New Beginnings
Patterson Levitch, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
On May 11, 2017, seniors from the girls soccer team played their last game on the Trojan home turf. Due to a game cancellation, the boys game was moved to May 16th, when a total of eight seniors, escorted by their parents, walked on their field for one last time. Both games resulted in hard b...
Saying Goodbye to the Game
Lara Ann Douglas, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017
Filed under Spring Sports
On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, Varsity Baseball and Varsity Softball celebrated Senior Night for the Class of 2017 players. This year, Midlothian Softball will say goodbye to five seniors: Lauren Burns, Lara Ann Douglas, Mackenzie Fuller, Amy Goodman, and Kylie Riekel. These graduates have each...
Christmas in the Spring
Lucas Via, Sports Editor
May 16, 2017
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Throughout recent years, Midlothian High School has achieved numerous accolades through track and field, tennis, and even soccer. However, in the last half decade, a new sport has emerged at Midlothian, and that sport is lacrosse. Lacrosse, which has been dubbed the fastest growing sport in America,...
Game, Set, Match
Lara Ann Douglas, Staff Writer
April 7, 2017
Filed under Spring Sports
No matter the sport, no team is great without dedication from each and every athlete. Alex Knorpp, Midlothian's #2 Boys Tennis player, is the prime example of how this dedication translates to improvement. Alex, also referred to as "Queso" by many of his classmates, has moved up on the team's lineup fr...
Longing for Greatness
Lara Ann Douglas, Staff Writer
March 30, 2017
Filed under Spring Sports
To Cameron Long, softball is more than a sport. After making Midlothain's JV team as an eighth grader, varsity coaches immediately recognized her potential. One year later, the freshman has become varsity's starting catcher. "It's an honor," notes Cameron; "Softball really does mean a lot to me. I'v...
Off to a Kicking Start
March 27, 2017
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
As the leaves began to turn green, the girls Trojan soccer team kicked off the 2017 soccer season. Last year, the Midlothian girls soccer team finished with a 4-10-1 record. Although they sometimes struggled to find their way last year with a very young team, they are on the rise this year with an e...
Future Softball Stars
Lara Ann Douglas, Staff Writer
March 23, 2017
Filed under Spring Sports
Midlothian High School held its first annual softball clinic on Saturday, March 18, to raise money for new uniforms. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Varsity players taught the basics to several elementary and middle school players to enhance their softball ability. By working on both offensive and defensive...
States Round Four?
Sydney Van Horn, Copy Editor
March 15, 2017
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
After battling in the state competition the past three years in a row, the Midlothian Girls’ Tennis team is getting back in action with daily practices. In 2014, 2015, and 2016, the team competed in the state competition at Liberty University. With hard work, team bonding, and dedication, the girls hope ...
Girls Got Game!
Hannah Walker and Coach Jessica Kramer
March 7, 2017
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
As part of their pre-season, the Midlo girls soccer team participated in competitions at XL Sports World to practice for the upcoming season. The girls varsity team proudly won first place in their division and will hopefully achieve these same results during the new season at Midlo. Great job, Lady Tr...
Taking the Field
Lara Ann Douglas, Staff Writer
March 6, 2017
Filed under Spring Sports
A major upset in the Conference Semi-Finals ended the Midlothian Varsity baseball team's 2016 season sooner than predicted. This year, the Trojans look to rebuild and integrate new players with returning talent. Under the supervision of coaches Lee Latham, Tubby Pace, and Dennis Moody, Midlothian wel...
Sprinting into Spring
Lucas Via, Sports Editor
March 3, 2017
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Over the past two decades, Midlothian High School’s track & field team has consistently ranked among the best in the state, and this year is no different. As one of the most respected track programs in the state, Midlothian won both the indoor track Conference 20 and 4A East Region titles on the...
Beginning of a Dynasty
Ellen Tucker, Staff Writer
March 3, 2017
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
The Midlothian Boys Lacrosse team is ready to take on the upcoming spring season. The team spent much of the fall preparing by participating in a recreational team to stay in shape and work on building their teamwork and skills. Many of the lacrosse members participated, except for a select few who had...
