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The Woodgrove Outlander

The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander

The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander

The new cell tower next to the baseball field. Photo provided by Sophie Mason.

Connection or Charm: The Controversy

Written by Sophie Mason, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

Nestled in the rolling hills of Loudoun County is Woodgrove High School, built on a retired dairy farm. In years prior, the school’s baseball team enjoyed a full view of the Blue Ridge Mountains during...

Seniors Dylan Adu-Osei and Leland Ennis along with junior Owen Ngonga after their team banquet.

Weathering The Storm: How Weather Impacted This Indoor Track Season

Written by Braden Hart, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

Winter weather comes every year, and it can bring a mix of an unpredictable amount of snow, rain, and extremely low temperatures. This year, the Woodgrove Indoor Track team not only had to prepare for...

Ovechkin's jersey, where his nickname "The Great 8" comes from. Photo provided by Noah Goff.

How Alex Ovechkin is Single Digits Away from Greatness at Age 39

Written by Noah Goff March 17, 2025

Alexander Ovechkin (or Ovi) is only fingertips away from achieving a record deemed impossible to break. Ovechkin is 10 goals away from breaking the record for the highest career goals in the NHL, with...

USA hockey jersey. Photo provided by Noah Goff.

Recapping the Four Nations Face Off

Written by Noah Goff March 17, 2025

Over the days between February 12 and the 20, the NHL's best Swedish, Finnish, Canadian, and American players battled it out in the Four Nations Face Off, marking the first time since the World Cup of...

Freshman Taylor Nishiyama takes part in a team cheer during cross country season. Photo provided by Emilie Wall.

Freshmen on Varsity: Blessing or Curse?

Written by Emilie Wall February 24, 2025

The Loudoun County school system allows freshmen and sophomores to participate in varsity sports. Making the varsity team as a freshman is a great accomplishment; however, there can be downsides to being...

An NFL football on a holder. Photo provided by Storyblocks.

A Commanding Change: How One Offseason Brought the Commanders to the NFC Championship Game

Written by Noah Goff February 21, 2025

The storybook of a 2024 season for the Washington Commanders has come to an end. On January 26, Saquon Barkley led the Philadelphia Eagles to a win over the Washington team at the NFC Championship game...

The Woodgrove Girls Varsity Basketball Team huddles together at halftime. Photo provided by Steve Prakope.

State Champs Return to Defend Their Title

Written by Clara Hays February 19, 2025

The Woodgrove Girls Varsity Basketball team are the 2023-24 class 4a State Champions. The team went 29-1 last year but still claimed their first ever state championship. This year, the team has 10 players...

Senior James Torrible races for the finish line at the 2024 district meet. Photo provided by Victoria Summers.

Sprinters vs. Distance Runners: Training Programs and Paths to Success

Written by Ashton Gordon February 16, 2025

Imagine two athletes standing at the starting line: one ready for a short-fast sprint and the other ready for a long, unpredictable 5K. Both runners have trained to their peak of their abilities, but...

Reese Allen jumping to set a volleyball in the setter position on the Woodgrove Varsity Volleyball team. Photo provided by Legacy Studio.

The College Sports Commitment Process: The Effect on Varsity Volleyball Athletes

Written by Peyton Thomas February 16, 2025

Two of the senior Woodgrove Varsity volleyball players are involved in the complicated commitment process of college volleyball. Although the process is difficult and time consuming, they have proven to...

Kaylee Stanton cheering on the sideline for Varsity football. Photo provided by Steve Prakope.

Before the Mat

Written by Kaydance O’Dell February 16, 2025

The crowd is cheering loud in the stands, not only for the Varsity boys football team or basketball teams. They are cheering on their cheerleaders while they do difficult stunts and tumbling on the sideline...

Coach K after Woodgrove forced a turnover at a district game against Loudoun County High School. Photo provided by Ben Wilson.

Same Goal, Different Team: Boys Basketball Hunts for Multiple Banners

Written by Ben Wilson February 16, 2025

Seconds left in the game, tied up, with the Wild’s cheers echoing through the gym.  The Woodgrove Varsity Boys Basketball team has possession and needs a clutch shot to continue their late season run.  Last...

Senior Allie Flanagan kicks a soccer ball for FC Virginia. Photo provided by Amy Schneider.

A Setback to Success: Overcoming Injury to Playing Professional and College Soccer

Written by Brooke Nelson February 16, 2025

When senior Allie Flanagan was little, her mom would see other little kids running and falling down on the grassy field.  Then she would see Allie driving to the soccer goal and shooting. Little did they...

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