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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

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Being a Umpire in the MLB may be gone because of robots

Balancing Tradition Technology: MLB Introduces Robot Umpires

Samson Schneider, Reporter April 11, 2025

Major League Baseball (MLB) has begun to move into the future with the introduction of its new Automated Ball Strike (ABS) System set into place during spring training. This groundbreaking technology gives players the ability to challenge the umpire's...

Kenmore middle schools soccer field has dirt patches covering the field.

Where The Grass Is Greenest: Ranking Fields In Arlington

Aanya Goel, Reporter April 11, 2025

Arlington is home to some fantastic fields, but what good would the favorable fields be without some unfavorable fields to compare it to? Whether you’re an athlete, a nature lover or someone just looking for an outdoor adventure, everyone deserves a...

Bowl America in Falls Church.

Bring Back Bowling

Emily Snelbecker, Reporter April 11, 2025

As you walk into your local bowling alley, you notice that it seems pretty empty. Where is everyone? It’s not in your head. Recreational bowling is on a downfall as other activities gain popularity. It used to be the ideal birthday spot, but now, activities...

The 2025 Outdoor Track & Field Season Begins

The 2025 Outdoor Track & Field Season Begins

Hewitt Ebert, Reporter March 27, 2025

The 2025 spring Track and Field season officially began on March 3. The events are distance, sprints, shot put, discus and jumps. Throughout the winter season, athletes trained rigorously to improve their speed, endurance and technique to prepare for...

Many students support our hometown team and are following the Great Chase closely.

The Growing Student Fanbase of the Washington Capitals

Jack Freeman, Reporter March 27, 2025

The Washington Capitals are the hottest team in the National Hockey League (NHL), but it has not always been this way. In their 50th season as a franchise, they have only won one Stanley Cup trophy. To put this into perspective, the Montreal Canadiens...

This is Shaun White after he land a Mctwist 1260, Which he called it the "Tomahawk

Eyes On The Prize: One Year Out From 2026 Olympics

Olivia Hays, Reporter March 25, 2025

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are officially less than one year away. During the closing ceremony of the 2022 games, China passed the torch to Italy as the official host of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic games. The majority of the games will be held...

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy CTE before and after comparison of normal brain and CTE brain vector.

Why CTE Is So Important To Talk About

Maren Leonard, Reporter March 25, 2025

Football is the nation’s game. There is something deeply American about sitting down on the couch on a brisk Sunday afternoon and watching two teams fight tooth and nail for victory. The crowd roars for hard hits, improbable catches and gasps at grisly...

The milk mile is a common fantasy football punishment for losing the league.

Worst Fantasy Football Punishments

Brendan Schmitt, Reporter February 26, 2025

Every year, thousands of football fans participate in fantasy football leagues. Fans draft players onto their very own team and each week earn points for how their players do. Most leagues have head to head matchups that contribute to an overall record...

Instacart came out with a fan favorite Superbowl ad in 2025.

Super Ads: The Big Game’s Best Commercials

Sameer Jones, Reporter February 26, 2025

The Super Bowl is an entertaining affair not just for the game and halftime show, but for the commercials. Every year, the gaps during the game are filled with entertaining advertisements that we only see during the big game. Companies spend millions...

Our school's field.

From Preparing To Competing: How Yorktown Makes Sure To Stay Ready

Luke Colbert, Reporter February 26, 2025

Contrary to the name, the offseason is not a time for sitting back and relaxing. For many teams at our school, the offseason is the perfect time to get in the gym and prepare for the next season. Fall sports, such as football and field hockey, have found...

Football is a popular sport nationwide and at our school, some think that fans and the sport in general go overboard.

Is Football A Cult?

Samson Schneider and Axel Blake February 26, 2025

By Samson SchneiderSome people believe football is a cult because of its intense and passionate fanbase. While football is beloved and followed by many it is fundamentally different from a cult in many ways. A cult has generally been known to involve...

These are the two sports that are being highlighted

Managing the Madness: A Look At Yorktowns Team Managers

Charlie Schirmer, Reporter February 26, 2025

The horn sounds signaling halftime at our school’s football game and the teams make their way to the locker rooms. Players and coaches are discussing the game plan for the remaining half. All of a sudden, someone stands up to try and rally the team....

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