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The Blue & Gold

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...

Like all of our school's athletic teams, the flag football team can look forward to 4A competition during their inaugural season.

Reclassification to Domination

By Rylie Albert, Staff Writer
Dec 9, 2024

Wondering why Marist athletic teams are facing new competition this year? Due to the decision made in November 2023, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) decided to completely erase the 7A class. ...

The city of Paris served as a stunning backdrop to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

The Most Memorable Moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics

By Caroline McDonald, Staff Writer
Dec 9, 2024

Late July of this summer, the torch was lit and the fans were ecstatic as the 2024 Paris Olympics began. As students across campus were asked about the many accomplishments shown, the most common categories...

The girls cross country team gather to record their historic, state championship victory. (Contributed to The Blue & Gold)

Girls Cross Country Wins State 2024!

By Natalie Thill, Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2024

This season, the girls cross country team proved again that they are the best, taking home their 25th state title in 33 years. On November 8, 2024, in Carrollton, Georgia, the girls pushed through extremely...

Racket Sports brings the hottest trend in competition to physical education.

A New Elective on the Court

By John Elrod, Co-editor
Nov 6, 2024

During the first few weeks of this academic year, many students walking in the arcade may have noticed nets set up and students playing pickleball there throughout the day. That’s because this year,...

Lady War Eagles Take On Flag Football

Lady War Eagles Take On Flag Football

By Reese Sullivan, Staff Writer
Nov 2, 2024

Crossing into uncharted territory, an explosive group of female athletes is competing in our school's first ever season of flag football.  The Lady War Eagles will play teams from around Georgia and...

Marist girls begin their two mile race in their brand new pink and navy uniforms.

XC Puts on a Show at Home!

By Kate Owens, Staff Writer
Oct 25, 2024

On Friday, August 23, the cross country team, dressed in their new uniforms, prepared to dominate their only home meet of the season. It had been a tradition for our school to host a meet each season...

As flag football grows in popularity, our school announces plans to field a team during the 2024-2025 school year.

Flag Football Debuts on Campus

By Katie Nussbaum, Staff Writer
May 28, 2024

Have you always wanted to play football? Are you a female and wish that you could play on the varsity football team? If so, have we got some good news for you. For the first time in school history,...

The rivalry between the national women's soccer teams of the United State and Japan has increased in recent years. Where U.S. players are known for their power and speed, the Japanese squad is famous for their technical play.

Japan’s Game Plan

By Reese Sullivan, Staff Writer
May 28, 2024

In search for a soccer field, the Women's Japanese National Team (JWNT) found sanctuary on Stadler Field. Our school often opens the campus to others beyond the Marist community. To host the JWNT, however,...

The varsity War Eagles move to 4A for the 2024 season. What implications might that hold for Head Coach Alan Chadwick and his team?

The Way-Too-Early 2024 War Eagle Football Preview

By David Owens, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024

Change can be difficult, but it apparently has no effect on our varsity football program. After just two years in the 6A Division, the War Eagles have molded themselves into a formidable competitor...

The JV girls soccer team enjoyed another productive season.

Making a Team With Girls JV Soccer

By London Dinh, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024

The JV girls soccer team is composed of both freshman and sophomores. The team faced many tough and undefeated competitors this year, such as Walton High School. Starting near the beginning of Term...

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