The bar rests on its uprights as the runway clears. A loud silence takes place over the arena as WCHS senior Bakari Taylor begins his approach, getting faster stride by stride before launching himself...

The stadium lights expose every detail fans expect to see: mud-stained shorts, scuffed cleats or even sweat dripping under pressure. But no matter how bright they shine, the lights cannot reveal an athlete’s...

For many WCHS students, holidays are not just about family gatherings or big meals. They are also about the games being played on television. Over the past decade, the National Football League (NFL) and...

Skipping class and arriving late are frowned upon at WCHS. Yet for most students, the consequence rarely goes beyond a pink lunch detention slip. For student-athletes, however, attendance rules are a completely...

The small pockmarked ball soars in an arc over the sprawling golf course. It lands with a soft thud on the green, giving a small bounce before rolling slowly to a stop, mere feet from the hole. Far away,...

There are a few players who, when they step on the field, change the entire rhythm of the game. From inspiring his teammates, elevating the level of play and reading the defense spotlessly, WCHS senior...

By the time Monday rolls around, conversations about the weekend’s NFL games echo throughout the school hallways. At WCHS, football is not just a sport; it is a big part of students' lives. For many...

From bright red cleats to a blue headband, from shoving opponents to making the perfect pass, you cannot miss number eight controlling the field. Dominating the pitch, Laila Foose, senior captain of WCHS...

Fifty meters. Forty meters, thirty, twenty. The sound of battering footsteps catching up brings on a moment of realization. The goal was no longer getting to the handoff zone first, but rather giving the...

For most students, game day means pulling up their ticket on the GoFan app at the entrance to the game and getting a bulldog stamp on their hand. Behind this simple process lie hours of planning, preparation...

The ball barrels at blinding speed towards home plate. The athlete, ready and watching, swings at just the right moment. With a familiar ding, the ball flies off in the other direction, past the defense...

Fundraising is a common way for groups of all sorts to earn money for a cause. Bake sales, galas, car washes and raffles are all popular examples of a fundraiser, but recently the track team has been raising...