The NBA is Rigged
Drake Thomas, Sophomore Writer
June 11, 2018
Filed under Op/Ed, Sports, Top Stories
“The NBA is rigged”, it seems like a commonly used phrase during the NBA season and even more in the playoffs. Everyone has their opinions about how the league could be rigged or fixed towards one team or player. I am here to tell you mine. The NBA cares more about making money and increa...
The World Cup
Emily Carpenter, Sophomore Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Filed under Sports
The World Cup will be taking place this summer of 2018 in Russia. Out of 209 qualifying teams from all around the world, only one will be the victor. Germany won last World Cup in 2014, with impressive coaching and a team of incredible players, Germany will be a team to watch in this year’s World Cu...
THE START OF A NEW NBA SEASON
Drake Thomas, Sophomore Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Filed under Sports
After another long and dramatic offseason, the NBA is finally back for the 2017-2018 season. There were lots of moves made around the league from team to team, including Chris Paul leaving the L.A Clippers and going to join James Harden and the Houston Rockets. Also Dwyane Wade left his hometown, ...
Track Prepares for Postseason
Sam Katulich, Senior Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Filed under Sports
As the end of the school year quickly approaches, spring sports are reaching the championship portion of their respective seasons, and expectations are high. For outdoor track, the team has been training for months just for this moment; the chance to shine at SMAC, Regional, and the State Championship meet...
Boys’ Lacrosse Preview
Sam Katulich, Senior Staff Writer
March 8, 2017
Filed under School, Sports, Spring/Summer Sports
With spring sports right around the corner, boys lacrosse is looking to build on another great season. With a 9-5 record last spring, boys lax is attempting to improve further and contend for a SMAC title. Bart Rogers will be the new head coach, as he is returning once again to Leonardtown. This new ...
LHS Swim Team: Road to SMAC Win
Theo Cotsonas, Senior Writer
February 9, 2017
Filed under Sports
Most people are now aware that Leonardtown Girls Swim Team’s streak has been ended in a brutal fashion. During the tri-meet on January 14th between Leonardtown, North Point and St. Charles, Leonardtown sadly lost to North Point on both the boys and girls side. This loss was very impactful and marked t...
Raiders on the Rise
December 9, 2016
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Tryouts for winter sports are over and done with. The rosters have been set, and girls basketball seems to be on the rise this year. Consisting of 14 girls, the girls basketball team has an assortment of upper and lower classmen. Five skilled freshmen were moved up this year with five juniors and four...
The Secret to High School Lacrosse Success
December 6, 2016
Filed under Sports, Student Life, Top Stories
The Leonardtown girl’s lacrosse team is the most decorated in the Southern Maryland region. They have brought home 11 Southern Maryland Athletic Conference titles. Last year, they brought home the first regional title a Leonardtown lacrosse team has ever won. But, how did the team accomplis...
The Truth About Concussions
Cara Correll, Junior Writer
November 29, 2016
Filed under Lifestyle, Sports, Top Stories
All it takes is one blow to the head. According to Prevacus Inc., high schoolers experience an estimated 300,000 concussions per year. Each concussion leaves students worried about how it will affect their academic and social life--after all, concussions occur after an impact to the head tha...
Attending Sporting Events
Jack Getty, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
Filed under Sports, Student Life
The school year is in full swing, and so are the sports. For returning students, sporting events are something they look forward to during their summer break. For upcoming freshmen and students who don’t want to attend, you are probably wondering: what’s so great about high school sports? Or why shou...
Homecoming: The Best Week of School
Haley O’Reagan, Staff Writer
October 12, 2016
Filed under In School, School News, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories
The best week of high school is here Raiders and it’s important you know what’s going on now that we are in the thick of it. Spirit week will last until October 14th and will end with the homecoming dance this Saturday the 15th from 7-10 p.m. On Friday, the school will come together for the pep rally ou...
Upcoming Spring Sports
Hailey Springer, Junior Staff Writer
March 16, 2016
Filed under School News, Sports
The harsh winter has finally come to an end, and now Leonardtown’s spring sports can finally start up. Tryouts for all spring sports were on March 1st, with a great turnout in each sport; unfortunately, that means that some cuts will have to be made. In all, it looks like this will be a good year f...
