With Cross Country season in full swing, it's time for teams to show that they haven't been slacking off after a year of hybrid learning. This year's team, made up of 20 or so runners, is small compared to other schools. But what they lack in size, they make up for in strength. Unlike other sports, there are no tryouts for Cross Country, and everyone makes the team. That means that anyone who wants...

Every day, after school, freshman Ethan James sneaks off to the media center for forty-five minutes of studying before his soccer practice. At 2:45, Ethan rushes down to the locker room to change before practice starts at 3:00. Right after practice when Ethan arrives home, he starts his homework again, slowly chipping away at the pile until it’s gone. Ethan says he prioritizes work, but that it's...

Wilde Lake softball has not had a winning record in the past two decades. But, that changed in the 2021 season when the varsity team went 7-4 this season, shutting out teams and causing forfeits as they went along. As the new season started amid a pandemic, junior Veronica Goode says the team was worried that someone would contract Covid.  A new normal was facing them—one where masks are...

When players returned to the fields for the 2020-2021 soccer season after a year of uncertainty, they spent every second possible having fun and appreciating the opportunity to play. Never sure whether they’d be able to see the season through to its end, both the boys and girls soccer teams were focused on making memories while they could. With the boys’ team winning the state championship and...

After postponing the winter sports season, Wilde Lake athletes are preparing to continue their attempt to stay in shape without a team to practice with. The latest postponement, announced by HCPSS on January 6, moved the January 11 in-person start date to February 13, the scheduled conclusion of the winter season. According to HCPSS, if metrics improve, February 13 will mark the beginning of...

On January 29, the WLHS cheer team made history for the first time ever, as the varsity team qualified for and performed at regionals.  Each season, HCPSS allows the cheerleading team to participate in up to 3 invitational competitions. Ms. Townsend, the head varsity coach, says “Invitationals are a necessity if we are going to grow our program and become better competitors. They're a great opportunity...

  As students and parents lineup outside of the field to purchase their tickets to the Wilde Lake vs River Hill soccer playoff game, they are desperately awaiting a win. A lot is riding on this game as the Wildecats realize that they are not just playing to win, but also for the pride of their school.  On October 29th, the boys and girls varsity soccer program defeated both of the River...

As students line up outside of the auditorium to purchase their tickets to the Friday Night Basketball Game, they anticipate a showdown. They expect the Cats to give their all as they fill the stands with excitement. From the moment the game begins to the very last minute, the fans can be heard cheering on their team and booing the opponents. This is the atmosphere of the Wilde Lake community held...