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The Raider Wire
The student news site of North Forsyth High School

The Raider Wire
The student news site of North Forsyth High School

The Raider Wire
North Forsyth crushes Apalachee in an overwhelming victory

A Crushing Victory Perfect for Senior Night

Abbey Underhill, Staff writer • November 7, 2023

On Friday, Nov. 3, North Forsyth’s Varsity football team played their last home game against the Apalachee Wildcats, winning a crushing victory with a final score of 42-13. Seeing as this was Senior...

Nate David pressures his opponent with a strong collection of minions. (Photo by Emma Simmons)

North’s Hearthstone Team Takes the Win

Emma Simmons, Editor-in-Chief • December 13, 2022

On Thursday, Nov. 18 after school, the North Forsyth esports Hearthstone team had their final match of the regular season. The Raiders faced off against Bay City Central High School, Cyber Wolves and...

The North Forsyth team showed high levels of determination going into the game against Alcovy. (Photo by Mikayla Matthews)

North’s Varsity Football Destroys Alcovy; 37-7

Emma Simmons, Sports Editor • August 25, 2021

On Friday, Aug. 20 after school in the Raider Arena, the North Forsyth Varsity football team faced off against the Alcovy Tigers. The Raiders destroyed Alcovy, winning the game 37-7. In the first...

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...

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...

Coach Sokol peps the players up before the third quarter begins. Photo by Melody Scott.

North Forsyth’s Boys Varsity Basketball Team Snags a Victory Against Landmark Christian

Melody Scott, Editor-in-Chief • November 23, 2020

Wrapping up the first night of the 2020 “GetMickey.com Raider Classic Thanksgiving Tournament,” North Forsyth’s boys varsity basketball team beat the Landmark Christian Eagles 61-30. Playing at home...

Coach Bell rallies the JV boys to discuss the starters, the positions and any last pre-game strategies. Many players, such as Corey Muse (41), get their last practice touches on the ball for their big win. Photo By; Sarah Treusch

First Game, First Win for JV Boys Soccer

Sarah Treusch, Staff Writer • February 6, 2020

All the way in Gilmer County, the North Forsyth Junior Varsity boys soccer team won 1-0 on Monday, Feb. 3. They started their season out with a region win. The team has been practicing since Jan. 16 and...

North Forsyth High School’s JV team works together to pull their way to victory.

North Forsyth JV team pulls through and snags a victory.

Emma Simmons, Staff Writer • January 23, 2020

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the North Forsyth High School boy’s JV basketball team played against Forsyth Central Bulldogs. The game took place after school in The Raider Arena, and was a close match from start...

Savvy Shields finally received her well-earned crown after all of her hard work in this competition. This photo was taken by Noah K. Murray from the U.S. News Associated Press, in Atlantic City.

Miss Arkansas Savvy Shields Steals the Show and Crown for Miss America

Lauryn Almand, Staff Writer • September 20, 2016

On Sept. 11, 2016 in Atlantic City, NJ 52 contestants came together to compete for the ultimate crown at the Miss America Pageant. Savvy Shields from Arkansas impressed the crowd by performing a jazz dance...

Seniors, Nina Carter, Clair Holbrook, and Corinne Thompson, play their last home game in Raider Valley. They fought hard to earn their last victory on home turf.

Lady Raider Lacrosse Says Goodbye to Seniors

Hailey Yarbrough, Associate Editor • May 23, 2016

Girl’s Varsity Lacrosse came to an end Tuesday, April 26th with a hard fight against the Northview Titans resulting in a devastating loss. The Raiders had outstanding games against teams like Whitewater...

Victory in Europe (VE) Day is not a day to mark the end of the entire war, only the fighting in Europe. Later in the year (often around early September), various East Asian countries, as well as the United States, celebrate Victory over Japan (VJ) Day. VJ Day is the only holiday celebrated in both Koreas.

VE Day Commemorations Across the World

Jack Scott, Staff Writer • May 13, 2015

Countries from across the world have been hosting parades and elaborate celebrations to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. In the United States, period planes...

Coach Travis Jarrard (right) prepares to take home his fourth consecutive Region Championship. The Raiders fight Chattahoochee in one of their most exciting battles of the year.

Raiders Compete for Region Championship

Austin McIntosh, Staff Writer • January 22, 2015

On Saturday, January 10, the North Forsyth Raiders wrestling team traveled to Chattahoochee High School to compete in the finals of the Area 6-AAAAAA duals. The team had most of its roster healthy and...

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