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The 2021 ACC Tournament in the Greensboro Coliseum, which hosted first round games this year.
Photo taken by Sean Martino.

March Madness Takes over Sports World

Sean Martino, Assistant Sports Editor March 30, 2023

Every March, one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year takes place: The NCAA Basketball Tournament, more commonly known as March Madness. 68 teams are selected to participate. 32 of these...

Picture of a NCAA basketball. Photo by Cohen Paxton

The Forgotten Tournament

Cohen Paxton, Reporter March 30, 2023

March is finally here and with it comes the madness of college basketball. 64 of the nations best teams all compete for a chance to hoist the national championship trophy and write their names in the record...

Girls Soccer Takes on Fort Defiance

Emily Humphreys, Reporter March 27, 2023

Rockbridge girl’s soccer faced the Fort Defiance Indians on March 16. They were defeated with a 1-0 score after entering overtime. Although the game didn’t turn out the way they would have wished...

Wildcat’s Softball Falls to Alleghany 

Micah Mayr, Reporter March 27, 2023

The Rockbridge softball team suffered a 7-4 defeat to Alleghany on March 22. Despite the loss, the team showed promising potential and the ability to win upcoming games.  Senior outfielder Kelsie Caldwell...

Wildcats Defeat Staunton

Addie Flint, Reporter March 27, 2023

The Varsity Softball team held their second game of the season at home on March 16. Freshman pitcher, Sadie Moore, had eight strikeouts.  This gave the Wildcats the upper hand in the game.  Sophomore...

The Wildcats Take on the Spartans

Cameron Terry, Reporter March 27, 2023

RCHS’ varsity boys lacrosse team kicked off the start of their season by facing the Salem Spartans on March 13. They did not come out with a win with a final score of 4-8.  Senior Colby Jarvis is...

RCHS baseball faces off against Allegheny. Photo courtesy of Rockbridge Athletics.

Mountaineers Trample Wildcats on the Mound

Reagan Woody, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2023

On March 23, 2023, the Rockbridge’s Varsity Baseball team fell to Allegheny’s Varsity Baseball team with a final score of 3-9. Currently, the boys Varsity team’s record is one win and three loses.  Team...

Swim Team Picture. Taken by Brian Hamelman.

Top Winter Sports Moments of 2023

Hallie Darmante, reporter March 20, 2023

Rockbridge County High School is home to many talented athletes. Winter athletics include  Wrestling, Swim, Indoor Track, and Basketball. All of these teams are stacked to the brim with accomplished individuals...

Boys Soccer Falls to Fort

March 20, 2023

On Thursday, March 16 the Boys Soccer JV and Varsity team traveled to Fort Defiance to take on the Indians. JV ended in a tie with a score of 1-1 with a goal from Fisher Howald. Varsity was equally unsuccessful...

Freshman Keagan Black and sophomore Spencer Pfaff prepare for a sprint set. Photo taken by Maxwell Pearson.

Wildcat Athletes Prepare for States

Maxwell Pearson, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2023

As the winter sports season comes to a close, state competitions are underway. For athletes, this is the climax of the season and the pinnacle of all they have worked for throughout the season. This year,...

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