Julia Rhee, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2019
Filed under Football, Sports
Few could have predicted Tom Brady’s rapid ascent from college backup and late sixth-round pick to bona fide stardom, except perhaps Brady himself. Even fewer could have predicted the dynastic success that the Brady-led Patriots...
Allie Woods, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2019
Filed under Sports, Squash
Despite squash being an unpopular sport in the south, the girls and boys Westminster
squash teams consisting of 7 th -12 th graders and led by seniors Thomas Rankin, Neeya Patel, and Zain Palanpur pulled through with several...
Lauren Kennedy, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2019
Filed under Sports
After a year and a half of negotiations, Westminster signed a three-year contract with
Adidas. Contrary to popular belief, Adidas is the first official athletic sponsor in Westminster
history. Athletic director Tim Downes rejected...
Colin Suddath, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2019
Filed under Sports, Swimming and Diving
Although their season is over, the memories made this winter will surely last a lifetime.
Over the course of two weeks, the Westminster Swim and Dive team took home 1st place in both
the annual Atlanta metro meet and the State...
Matthew Cha, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2019
Filed under Soccer, Sports
Last year, Atlanta United, in only its second MLS season, was crowned champions after defeating the Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup final in Atlanta. Josef Martinez won MLS Cup MVP, after winning the Golden boot and MLS regular...
Riya Jayanthi, Arts Reporter
February 28, 2019
Filed under Sports
Westminster’s robotics team is one of the many decorated teams on campus; over the past three years, the Wiredcats have taken home multiple victories at their regional and state competitions and advanced to Worlds, winning fifth...
Andrew Mao, Sports Reporter
February 1, 2019
Filed under Football, Sports
Playoff football. The most exciting time of the year for football fans as each snap, catch,
interception, or fumble could make or break a team’s entire season. NFL players around the
country work hard during the offseason...
Lauren Kennedy, Sports Reporter
February 1, 2019
Filed under Football, Sports
The number of teams in the College Football Playoff could soon be increased to eight
from the original four, according to rumors circulating in the world of sports. The debate of the right number of teams in the playoffs happens...
Aydin Bandukwala, Sports Reporter
February 1, 2019
Filed under Basketball, Sports
If you’ve checked social media recently, it’s likely that you’ve seen one of the many
incredible dunks by the Duke University star freshman, Zion Williamson. Known for his
dominant playing style, the eighteen-year old...
Allie Woods, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2018
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
After another long and exciting season, the Westminster girls and boys cross country
teams were able to triumphantly pull through with another two state championships. The race
was held in Carrollton, Georgia. Following Westminster’s...
Julia Rhee, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2018
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
Westminster Volleyball’s tradition of excellence has been well documented, with each new season adding to the already impressive collection of region titles and state championships amassed throughout the program’s existence....
Matthew Cha, News Reporter
December 7, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports
On June 13, 2018, Jordan McNair, a 19 year-old football player at the University of
Maryland, died after two weeks of hospitalization from heat stroke. McNair, who was running
110 yard sprints by command of Maryland head Coach...