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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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All content by Ray Rhatican
Coach Sullivan gathers the team together to concoct a last-minute game plan against South County.

[Photo] High Expectations for West Potomac Baseball

Mar 14, 2014

Coach Sullivan gathers the team together to concoct a last-minute game plan against South County.

Varsity basketball player Ra'Sheika Gregory (center) scores at a home game against Centreville.

Wolverine Warrior: Ra’Sheika Gregory

Ray Rhatican, Sports Editor Mar 14, 2014

Varsity basketball player Ra'Sheika Gregory (center) scores at a home game against Centreville.

[Video] Freshman Guard Shows Promise for the Present and Future

Ray Rhatican, Sports Editor Jan 29, 2014

It was obvious from the very first scrimmage West Potomac played this fall that Alan Treakle was going to be a catalyst for the Boys Basketball team. The freshman guard showcased his quickness and ball skills, and despite the team taking a loss to Hayfield,...

New Coach Already Seeing Success With Girls Basketball

New Coach Already Seeing Success With Girls Basketball

Ray Rhatican, Sports Editor Jan 17, 2014

With weeks still left in the season, the West Potomac Girls Basketball team has already accrued more wins than in the previous two seasons combined. Their 8-3 record and 3-1 mark in conference play have the Lady Wolverines tops in the Patriot District....

Wolverine Warrior: Jordan Alexander

Wolverine Warrior: Jordan Alexander

Ray Rhatican, Sports Editor Dec 10, 2013

In the summer leading into the 2013 season, few expected sophomore Jordan Alexander to play a prominent role on the varsity football team -- especially Alexander himself. During the team’s summer workouts, Alexander showcased strong footwork and athletic...

Wolverines' Basketball Season Opens

Wolverines’ Basketball Season Opens

Ray Rhatican, Sports Editor Nov 26, 2013

On Nov. 22nd, the West Potomac basketball team made their first return to the court since their disappointing first-round 69-53 playoff loss to South County last February. None of the five starters on that 2012-2013 squad returned this year, and the composition...

Wolverine Warrior: Eve Hauptle

Wolverine Warrior: Eve Hauptle

Ray Rhatican, Sports Editor Oct 31, 2013

Eve Hauptle is the face of the promising crop of juniors dominating the West Potomac Field Hockey team. On a team stacked with underclassmen talent, her 97 saves are the most of any goalkeeper in Northern Virginia, and the second in the entire DC area....

Wolverines scrimmage at practice (Photo by Madison Condon)

FCPS Takes National Lead in Concussion Prevention

Ray Rhatican, Sports Editor Oct 31, 2013

With concussions on the rise in high school sports, what is being done to protect athletes? Concussions are becoming an epidemic in schools across the nation. While they have always been present in sports, research in recent years has shown that concussions...