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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

NBA 2K18 a new game out for players in and out of the basketball world.

NBA 2K18 Game adds new and innovated content to video game sports

By Ben Dross, Staff Writer October 1, 2017

NBA 2K18, which came out Sep. 15, the newest installment in the 2K Games’ basketball gaming franchise, does a phenomenal job adding new content and innovating in a field where many games feel like carbon...

Dawg Pound Podcast: Girls Basketball Round 2 Playoff Preview

Dawg Pound Podcast: Girls Basketball Round 2 Playoff Preview

By Jake Herman and Ethan S. Miller February 26, 2017

https://soundcloud.com/user-745639745/episode-3-2-26-17-girls-bball-round-2-playoff-preview

Dawg Pound Podcast: Boys Basketball Round 1 Preview

Dawg Pound Podcast: Boys Basketball Round 1 Preview

By Jake Herman and Ethan S. Miller February 22, 2017

https://soundcloud.com/user-745639745/dawg-pound-podcast-2-22-17 Click the link above to listen to Jake Herman and Ethan S. Miller preview the Bulldogs upcoming playoff matchup against WJ this Friday,...

Freshman guard Brittini Martin sets up an offensive play in the Bulldogs’ 52- 43 win
Dec. 19 against Sherwood.

New Approaches Lead Girls Basketball to Strong Start

By Kyle Emery, Sports Editor January 11, 2017

After coming off an 18-6 record and falling to BCC during the second round of the playoffs last year, CHS girls basketball plans to incorporate new strategies that offer a different approach in an attempt...

Returning Players Key to Boys Basketball Improvements

Returning Players Key to Boys Basketball Improvements

By Will Hyland, Production Editor January 9, 2017

With the majority of players returning to varsity and the addition of a few sharpshooters, the CHS boys varsity basketball team is poised for a massive improvement upon last season. CHS finished with...

The team gethers in a huddle on the court during a game to get the players pumped up. The team went on a seven-game win streak one point i the season after starting 1-4

Boys Basketball Catches Fire After Slow Start

By Jake Certner, Sports Editor February 25, 2016

After a disappointing 1-4 start to the season, the now 12-9 boys varsity basketball team has turned it around and propelled themselves into relevancy as they look ahead to the playoffs. The Bulldogs...

English teacher and football head coach Albert Song gives the team a pep talk before a game.

Teacher Coaches Have Double the Responsibility

By Max Kandel, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

A football player hears the all too familiar "Ready, Set, Go!" from his teacher and instantly realizes he's not at football practice. But when the student is in English class and his teacher happens to...

Rec Ball is the Solution for Your Daily Stress

By Jake Certner, Sports Editor January 4, 2016

You’ve always loved basketball, but if you’re anything like me, the best word to describe your ability is “decent.” You know you aren’t good enough for the school team, but you’re not ready...

Karim-Duvall gathers with her family, coach Katelyn McMahon, Principal Joan Benz and athletic director Scott Rivinius to celebrate her commitment

Karim-Duvall commits

By Nathan Deychman, Sports Editor May 27, 2015

Congratulations to senior Japria Karim-Duvall who committed to play basketball for Nyack College in New York. Karim-Duvall has been playing for the varsity girls basketball team since her freshman year...

Though high school sports foster social interactions, most club teams provide a higher level of intensity and opportunity to be recruited.

Club sports more important for college recruiting

By Nathan Gertler, Online Sports Editor April 29, 2015

For two to three months at most, student-athletes get to compete in their high school seasons.  However, during the other nine months or so, club sports take priority.  For students wanting to play sports...

Junior Jake Layman (right) and freshman Melo Trimble (left) are returning for the 2015-2016 season.

Future Terps eager for next basketball season

By Hannah Yasharoff, Senior Writer April 28, 2015

It’s only April, but anticipation for the upcoming 2015-2016 season of the University of Maryland Men’s Basketball team is at an all-time high. With the newly-announced returns of freshman guard...

Senior guard Dez Wells is has lead the University of Maryland men's baskeball team to a top 10 national rank.

University of Maryland basketball dominates

By Nathan Gertler, Staff Writer March 11, 2015

There is only one school in the entire nation whose men’s and women’s NCAA teams are both ranked in the top 10: Maryland. For the first time since 1997, both the men’s and women’s basketball...

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