Lady Raider Opinions of Women’s Lacrosse
Kristin Iler, Sports Editor
May 19, 2017 • 142 views
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase, Sports
If you have ever watched men’s lacrosse and then watched a women’s game, it is safe to assume that the male version of this sport is a lot more of a contact sport than that of women’s. It requires a lot more equipment and gear than women’s lacrosse does, but does that mean that it is necessaril...
Lady Raiders Varsity Lacrosse Host Night of Hope
Kristin Iler, Sports Editor
May 19, 2017 • 132 views
Filed under Showcase, Sports
The Lady Raiders just hosted the biggest game of their season, winning the game with a tight score of 9-8 against the Forsyth Central Lady Bulldogs, and they called it the Night of Hope. The rivalry between the two schools caused a lot of tension within the game. “There was a lot of tension due to bot...
Dear Atlanta Sports
Seth Anderson, Staff Writer
May 15, 2017 • 141 views
Filed under Showcase, Sports
Dear Atlanta Sports, You are probably the last group of people who want to hear about being “cursed” and “endless futility” at the moment. You are probably thinking “Yes, we are aware, can we please move on?” and to that I say, no. Atlanta, you should instead reflect on your mistakes,...
The Atlanta Hawks are a Perfect Blend of Mediocrity and Consistency
Seth Anderson, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017 • 176 views
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When one thinks of Atlanta Sports, until recently you’d often only hear reference to the spectacular 14 straight division titles the Braves won in the 90’s to mid-2000’s. Now you hear about 28-3, and the epic collapses all Atlanta teams, not just the Falcons, seem to suffer. But if there’s one...
The Atlanta Hawks are a Perfect Blend of Mediocrity and Consistency
Seth Anderson, Staff Writer
May 9, 2017 • 143 views
Filed under Showcase, Sports
When one thinks of Atlanta Sports, until recently you’d often only hear reference to the spectacular 14 straight division titles the Braves won in the 90’s to mid-2000’s. Now you hear about 28-3, and the epic collapses all Atlanta teams, not just the Falcons, seem to suffer. But if there’s one...
Nike Introduces Hijab for Female Muslim Athletes
Kristin Iler, Sports Editor
April 26, 2017 • 185 views
Filed under Showcase, Sports
In recent weeks, Nike has created a prototype for a hijab. It is designed for the Muslim Female athletes who were complaining about the comfort of their traditional hijabs while competing. The hijab is designed with the Muslim rules in mind. For example, it is breathable, but also opaque, which i...
Hockey from a Non-Fan’s Perspective
Sydney Martin, Staff Writer
April 14, 2017 • 167 views
Filed under Showcase, Sports
As a person who avoids sports and exercise like the plague and has almost never watched any kind of game on TV, I did not know what to expect from the first real hockey match I’ve ever been to this past Saturday. The teams playing were the Atlanta Gladiators and the Cincinnati Cyclones. At the first...
What is Atlanta United FC?
Jack Scott, Staff Writer
April 12, 2017 • 110 views
Filed under Showcase, Sports
Soccer (or football in other countries) is the most popular sport in the world. While it is difficult to find exact numbers for the amount of fans, the sport known officially as association football (as opposed to gridiron football, its American counterpart) is ubiquitous across continents; it is hard...
Lady Raider Lacrosse Recap
Hailey Yarbrough, Editor in chief
April 12, 2017 • 104 views
Filed under Showcase, Sports
To start off the season, the lady Raiders have played some tough and heart-filled games in the month of February. They battled against the Chattahoochee Cougars, Whitewater Wildcats, Lambert Longhorns, Milton Eagles and West Wolverines to make a very difficult schedule. Long time region member Chattahoochee...
Lady Raiders Suffer Loss to South Forsyth War Eagles
Kristin Iler, Sports Editor
March 13, 2017 • 195 views
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The Lady Raiders Varsity soccer team suffered a loss on Tuesday, March 7, with a final score of 0-4 against The South Forsyth War Eagles. It was a short time before the South Forsyth War Eagles began to win, scoring a goal in the first 90 seconds of the game. By the end of the first half, they h...
Seguin, Matthews, Crosby: NHL Names to Remember
Noah Smith, Opinion Editor
March 6, 2017 • 203 views
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On Tuesday, January 10 the National Hockey League (NHL) announced the roster for the NHL All-Star Game on January 29, 2017. The roster consists of 40 of the best current players in the NHL who have been split up into four distinct teams based on their geographical region: Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central,...
North’s Indoor Drumline Travels to the Wasteland
Marissa Dintino, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017 • 153 views
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This winter, North Forsyth High School’s Indoor Drumline will perform a show called Wasteland. Most of the music that will be played while the drumline marches is based off the soundtrack for the movie, Mad Max, which includes several intense pieces and rhythms. In the past, North Forsyth took a hi...
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