Coach of the Month: Krystin Porcella

Posted on March 5, 2010
Posted in Sports, Uncategorized

Written by Joey Hoff, Managing Editor

Q: Did you play lacrosse in high school? A: Yes. [Former coach John] Hughes encouraged me to play lacrosse.  My freshman year at JC was the first time I had ever played. Q: What do you like about lacrosse? A: I like the speed at... Read more »

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Patriot of the Month: Scott Strappelli

Posted on March 3, 2010
Posted in Sports

Written by Rachel Kokoska, Sports Editor; Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor

Freshman Scott Strappelli fell to the mat in disbelief and lowered his bandaged face into his hands as the screams of his teammates and spectators engulfed him. Tears pooling in his eyes, Strappelli rose to his feet and embraced his... Read more »

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Loss in semifinals shatter dreams of basketball championship

Posted on March 3, 2010
Posted in Game Recaps, Sports

Written by Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief

The men’s varsity basketball team was ended its playoff run on February 19 with a 70-30 loss at Mount St. Joseph High School in the MIAA A Conference Semifinals.  The Gaels were lead by senior forward Ryley Beaumont’s... Read more »

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Women’s swim team pulls-off strong season finish

Posted on March 1, 2010
Posted in Game Recaps, Sports

Written by Katelynn Colgain, Editorials Editor

Keep focused.  This was the goal of the women’s “B” conference swimming team as they took second place at championships at UMBC.  Freshman Carrie Dukes came in first place in the 50 free, with a time of 25.72 seconds, and second... Read more »

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Olympic field enthralls viewers

Posted on March 1, 2010
Posted in Overtime with Daniel Gallen, Sports

Written by Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief

Spending two straight Saturday nights with my group of friends watching the Olympics made me realize how big this event is.  I don’t consider my friends to be huge sports fans, but there we were, living and dying with each of Shani... Read more »

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JC cheerleaders shine with success

Posted on February 25, 2010
Posted in Game Recaps, Sports

Written by Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor

Junior Logan Hayes bounces on her heels, palms sweating, stomach wrought with nerves. As she approaches the mat, cheers of onlookers ringing in her ears, Hayes puts down her sign, lines up into the formation, and prepares herself for... Read more »

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Postponed senior retreat proves key to indoor soccer championship win

Posted on February 24, 2010
Posted in Game Recaps, Sports

Written by Rachel Kokoska, Sports Editor

While other seniors were disappointed when senior retreat was postponed, senior Mel Lookingland and the other senior players on the varsity indoor soccer team considered it an act of God. Senior retreat and the IAAM championship game... Read more »

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Strappelli, Miller win state championships

Posted on February 21, 2010
Posted in Game Recaps, Sports

Written by Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief

Freshman Scott Strappelli and junior captain Mat Miller captured wrestling state championships February 20 at the Maryland Independent School State Championships at McDonogh in the 112 and 152 weight classes, respectively. Strappelli... Read more »

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JC students explore the art of yoga

Posted on February 20, 2010
Posted in Sports

Written by Alex Bahr, Copy Editor

Every Tuesday, from 3-4 p.m., the Brown Room is transformed into a room of meditation when approximately 50 students imitate the yoga positions of moderators English teacher Eric Sutton and science teacher Rebecca Siegel. Yoga Club,... Read more »

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Super Bowl XLIV: Porter steals spotlight

Posted on February 16, 2010
Posted in Overtime with Daniel Gallen, Sports

Written by Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief

Going into Super Bowl XLIV, it was clear that the most opportunistic team was going to win the game.  In the end, this prediction held true with New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter intercepting a pass by Indianapolis Colts... Read more »

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