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The Woodgrove Outlander

Evaluating player Eli Garcia, Athletic Trainers Paul Peterson and Lauren Standish make sure player #24 is okay to play for the rest of the game. Photo taken by Korynne Banks.

Sideline Stars

Written by Zac Hartley and Jacob Sanders October 1, 2025

From blood, sweat, and so many tears, athletic trainers at Woodgrove High School tackle it all. Athletic trainers and coaches around Loudoun County have successfully gotten the school board’s approval...

Senior Willam Den Herder dives through banner on senior night. Photo provided by Steve Prakope.

Field of Change

Written by Hudsyn Davies, Zac Hartley, and Honor Watson June 12, 2025

At ten-four-two wins, varsity men’s soccer has a winning record for the first time in Woodgrove’s history. However, it is more than just scoring goals that has gotten them to this point, it is also...

Two Woodgrove students, Brodie Carley and Patrick Lyons playing pickleball at Woodgrove High School.
Photo Provided by Braden Hart.

From Court to Classroom: Will Pickleball Be the Next VHSL Sport?

Written by Braden Hart, Staff Writer June 12, 2025

Currently one of the fastest-growing sports, pickleball could be the next Virginia High School League (VHSL) sport. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, participation in the sport...

After hitting a grand slam, senior Grace Anderson runs home and awaits her corn hat. Photo provided by Steve Prakope.

Pitch Perfect: Softball Traditions and Superstitions

Written by Mackenzie Sonak, Staff Writer June 11, 2025

Receiving a corn hat after hitting a home run is just one of the many traditions that define the Woodgrove Softball Team. Whether it is a personal superstition or a team tradition that bonds players, athletes...

Senior Dane Marsh winds up before throwing a pitch. Photo provided by Steve Prakope.

Un-bat-able Superstitions

Written by Vivien Wohlfeil, Online Editor June 11, 2025

Although baseball might seem like a simple sport to some, it requires a great deal of skill, strength, and concentration. To help them perform to the best of their abilities, players often perform a multitude...

Marshall Benney in the middle of a discus throw. Photo provided by Marshall Benney.

Track and Field for Dummies

Written by Justin Naugle, Staff Writer June 4, 2025

With the end of the 2024-2025 school year coming very quickly, athletes may be considering new sports to try for next year. Track and Field is a sport that on paper seems simple, but in practice can be...

A football lays in the grass at Woodgrove High School. Photo provided by Vivien Wohlfeil.

Football During Summer

Written by Lucca Marraccini, Staff Writer June 4, 2025

Summer Vacation: When we think about it, we often think of a time of leisure, relaxation, fun memories, and quality time with family and friends. However it is not as simple as people think. While, yes,...

Referees Braden Hart, Rodrigo Fernandez, and William Den Herder at halftime of a sixth grade recreational soccer game.
Photo provided by Braden Hart.

No Refs, No Games

Written by Braden Hart and John Hays May 22, 2025

Across the United States, youth and high school sports are facing shortages of referees and umpires. According to the National Federation of High School Sports (NFHS), there have been over 50,000 officials...

WWABC: The Organization Funding Woodgrove Sports

Written by Lucca Marraccini and William Den Herder May 12, 2025

 It takes an enormous amount of money to fund all the sports teams at Woodgrove High School. And yet, even with the recent eradication of the athletic fee for student-athletes, more improvements are being...

Woodgrove Varsity Girls Tennis team from the 2023-2024 school year. Photo provided by Ainsley Bowan.

Coach Longosky Knows How to Serve It Up

Written by Hudsyn Davies, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

In the spring season of Woodgrove High School, there are many sports to try out for, including tennis. Tennis is a sport that uses rackets, where teams of one or two hit a ball back and forth, trying to...

Corey Morrison prepares to bat for the Va Dirtbags Premier at South Carolina. Photo Provided by Corey Morrison.

The Club Sports Dilemma: Opportunity vs. Overload

Written by Zac Hartley and Brodie Carley May 12, 2025

Club sports are teams created for athletes to play a certain sport outside their high school season, either in the offseason or for extra practice during the season. A large number of athletes decide to...

Isaiah Wilson poses with senior Kate Thurman after one of her basketball games. Photo provided by Isaiah Wilson.

Biggest Supporter of All Four Quarters: Isaiah Wilson

Written by Vivien Wohlfeil, Online Editor May 12, 2025

Whether it is a semi-final game with high stakes or a season-opening scrimmage, the sports teams at Woodgrove High School always have their biggest supporter there to cheer on the athletes. Isaiah Wilson,...

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