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Vikings Succeed in the Postseason

Kenzie Farrey, Intern November 9, 2023

While football is still in regular season play, field hockey and cross country are already well into the postseason.  Field hockey beat Dominion 6-0 making them Dulles District champions and regular...

Art by Jake Rimmel

The Journey

Jake Rimmel, Staff Reporter March 22, 2023

LVHS weight room freshens up with new equipment for athletes.

High School Athletes Benefit From Weight Training

Evan Schoonmaker, Staff Reporter February 1, 2023

The modern high school athlete is bigger, stronger, and faster than ever before. There are many factors playing into this physical increase, such as more dietary discoveries leading to better nutrition,...

Solomon Stephen’s point of view at the USA vs. Iran match in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Faces in the Crowd: Solomon Stephens

Scarlet Fetterolf, Sports Editor December 15, 2022

How many teenagers do you know who have traveled to over 40 states? How about peers who have visited almost every single European nation? The list is probably pretty short. Or nonexistent.  Meet Solomon...

Senior Matthew Altenburger believes Physical Education contributes to students well-being.

The Choice Behind Physical Education- Should There Be One?

December 1, 2022

Every year from Kindergarten on, students have taken gym class, with an  exception to those who took it online in-between school years or during the  2020-21 school year. That changes, however, in junior...

Senior Riley Kotch wears a purple armband during football game

Valley, Woodgrove Unite for Epilepsy Awareness

Elise Bowen, Jake Rimmel, and Evan Schoonmaker October 31, 2022

A year ago, if anyone on the football team had worn a purple armband, students wouldn’t have given it a second thought. Now, it signifies something much larger to Valley, Woodgrove and the community...

Andy Gordon poses in front of the Sports Medicine mural.

Student Athletes Say Thank You to Athletic Trainer, Andy Gordon

Mercy Soly, Media & Features Editor March 25, 2022

Athletic Trainer Andy Gordon helps student athletes reach their full potential and success.  “I have been an athletic trainer since 1990 and started working at Loudoun Valley as the full-time athletic...

Equal Pay in Womens Soccer

Equal Pay in Women’s Soccer

Ella Smith, Staff Reporter March 15, 2022

After six years of continuous fighting for equal pay, the National Women's Soccer Team (NWST) finally won their case and settled on an agreement for equal pay between the men’s and women’s national...

Enes Kanter Freedom, Powerful Activist? Yes. NBA Star? No.

Enes Kanter Freedom, Powerful Activist? Yes. NBA Star? No.

Patrick Stevenson, Editor March 4, 2022

It’s no small feat to make the NBA. Statistically speaking, anyone pursuing a career in basketball has only a 1 in 3333 or .03% chance of making the NBA. Even those whose professional careers don't pan...

Following Year Hiatus, Valley and Woodgrove Basketball Renew Their Storied Rivalry

Following Year Hiatus, Valley and Woodgrove Basketball Renew Their Storied Rivalry

Patrick Stevenson, Editor December 2, 2021

You’ve heard of the Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn. The Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas. The Holy War between BYU and Utah. All are legendary rivalries oozing with passionate, sometimes...

Photo | Riley Heffron

5 Minutes with Tessa Heffron

Emma Vann, Media & Opinion Editor May 27, 2021

Freshman Tessa Heffron has spent most of her life participating in athletics and extracurricular activities. Even through the pandemic, she has found ways to stay engaged and discover new hobbies.  ''My...

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