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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

Golfer Adam Gray leads CHS to a state championship in back-to-back years.

CHS Golf team repeats as State Champions

By Ben Dross, Production Editor November 9, 2015

The defending champs did not let the pressure, or anything at all, really, get in the way of a repeat this season. The golf team displayed complete dominance in the Maryland State Championship tournament....

Head Coach Aaron Vactor helps senior Ryan Schechter with his putting.

New Golf Coach Has High Expectations for Team

By Cristian Edwards, Online Sports Editor September 29, 2015

Coming off an MPSSAA state championship win last year, the golf team was left coach-less after former head coach Mike Fisher stepped down, that is, until CHS resource teacher Aaron Vactor took charge as...

Freshman Dylan Rotter helped lead CHS to a 2014 State Championship

Athlete of the Month: Dylan Rotter

By Christian Edwards, Staff Writer November 21, 2014

Nobody knew about him, an unnoticed freshman who has never played high school golf before. Expectations were low, until he proved everyone wrong. This kid can play. The golf team won the Maryland 3A/4A...

The golf team brought 12 golfers to states and beat rival and previous state champion Wootton to win the state title.

Golf adds another win to State Championship record

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor November 20, 2014

The CHS golf team won its 12th overall state title Oct. 29 at the University of Maryland golf course, its first since 2008. Finishing with a final score of 603, the team took first place overall in...

Golf hopes to bounce back from unsatisfying finish

Golf hopes to bounce back from unsatisfying finish

By Christian Edwards, Staff Writer September 26, 2014

Vengeance. You want it, but you have to work for it. This is the CHS golf team’s mentality this year, and anything less than a state championship win is a disappointment. After giving up 13 combined...

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By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor December 4, 2013

The golf team had eight golfers qualify for States including sophomores Luke Schaap and Adam Gray, who placed third and sixth, respectively. The boys team  finished second in the state overall to rival...

CHS golfers hope to prove themselves at States

CHS golfers hope to prove themselves at States

By Ben Fox, Sports Photography Editor November 8, 2012

For many high school golf teams, having four boys and three girls qualifying for the state championship would be something to celebrate. Despite achieving just that, the general feeling throughout the...

Golf looks to freshmen after lackluster start

Golf looks to freshmen after lackluster start

By Angad Kanwal, Production Editor October 1, 2012

Hoping to build on a successful 2011 season, the golf team is looking forward to a productive fall. The team’s match against B-CC, Northwest and Quince Orchard Sept. 10 ended with the Bulldogs finishing...

Golf endures poor showing at counties

By By Dana Youngentob, Online News Editor October 25, 2011

      The golf team came in second to last place out of eight teams at the County Scramble Oct. 17. Senior Philip Ahn came in first place with a 73 at a County Invitational Oct. 14, and the...

Golf team tees off, places second in first match

By Brett Sachs, Production Editor October 3, 2011

  Despite a slow start to the season, the golf team is working hard toward a successful year. Led by co-captains seniors Phillip Ahn and Brandon Fisher, the Bulldogs are looking to improve their...

Golf team’s states legacy not upheld this year

By By Justin Rheingold- News Editor November 23, 2010

After finishing strong and emerging as the co-winners of the district championships, the golf team ended its season with satisfying individual finishes at the state championship. Senior Bradley Rotter...

Golf team enters post season strong

By By Joel Denicoff-Staff Writer October 28, 2010

The golf team headed into districts with high expectations and came out a co-winner with Damascus Oct. 4 at Poolesville Golf Course. Despite wet, windy and cold weather, the team managed to tie Damascus...

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