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Keepers of the Taco pose with Brayden Lewis after an impressive football game. (Photo Credit: Contributed)

Taco ‘Bout Tradition

By Kate Owens, Staff Writer
May 31, 2025

Four years ago, a group of senior boys thought it would be funny to place a taco piñata on a stick and bring it to a football game. Thus began the tradition of the Touchdown Taco. The taco has come...

Photo Credit: Art of Life Photography

Soaring to New Heights: Historic Season for War Eagle Lacrosse

By Katie Nussbaum, Staff Writer
May 19, 2025

What a year for lacrosse! The varsity boys lacrosse team has been dominating with one of the program’s best seasons yet. They currently have a 12-3 record and rank 8th in the state so far. The varsity...

Tommy Latham marks his historic performance with a picture next to the race clock. (Photo Credit: Tom Reim)

Distance Makes History

By Camille Gipson, Staff Writer
May 15, 2025

One Mile. All out. Three hundred thirty-two competitors, 22 heats. Times ranging anywhere from 8 minutes to 3:59.79, to be exact. On April 28, the Marist Mile brought together some of the fastest distance...

Rising to the Top

Rising to the Top

By Finley Harris, Staff Writer
May 13, 2025

The Gatorade Player of the Year award recognizes the nation's most elite high school students for their athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character. Past winners include legends...

Baseball Postseason Run

Baseball Postseason Run

By John Elrod, Editor
May 13, 2025

Our school’s baseball program has shown its strength and resilience repeatedly as it enters the playoff season. The War Eagles have won ten straight games with a record of 25 wins and only 4 losses...

For swimmers, early February marks the last chance to qualify for the state competition. (Photo Credit: Contributed)

Diving Into the State Championship

By Clara Laskowski, Editor
Feb 19, 2025

The War Eagle swimmers and divers are closing out their regular season and heading to state from February 4-8, 2025, increasing the competition for surrounding schools. The divers will compete at Westminster...

Photo Credit: Jillian Bauersfeld

Defend the Title

By Finley Harris, Staff Writer
Feb 14, 2025

After an incredible 67-48 win over North Forsyth last March, the girls varsity basketball team is back in action this season, fueled by the energy of their second 6A State Championship in just three years. Now...

Joseph Bazan words towards a pin during one of his many matches throughout the season. (Photo Credit: Contributed)

A Look at the 2024-25 Wrestling Program

By John Elrod, Editor
Feb 12, 2025

The 2024-2025 wrestling season proved to be one of the most captivating yet. With less than a month left in the season, wrestlers and varsity Coach Chuck Deason looked back on season's events. The season...

Everyone could not be more happy for Mary Margaret Fligg as she confirmed her scholarship to Marquette with a signing ceremony.

Putting Pen to Paper

By Owen Ritger, Staff Writer
Feb 10, 2025

On the morning of November 13 before school, Crest Lobby was filled with excitement for signing day. Signing day is a day for athletes to be with their friends and family to celebrate the athlete's achievements...

In keeping with our school's tradition of offering plenty of extracurricular activities, the bass fishing team sets sail. (Photo Contributed)

Introducing the Bass Fishing Team

By Ian Westfall, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2025

Marist has always been known for its wide variety of extracurricular activities and events, and this year, a new sport has taken the spotlight: The Marist bass fishing team. Founded by students Tanner...

The varsity mens basketball team gathers for a photo to mark the start of another competitive season.

Varsity Mens Basketball Drives to the Basket

By Owen Ritger, Staff Writer
Dec 20, 2024

Currently the mens varsity basketball record is sitting at 6-4 and fourth in the region. This squad is being led by head coach John Bauersfeld and assistant coaches Reilly Campbell, Dan Morrison, and Brian...

Students cheer on the War Eagles during one of the big matchups of the season.

From the Field to the Stands

By Finley Harris, Staff Writer
Dec 19, 2024

The GHSA football playoffs have brought plenty of excitement and energy to our campus these past few weeks, and team 112's impressive performance this season has strengthened our community. The student...

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