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Daniel Grimm carries the ball, photo curtesy of Stephanie Blevins

Rockbridge Falls to Broadway

September 29, 2023

Jackson Speers                                                                                                           Sports Recap  On Sept. 20...

Photo curtesy Mr. Rogers.

Cheer Team Takes On First Invitational

Sinthya Cruz-Perez, Reporter September 28, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 16 the Wildcat cheer team went to Heritage High School in Lynchburg for their first competition. They placed second in division against seven other cheer teams. The teams were Cave Spring...

Wild cats face the bruins on the 50 yard line.

Wildcats Make a Comeback

Cameron Terry, Sports Editor September 28, 2023

On Friday Sept. 15, the Wildcats went head to head with the Blacksburg Bruins. Making them 0-4 with the final score of 20-38.  Leading into halftime the Bruins lead the Cats 38-0. The Wildcats regrouped...

Junior Kyle Knick getting ready for the next play. Photo by Brandi Wimer.

Football Team Stages a Comeback

Carlos Reynolds, Reporter September 26, 2023

After a difficult start to the season, the Wildcats show their ability to learn and grow before bouncing back. The offensive Coordinator, Benjamin Kabzinski, speaks about the team. “I think it...

Senior outside hitter Maddie Dahl hits the ball.

Girls Volleyball Rise to Expectations

Lola Mulitalo, Reporter September 25, 2023

Starting this season with an 11 game win streak and eight more games to go, girls varsity volleyball has been working to knock last year's record (18-6) out of the park. The team is made up of 12 athletes...

Rockbridge defense lined up against Parry McCluer offense. Photo credits of Brandi Wimer

History Behind the Cross-County Rivalry

Quincy Speers, Reporter September 25, 2023

Rockbridge County High School and Parry McCluer have a rivalry running deep into the past, making the athletic games something to look forward to every year. The victor of the games has been inconsistent...

Andrew McCoy Takes a Practice Swing

Sports Bring Teams Together Through Mottoes

Alyssa Hunter, Reporter September 25, 2023

As the calendar switches to September, fall athletes have begun to represent RCHS on the field of play. The coaches have created mottos or slogans to get their players working together towards bringing...

Freshman Tyler Ludke runs to keep up a strong pace at the Knights Crossing Invitational. 

Photo courtesy of Deena Ludke.

XC Sprints to the Finish Line at Knights Crossing Invitational

Nala Shearer, Editor-In-Chief September 25, 2023

The Wildcat cross country teams had a good showing at the Knights Crossing Invitational in Salem Saturday, Sept. 9. The girls finished 11th out of 44 teams, and the boys finished 29th out of 56 teams.  Senior...

Rebecca Allen digs an attack from Fort Defiance. Photo by Brandi Wimer.

Lady Wildcats Take on the Streaks

Addie Flint, Managing Editor September 25, 2023

On Thursday, Sept.14, Varsity Volleyball had a match at home against the Harrisonburg Blue Streaks.  With a record of 13-1, the ‘Cats show good progression throughout the season. The first set...

Golf Team group photo, courtesy of Rockbridge Athletics

Golf Team Roster Grows

Eliot McDonald, Broadcast Editor September 25, 2023

Golf is often considered a niche sport and if you were to ask any random people about the sport, chances are, all they could produce is the name “Tiger Woods.” But at RCHS in the year of 2023-2024,...

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