Girls basketball secures Jefferson District Championship
Evan Hajek, Sports Editor
April 9, 2019
Filed under Sports
The Western Albemarle girls basketball team secured the title as Jefferson District champions for the second year in a row. The team trailed rival Charlottesville at the end of the 3rd quarter, but roared back in the 4th to defeat the Black Knights 39-35. The Warrior’s win can be credited to their...
Sutton Young: NCAA Tournament Predictions and Analysis
Sutton Young, Sports Writer
March 21, 2019
Sutton Young’s Predictions for the NCAA Tournament EAST: Duke, Duke, Duke, and Duke. If all goes as according, Duke will be in Minneapolis in two weeks. The return of Zion Williamson propelled them to an ACC Tournament title, and once again proved they are the team to beat. In all hone...
Boys and Girls Take Swim and Dive Titles
Brian O'Dea, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
Filed under Sports
The Western boys and girls swim and dive teams made a huge statement at the state meet this past week. The teams swept the titles behind some remarkable individual performances. The meet was headlined by multiple new state record marks set by Western swimmers. August Lamb started the day by making a new ...
Girl’s Basketball Wins Back-to-Back Jefferson District Title
Evan Hajek, Sports Editor
February 14, 2019
Filed under Sports
The Western Albemarle girls basketball team secured the title as Jefferson District champions for the second year in a row on Tuesday night. The team trailed rival Charlottesville at the end of the 3rd quarter, but roared back in the 4th to defeat the Black Knights 39-35. The Warrior’s win can ...
Rece Davis: “(UVA) is a great place for us to come.”
Sutton Young, Sports Writer
February 14, 2019
For the fourth time in the last five years, ESPN's College GameDay paid a visit to John Paul Jones Arena. With Virginia (#3) and Duke (#2) both ranked in the top three prior to the match-up, it was pretty clear, GameDay would be returning to the Commonwealth. Rece Davis, the host of GameDay, says Virginia...
Tom Off Two: Interview with Basketball Player Tommy Mangrum
Evan Hajek, Sports Editor
February 11, 2019
Filed under Sports
What goals do you have for yourself this season? For myself, I guess just play better than I did last year. Just improve on that last year. For the team? As a team, I hope that we can hopefully win a state championship this year, or at least go as far as we possibly can. How do you plan ...
Thinking Outside the Gym
Rachel Schweitzer, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Sports
Western Albemarle has worked to expand our athletic resources, including the construction of an auxiliary gym, but this is not enough to provide for all teams. “Having the two gyms is really helpful,” cheerleader Tiffany Smith says, “but still, in the end, it’s not enough space.” Indoor ...
Coach Maynard Earns 400th Career Win
Francis Hajek, Sutton Young, and Brian O'Dea
January 31, 2019
Filed under Sports
Boys basketball coach Darren Maynard reached the milestone of 400 career wins last night with a 71-42 victory over Powhatan. “It means I’ve coached a lot of really good players here. I’ve been really lucky to coach some great kids, and I have had a great staff to help me do it,” Coach Maynard...
Georgia Davidson Aims for Olympic Trials
Sophie O'Donnell, Social Media Editor
January 31, 2019
Filed under Showcase, Sports, Student Life
For the first time in Olympic history, Kumite, a form of karate will be offered during the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Junior Georgia Davidson is striving towards her goal of qualifying for a spot on the Olympic team. Davidson began training at an Olympic development center this past October in order t...
Daily Progress Holiday Hoops Preview
December 29, 2018
Filed under Sports
The boys basketball team’s season is just underway, but they have already established one of their main goals for the season: win the Daily Progress Holiday Hoops Classic. The Holiday Hoops Classic is a high school basketball tournament happening over winter break, (December 27-29) that includes high schoo...
Cross Country Enjoys Early Success
Walker Martin, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
The Western Albemarle cross country program is having a great season from both the boys and girls teams. The boys’ team is led by juniors, Joe Hawkes and Jack Elliason, who are currently ranked first and second in the 5000 meter race in Virginia. The boys team was ranked second in Milestat’s, ...
Austin Shifflett Runs for 4 Touchdowns in Big Win Over Charlottesville
Sutton Young, Sports Writer
October 2, 2018
The Western Albemarle football team took early precautions due to Hurricane Florence prior to their big district matchup against Charlottesville and moved the game from Friday to Wednesday. Fortunately, the weather held up for the big district matchup. The Warriors took control early with one of Austi...
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