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Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

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From Assistant to Head Coach: Thomas Stichter Brings His Passion and Experience to the Court

From Assistant to Head Coach: Thomas Stichter Brings His Passion and Experience to the Court

Leo Sandoli and Jack Freeman December 4, 2024

After multiple strong seasons, our school's boys junior varsity (JV) basketball team was left with a tough decision following the departure of head coach Alex Eisenburg. With numerous coaching prospects, the athletic staff decided to go with coach Thomas...

Junior Reagan Fruzzetti gets on defense at a varsity field hockey practice.

How ACL Tears Are Tormenting Student Athletes

Coco Rigoli and Emily Miller December 4, 2024

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears are one of the most dreaded injuries of high school athletes. With a recovery time that stretches to nine months, victims are stuck on the sidelines and put through a grueling recovery process that tests both the...

Our varsity football team poses with Coach Hansen to celebrate his 300th win.

Yorktown Legend Bruce Hanson Earns 300th Win

Ryan Pericak and Hewitt Ebert December 4, 2024

After his win against Centreville on October 5, Head Coach Bruce Hanson has amassed a record total of 300 wins at our school. Over the course of his 52 year long career coaching football in Northern Virginia, Hanson is entering his 39th as our school's...

Senior Night Traditions: Our School’s Celebrations

Senior Night Traditions: Our School’s Celebrations

Aanya Goel, Reporter December 4, 2024

At our school, senior nights are more than just celebrations, they are cherished traditions that bring together athletes, families, and the community to honor the hard work and dedication of the school's graduates. It's a memory that seniors will remember...

Treatment with a Smile: LaNay Burke

Treatment with a Smile: LaNay Burke

Maren Leonard, Reporter December 4, 2024

Whether it's a twinge in your ankle, a brain-rattling concussion, a nasty turf burn or friendship problems, LaNay Burke, the head athletic trainer at our school, has got you. Burke is a constant, reassuring presence at athletic events, and a hallmark...

A Beginners Guide To The Premier League

A Beginners Guide To The Premier League

Zoe Davis, Reporter December 4, 2024

The English Premier League has exploded in popularity at our school in recent years. Known for its fierce competition and thrilling games, the league has 20 teams hosting some of the world’s finest footballers. With rich rivalries and lively British...

Yorktown Debuts Girls Flag Football Intramural

Yorktown Debuts Girls Flag Football Intramural

Olivia Hays and Khulan Biziya December 4, 2024

Flushed between a frenzy of fall junior varsity and varsity sports, our school’s brand new girls flag football intramural went rather unnoticed this season. Now that their debut has concluded, the intramural is rising to new heights as it looks for...

Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim

Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim

Maren Leonard, Reporter April 17, 2024

While some students have only been in the Yorktown pool for the dreaded swim unit, there are many student-athletes there every single day, training hard. Our school’s girls swim team has put in the work this year, and it has paid off.The team was...

Nats Show Promise for 2024 After Three Year Slump

Nats Show Promise for 2024 After Three Year Slump

Harper Kois, Reporter March 22, 2024

As the Wizards’ and Capitals’ seasons come to an end, DC residents are looking forward to another season of our nation's pastime to enjoy with friends or family. In recent years, the Nationals (Nats) have not given fans the season they hoped for....

Yorktown's weight room hosts a weightlifting intramural

Intramurals Bring All Sorts of Spring Sports to Yorktown

Katelynn Cox, Reporter March 22, 2024

After school, the fields are packed. The girls soccer team is preparing for their game, boys lacrosse is running drills, and the baseball players are carrying their gear onto the field. However, inside the gym is a hidden gem of our school’s sports:...

Capital One Arena in November 2023

Urban Exit: The Plan to Move the Capitals and Wizards

Brendan Schmitt, Reporter March 7, 2024

A recent announcement about the potential move of the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Alexandria has sparked controversy among fans of the two sports teams and residents of Alexandria. This move could happen as soon as 2027, when the mortgage for Capital...

Jose Breton for AP Photo

Europe’s Top Clubs Go Head To Head: Champion’s League Returns

Mason Wolverton, Reporter February 22, 2024

For some, February means love. For others, it means football. The Union of European Football Associations Champions League (UCL) returned on February 13, bringing high-stakes matches to a television near you.2024 has been a jam-packed year for soccer...

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