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Lumpkin County and North Forysth faced off in the Raider Valley after school. (photo by: Emma Simmons)

North Forsyth Girls JV Soccer Ties 0-0 with Lumpkin County

Emma Simmons, Sports Writer February 4, 2021

On Monday, Feb. 1, the Raider JV Girls soccer team faced off against Lumpkin County after school at 5:30 in the Raider Valley. The game was delayed slightly due to an issue with the clock and scoreboard,...

The Cumming Aquatic Center is where most of the swim meets are held for North Forsyth’s swim teams. Photo from Abby Beyers

North Girls Place First at Swim Meet

Emma Simmons, Sports Editor January 22, 2021

On Friday, Jan.15, North Forsyth’s swim team participated in a meet at the Cumming Aquatic Center. They faced off against West and Central Forsyth. North’s girls placed first and North’s boys...

Sarah Fuller becomes the first female kicker to play for the Power 5 game.
Photo by: Christopher Hanewinckel.

Sarah Fuller Kicks for the Power Five

Kai Shabman, Staff Writer December 15, 2020

College soccer player, Sarah Fuller, was announced to be the first female player to play in the Power 5 game when she first played for Vanderbilt on Nov. 28 against the Missouri Tigers. For her performance...

Sophomore Abigail Hutchenson diving into her swimming lane at the Forsyth Central Holiday Invitational. Photo by Sarah Treusch.

Raider Swim & Dive Team Wins Second Place in Forsyth Central Holiday Invitational

Cynda Allen, Opinion/Features Editor December 15, 2020

On Saturday, Dec. 5, the Raider Swim and Dive team participated in the Forsyth Central Holiday Invitational. The event was located at the Cumming Aquatic Center and lasted from 12-5 p.m. North Forsyth...

Junior Aiden Kudlas, #10, scores a free throw in the game against Lumpkin in Raider Arena. Photo by: Elizabeth Wood.

Varsity Boys Basketball Won First Game of the Season Against Lumpkin

Elizabeth Wood, Staff Writer December 7, 2020

The North Forsyth Raider Varsity Basketball Team won 79 - 52 against the Lumpkin County Indians in their first official game of the season on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Playing at the Raider Arena, North came out...

 A photo of the North Forsyth High School Mountain Bike team which consists of high schoolers Brayden Martin, Isabella Neuwirth, Elizabeth Wood, Joel Unger, Dawson Roe and Thomas Wise.
Photo from the NFHS Mountain Biking Team

NFHS Mountain Biking Team Wins Second Place In Season

Steven Gresham, Staff Writer November 22, 2020

As this year's mountain biking season came to a close, the North Forsyth High School Mountain Biking team was able to land in second place in division 1. On Sunday Nov. 8, the fifth and final mountain...

North’s riders prepare to race at Dauset Trails.

NFHS’ Third Mountain Biking Race and COVID-19 Regulations

Imogene Ragan, Staff Writer October 26, 2020

COVID-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus, has changed many aspects of people’s lives, including work, schooling and daily routines. As an example, many stores now require masks upon entering,...

After the first night of their performance, Coach Mels saw a perfect opportunity to take a group photo. 
Photo by: Gabby Mels

North Forsyth Marching Band and Color Guard’s Performance of “Queen.”

Jen Vincent, Literature Editor September 30, 2020

The North Forsyth football season is starting up again with halftime performances from North’s marching band.    The North Forsyth High School’s marching band and color guard is rehearsing...

Freshman Varsity Swimmer Julia Wickman practices yoga to remain fit during quarantine. The Swim Team is having a competition to see which group can complete the most amount of workouts or physical activities, and the winners receive a surprise.

10 Ways to Stay in Shape at Home

Sarah Treusch, Staff Writer May 6, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic causing school closures, many spring athletes are left with their sports being canceled. It is recommended that the athletes remain in shape. This way players can come back to...

The Olympics have been pushed back to 2021. What does that mean for the future of the Games? (Photo By: Charly Triballeau / AFP via Getty Images)

2020 Summer Olympics Postponed for the First Time in History

Emma Simmons, Staff Writer April 28, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, the Tokyo Summer Olympics has been pushed back to the summer of 2021. The Games have been canceled in the past, such as in 1916, 1940, and 1944, but 2020 marks the...

North’s JV boys soccer team played a great game against
West, showing excellent teamwork and sportsmanship despite the loss (Photo by: Emma Simmons)

Boys JV Soccer Team Suffers a Loss to West 4-1

Emma Simmons, Staff Writer March 17, 2020

The North Forsyth boy’s JV soccer team played against West Forsyth on Thursday, March 5 after school in Raider Valley. It had been raining throughout the day, but the players were lucky enough to have...

The JV Girls were ready to work their hardest as they faced off against South.

JV Girls Soccer Team Fall to South 4-2

Emma Simmons, Staff Writer March 1, 2020

The North Forsyth JV girl’s soccer team was back to compete on Feb. 12 after their game was canceled on the 6 due to lightning and heavy rainfall. With a victory under their belt from their last game...

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