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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

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Australian male tennis player Nick Kyrgios, who is featured on the Netflix show “Break Point,” roars in excitement after an intense match.

Netflix’s new “Break Point” scores big

By Jeremy Chung, News Editor February 7, 2023

In the game of tennis, break points require the returner to win against their opponent’s serving game. This is a tricky feat, especially in the professional realm when the ball on an average serve hurls...

Sopomore Sofia Hahn hits the ball during a tennis match. The girls tennis team placed second at counties and credits their success to hard work at practice and strong leadership from their captains.

Girls Tennis Serves the Way to Winning Season

By Sophie Liss, Social Media Editor November 2, 2016

Girls tennis has striven for consistency from past years and currently has a record of 8-3-1, as of Oct. 18. The season ended on Oct. 20. After the 2015-16 season, their overall record was 8-1-1, and...

Senior Mark Dager serves the ball during a match. Dager and his doubles partner Austin Yang won their doubles bracket at counties.

Tennis Wins Singles and Doubles County Titles

By Sophie Liss, Social Media Editor May 31, 2016

The boys tennis team won Counties May 9-16, beating out Wootton, Whitman, and other schools in division one of MCPS boys tennis. Sophomore Drew Ingall won his individual bracket for singles, and senior...

Tennis starts strong

By Ariell Gordon, Contest Manager September 29, 2014

Returning from defending its girls doubles and mixed doubles state championship victories last season, the CHS girls tennis team is ready to be back on the court. The players are excited to compete...

Tennis

Tennis

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor December 4, 2013

After a series of many strong matches under the guidance of new head coach Megan Lee, the girls tennis team ended its season at counties with a 6-1 record to finish second in its division. "We had great...

Fitness focus for tennis coach

Fitness focus for tennis coach

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor September 30, 2013

The undefeated girls tennis team will face this season’s tough competition with the help of new head coach Meaghan Lee. As a CHS ’09 alumna and former tennis player, Lee played on the top doubles...

Despire perfect season, tennis finishes second at counties

Despire perfect season, tennis finishes second at counties

By Ethan Denicoff, Staff Writer May 29, 2013

After several nail-biting matches, CHS finished the county tournament, May 10, in second place behind Wootton. Not only is Wootton our rival, but this is the fourth consecutive year they robbed the county...

Tennis starts the season with total domination

Tennis starts the season with total domination

By Ethan Denicoff, Staff Writer April 30, 2013

Boys tennis has come out this season with more fire than ever. Starting with a 5-0 record, the Bulldogs appear to be invincible. Churchill had a 7-0 win April 17 against Blair. Senior captain Michael...

CHS athletes commit

CHS athlete commits

By Brittany Goodman, Features Editor January 3, 2013

Congratulations to senior Jackie Bakos for committing to play tennis at the University Of Charleston, West Virginia. Bakos has been a member of the CHS tennis team since freshman year and currently plays...

CHS athletes commit

CHS athletes commit

By Nicole Malament, Observations Editor November 30, 2012

Congratulations to senior Spencer Liang for committing to play tennis at Harvard University next year. Liang has been playing tennis since she was 8, and her highest national ranking is second place. Congratulations...

Tennis finished undefeated

By Matt Raab, Sports Editor November 7, 2012

The girls tennis team continued its momentum from a dominant start to the season, finishing the year an undefeated 12-0 with counties around the corner. "I’m really proud of us," senior Joan Albrecht...

Young team continues success

Young team continues success

By Danny Gordon, Staff Writer October 2, 2012

After winning a record five-straight county titles, the girls tennis team hopes to stretch its streak to six this year. So far the team is off to a good start, defeating both Bullis and Magruder 7-0. According...

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