Seven seconds. That’s how much time is left in the University of Virginia (UVA) vs. Furman University basketball game when a Furman player steals the ball and passes it to his teammate. In order for them to win, Furman must overcome a two-point deficit....
Across the world of sports, there has been one consistent problem: doping. Every sports administration has been forced to adopt preventative measures to disencourage athletes from using performance enhancing drugs (PEDs). Although most of these protocols...
Every year, sixty-eight American college basketball teams participate in a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament known as “March Madness.” The teams are sectioned into four groups and compete in a single-elimination...
From its humble beginnings in 2003, the Yorktown Ice Hockey Club has evolved from a small, mainly junior varsity (JV) team to a premier program in the Northern Virginia School Hockey League (NVSHL). Under the leadership of Head Coach Jeremey Ferrara,...
1969 was an eventful year. It was known for Woodstock, the moon landing and—if you looked close enough—the first Ultimate frisbee game. Ultimate was invented in a time of change, and it shows through the game’s rules and community. The majority...
On the evening of January 2, the National Football League (NFL) community and the sports world suffered one of their scariest moments in recent history. What seemed to be an exciting matchup between two of the best teams in football, the Buffalo Bills...
Throughout November and December, the FIFA World Cup captivated our school’s attention. Rallying around their favorite teams and players, students were immersed in the event’s action and energy. While we’re months away from the kickoff of the women’s...
Coming off a historic season, the Yorktown Hockey Club looks to build off of their massive achievements as they continue on into the 2022-2023 season. With the loss of several very talented seniors, our school's hockey team looks to make up for it with...
Our school is home to many student-athletes and even more student support. Those who compete in school sports are often put in the spotlight. However, Yorktown is also brimming with talented students who do out-of-school sports, and these students' commitment...
The women’s marathon is in a golden age. Eight of the top ten times ever were run in the past five years, and half of those marks were set in 2022 alone. The world record, which currently stands at 2:14:04, has been challenged regularly, and it could...
Winning the state championship last year and coming in second this year, our school’s girl’s field hockey team has dominated the Virginia High School League’s (VHSL) Class 6 state field hockey tournament. Under the leadership of Head Coach Olivia...
Concussions are an unfortunate side effect of the game of football. Every year during our school's football season, there are numerous players affected by them. Luckily, there is a thorough protocol to evaluate players after these injuries occur.
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