Athletic Coaching: Lessons for Life
by Matthew Gelhard, Managing Editor
May 30, 2019
Andrea Poffinberger’s Athletic Coaching class utilized their coaching knowledge to create a lesson for the Learning for Life program. In preparation for the experience, a tee-ball game in May, a practice was held in the auxiliary gym. Poffinberger’s students covered six different activities: a war...
Volleyball players coach in the annual middle school clinic: Photo of the Day 5/20/19
by Madeline Williamson, Reporter
May 20, 2019
On May 20th the the volleyball program began a four-day clinic for middle school girls. The clinic is run by the varsity head coach Andrea Poffinberger as well as former members of the high school team. The students coaching the camp include Grace Coccagna, Piper Shields, Jessica Young, Emma France, R...
Varsity and junior varsity softball teams scrimmage to prepare for upcoming games: Photo of the Day 3/18/19
by Gabby Llewellyn, Reporter
March 18, 2019
On March 15, the softball teams had a joint practice to help set up the field and to scrimmage each other. The varsity team raked and prepared the field itself, while junior varsity set up nets around the batting cage and hung posters. Due to the recent rain, the field was messy, so raking and dragg...
#NationalSigningDay: Everett signs to fly with the Bridgewater Eagles
by Matthew Gelhard and Gabby Llewellyn
February 14, 2019
Sam Everett, captain and center fielder for the girls varsity softball team, signed her National Letter of Intent to play at Bridgewater College. When it came to selecting where to attend, Everett had offers from Limestone College and Arcadia University. She had to take into account not only athletics...
#NationalSigningDay: Wilhelm will play softball at Chowan
by Emily Webb and Sierra Rossman
February 11, 2019
On February 6, Paige Wilhelm, a dedicated two-sport varsity athlete, signed her National Letter of Intent to play Division II softball at Chowan University in South Carolina. “I made the decision I wanted to play in college back in 7th grade. I had this coach, he passed away a few years ago, but we were really...
The high school sports playing field is never level
by Emily Lotito, Reporter
October 25, 2018
As freshmen, high school sports is something we are excited to join to represent our school teams; however, some of us have already been drawn to club sports. Students playing at the club level have a real advantage: They are more often chosen for high school teams, or they are choosing to skip the...
No sweat: Gym should not be required for athletes
by Emily Webb, Editor
September 24, 2018
Amidst all of the excitement of the new school year, one thing has not changed -- gym class. For decades, students have replaced school clothes with running shoes and braved a semester of enforced physical activity. From haphazard volleyball games to the dreaded PACER Test, gym class is familiar to all...
Varsity softball pitches their way into the post season: stopped by loss to Westminster
by Julie Walker, Reporter
May 25, 2018
The 2017-2018 season was more than successful for the Lancers varsity softball team. They ended their regular season with a 14-2 record and amazing stats; although they lost in the post season. The Lancers only lost to Walkersville High School and Governor Thomas Johnson High School in the regular...
Rebounding from injury, Cailyn Barthlow commits to Hood College for softball
by Emily Webb, Reporter
November 9, 2017
On November 8th, Cailyn Barthlow officially signed the National Letter of Intent to play softball at Hood College in Maryland. During her four years at Linganore, she has played varsity volleyball, basketball, and softball. In addition to playing on multiple high school teams, she is also a membe...
National Art Honor Society makes masterpieces at Paint Night: Photo of the Day 10/24/17
by Beau Cameron, Co-Editor in chief
October 25, 2017
On October 23, the National Art Honor society hosted its first Paint Night of the year. Paint Night is an event where individuals of all ages gather to participate in a guided painting session. A member of the NAHS leads participants through the steps of creating a specific painting. For this pai...