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

With win over Sherwood, boys lacrosse wins region

With win over Sherwood, boys lacrosse wins region

By Brettt Sachs, Production Manager May 25, 2012

 As the regular season came to an end, the boys lacrosse team steamrolled into the postseason. The Bulldogs entered the playoffs, which began May 11, as the number one seed. The team won its first regional...

Girls lacrosse wins third regional championship

Girls lacrosse wins third regional championship

By Zoe Forster, Sports Editor May 25, 2012

The girls lacrosse team won its third consecutive regional championship against Sherwood 20-19 May 19 and is headed to the state semifinals.  "Our offense was settled and organized which helped us score...

After strong start, tennis finishes second at counties

After strong start, tennis finishes second at counties

By Danny Gordon, Business Manager May 25, 2012

The boys tennis team finished second in the MCPS Boys County Tennis Tournament May 10. Junior Kevin Chen and sophomore Matthew Fine both finished in first place. "The team had an outstanding year," coach...

Baseball works to build team unity

By Zoe Forster, Sports Editor May 2, 2012

The CHS baseball team beat undefeated Whitman 6-1 April 16, improving its record to 3-6. Whitman pitcher Michael Flack struck out CHS in the first inning, but the Bulldogs kept the intensity up throughout...

Girls lacrosse offense dominates opposition

Girls lacrosse offense dominates opposition

By Nicole Malament, Observations Editor May 2, 2012

Continuing its strong season from last year, the girls lacrosse team began this season with wins against Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Whitman, Walter Johnson and Paint Branch after losing to Damascus.   In...

Boys lacrosse focused on postseason success

Boys lacrosse focused on postseason success

By Amna Farooqi, Staff Writer May 2, 2012

It was the last day of school before spring break. While most kids were getting ready for vacation or celebrating, the Bulldogs were getting ready for a crucial game. A win would continue their streak;...

Athlete of the Month: Cameron Mosheydi

Athlete of the Month: Cameron Mosheydi

By Dana Youngentob, News Editor May 2, 2012

He has already scored nine goals and contributed six assists—and that’s just through the first five games of the season. With this strong start, senior captain Cameron Mosheydi is in a position to...

Pickup Coalition offers friendly competition for ballers

By Joel Denicoff, Staff Writer May 2, 2012

Senior Avery Berryman started a Facebook group Dec. 21 called The Pickup Basketball Coalition, which has become a popular sporting activity among CHS seniors.  The group meets almost every weeknight...

Coed Volleyball looks to continue win streak

Coed Volleyball looks to continue win streak

By Matt Raab, Sports Editor May 1, 2012

For the CHS coed volleyball team, new athletes have brought newfound success.  The team has sustained a six game win streak since March 26 to bring its record to 7-1, and has not dropped a single set...

With young roster, boys volleyball has average start

With young roster, boys volleyball has average start

By Matt Raab and Elizabeth Campbell May 1, 2012

The boys volleyball team has little in common with the average varsity team at CHS. There are two seniors on the team. One has never played a season with the team before. The team has two high kill outside...

Boys tennis undefeated

Boys tennis undefeated

By Guransh Singh, Staff Writer May 1, 2012

With an undefeated 8-0 record, the CHS boys tennis team is the most successful school team this year. The Bulldogs defeated Magruder 6-1 April 20, winning all three doubles matches and three of  four...

Helmets belong on court

By Ben Schick, Online Sports Editor May 1, 2012

Basketball is an exciting endeavor that millions of people worldwide chose to take part in simply for the joy of rubbing a win into their friend’s faces.  The lure of bragging rights and the never-ending...

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