4 Varsity Seasons Together: The End of an Era for Senior Tri-captains
Hope Kahn, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2018
After the then-freshmen and first-year varsity starters Julianna Bonner, Lily Dunbar and Jenna Hutchison successfully made states but fell to Fallston by one goal in 2015, they hoped their senior season would be just as successful, if not more. Three seasons later, the senior tri-captains led their t...
“Hard Work Beats Talent” on the Football Field
December 10, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase, Sports
Under the Friday night lights, the Cats proved themselves as a hardworking and successful football team by achieving a 6-4 season record. This season was a triumph to the team compared to the 1-8 season they finished with last year. Sophomore Amari Hutson, offensive and defensive player, was proud of his team and kn...
Boys Varsity Soccer Team Scores an Impressive Season
Sydney Cox, Writer
December 6, 2018
The boy's varsity soccer showed a massive comeback this year, equaling their wins for the entirety of last season in their first five games this year. They finished with a 10-3-2 season record. The team’s success was a direct result of the adaptability the boys showed on the field. “We have...
Coach Kincaid Leads Wilde Lake Field Hockey to Victory
Susie Osborne, Writer
November 30, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase, Sports
The Wilde Lake field hockey team finishes with a 7-8 record compared to last year’s 2-13 record, thanks to coach Virginia Kincaid. Before coming to Wilde Lake, Kincaid spent 39 years coaching at Glenelg, and won 22 county championships, 25 region titles, and 6 state crowns overall. Then she was offered a p...
The “Chip” We Carry
Hope Kahn, Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2018
Filed under Sports
No team ever wants to lose. Especially not the first 8 games of the season. Sadly, this was the reality for my team, girls varsity lacrosse, until our 9th game on April 23 when we finally won against Long Reach 15-11, ending our losing streak The game was a hard fought battle. We would score, and the...
JV Softball Finishes Season 12-3, Taking Best Record This Spring Season
Aenilah Watkins, Staff Writer
June 12, 2018
With an overall record of 12-3, the Wilde Lake JV softball team set the bar very high for their fellow competitors, and for all the sports teams this spring season. The JV team surpassed all Wilde Lake Spring sports teams this season with the best record. Sophomore Lily Richards, first baseman, believed it was a t...
Girls JV Basketball Team Persists With Seven Players
Jane Hilger, Staff Writer
March 16, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase, Sports, Uncategorized
With squeaking shoes and heavy breaths, the Wilde Lake Girls JV Basketball team fought hard on the court this season, despite having just seven players. The team had small numbers from day one, as very few people showed up for tryouts. “I selected the seven girls that I believed would work the ...
Gifted Players Accept Early Offers to Play College Soccer
Rachel Henry, Editor-In-Chief
December 20, 2017
Filed under Sports
Juniors Julianna Bonner and Jenna Hutchison have committed nearly a year earlier than the average high schooler to play collegiate soccer. As active, talented, starting members of the girls varsity soccer team since their freshman years, these players represent a growing number of athletes who are acce...
Pole Vaulter Kareem Press Reaches New Heights
March 31, 2017
Filed under Features, Sports, Spotlight
Sprinting down the runway with speed, determination and focus, junior Kareem Press plants the pole firmly onto the ground, takes flight, and soars through the air clearing the bar at 10 feet. This was the moment Press won pole vault at Howard County regionals. Press’ clearance of 10 feet at regional...
With New Coach, Boys Lacrosse Prepares For the Upcoming Season
February 23, 2017
This year, the Wilde Lake boys lacrosse team welcomed Coach Mychael Gaines as their new coach. Coach Gaines currently teaches at Homewood. Coach Gaines has an extensive background in lacrosse. He played lacrosse in high school and college. He also played in a semi-professional lacrosse league for ...
Sophomore Trea Keys Shoots to Top Ranked Scorer in Howard County
February 13, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase, Sports
“He’s-A-Soph-More!” the crowd chants as Trea Keys, a 5’7” point guard, scores from the 3-point line again and again. Keys, the leading scorer in Howard County basketball, is an essential part of the varsity basketball team. Keys was pulled up to varsity as a freshman during the 2015-201...
Seniors On Boys Basketball Team Work to Improve on Last Season
Ricky Ho, Writer
January 13, 2017
Filed under Sports
Wilde Lake boys varsity basketball is looking to build upon its playoff run last season after winning two playoff games and losing six players after they graduated. With four returning players from last year’s team, Wilde Lake has experience on their side this season. Coming to Wilde Lake afte...
