Fantasy cross country takes hold in County

Luke Frentsos, Sports Photography Editor
October 24, 2011

  Fantasy baseball, football and basketball are all well-known fantasy leagues in the CHS community. However, a new fantasy league, the fantasy cross country league, has emerged and is quickly running to the top. Gaithersburg High School ‘03 alumnus and Mocorunning website founder Kevin Milsted... Read more »

XC looks to improve on last year’s 2nd place finish

Zoe Forster, Business Manager
October 3, 2011

  Several CHS runners were chosen to participate in the Woodward Relays Sept. 6 at Georgetown prep. The boys came in second place out of 11 competing schools in the 6-mile-two-man relay, while the girls also came in second place out of seven competing schools.   Leading the boys team were seniors... Read more »

Girls volleyball dominates during perfect season start

Jamie Lescht, Public Relations
October 3, 2011

  The girls volleyball team continued its season Sept. 15 with a 3-0 victory against Watkins Mill HS. The team held its own by leading throughout most of the game and hopes to continue its success throughout the season.   “I think we’re going to do really well this year,” senior... Read more »

JV soccer welcomes new coach, embraces style

Hanna Taft, Staff Writer
October 3, 2011

  Akinola Lake’s addition to the soccer program is definitely a pleasant surprise. With his will to win and his love for the game, CHS’s newest boys JV soccer coach has big plans for his players this year.   At just 22 years old, Coach Lake has already proven to the CHS community that he... Read more »

Superfan Kickoff Cookout aims to boost school spirit

Danny Weiss Online Sports Editor
October 3, 2011

  Everyone gathered around a grill last year with the smell of burgers and dogs wafting in the air, excited for the girls lacrosse playoff game. Even though just one small grill was cooking, everyone could smell the school spirit.   The Superfan Kickoff Cookout party is a new event held before... Read more »

Golf team tees off, places second in first match

Brett Sachs, Production Editor
October 3, 2011

  Despite a slow start to the season, the golf team is working hard toward a successful year. Led by co-captains seniors Phillip Ahn and Brandon Fisher, the Bulldogs are looking to improve their overall game for their last four matches.   The season began late this summer with tryouts and a... Read more »

Boys soccer thrills with wins over Urbana, Clarksburg

Luke Frentsos, Photography Editor
October 3, 2011

  In previous years, the CHS boys soccer team has been strong and has performed well in many games. Unfortunately, due to the bad weather, many of its games have been postponed or rescheduled. However, the team won 2-1 against Paul VI Catholic, 6-1 against Mt. St. Joseph, 2-1 against Urbana and... Read more »

Football kicks off season with three commanding wins

Joel Denicoff, Sports Editor
October 3, 2011

  The football team started off the season in the right direction as the team blew out B-CC 47-7 at home Sept. 16.   The win improved the team’s record to 3-0, to put them in first place in the Montgomery 4A South Division. The Bulldogs look to make the playoffs this year as they have not... Read more »

Athlete of the Month

Joel Denicoff, Sports Editor
September 28, 2011

  When envisioning a shark, among the first few adjectives that come to mind are predatory, brutal and ruthless. All of these traits are captured by senior linebacker Bret Sickels, which explains why many of his teammates refer to him by his nickname “The Land Shark.” Sickels has started... Read more »

Nationals Pitcher Makes Comeback

Ben Schick, Staff Writer
September 28, 2011

As the Sept. 6 Nationals game came to a start, only a fraction of an expected sellout crowd made their way to a soaking wet Nationals Park. After a day of torrential downpour, fair weather conditions fell on Washington D.C, leaving the bad weather and most Nationals fans who were supposed to attend... Read more »