Men’s varsity tennis practices for new season
April 9, 2013
Filed under Photo Galleries, Sports, Spring Sports
Photography by Shannon Vinton The men's varsity tennis team practices everyday after school. There are 17 players on the varsity team. Their season record is 1-0. The pictures shown were taken during tennis practice on March 22.
Women’s lacrosse looks forward to season with large roster
Brianna George, Copy Editor
March 20, 2013
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
After gathering a large amount of players at tryouts, the women’s lacrosse team is looking forward to a successful season. According to varsity women’s lacrosse coach Krystin Porcella, the team looks for, “any [players] that want to be recruited.” The team gained a large amount of players... Read more »
Blair takes charge of men’s varsity lacrosse as head coach
Cole Alban, Managing Editor
February 23, 2013
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
It was freezing outside and players could see their breath in the air. The team ran through the painful cold air and returned to the gym. Balls flew through the air, sweat dropped, and players yelled as varsity men’s lacrosse tryouts began on Feb.19. It wasn’t the same tryout as past years, however.... Read more »
Spring season wrap up
Emily Clarke, Managing Editor
May 23, 2012
Filed under Game Recaps, Sports, Sports News, Spring Sports
As summer rolls in, spring sports wrap up. Badminton: Both varsity and JV women’s badminton had losing seasons this spring, with records of 5-8 for both teams. Varsity had the most success against Institute of Notre Dame and Oldfields School, beating IND twice 7-0 and Oldfields once 7-0. Baseball: Varsity... Read more »
Patriots fall short to St. Peter Paul Sabres in semi-finals
Emily Clarke, Managing Editor
May 18, 2012
Filed under Game Recaps, Sports, Sports News, Spring Sports
The clock was running down. There was less than a minute left in the game, but St. Peter Paul had the ball and the Patriots were down by one. Forty-three seconds left. SPP still had the ball. They were trying to run out the clock. Twenty-four seconds. The defense was playing hard but getting nowhere.... Read more »
Track teams fare well at championships
May 18, 2012
Filed under Game Recaps, Sports, Sports News, Spring Sports
The track team hurdled their last challenge this season when they competed in the MIAA/IAAM Championship on May 9, 10, and 12. The men’s team placed fifth overall, and the women’s team placed sixth. The championship meet included both A and B conference teams, with the men’s team beating every... Read more »
Men’s varsity lacrosse triumphs over Park School on senior night
Grace Kim, Online Chief
May 11, 2012
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
On the men’s varsity lacrosse senior night on May 1, the team dominated Park School with a final score of 16-8. Before the start of the game, after each team warmed up, the JC seniors' names were announced and they walked to center of field for pictures with their parents. After the small ceremony,... Read more »
Halftime with Ranni: Patriots struggle to win during Easter break
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
May 4, 2012
Filed under Sports, Sports Editorials, Spring Sports
Over Easter Break, students had the opportunity to take time off from school by travelling overseas, sleeping in, catching up on their favorite TV shows, and hanging out with friends. For most student athletes, however, their work didn’t stop over Easter break. Over the break, women’s badminton,... Read more »
Badminton shuts out IND on senior night
Megan Battaglia, Multimedia Editor
April 27, 2012
Filed under Game Recaps, Sports, Sports, Spring Sports
One more point and the match would be finished. Senior night would be successful and the season would near its end on a good note. These were the thoughts of senior Emily Kegan as she concluded her final match on April 23rd against the Institute of Notre Dame (IND). JC ended up blowing out IND, 7-0. The... Read more »
Women’s lacrosse edges Severn at Cedar Lane
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
April 25, 2012
Filed under Game Recaps, Sports, Sports, Spring Sports
At the first sight of rain, the women’s lacrosse game against Severn on April 18 was moved from its original location at JC to Cedar Lane, a complex with turf fields. The adverse playing conditions didn’t hinder the women’s lacrosse team, as they emerged with a win over Severn, 11-9. Early in... Read more »