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Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

Sports

APS Scoreboard Update

APS Scoreboard Update

Owen McArdle, Staff Reporter April 5, 2022

Until recently, a replacement for the dim, nearly twenty-year-old scoreboard at Greenbrier Field seemed anything but likely. The Yorktown Boosters, however, have teamed up with Wakefield and Washington-Liberty in an attempt to rally momentum around the...

New Name, Same Problems

New Name, Same Problems

Eva Smith, Staff Reporter March 18, 2022

After two seasons of deliberating between countless names, the Washington Football Team has finally decided on a new title: the Washington Commanders. While the placeholder name was not a popular choice, the new, official moniker doesn’t seem to be...

The Yorktown vs. Washington-Liberty Battle of Arlington

The Yorktown vs. Washington-Liberty Battle of Arlington

Matthew Wagner, Staff Reporter March 14, 2022

This past Friday, fans from our school and Washington-Liberty (W-L) High School packed the stands at MedStar Capitals Iceplex to view the sports spectacle of the year: the Yorktown vs. W-L hockey game. It was a hard fought battle between the two long-standing...

Yorktown Hockey: A Slapshot to Success

Yorktown Hockey: A Slapshot to Success

Matthew Wagner, Staff Reporter February 17, 2022

The Yorktown Ice Hockey Club is on the longest winning streak in team history and can be seen dominating opponents on select Fridays at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The Hockey Club’s recent triumph is attributable to their immense depth in skill.  Senior...

APS Clicks the Pause Button on Winter Sports

APS Clicks the Pause Button on Winter Sports

Carrie Finn, Staff Reporter February 16, 2022

On December 29, Arlington Public Schools (APS) announced that all extracurricular activities, including athletics, would be paused until January 14 due to the rise in Omicron cases across the county. However, the pause ended two days earlier than anticipated,...

A Peek into Yorktowns Winter Sports Season

A Peek into Yorktown’s Winter Sports Season

Claire Stromseth, Staff Reporter December 6, 2021

Our school’s students have a reputation for challenging themselves and succeeding academically, but this resolute work ethic does not end with the school day. Despite the bell that releases students at 3:01 p.m., many remain in the building for extracurricular...

Lloyd’s Reign Comes to a Conclusion

Lloyd’s Reign Comes to a Conclusion

Elijah Dale, Staff Reporter December 6, 2021

As Carli Lloyd walked off the field for the final time, United States National Women’s Team (USWNT) jersey in hand, she left behind her legacy as one of the most influential soccer players in US history. Lloyd has been playing soccer at the international...

Carly Lapierre (left) and Emily Stafford (right)

Yorktown Sports Commitments

Eva Smith, Staff Reporter November 29, 2021

Our school has a talented student body with numerous student-athletes already committed to playing sports in college. Our Patriots are going to be making an impact on the field this year and in the college sports world very soon.  Five seniors have...

Vaccine Mandates in Winter Sports

Vaccine Mandates in Winter Sports

Ian O'Neal, Staff Reporter November 5, 2021

Winter sports are right around the corner and the importance of COVID-19 vaccines for student athletes and staff is a popular conversation. COVID-19 has affected sports at our school in the last two years with strict regulations and protocols. Whether...

A Rivalry to End All Rivalries

A Rivalry to End All Rivalries

Evelyn Lowen, Staff Reporter November 5, 2021

In years past, the Washington-Liberty (WL) vs. Yorktown football game has been on a Friday night, just like any other high school game. This year, however, the rivalry game is scheduled for Saturday, November 6 at 3:30 p.m. The administration from...

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Yorktown Sentry 2021 Mock Draft

Costas Tzoumas and Joey Pickel April 26, 2021

The following is a mock draft based on the opinions from Sports Editor Joey Pickel and Veteran Guest Reporter Costas Tzoumas. 1. Jacksonville Jaguars - Trevor Lawrence QB (Clemson) Team Needs: QB, OT, CB 2. New York Jets - Zach Wilson QB (BYU) Team...

The NBA and the National Anthem

The NBA and the National Anthem

Eva Smith, Sentry Reporter March 30, 2021

For as long as the National Basketball Association (NBA) has been playing basketball, the national anthem has been played before every game. In February, Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, announced that the Mavericks will not play the national...

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