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The Blue & Gold

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...

The Cheeseheads, as they are known, were a group of superfans who attended every varsity boys lacrosse game, both home and away, to cheer on the team.

The Most Avid and Cheesy Fans On Campus

By Beck Janki, Editor
May 15, 2024

The energy of one of our school's most exciting sports has been captivated by cheese. The “Cheeseheads” are quite simply lacrosse fanatics, as they have been to every single game, home or away,...

Casey Czerniawski executes a beautiful high jump. Czerniawski was a 2024 State Meet qualifier in High Jump and achieved the third best jump in school history.

A Successful 2024 Track Season

By John Elrod, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024

This year, the varsity track team had a successful season, with phenomenal placings in the regional events and coaches that helped to make the sport a great experience for all. I talked to Martin Laughlin,...

Golf Calls for Personal Drive

Golf Calls for Personal Drive

By Clara Laskowski, Staff Writer
Apr 9, 2024

The golf team has begun their spring training and preparation for the 2024 season. Coach Kevin Moore is the coach of the boys varsity team while Coach Samuel Gough is the coach of the girls varsity team. These...

Members of the track and field team gather on the track next to Centennial Center for a photo.

On Track for Continued Success

By Kate Owens, Staff Writer
Mar 26, 2024

If there’s one thing the track and field program knows well, it is success. Track and field is legendary here at our school with 9 state titles and 6 runner-up finishes, as well as over 15 Division 1...

Tennis Starts Out Swinging

Tennis Starts Out Swinging

By Nic Lancelotta, Staff Writer
Mar 19, 2024

Former Athletic Director Tommy Marshall is currently leading boys tennis with a 4-2 record, and Coach Jose Gregory is leading the girls team with an undefeated record, as of March 1. Tennis might be...

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