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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

Confetti falling from the sky, LeBron James and Rajon Rondo are pictured hugging eachother and exchanging emotional words. Rondo and James won their first championship together as teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers beat Miami Heat in NBA finals

By Justin Greenzaid, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2020

Though conditions were unlike any other National Basketball Association championship ever, the 2020 NBA Finals did not disappoint. The fifth-seeded Miami Heat from the NBA’s Eastern Conference were set...

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,...

Even after a heartbreaking loss, the CHS Girls Basketball team had a very successful season.

Despite Early Exit, Outstanding Season Paves Way for Future Success

By Kyle Emery, Staff Writer March 9, 2016

“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground,” a famous quote from president Theodore Roosevelt, closely relating to the resilient 2015-2016 basketball team who concluded their promising...

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....

Young girls basketball coasts into playoffs

By By Maddy Flax, Sports Editor February 21, 2012

  The girls basketball team got back on the winning track Feb. 3 when it defeated Clarksburg 52-30 followed by a Feb. 7 58-43 win over Quince Orchard. The wins followed a Feb. 1 48-41 loss to Walter...

WJ knocks volleyball out of playoffs in first round

By By Joel Denicoff, Sports Editor November 21, 2011

  The girls volleyball team had a short playoff run as it lost to Walter Johnson 3-0 in an away game in the first round of the playoffs Nov. 4.   The Bulldogs had difficulty with their defense...

Field hockey plows through regular season with high hopes for playoffs

By Matt Raab Sports Production Editor October 26, 2011

      After a nearly perfect first part of the season, the field hockey team is seeking to wrap up with continued success into the playoffs.   "Last year we had trouble coming out...

Softball finishes season strong, preps for playoffs

By Joel Denicoff - Sports Editor May 24, 2011

  The softball team suffered its first loss at home to Clarksburg, 7-3, May 5, dropping its record to 7-7. The Lady Bulldogs only have two regular season games left before they start a playoff run. Despite...

Boys lacrosse heads into playoffs with winning streak

By Mairin Hall - Staff Writer May 17, 2011

Boys lacrosse added to its winning record throughout April and early May, defeating teams in all nine of its games as of May 2.  Despite the loss of junior captain Cameron Moshyedi to a broken arm, the...

Boys basketball season ends after playoff loss

By Joel Denicoff, Staff Writer March 23, 2011

Boys basketball’s historic, record-breaking season finally came to an end with a 62-55 loss to Magruder March 2 in the regional semi-final playoff game, which was the furthest CHS has made it in 32 years. CHS...

Girls basketball falls to Northwest in playoffs

By Joel Denicoff, Staff Writer March 21, 2011

Girls basketball’s impressive playoff run ended March 3 with a loss at Northwest in the regional semi-final playoff game. Northwest proved to be the more dominant team as the Jaguars defeated the Lady...

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