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Student watching a soccer game before the World Cup

West Po Prepares For The World Cup

Laraib Aftab and Sophie Schulz Jun 10, 2026

As Washington D.C. prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with fan zones, watch parties, and outdoor screenings, soccer fans from different backgrounds are preparing for the tournament. The city’s international community makes it one of the best locations...

The boys lacrosse team, pictured here after winning the State Championship in 2025, has benefit from leadership activities. As of now, they in the hunt for a repeat.

Boys Lacrosse Team Builds Character

Emma Fetterolf and Jessica Fultz Jun 4, 2026

During the West Po Varsity Boys Lacrosse season, once a week the team comes together over food and drinks to hear speeches from guest speakers whose lessons extend far beyond the lacrosse field. Charter Development Coach Jim O’Farrell started, several...

Five Virginia schools prepared to battle it out among other teams in March Madness.

Dunking into March Madness

Emma Fetterolf, Assistant Editor Mar 19, 2026

March Madness is underway following Selection Sunday, as college basketball fans across the country finalize their brackets and predict this year’s NCAA Division I champions. Five schools from Virginia—two in the men’s tournament and three in the...

Members of the Track and Field Relay Team, Daniel Black, Andrew Edwards, Trent Lyking and Robert Leonard helped lead the team to states.

West Potomac Track Team Raced into VHSL Finals

Emma Fetterolf, Assistant Editor Mar 11, 2026

The West Potomac boys track and field relay team carried strong momentum into the Virginia High School League Indoor Track and Field State Finals In Virginia Beach after several standout performances at the regional meet.  Daniel Black, Andrew Edwards,...

The West Po girl's basketball team looks to play in the State Championship with a win in tonight's State Semifinal at 6 p.m. against Manchester High School.

West Po Girls Basketball Chase a State Championship

Nora Fitzpatrick, Editor-In-Chief Mar 6, 2026

On Tuesday, Mar. 3, the West Potomac Girls Basketball team defeated Centerville 56-54 off of a last second three pointer by junior, Delores Harkless, to advance to tonight’s State Semifinals at 7pm against Manchester at Manchester High School.  Heading...