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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Softball Preview

By Matthew Brothers, Sports Editor March 22, 2011

After a disappointing losing record and early exit from the playoffs last year, the softball team has looked to turn around and improve its game before the season opener March 21 at Sherwood.   The...

Girls basketball falls to Northwest in playoffs

By Joel Denicoff, Staff Writer March 21, 2011

Girls basketball’s impressive playoff run ended March 3 with a loss at Northwest in the regional semi-final playoff game. Northwest proved to be the more dominant team as the Jaguars defeated the Lady...

Sutton is sixth freshman to win state championship

By Thomas Geenen, Staff Writer March 21, 2011

Freshman Hunter Sutton became the state champion for the 119-pound weight class March 5 at the Cole Field House at the University of Maryland. “It feels really good to win states,” Sutton said....

Baseball Preview

By Joe Haynes, Sports Editor March 21, 2011

The baseball team will kick off its season March 21 in a revenge game against Sherwood. Last year, the team fell in the regional semifinals to the Warriors. To prepare for the season, the team held...

Girls Lacrosse Preview

By Joe Haynes, Sports Editor March 21, 2011

After winning the regional championship last year and making the 4A final four, the girls lacrosse team is hoping to repeat last year’s success. Throughout the offseason, players have organized workouts...

Coed Volleyball Preview

By Maddy Flax, Archive Manager March 21, 2011

The coed volleyball team is looking forward to a solid season, as it retained the majority of its talent from last year. “We should be pretty good this year,” coach Michael Endler said.  “We...

Red Bull should look to DC as future Flugtag host

By By Zack potter March 3, 2011

Those close to me know that there are four things that consistently arouse Zack Potter.  The first three are, in no particular order, chimps dressed up like humans, CatDog re-runs and, naturally, the...

A provocative history of the ‘SI’s Swimsuit Issue’

By By Joe Haynes-Sports Editor March 2, 2011

Traditionally, the end of winter is a slow season for sports. Baseball is still months away, and both college and professional football have held their championship games. College basketball’s March...

Bodies, bikinis and bronzer, ‘SI: Swimsuit 2011’

By By Charles Cook-staff writer March 2, 2011

Ah yes, it’s that time of year again. The snow is melting, Cupid’s love is still floating in the air, and over 100 stunningly attractive, young women have had their scantily clad bodies photographed,...

Looming lockout poses threat that goes beyond football

The Green Bay Packers earned the right to call themselves Super Bowl XVL champions when they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers Feb. 6, but it may be the last live game football fans everywhere will be able...

Crippled by injury, girls basketball season turns rough

By By Maddy Flax Archives Manager March 2, 2011

After a month plagued by injuries, the girls basketball team dropped three consecutive games, putting a significant dent in its otherwise impressive season with a record of 11-9. Due to the injuries of...

Track sends ten to compete at states

By By Joe Haynes-Sports Editor March 2, 2011

After capturing first place at counties, the boys track and field team continued its spectacular season at regionals, winning first place and registering nine athletes for states. The girls team came in...

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