Olympic athlete speaks with Student-Athlete Leadership Group
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
May 14, 2012
On the morning of May 2, the Student-Athlete Leadership Group had a visitor who was a contender at the highest level in her sport. 22-year-old Kimmie Meissner, who competed in the Olympics and won the World Championship at age 16, took the time to talk to the Leadership Group about her life,... Read More
Patriot of the Month: Colleen Zulty
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
May 4, 2012
As a lacrosse player from Severn School sprinted down the field towards JC’s goal, senior defender Colleen Zulty followed close behind. Suddenly, Zulty checked the stick belonging to the Severn player, stole the ball, and passed it up the field to a midfielder. “I love causing turnovers.... Read More
Halftime with Ranni: Patriots struggle to win during Easter break
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
May 4, 2012
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
Women’s lacrosse edges Severn at Cedar Lane
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
April 25, 2012
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... Read More
Halftime with Ranni: spring sports open season with mixed results
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
April 4, 2012
Spring sports are finally under way and athletic schedules are dominating the end of the year. After a brutal 0-7 loss to Garrison Forest, the women’s badminton team turned the tables on IND, shutting them out 7-0. The men’s badminton team has not played any matches yet, but according to... Read More
Senior wins esteemed Scholar Athlete Award
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
March 23, 2012
Senior Jon Galarraga was pleasantly surprised when he found out he was selected to being in the running receive a $4,000 scholarship administered by The Greater Baltimore Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. This excitement was quickly replaced by anxiety,... Read More
Halftime with Ranni: Spring Preview
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
March 16, 2012
After an extremely successful season for winter sports, just a few weeks was all the time some multi-sport athletes had until their spring seasons began. Although spring is not necessarily in the air yet, spring sports tryouts have begun, and after all the excitement of the winter season, spring... Read More
Patriot of the Month: Rebecca Driver
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
March 16, 2012
Participating in indoor and outdoor track and field since freshman year, junior Rebecca Driver has broken season records and repeatedly set new personal bests. During the indoor track season this year, Driver was the highest point collector on the women’s team, and the second highest out... Read More
Rugby team shuts down as badminton team boots up
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
March 14, 2012
Freshman Jake Kahoe came to JC expecting to play on the rugby team this spring, but his excitement was quickly quashed with the disbanding of the team. Rugby at JC was started in 2002 by previous Principal Paul Barker. The lack of student-athletes showing up for tryouts was ultimately the team’s... Read More
Halftime with Ranni: winter sports recap
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
March 2, 2012
The longest sports season of the year is coming to a close, and while some teams have achieved first-place glory, others managed to get by with unusual team dynamics. Multiple students were honored as stand-outs on their team by the athletic department at the second quarter honors assembly.... Read More
Men’s basketball claims second consecutive MIAA ‘A’ Conference title
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
February 24, 2012
Returning to the MIAA ‘A’ Conference championship game, the men’s varsity basketball team was looking for a second consecutive title, this year against Mount St. Joseph. JC duked it out against St. Joesph, who won the conference in the regular season, and emerged victorious, 44-41. This... Read More
Men’s basketball dominates out-of-state opponent
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
February 17, 2012
Taking a break from conference play, the men’s basketball team played De Smet, a Jesuit high school from St. Louis, Missouri, on Feb. 12. Ranked thirteenth in their state, the De Smet basketball team traveled to JC over the weekend to challenge Maryland’s ninth-ranked men’s team. JC... Read More
Indoor track teams establish 26 new school records during season
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
February 9, 2012
During the men’s and women’s indoor track championship meet last Friday, JC finished their season by adding on to the list of people setting new school records. Overall, 26 new school records were set, the most they have set in a season since their inaugural season 10 years ago. The women... Read More
Indoor soccer recruits unlikely players
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
February 8, 2012
For senior Colleen Zulty, playing soccer was not in her high school game plan. She has limited experience in the game and lacrosse is her main focus. This year, she decided to try something new and play indoor soccer during the winter season. So far, she has been enjoying her time with the... Read More
Wrestling finishes high in local tournaments, prepares for MIAA playoffs
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
February 5, 2012
Despite graduating three wrestlers that excelled by earning over 100 wins during their JC wrestling career, the wrestling team still managed to earn a ranking of fifth in the state of Maryland. The Patriots have six freshman starters and have maintained a record of 8-1, in addition to high... Read More
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.... 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... Read More
Students take advantage of summer internship programs
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
January 2, 2012
Summer is a three month vacation and a time of relaxation for busy students. However, some students choose to spend their summers a little differently. Instead of spending her summer at the beach or the pool, junior Morgan Jones wants to participate in an internship provided by the Science... Read More
Dukes swims through national rankings in Seattle
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
January 2, 2012
800 to 900 swimmers gathered in Seattle, W.A. for the 63rd annual Husky Invitational swim meet on Dec. 2 through Dec. 4. Among these competitors were people from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, the University of British Columbia, and Grand Canyon University. Junior Carrie Dukes, after... Read More
Halftime with Ranni: winter sports preview
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
December 16, 2011
Wintertime is arguably the busiest time of the year. The winter musical and concert are in full swing, seniors have application deadlines to meet, and the entire student body must begin to prepare for midterm exams. In addition to all these activities and tasks, winter sports seasons have also... 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... Read More
Halftime with Ranni: Fall sports season recap
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
November 11, 2011
As the fall athletic season comes to a close, it’s important for teams to look back on their progress in their respective seasons. For the freshman athletes, this season was their first time playing on a high school sport. On the other hand, some seniors are playing their last games with... 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... Read More
Women’s volleyball claims third consecutive IAAM ‘B’ conference title
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
November 3, 2011
The women’s volleyball team needed one more point to win their third consecutive IAAM ‘B’ conference championship. The game progressed to the fifth and final match. After JC lost four straight points that could have won them the game, the team came together in a huddle to refocus. The... Read More
Alumnus earns ESPN top play
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
October 25, 2011
The Denver Outlaws, a professional lacrosse team, has a familiar face on their roster. Drew Westervelt, class of ’03, was acquired in the 2007 Major League Lacrosse (MML) Collegiate Draft. Westervelt plays attack for the Outlaws. In his most recent year, Westervelt and his teammate Jarrett... Read More
Lewis, Martin, and Markley participate in Ravens Quarterback Challenge
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
October 21, 2011
Junior Brandon Lewis never imagined that he would be standing in the middle of an NFL stadium packed with thousands of fans. Lewis, JC’s varsity football quarterback, and his receivers, juniors Montell Martin and Austin Markley, participated in the Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Challenge.... Read More
St. Paul’s defeats men’s varsity volleyball
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
October 5, 2011
Standing in a circle with arms locked behind one another’s shoulders, the varsity men’s volleyball team planned for the upcoming game against the St. Paul’s Crusaders. Senior Matt Zoltoski and sophomore Chris Collins took their places in front of the net. Match one had officially started.... Read More
New club sets sail into JC
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
September 30, 2011
Anchors are away for the JC Sailing Club. Juniors Bryan Doherty and Matt Henderson started the sailing club this year. Henderson and Doherty have been recruiting members since then. Both boys have extensive experience with sailing and wanted to bring it to JC. “I first started sailing when... Read More
Beginning school year sports kick off their seasons
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
September 21, 2011
With the start of a new school year comes the beginning of a new fall athletic season. Several freshmen have taken up the job of playing a varsity sport their first year of high school. Joining them are the upperclassmen veterans, returning to the fields as their respective teams travel the... Read More