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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Lewis used his speed and agility to benefit him on the football field and on the track as he scored touchdowns and beat times for CHS

Athlete of the Month

By Cristian Edwards, Online Sports Editor May 27, 2015

He seems to be everywhere. You can find him breaking tackles on the football field or blowing past other sprinters on the track.S enior Marquette Lewis has had the goal of being a part of the top sprinters...

Girls Lacrosse players named to All-District Team

Girls Lacrosse players named to All-District Team

By Jake Certner, Sports Editor May 27, 2015

The Churchill Observer would like to congratulate senior Rachel Thal-Larsen, junior Bethany Dubick and junior Ashley Simpson for making the All-District Girls Lacrosse team. Thal-Larsen and Dubick both...

The CHS boys lacrosse team poses with the regional championship plaque after their 10-9 2OT win against QO

Boys lacrosse wins the 4A West regional championship

By Noah Salzberg, Senior Writer May 14, 2015

The CHS boys lacrosse team beat QO in the regional championship Wed. May 13, winning in double overtime by the score of 10-9. This win came after another double-overtime victory against Whitman on Mon....

Frisbro's win second in states

Frisbro’s win second in states

By Danny Gordon, Senior Writer May 13, 2015

The Frisbros finished second in the 2015 Maryland State Championship May 10 behind BCC. “We had a ridiculously athletic team,” senior Jake Smith said. “I had high expectations. I knew that with...

Senior Griffin Horn pitches in a losing effort to Wootton on their senior night

CHS baseball gives their best effort on senior night

By Jordan Janis, Senior Writer May 11, 2015

After a disappointing season with a record of 3-7, the CHS baseball team closes its season with fond memories of the past. The team played their final game at home May 5 against Wootton, ending with...

The JV boys lacrosse team poses for a picture after finishing their season 9-0

JV Boys Lacrosse Team Goes Undefeated for Third Straight Year

By Julia McDermott, Senior Writer April 30, 2015

Coming off two straight undefeated seasons, the junior varsity boys lacrosse team was far from an underdog at the beginning of this year, but when the bulldogs stepped onto the field for the first time...

Due to weather and permit issues, the dugouts are still not finished.

Dugout construction won’t affect baseball season

By Cristian Edwards, Online Sports Editor April 29, 2015

If you have driven on Tuckerman Lane these past few months, you may have seen what looks like a major construction zone on the baseball field. But baseball season already started, so how could they be...

Though high school sports foster social interactions, most club teams provide a higher level of intensity and opportunity to be recruited.

Club sports more important for college recruiting

By Nathan Gertler, Online Sports Editor April 29, 2015

For two to three months at most, student-athletes get to compete in their high school seasons.  However, during the other nine months or so, club sports take priority.  For students wanting to play sports...

Senior Rachel Thal-Larsen has played varsity lacrosse for 4 years and had 51 goals and 12 assists in the 2014 spring season. She is considering continuing her lacrosse career at Lehigh University next year.

Athlete of the Month

By Julia McDermott, Senior Editor April 28, 2015

Sprinting past player after player, a blue and green jersey sporting the number 20 dodges and weaves through a wave of the opposing team’s attempts to steal the ball. Nearing the net, she pulls her stick...

Little League World Series player Mo'ne Davis exhibited class in dealing with defamation by college baseball player Joey Casselberry

Classy athletes deserve more media attention

By Jake Certner, Sports Editor April 28, 2015

Sportsmanship, integrity, class. These words are tossed around the world of sports more than almost any other, but what does it truly take to be considered a class-act athlete? Joey Casselberry, a Bloomburg...

Junior Jake Layman (right) and freshman Melo Trimble (left) are returning for the 2015-2016 season.

Future Terps eager for next basketball season

By Hannah Yasharoff, Senior Writer April 28, 2015

It’s only April, but anticipation for the upcoming 2015-2016 season of the University of Maryland Men’s Basketball team is at an all-time high. With the newly-announced returns of freshman guard...

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