5 female influences in the sports industry
Jacki Reid, Reporter
April 3, 2018
Filed under Sports
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 of the beloved sports teams are run by females or are influenced by women. Erin Andrews is the f...
Browns hold all the Cards to the Future
Jake Hillermann, Head Reporter
March 13, 2018
Filed under Sports
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 for young wide receiver Jarvis Landry of the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylo...
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 events. Moreland placed 22nd in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:45.47 and 28th ...
New teams emerge in NFC playoff picture
Jake Hillermann, Head Reporter
December 14, 2017
Filed under Sports
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 quarterbacks, picked first and second last year—no one could have seen them coming, especially Jare...
Porzingis leads Knicks to unexpected start
Jake Hillermann, Reporter
November 28, 2017
Filed under Sports
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 are only 20 games into the season, and they are one of the league's most surprising teams in the league a...
Boys soccer team scores run at State title
McKenzie Dohm, Reporter
November 16, 2017
Filed under Multimedia, Sports
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 on Friday, Nov. 10 advanced the team to the State Championship game: a place no WHS soccer team has...
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 soccer team advances to the Final Four State Competition. On Friday, Nov. 10, over 280 students and ...
Boys soccer advances to State Championship with win over Harrisonville
Bailey Bair, Elizabeth Busch, Paige Ritson, and Olivia Robinson
November 10, 2017
Filed under Multimedia, Showcase, Sports
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. ...
All-Star Weekend 2017
Jacob Hillermann, Reporter
February 22, 2017
Filed under Sports
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, which was held in New Orleans. It is a three-day event welcoming in chosen players for a rookie...
WHS Girls Basketball coach hits milestone
Jonah Jensen, Head Reporter
February 6, 2017
Filed under Sports
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 of these is special education teacher Adam Fischer. Fischer is coaching his fifth year for the...
Bolting out of San Diego
Jacob Hillermann, Reporter
February 1, 2017
Filed under Sports
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 1960 season but moved after realizing they couldn’t make enough money being in the same town as...
Hitting the ice with the Washington Hockey Club
Bailey Bair, Reporter
February 1, 2017
Filed under Sports
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 Liam Forbes said. The team was formed in 2012 and consists of 12 athletes. The...
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