Senior named McCormick Unsung Hero
Kirby Browning, Copy Editor
June 3, 2010
Whether it was his determination and uncompromising efforts in overtime against Cardinal Gibbons or his selfless attitude towards his teammates at the football summer program at Camp Tall Timbers in West Virginia, senior Sam Chell’s hard work and well-rounded personality have been largely recognized. This... Read more »
Men’s varsity lacrosse takes championship title
Katie Clarke, Features Editor
May 23, 2010
The men’s lacrosse team overpowered the Glenelg Country School Dragons in the MIAA B conference finals, with a final score of 11 – 4. Starting off with a shaky first quarter, the Patriots trailed behind the Dragons, but they were able to tie up the game by halftime, with a score of 3 –... Read more »
Men’s lacrosse narrowly defeats Pallotti
Rachel Kokoska, Sports Editor
May 17, 2010
Senior offensive captain Sam Chell prepared for an easy win against St. Vincent’s Pallotti on May 11. “We walked all over [Pallotti] the first time we played them, so I thought it would be the same way this time,” Chell said. The game started off as Chell planned; JC scored six goals in the first... Read more »
Pons overcomes injury, dominates lacrosse field
Rachel Kokoska, sports editor
May 9, 2010
With his lacrosse stick in hand, senior Dave Pons prepares to smash his opponent’s stick when an opening arises. He immediately strikes when his opponent’s arm moves farther away from his body. The ball flies out of his opponent’s possession. Pons checks his opponent and throws himself forward... Read more »
Lacrosse teams battle in games, against cancer
Rachel Kokoska, Sports Editor, Maggie Yankovich, Contributing Writer, and Jenny Hottle, Managing Editor
April 17, 2010
The men’s and women’s lacrosse games on April 14 were more than just victories for the teams. Both teams joined together to support research for cervical cancer. Jessica Vocke, a friend of Krysten Procella, the women’s varsity lacrosse coach, worked with the teams to raise money for her foundation,... Read more »
Patriots reign victorious in Battle of Bel Air
Erin Hanratty, Sports Editor; Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
December 26, 2009
On Wednesday, December 23, the men’s varsity wrestling team was victorious in the eighth annual Battle of Bel Air against the Bel Air Bobcats, winning by a score of 39-28. One of the highlights on the wrestling schedule every year, the Battle of Bel Air is the infamous rivalry match between the two... Read more »
Patriots dominate Wrestlepalooza
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
December 11, 2009
With Kanye West’s “Amazing” pulsing in his ears, freshman and four-time junior state wrestling champion Scott Strappelli stepped onto the mat for his first high school home match. Nervous, but excited, his muscles tensed as he faced his Calvert Hall Cardinals opponent, Ben Park. Strappelli quickly... Read more »
Patriots sink Saints, 33-14
Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2009
In the rain on Friday night, the Patriots kept their championship hopes alive as they defeated the St. Mary’s Saints 33-14. Playing their second consecutive rainy Friday night game, the Patriots (6-2 overall, 5-2 MIAA ‘B’ Conference) controlled the clock, got big plays when they needed it, and... Read more »
Patriots punish Severn
Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2009
Coming off two weeks in which he scored six touchdowns, intercepted four passes, and recorded 17 tackles in wins over Cardinal Gibbons and St. Frances, Stephen St. Clair continued his sensational season Friday night in a 48-13 Homecoming win over the Severn Admirals. Playing in cold and sloppy conditions,... Read more »