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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...

The Loudoun Valley Field Hockey huddles together before the Lightridge game at home on October 6th. Photo Credits: Lexi Schaff

Field Hockey Season Overview

Xavier Jankowski, Staff Reporter November 5, 2021

Field Hockey at Loudoun Valley has come a long way over the last few seasons full of struggles, new coaches and frustrating losses. However, the Vikings have rallied the last two years to make it to the...

The Chase of the Great One Begins...

The Chase of the Great One Begins…

Patrick Stevenson, Editor November 1, 2021

It was impossible, they said. It was a record that was believed to never be touched. Yet Alex Ovechkin seems well on his way to breaking Wayne Gretsky’s career NHL goal record. Once Ovechkin inked a...

The girls varsity volleyball team celebrates on the court during a game. From left: Carly Zimmet, Becca Nyugen, Ashlyn Wade, Ellie Vest, Lara Moore.

The Bond of a Team

Scarlet Fetterolf, Sports Editor October 18, 2021

Dedicated and tight knit sports teams are hard to find, especially in highschool. Teenagers feel the pull of so many factors during this time in their lives, and things such as academics, social drama,...

Head Coach Kevin Shirk looks on as cross country practice gets underway

With Famed Coaches Gone, Kevin Shirk Takes the Reigns as Head Cross Country Coach

Patrick Stevenson, Editor October 12, 2021

7 years. That’s all the time it took for Loudoun Valley cross country and track coaches Marc and Joan Hunter to rack up and coach 18 VHSL Regional Championships, 15 VHSL State Championships, two consecutive...

Cam Miller, senior defensive tackle, runs out on the field, holding an American flag.

Offense Sets the Tone, Defense Finishes the Job, as Valley Routs Annapolis Area Christian

Patrick Stevenson, Editor September 9, 2021

In their season opener last week at Freedom High School, Valley football momentum was halted by a lighting delay that stopped play. This past Thursday in their home opener, momentum was never in question...

September 2nd, 2021: Loudoun Valley Varsity Volleyball vs. Handley

September 2nd, 2021: Loudoun Valley Varsity Volleyball vs. Handley

Alison Pike, Co-Editor in Chief/Photo Editor September 5, 2021

Valley Girls Tennis team hoist District Trophy after defeating Loudoun County 5-3.

Girls Tennis Team Falls Short of Historic State Title, Undefeated Season

Patrick Stevenson, Editor June 11, 2021

Jamestown High School fought off Loudoun Valley in the Girls Tennis State Championship Thursday afternoon, squashing Valley’s undefeated season and hopes of the program’s first State Title.  The...

Tim Tebow’s Return to the NFL

Tim Tebow’s Return to the NFL

Patrick Stevenson, Editor June 7, 2021

Tim Tebow has returned to the NFL. After being released from the Eagles roster in 2015, then spending four years in the Met’s minor league organization, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Tebow on a...

Max Humphrey, Attack, creates a play for the Valley offense in hopes of beating Dominion in the 4th quarter.

May 7th, 2021: Loudoun Valley JV Boys Lacrosse vs. Dominion

Alison Pike, Co-Editor in Chief/Photo Editor May 13, 2021

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