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Esports Takes Shape at West Po

Ethan Brodie, Writer
April 13, 2022

Tryouts for West Po’s first esports team in school history will begin next Monday, April 18th and continue on Wednesday, April 20th. The tryouts will fill a total of 12 spots for two teams, one varsity...

Senior Ashley Firesheets

Student Athletes Playing at the Next Level

Nick Castrilli, Writer
April 11, 2022

Sending student-athletes to play their sport in college is something West Potomac does annually. Two athletes that have had their hard work recognized and are wanted at the next level are featured in this...

Students, Staff, Faculty invited to the West Po Bracket Challenge

Students, Staff, Faculty invited to the West Po Bracket Challenge

Jaylan Post, Writer
March 16, 2022

The West Po Wire invites students, staff, and faculty to join the 2022 West Potomac Bracket Challenge.  The links and naming conventions for the West Po Bracket Challenge are available on the Class...

West Po Football Team after their upset 36-21 victory over South County on October 22nd, 2021. Photo Credit: West Potomac High School Twitter.

West Po Bests Lake Braddock, Will Face South County in Regional Championship

Jordin Thomas, Writer
November 23, 2021

The West Potomac Wolverines are taking on the South County Stallions this Saturday, November 27th, at 1:00 at South County. This is the regional finals for the VHSL Class C 6th Region. West Po is coming...

Countys New Vaccine Mandate In Play

County’s New Vaccine Mandate In Play

Katie Shiflett, Writer
November 22, 2021

Beginning November 8th, Fairfax County Public Schools will require student-athletes to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Superintendent Brabrand has said in interviews that this is an effort to keep students...

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West Po Looks to Keep Their Luck Rolling Against Lake Braddock.

Katie Shiflett, Writer
November 19, 2021

Tonight, the West Po Football team will attempt to keep their playoff hopes alive against Lake Braddock. Kick-off will be at around 7:00 p.m. at Lake Braddock. This game seems to be another possible David...

West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!

West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!

Jordin Thomas, Reporter
November 10, 2021

West Potomac Varsity Football is back in the playoffs for the first time since 2016. They will be facing the Fairfax Lions Friday Nov 12th at 7:00 p.m. at Fairfax High School. It will be a blue out, according...

West Po Varsity before taking on Marshall at home. They take on Lee tonight.

Friday Night Lights Return to West Po–On Thursday

Katie Shiflett, Writer
September 1, 2021

The West Po football team will have its home opener this Thursday, September 2nd, against Wakefield High School at 7:30.  “Currently there are no social distance guidelines that we have to enforce,”...

Football Warms Up at West Po

Football Warms Up at West Po

Mollie Shiflett, Writer
August 26, 2021

The West Potomac Football team will take the field for the first time on Friday, August 27 in a scrimmage against McLean High School. The game will be taking place in McLean and offers one of the first...

Since Trailers Are Taking Over the Tennis Courts, Where Did the Tennis Team Go?

Since Trailers Are Taking Over the Tennis Courts, Where Did the Tennis Team Go?

Adeline Sauer, Writer
May 11, 2021

As many students and staff at West Po know by now, trailers have been moved and added to the campus as construction and in-person learning gets underway. But, some of these trailers were placed on the...

The Wire Staff Photo of team huddle.

Wolverines Prepare to Take the Field

TaMon Hendricks, Writer
March 26, 2021

Tonight, the Wolverines will take on the Hayfield Hawks for the Wolverine Senior Night at home. The senior night festivities for football, dance, band, and cheerleading will start at 6:15.  Even after...

West Potomac Serves Up Hayfield in Thrilling Victory - Volleyball

West Potomac Serves Up Hayfield in Thrilling Victory – Volleyball

TaMon Hendricks, Writer
March 25, 2021

The West Potomac Varsity Volleyball team faced off against the Hayfield Hawks in a fierce district game. West Potomac’s starting line consisted of Tessa Nixon,  Arleigh Hanson, Samantha Dorn, Lauren...

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