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The Hawk Talk

Madison implements new varsity men’s volleyball team

Megan Mills and Sara Sultan October 31, 2024

Former professional Volleyball player Marv Dunphy said, “Volleyball is a game of intuition. Imagination. Improvisation. But most of all, of reciprocity. Of teamwork. There is no way to freelance in volleyball."...

Arc of four-year varsity athletes

William Feuchter, Sports Editor October 31, 2024

Every high school athlete dreams to be on their varsity team. Whether they make it in their senior year, or play all four years, every player plays a pivotal role in the team. These four-year-players have...

Leveling the field; the rising engagement in women sports

Zara Javeri, In-Depth Editor October 31, 2024

Coverage of women's sports has been long overdue. Since the introduction of televised sports in 1939, the media has predominantly focused on men. Viewership of men’s sports has held a tight grip on audiences...

The jarring rise of pickleball

Darius Bagherian, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2024

Have you ever played ping pong and wished you were standing on the table; you’re not alone. Pickleball has rapidly grown in popularity; high schools have even begun forming pickleball teams and playing...

Madison boys’ athletics find a creative way to boost camaraderie for postseason: haircuts

Kathleen Morrow, Features Editor April 29, 2024

Ronin Nguyen (’25) was sitting on a stool in the school hallway surrounded by his teammates when he first heard the razor buzz. It was a cold winter evening and the excitement was finally beginning to...

Vienna football rivalries, a vibrant sports culture for athletes and fans alike

Sammy Bryant, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

The 2023-2024 football season has begun, which also means that the crosstown rivalries that Madison has with Oakton and Marshall have arrived as well. These rivalries have had a major impact on the atmosphere...

Warhawk field hockey sees changes this season

Sarah Littlejohn, Lifestyle Editor April 29, 2024

The Madison Field Hockey team began their season with a fresh set of faces and a new team dynamic. After the loss of 11 seniors from last season, one of which was a member of the state championship team...

Madison dance team maneuvers coaching and team dynamic shifts

Spencer Kaltenmark, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

The Madison Dance Team is full of fresh faces this year with many past teammates making the personal choice to not continue the dance team. A new coach has also stepped up to the role and many wonder if...

Madison girls golf swings into action

Aditi Chandra, Opinion Editor April 29, 2024

The grass on the course of Oak Marr Golf Center is damp, as white shoes rake through the blades. Heavy bags are carried over shoulders and hats are placed onto sweaty heads. Shiny silver clubs cut through...

Athletes offer reflection, advice on college recruitment process

Julian Hopewell, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

Madison has many very successful sports programs, highlighted by the talents of numerous student athletes who excel at their sport. But for a select few, high school is only the beginning, and college...

Latest female Formula-1 star inspires Warhawks to pursue passions

Megan Mills, Sports Editor April 29, 2024

Formula 1 hasn’t had a female driver since 1976 and, according to the sport’s CEO, Stefano Domenicali, this is unlikely to change in the next five years, but he believes that there are steps being...

E-Sports: the latest addition to Madison sports

Simon Wong, Opinion Editor April 29, 2024

The gridiron. The pitch. The diamond. The court. The ice. Athletes play sports on a variety of fields, but recently, a new arena has arisen as a contender to the traditional ones: cyberspace. A sport unlike...

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