Aggressiveness, perseverance, dedication, focus: these are attributes that define good athletes. These characteristics have combined to make sophomore Olivia Brawley a captain of the girls soccer team. Brawley, who has played for 11 years, was voted to be one of two captains for the Lady Woodmen. “I think having [Olivia] as a captain with me is what I want as
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Fall sports are winding down regular season and preparing for tournaments. The boys tennis team is preparing for the approaching Sectional tournament. Junior Charlie Brooks is confident that the team will perform well during tournament season. “I am confident in my team, and I trust them a lot. I think we have a really good chance at both Conference and
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Friday nights at GHS consist of bright lights and chanting, “We are the Woodmen. Couldn’t be prouder.” The cheerleaders’ job is to lead the cheer and get the crowd excited and loud, but the responsibility can be tough to execute while down on the track. Fan section leaders are appointed to help lead chants, communicate with the cheerleaders, run flags
Read moreAggressiveness, perseverance, dedication, focus: these are attributes that define good athletes. These characteristics have combined to make sophomore Olivia Brawley a captain of the girls soccer team. Brawley, who has played for 11 years, was voted to be one of two captains for the Lady Woodmen. “I think having [Olivia] as a captain with me is what I want as
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Students seeking a workout should consider going to the weightroom during PowerHour. P.E teachers opened up the weight room when PowerHour started last year. “We started it last year when we started PowerHour,” Mr. Jay Yates said. “It’s supposed to only be students of mine, Coach Smiley or Miss Dyer.” Freshman Shawn Wagoner is a regular in the weight room.
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Woodmen sports were stacked with talented seniors for the 2017/2018 season, and teams are recovering from losing those leaders to graduation. The football team is coming off an 11-3 record and an appearance at the Semi-State game. With that starting lineup comprised of mostly seniors, the team is finding ways to fill those spots with athletes who will play significant
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As seniors graduate and move on from high school sports, their athletic ability and leadership is lost from the team as others players are expected to step up. As boys tennis prepares to take on the upcoming season, expectations are high for sophomore Ethan Gray. “Ethan has really stepped up this year as a leader by being a good teammate
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