Bumpy Start for the Raiders
Tad Greer, Senior Staff Writer
September 13, 2012
Filed under Fall/Winter Sports, Sports
The Leonardtown Raiders Football Team began their much anticipated season on Friday after a good preseason where they won both of their scrimmages against Crossland and rival Chopticon. Coach Mike Nines said that “this has been the roughest training camp that I have ever dished out,” referring to...
NHL Stanley Cup
Ben Joyce, Sports Writer
June 7, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
In the most grueling playoffs in sports, only two teams are left, competing for the coveted Stanley Cup. The upstart Los Angeles Kings have been taking on the annual powerhouse New Jersey Devils. With three games already played, the Kings have dominated, winning all three. The first two games both came...
The Best We Have Ever Done!
Jenna Hall, Sophomore Sports Writer
May 21, 2012
Filed under Sports, Spring/Summer Sports
For the first time in Lady Raiders Lacrosse, beat Broadneck High School! Advancing to the next round; Regional Play-offs against Severna Park on Wednesday May 16th. The game was dedicated to a player on Severna Park that recently passed away. Each team wore green prewrap and green bows in their hair....
Playoffs?
Jenna Hall and Sydney Mooney, Sophomore and Junior Sports Writers
May 15, 2012
Filed under Sports, Spring/Summer Sports
This spring season has been good for all teams, and the spring play-offs bring mixed emotions as seniors take a good hard look at their high school sports season, and take their last steps on the field. As under classmen have the joy of spending the seniors last time with them, while looking forward...
Leonardtown Boys Varsity Lacrosse 2012
Jenna Hall & Sydney Mooney, Sophomore & Junior Sports Writers
May 4, 2012
Filed under Sports, Spring/Summer Sports
The Leonardtown Raiders boys’ lacrosse team is off to an incredible start, with a record of 5-0. The team and coaches are hoping to keep there undefeated record this season, and with how they are playing and practicing it seems to not be a problem. Leonardtown vs. Thomas Stone on Tuesday April...
Final Four Faceoff
March 29, 2012
Filed under Sports, Spring/Summer Sports
We are well underway with March Madness and we feel like those who don’t know or haven’t been able to watch the tournament should be updated. As some of you may know, the tournament is now in the Final Four. The Final Four consists of Kentucky, Kansas, Ohio State and Louisville. These teams have...
The Concussion Epidemic in the NHL
Ben Joyce, Junior Sports Writer
February 24, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Concussion; an injury to the brain, often resulting from a blow to the head that can cause temporary disorientation, memory loss, or unconsciousness. It’s that simple. Concussions are affecting hundreds of thousands of people every year, but due to a recent spike, they have been brought to...
Lady Raiders vs. La Plata Basketball
Senior Student Life/School News Writer Abigail Crosby
January 26, 2012
Filed under Fall/Winter Sports, Sports
Our Lady Raiders have done it again! It was a tight game, but in the end, our girls won 60 to 56. The starting line-up was Alyssa Bois, Ashley Lytle, Ali Johnson, Jasmyn Ogletree, and Taylor Superior. The first quarter stats were LHS up 10 to 9. Second quarter; LHS up 26 to 22. Third quarter; tied at...
For the ‘Love’ of Tennis
Shannon Byrnes and Patrick Eagan, Junior Sports Writers
January 25, 2012
Filed under Sports, Spring/Summer Sports
In a world of high action football, fast paced lacrosse and nail biting basketball, it’s easy to forget the other sports; the games where diligence, accuracy, and precision are key components. These sports deserve their rightful vindication as well, and many insist that tennis is at the top of this...
Ballinnnnnnn’
Jenna Hall & Sydney Mooney, Sophomore & Junior Staff Writer
December 12, 2011
Filed under Fall/Winter Sports, Sports
This basketball season is going to be a lot different; there is a new coach in town, Dave Holland. Holland was the assistant coach of the boy’s basketball team last year, but is the head coach this year. “Our main goal for this season is to improve every game and make a strong showing in SMAC. Hopefully,...
The Bird Cage
Sydney Mooney, Junior Staff Writer
November 21, 2011
Filed under Fall/Winter Sports, Sports
The Bird Cage is a Leonardtown tradition. It is a widely known aspect to the Raider Nation basketball games. It is located behind the east basketball hoop and really gets the crowd and players pumped. The Bird cage is usually reserved for the most outgoing and obnoxious students. They yell to the fans...
Fall Banquet
Jenna Hall, Sophomore Staff Writer
November 21, 2011
Filed under Fall/Winter Sports, Sports
Leonardtown has a lot to be proud of this fall sports season! Football won our homecoming game, #40 Stephen Stewart made all SCAM second team. Cody Jameson, 6th in the state for Golf. Boys’ soccer won SMAC, and went to Regionals. Girls’ soccer in 2nd place for SMAC, and went to Regionals. This...
