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Boys team celebrates after a goal.

Boy’s Lax Adds a Win to the Books

Maddie Dahl, Editor-In-Chief April 24, 2024

To make the record 2-5, the Cat’s beat the Charlottesville Black Knights 14-5 Thurs. April 18.   The Cat’s started off with a 1-1 goal standstill before quickly pulling ahead, ending the half...

Wildcats Take On TA

Sinthya Cruz- Perez, Reporter April 22, 2024

The Wildcats took on TA on April 12. In the final the Wildcats fell short to TA, 0-4. During the game TA got ahead in the first 20 minutes. At the end of the first half score was 3-0. Freshman left...

Moore unleashes a pitch.
Photo taken by Addie Flint.

Softball Falls to William Monroe

Sean Martino, Opinion Editor April 19, 2024

The Wildcats hosted the dragons of William Monroe in a Valley District matchup April 16. This was a first time matchup for the Wildcats, as the Dragons are a new member of the Valley District. The Wildcats...

Senior Zac Majors throws a pitch against the Cougars. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Mikels Blevins.

Wildcat Baseball Team Fights Back Against Alleghany

Nala Shearer, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2024

The Cats had a slow start to their matchup with the Cougars last Wednesday, April 10. Early off they found themselves down 0-8. The Cats made some errors early on, but flipped a switch around the fourth...

Lydia Kendal shooting the ball at practice
Photo by Cora Conway

Spring Sports Get New Coaches

Lexi Walters April 15, 2024

Many spring sports teams have gotten new coaches for the 2023-2024 school year. When Mr. Andrew Bellairs left after finishing the 2022-23 school year, the girls tennis team was left without a coach. Mr....

The Wildcats defense sets for a pitch.
Photo courtesy of Rockbridge Athletics.

Softball Falls to Spotswood

Sean Martino, Opinion Editor April 15, 2024

Softball hosted the Blazers of Spotswood April 9. They entered the game with a record of 2-3 and were coming off of defeating crosstown rival Parry McCluer. This was a key game for the Wildcats as it marked...

“Thomas Armstrong Catches a Pitch” by Ayron Wu licensed under https://www.instagram.com/ayronwuphotography/

Baseball Blows Past PM Over Break

Will Gibbs, Reporter April 15, 2024

The Rockbridge County Wildcats collected their first win this season in a blowout 18-3 road victory against Parry McCluer (PM) April 1. The ‘Cats started hot and never cooled down. They had four runs...

“Baseball Team Prepares for Game” by Rockbridge County High School Athletics licensed under https://www.instagram.com/rockbridgeathletics/

Baseball and Softball Fight Hard in Season Openers

Will Gibbs, Reporter March 28, 2024

Varsity baseball and softball played their season opener with a non-conference game against Fort Defiance March 13. The evening was great for a ball game with light sun and perfect temperature. Baseball...

Turn 1 at the 2018 Austrian Grand Prix

Formula 1 Race Season Begins in Bahrain

Brody Kirkpatrick, Reporter March 28, 2024

As the sun set on the Bahrain International Circuit on March 2, and the floodlights flicked on, a new season of intense competition arose for the pinnacle of motorsports. The 2024 Formula 1 season ignited...

JMU takes on Cornell earlier this season.
Photo taken by Sean Martino.

College Baseball Kicks Off

Sean Martino, Opinion Editor March 28, 2024

Although much of the college sports world is revolving around March Madness, college baseball season has also gotten underway. The season kicked off in the middle of February. The top teams include the...

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