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

Kathleen Morrow, Staff Writer 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, News 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, Features 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, Entertainment 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...

Oakton athlete Liden Crush (’24) transfers to Madison, makes immediate impact on the football field

Julian Hopewell, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

Many athletes want to play at the highest level possible for them whether it be high school, college or the pros. They work hard to win championships and bring pride to their school, but sometimes life...

Boys basketball encourages competition and camaraderie

William Feuchter and Arjun Hans April 29, 2024

With the introduction of many new players to the program, as well as returners on the JV and varsity team, Madison Boys Basketball has started their prep for the winter season and are chasing a championship...

Diving into a deeper level of coaching

Sammy Bryant and Caroline Berry April 29, 2024

Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse. These Madison sports teams have one thing in common: a state title (or multiple), earned within the past couple years. What makes these teams so successful? Hard...

Madison madness: a sports school success story

Julian Hopewell, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

James Madison High School was founded in 1959, and has since amassed more than 30 state championships across 10 different sports, with many more having made runs in the region and state championships....

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