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Battle of the Highway

Battle of the Highway

Aaron Moore Sep 23, 2022

The West Potomac Wolverines and the Mount Vernon Majors face off today in a football Battle for the Highway. The rivalry between these two teams runs deep, and tonight’s game is set to be a sporting event of the year for both schools involved.    “I...

Varsity Blues

Varsity Blues

Annie Ghaffari, Writer Sep 21, 2022

The den got defeated this past football game. We spoke to the varsity players about their feelings regarding the rest of the season. The boys felt confident and ready to tackle the remainder of the season. “We may have some work to do, because you can...

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West Potomac Track Is Running Into Regionals

Nick Castrilli, Writer May 25, 2022

The West Potomac track team is entering regionals starting Thursday and Saturday at West Springfield High School. The team has multiple athletes qualified to run: -George Poulson for the 200m Dash and 400m Dash -Taha Ghaith 100m Dash -Samuel...

West Potomac Spring Sports Enter The Playoffs

West Potomac Spring Sports Enter The Playoffs

Nick Castrilli, Writer May 11, 2022

West Potomac athletes across many sports are getting ready for playoff competition. All the teams benefit when classmates cheer them on. “The fans help us play better, they create an atmosphere that proves we have a positive student-filled community...

Boys Lacrosse Team Is Hot Entering The Playoffs

Boys Lacrosse Team Is Hot Entering The Playoffs

Nick Castrilli, Writer May 5, 2022

The boys lacrosse team at West Potomac is going into the Patriot District Tournament hot. Coming to the end of the season, the boys have a record of 9 wins and 4 loses. After winning the district and making the regional finals last year, the team entered...

Photo: Screenshot from the official Rocket League website

Esports Takes Shape at West Po

Ethan Brodie, Writer Apr 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 and one junior varsity, to play the video game,...

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Student Athletes Playing at the Next Level

Nick Castrilli, Writer Apr 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 article. Both athletes are in season, playing...

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

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

Jaylan Post, Writer Mar 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 Schoology sites as of today, and there will be a...

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 Nov 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 off their second upset victory this postseason,...

County's New Vaccine Mandate In Play

County’s New Vaccine Mandate In Play

Katie Shiflett, Writer Nov 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 safe and schools running as normal. “The...

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

Katie Shiflett, Writer Nov 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 and Goliath moment, Lake Braddock is the 2 seed...

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 Nov 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 to the hype squad twitter account. The...