Marshall’s closest professional football team finally has a new name, to the joy of some fans and disappointment of others. The Washington Commanders unveiled their new name Wednesday morning after two years as the Washington Football Team. “The new name isn’t anything special.” sophomore Ogulcan Gazioglu said. “The new jerseysContinue Reading
The girls swim team broke a 27-year-old school record in the 200-meter medley relay at Cub Run RECenter against Westfield on Jan. 14 with a time of 1:55.79. The relay team was made up of freshman Kate McDermott, sophomore Bella Spignardo, sophomore Sophia Cloutier and junior Julia Simpson. “The 200Continue Reading
Daniel Nguyen returns to his alma mater, this time as head wrestling coach in hopes of claiming a district win and helping his players off the mat. Nguyen takes over the role as head coach after previously holding the role of assistant coach. “I’ve always been eager to be headContinue Reading
When the varsity boys basketball team took the court for the first time this season, the first player off the bench was the team’s only underclassman. Sophomore guard Jason Penn joined the varsity team this year after spending his freshman year starring on junior varsity. “[Last season], it was reallyContinue Reading
Growing up in Panama, junior Leo Perez chose his path at an early age. Alongside becoming a golfer at age seven, Perez added guitar to his list of talents. “I lived in Panama for around seven years.” Perez said. “I was born in Venezuela, and we moved [to Panama] whenContinue Reading
A boys volleyball team consisting of Marshall students has seen early success in its first season but struggled due to unofficial status. Players said a lack of student interest and game attendance has been an ongoing issue for the team, which they blame on the lack of recognition from theContinue Reading
In support of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, the volleyball team played their annual Dig Pink game on Oct. 22 against Langley. Players wore an array of pink jerseys and tutus to school as well as creating social media posts to raise awareness and encourage friends and family to showContinue Reading
When Varsity football player Nakia Wilson ran four touchdowns and 170 yards in a come-from-behind overtime win against Hayfield, it wasn’t the first time Wilson turned heads. The running back produced at least 100 yards and a touchdown in each game this season, over 850 yards, and averaged 7 yardsContinue Reading
Varsity Football Head Coach Jason Strickland repudiated recent accusations his players used racial slurs toward Wakefield High School players during their game on March 5, saying he has seen no evidence of bigoted behavior during his tenure. Though he admitted there was aggression between two players, Strickland said in aContinue Reading
Updated 3/19/21 – 10:50 a.m. Arlington Public Schools (APS) officials accused Statesman varsity football players of using racial slurs during a fight at a recent game. The incident sparked controversy and larger concerns of a cultural issue at Marshall and within the athletic program. After a failed conversion on 4th-and-24Continue Reading