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By Justin Kortick, Staff Writer Should Kevin Durant come home to the Wizards in the summer of 2016? Durant, who is a native of the Washington D.C. area, has a big choice to make this coming summer. The Wizards should welcome Durant home with open arms. Durant is a proven superstar, having won the MVP…
By Ben Jablonover, Staff Writer The beginning of each school year happens to coincide with one of America’s most popular distractions: fantasy football. This activity is much more than just that, an activity, to most people. With millions of dollars up for grabs on such sites as DraftKings & FanDuel, fantasy football has turned into…
By Julia Sachs, Staff Writer At University of Maryland’s Ritchie Coliseum in College Park on Monday, November 16, the River Hill volleyball squad overcame a two-set hole to force a fifth set, but came up short to Damascus in the 3A semifinal. Falling behind after losing the first set, the girls knew they had to…
By Justin Kortick, Staff Writer To change or not to change. That has been a question regarding whether or not the Washington Redskins should change their team name since it offends many Native Americans. They have been the “Redskins” since 1933 and have played in Washington, moving from Boston, since 1937. The term “redskin” is…
By Marc Desimone, Staff Writer This year’s NCAA basketball teams are looking amazing as usual. As some teams fall in the rankings because of their loss of seniors, other teams rise because of veteran leadership and incoming recruiting class. Ranked first in the country are the North Carolina Tar Heels. They return veteran point guard…
By Griffin Brightbill, Sports Editor River Hill’s youngest basketball star, Jaden Martin, heads into his sophomore season feeling positive and confident. “We have some great players and a fantastic coach. I think this year could be the one we’ve been waiting for,” claimed the Hawks’ starting small forward. The Hawks have been pushing for another…
By Logan Walker, Staff Writer Katie Caddigan is one of the most active members in the River Hill athletic department. She’s been on the varsity soccer team ever since she was called up her freshman year and has played varsity basketball since her sophomore year. And those two aren’t even her best sports; she’s been…
By Griffin Brightbill, Sports Editor Beginning his freshman year, multi-talented senior Patrick Gover has been busy balancing football and the school play. Although he landed a lead role in the upcoming play Almost Maine, he claims that his primary focus right now is the football season. “If there’s a game next Friday, then that’s what…
By Dylan Mitchell, Editor-In-Chief After a 2-3 start to the season, River Hill is looking to bounce back in the second half of the season. Fans, don’t be worried. Your Hawks are ready to turn this slow start into a successful playoff run. Right away, eight turnovers in five games stands out as a huge…
By Emily Thornton, Staff Writer The Girls Soccer program has arguably been the most dominant River Hill team for the past few years, winning the state championship three years in a row. This year, the fight is no different. Former starting goalie, Julia Caine, graduated in 2015, leaving senior Katie Caddigan in charge. Three-year-starters Jessie…