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The Woodgrove Outlander

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...

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,...

Isaiah Washington, Cole Latham, and Cole Mohler smile with their arms crossed. Picture provided by Physical Education teacher Mr. Jason Toton.

Fun and Inclusion in Unified PE Day

Written by Shaelyn Wheeler March 25, 2025

  On December 6, Woodgrove High School had their annual Unified PE Day from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event brought different clubs around Woodgrove together. It was for any students with disabilities...

Josh Hickman, a Woodgrove wrestler, attempts a guillotine toward the end of the match at Washington Elite tournament at Washington High School. Photo provided by Josh Hickman.

Got Brain Damage?: Increasing the Awareness for Concussions

Written by John Hays and Brodie Carley March 24, 2025

Annually, roughly 300,000 sports-related traumatic brain injuries occur in people aged 15 to 24 in the United States, with an overwhelming majority being concussion. A concussion is a type of traumatic...

Elliott at Raymond James Stadium with his fellow All-Americans after practice. Photo provided by Denver Elliott.

All-American Denver Elliott Dominates in Tampa

Written by William Den Herder and Zac Hartley March 24, 2025

  From a fifth grader joining his local football league to an All-American playing in the famous Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, senior Denver Elliott has led a decorated career through grit,...

Woodgrove Swim Team practicing in the limited four-lane facility Round Hill Aquatic Center. Photo provided by Hudsyn Davies.

The Future of Purcellville Aquatics

Written by Ava Welsh and Hudsyn Davies March 24, 2025

For several years, swimmers from the Purcellville area have been forced into the same two facilities: Round Hill Aquatic Center and Ida Lee Recreation Center. At Round Hill, swimmers have to deal with...

The new cell tower next to the baseball field. Photo provided by Sophie Mason.

Connection or Charm: The Controversy

Written by Sophie Mason, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

Nestled in the rolling hills of Loudoun County is Woodgrove High School, built on a retired dairy farm. In years prior, the school’s baseball team enjoyed a full view of the Blue Ridge Mountains during...

Seniors Dylan Adu-Osei and Leland Ennis along with junior Owen Ngonga after their team banquet.

Weathering The Storm: How Weather Impacted This Indoor Track Season

Written by Braden Hart, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

Winter weather comes every year, and it can bring a mix of an unpredictable amount of snow, rain, and extremely low temperatures. This year, the Woodgrove Indoor Track team not only had to prepare for...

Freshman Taylor Nishiyama takes part in a team cheer during cross country season. Photo provided by Emilie Wall.

Freshmen on Varsity: Blessing or Curse?

Written by Emilie Wall February 24, 2025

The Loudoun County school system allows freshmen and sophomores to participate in varsity sports. Making the varsity team as a freshman is a great accomplishment; however, there can be downsides to being...

The Woodgrove Girls Varsity Basketball Team huddles together at halftime. Photo provided by Steve Prakope.

State Champs Return to Defend Their Title

Written by Clara Hays February 19, 2025

The Woodgrove Girls Varsity Basketball team are the 2023-24 class 4a State Champions. The team went 29-1 last year but still claimed their first ever state championship. This year, the team has 10 players...

Senior James Torrible races for the finish line at the 2024 district meet. Photo provided by Victoria Summers.

Sprinters vs. Distance Runners: Training Programs and Paths to Success

Written by Ashton Gordon February 16, 2025

Imagine two athletes standing at the starting line: one ready for a short-fast sprint and the other ready for a long, unpredictable 5K. Both runners have trained to their peak of their abilities, but...

Reese Allen jumping to set a volleyball in the setter position on the Woodgrove Varsity Volleyball team. Photo provided by Legacy Studio.

The College Sports Commitment Process: The Effect on Varsity Volleyball Athletes

Written by Peyton Thomas February 16, 2025

Two of the senior Woodgrove Varsity volleyball players are involved in the complicated commitment process of college volleyball. Although the process is difficult and time consuming, they have proven to...

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