Equestrian riders qualify for regional show
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
February 2, 2012
On Friday, Jan. 27, the equestrian team competed at Oldfields School. In the Oldfields competition, JC placed second, which earns them the title “reserve champion,” just under Greenway. This is one of the best places they have received this year and qualified them as a team for Zones. For some... Read more »
Women’s basketball shuts out Fallston in overtime, Ripken celebrates 1000-point milestone
Megan Battaglia, Multimedia Editor
February 1, 2012
There were 36.7 seconds left in the game as JC went head to head with Fallston. The crowd sat anxiously on the edges of their seats watching JC’s last attempt to tie the game. Within seconds, the ball was thrown into the air and a three-point shot by senior Emily Soller tied the game, resulting... Read more »
Spanish Exchange trip hinders women’s indoor track team
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
January 27, 2012
After setting a school record this year of 28’ 1” in the shot put, senior Linnea Anderson qualified for the championship meet in Prince George’s County on Feb. 3. Her dilemma, however, is that she will be in Spain for the Spanish Exchange trip that left on Jan. 25. “It is disappointing to have... Read more »
Basketball teams make progress during holiday season
Imani Love, Sports Editor
January 22, 2012
JC men’s and women’s basketball teams have been busy dominating tournaments, bringing home awards, and giving the other teams something to talk about. The women’s basketball team is maintaining a record of 14-3 and the men’s team has a record of 16-5. The men’s game against St. Frances, who... Read more »
Patriots pin Loyola in conference meet
Emily Clarke, Managing Editor
January 13, 2012
With the first two matches resulting in losses for JC, Wrestlepalooza on Jan. 4 wasn’t starting off the way anyone expected. The Patriots were behind the Loyola Dons 12-0 after senior Raphael Odouk, in the 220 pound weight class, and sophomore Andy Reininger, in the 285 pound weight class, were pinned.... Read more »
Women’s basketball team defeats IND in first conference game
Megan Battaglia, Multimedia Editor
December 9, 2011
There are only three seconds left until halftime. The pressure is on. The crowd is sitting on the edge of their seats and sophomore Maya Johnson has the ball. With all her strength, Johnson shoots the ball one-handed into the air at half court and hopes for the best. The ball sinks into the net... Read more »
Women’s basketball teams raise money for families in need
Grace Kim, Online Chief
December 8, 2011
The basketball players are making a list, checking it twice, and playing Santa for families in need. On Dec. 6 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, members of the JV and varsity women’s basketball team raised money for families in need by shooting foul shots through the Shooting Santa Foundation. To raise money,... Read more »
Six athletes named MIAA All Conferece players
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
December 7, 2011
In the closing seconds of the Homecoming football game junior Alex Gambrell kicked the game-tying field goal that gave JC the opportunity to win in overtime. Standout plays like these earned Gambrell and five other teammates the title All-Conference players. “Being selected to the All MIAA Team means... Read more »
Men’s varsity basketball dominates in first game of season
Imani Love, Sports Editor
November 22, 2011
Though the NBA is suffering from a lockout, it’s not preventing the high school men’s basketball teams from kicking off their seasons. This past Saturday, Nov. 19, the men’s varsity basketball team emerged victorious against St. Maria Goretti, 49-33. The game started off with sophomore Kamau Stokes’s... Read more »
Ries ranked nationally among high school lacrosse goalies
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
November 9, 2011
For the hours that senior Carlee Ries is on the field, everything else is forgotten. She doesn’t face stress or worries. Her only focus is on the game and preventing the ball from getting past her into the net. ESPN High School recognized her focus and concentration on the field, ranking her the... Read more »