowd cheers on Moreland as she swims the 500-yard freestyle. “She placed better at State then she was seated to, which shows her determination,” assistant coach Samantha Loepker said. Moreland was seeded to swim 5:47.29 at State, but beat this expectation and swam her fastest time of the season.

Freshman makes swim history

Willa Reust, Reporter February 22, 2018

Freshman Aubrie Moreland swam in the girls State swim competition Feb. 15, making WHS history. Moreland is the first individual swimmer to compete at State, earning State consideration times in three different...

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New teams emerge in NFC playoff picture

Jake Hillermann, Head Reporter December 14, 2017

I don’t think anyone was ready to see such a competitive NFC this season, especially from the league's hottest teams the Vikings, the Rams and the Eagles. The Rams and Eagles, which both have sophomore...

Porzingis leads Knicks to unexpected start

Porzingis leads Knicks to unexpected start

Jake Hillermann, Reporter November 28, 2017

There is a Unicorn running rapidly through Madison Square Garden, crowned as the new leader of his team and a future best in the league; of course I am talking about Kristaps Porzingis. The Knicks...

Boys soccer team scores run at State title

Boys soccer team scores run at State title

McKenzie Dohm, Reporter November 16, 2017

On Saturday, Nov. 11, the boys soccer team’s record-breaking season came to an end. The 25-9 season was capped off with a Class 3 second place state trophy. A double overtime win against Harrisonville...

The WHS student section poses for a picture after the WHS boys soccer team win against Harrisonville Nov. 10. Its super exciting since its my last year,” senior Bria Hasenjaeger said. “All these kids coming to support the soccer team makes this one of the most memorable moments of high school.” The theme for the game was white out because the boys soccer team was wearing their white jerseys.

Hundreds of WHS students support boys soccer team at State

Sophie Koritz, Jake Hillermann, and Elizabeth Busch November 11, 2017

It’s not every day that Washington High School’s student section, The Flock, has more than 300 students chanting and cheering for fellow Blue Jays, but then again it’s not every day that the boys...

The boys soccer team defeated Harrisonville 4-3 in double overtime at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton, Mo., Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. The team will face Parkway Central for the State Championship Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.

Boys soccer advances to State Championship with win over Harrisonville

The boys soccer team defeated Harrisonville 4-3 in double overtime at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton, Mo., Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. The team will face Parkway Central for the State Championship...

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All-Star Weekend 2017

Jacob Hillermann, Reporter February 22, 2017

On Feb. 17-19, the NBA got a break from its constant competitiveness and weary 82-game long season. Players got to stop and have fun in the game that has made them who they are today—the All Star Weekend,...

Coach Fischer stands along the sideline at a game against Ursuline Academy. Our number one goal is to work hard every day, FIscher said. The Blue Jays are 19-3 this season.

WHS Girls Basketball coach hits milestone

Jonah Jensen, Head Reporter February 6, 2017

Many people cycle throughout Washington High School; some leave, and some come in. What doesn’t change are the dedicated teachers who plan to leave behind not only class lessons, but life lessons. One...

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Bolting out of San Diego

Jacob Hillermann, Reporter February 1, 2017

As of next season, the San Diego Chargers will be no more. They are now the Los Angeles Chargers. The team announced its departure from San Diego after 56 years. The team had played in Los Angeles during...

The Washington Hockey Club uses the same Blue Jay logo even though they are not sponsored by Washington High School.

Hitting the ice with the Washington Hockey Club

Bailey Bair, Reporter February 1, 2017

With the commencement of the hockey season, the Washington Hockey Club is steadily preparing to take to the rink and gain more awareness. “More kids seem to be hearing about our hockey club and joining,”...

Senior Ian Yenzer prepares to throw-in the ball back into play. “I thought I had a personally good individual season, the way I played and communicated with my teammates to clear up our backfield to get the ball up the field,” Yenzer said. The Blue Jays finished their season 13-15 and won the district championship.

Boys soccer team ends successful season

Jonah Jensen, Head Reporter November 30, 2016

The boys soccer team, led by coach Brian Dougherty, finished up a very successful season this past fall. With help from their new head coach and productive underclassmen with reliable upperclassmen play,...

… And the ball keeps rolling

Samantha Welch, Advertising & Photo Editor November 30, 2016

Sept. 25 marked the end of MLB player Jose Fernandez’s life. After asking many of his teammates and friends, Fernandez realized no one was going to join him during a night out—in fact, some even tried...

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