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…
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2015-2016 NCAA Basketball Preview
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…
Jaden Martin Looks To Build Off Strong Freshman Season
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…
Katie Caddigan Will Take Her Talents To Louisville
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…
Patrick Gover: River Hill’s Star On And Off The Field
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…
River Hill Football Working Towards Second Half Comeback
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…
Girls Soccer Aiming To Win Fourth Straight State Title
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…
Injured but Not Conquered: The Story of Jesse Hopkins
By Ben Graham, Sports Editor The girls soccer program at River Hill has grown into a powerhouse, winning three state championships in three consecutive years. These titles cannot be mentioned without commending star senior midfielder Jesse Hopkins, who tallied twenty-one goals and nine assists last season alone. However, the Hawks have been dealt a huge…
Hawks softball off to blazing start
By Ryan Romano, Staff Writer If River Hill’s softball team’s first three games are any indication, they’ll once again be a dominant force in the state. The season’s first three outings have seen the Hawks go 3-0, pummeling their opponents on both sides of the ball. Despite playing in three consecutive days, they’ve cruised to…
Examining Methods of Picking a March Madness Bracket
By Seth Tow, Editor-in-Chief The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is the best time of year for a lot of people. College basketball games are as exciting as ever, and just about everyone gets pretty invested in the Madness, especially if their favorite team is in the 68 team field. For many fans, March Madness…