Discipline motivates athletes to achieve their goals
Alex Bahr, Copy editor
June 9, 2010
It is minutes before Senior Will Puhl’s varsity wrestling match. In only a few minutes, he would be on the mat with only himself to rely on. As if that isn’t enough, Coach Keith Watson makes his way over to give Puhl a pep talk. “It all comes down to you so you better win,” he tells Puhl. In... Read more »
Bonding boosts team success
Alex Bahr, copy editor
June 7, 2010
Looking a little nervous, senior Scott McIntyre stepped up onto the makeshift stage at the class of 2010′s senior retreat. McIntyre surprised everyone as he said, ”I want to tell you a little about the relationship I had with my football team.” He proceeded to tell the seniors about... 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 »
Fresh talent bolsters wrestling’s bid for championships
Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief; Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
December 7, 2009
Wrestling coach Keith Watson expects his team to have a dual record of “20-5” in the upcoming season, after placing fifth in the MIAA conference last year. Three-time state champion freshman George Weber (weight class 119), two-time state champion freshman Scott Strappelli (112), and junior Mat Miller... Read more »
Football coach tackles character
Kaitlin Bobbin, Editorials Editor
October 16, 2009
Eligibility is becoming weekly for football players this year. Presenting a classroom evaluation to each of their teachers on a weekly basis presents a whole new level of standards for these athletes. On the evaluation, teachers indicate whether or not the players’ grade is passing and if they have... Read more »