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West Potomac Dance Team set to compete at the NDA Nationals in Orlando, Florida.

Dance Team Leaps Into NDA Nationals

Emma Fetterolf and Jacqueline Henwood Feb 11, 2026

This year, the West Potomac Dance Team will be traveling down to Orlando, Florida to compete in the National Dance Alliance (NDA) Nationals. This will be their first year coming back to NDA since competing at Universal Dance Association (UDA) for the...

West Po girls wrestler grapples with Robinson wrestler during an in-
school match.

Girls Wrestling Emerges as a New Sport

Laraib Aftab, Reporter Feb 6, 2026

West Po’s girls wrestling team is gaining attention as a growing program,  giving female athletes a chance to challenge themselves and support one another. With Virginia officially sanctioning girls wrestling during the 2025-2026 school year, the team...

Despite controversy Latin American superstar Bad Bunny is set to Headline Superbowl 60 in Santa Clara, California.

Bad Bunny to Headline Superbowl 60

Leila Freimanis, Reporter Feb 5, 2026

The Superbowl isn’t just about what's on the field, but on the stage. Halftime performances attract even more viewers every year. In fact, in recent years, the halftime show has drawn more viewers than the game itself. Fans expect no difference when...

Abby Beddis, Senior, Guard drives to the hoop against South County earlier in the season. Abby and West Po Girls Basketball face off against South County Jan. 16, in a highly anticipated match up.

West Po Girls Basketball Looks to Score

Lulu Zawitoski, Reporter Jan 16, 2026

Tonight at 7:15, the West Po Girls Varsity Basketball Team will go head to head with the South County Basketball Team in a game that feels bigger than a normal season matchup. Coming into the game, both teams hold a strong record, with West Potomac holding...

Boys Basketball Look To Score

Jacques Poyac-Clarkin, Reporter Dec 12, 2025

The West Potomac Boys Basketball season is in full swing, with the Wolverines already having their first two games. Last year, the season ended after a double overtime loss against Hayfield in Occoquan Regional Semi-Finals. Now, expectations are high...

The 2024-2025 West Po Girls Gymnastics team at a competition last year at Lake Braddock. This year they are more than ready to take on the fierce competition.

Girls’ Gymnastics Somersault into a New Season

Laraib Aftab, Reporter Nov 22, 2025

After a fun and competitive season last year, the West Potomac gymnastics team is heading into a new year with even bigger expectations. With a growing interest in the gymnastics program and more promotion around the school, the turn out at tryouts increased...