Midlo Battles the Bulldogs on Homecoming
Katherine Krievs, Student Life Editor
October 9, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports
On October 5, 2018, Midlo fans flooded F.W. Poates Stadium, eager to view a hardcore competition between the Midlo Trojans and the George Wythe Bulldogs for Midlo’s Homecoming Game. In support of breast cancer survivors, fans decked out in flamboyant pink tutus, shirts, and socks. Before the 7:00 p.m. ...
Trojan Football Honors Veterans
Maddie Burke, Cara Hahn, and Emily Vanlandingham
September 27, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports
On September 22, 2018, Midlothian Trojan Football fought a hard battle against the Manchester Lancers. In a display of school spirit, the Midlothian High School students donned camo or red, white, and blue to support both veterans and the people who continue to keep Americans safe today. To show Midlo’s g...
Fall Sports Gear Up for a New Season
Erin Junkmann, Maddie Burke, and Cara Hahn
September 14, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports, Showcase
FIELD HOCKEY: Under the lead of second-year coach Leanna Hall, Midlo Field Hockey has been working since tryouts in early August, preparing for what they hope will be a winning season. A new year brought with it the loss of treasured goalie Lindsey Merillat, along with experienced seniors, Megan ...
Midlo Football Falls to Monacan in First Playoff Game in Thirty-One Years
Riley Townsend and Zoe Kopidis
November 15, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports
The Midlo Trojans Football team entered its first playoff game in 31 years on November 10, 2017, against the profoundly talented and undefeated Monacan Chiefs. Before the game clock even began, Midlo faced a setback, as starting quarterback Kyle Daniluk was held out of the game due to a back injury su...
Midlothian Football Celebrates Senior Night
Sophie King, Merrill Livingston, and Joy Li
November 13, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports, Showcase, TLN
On Friday, November 3rd, the seniors on the Midlothian football team showed their appreciation for their teachers before their big senior night. Each senior on the team asked their most influential teacher to wear their jersey throughout the day on Friday. All players on the team also addressed cert...
Midlo Wins Football Home Opener
Riley Townsend, Midlo Scoop Staff
October 9, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports
Midlo started the game slowly with multiple missed tackles on the kickoff return, leading to a 40 yard return for the Falcons. After this initial defensive blunder, on the next play, number 11 Tyler Moore lowered his shoulder into the left guard, pushing up the middle and into the backfield, leading to...
An Exciting New Beginning
Riley Townsend, Midlo Scoop Staff
September 25, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports
For a Midlo football program that has faced hardship in recent years, a new era has begun. Matt Hutchings was announced as the new Head Coach during the off-season, and the high energy and electric character he brings is spreading like wildfire. This energy was on full display as the Midlo defense stuffed...
Welcoming the New Face of Midlothian Football
Sydney Van Horn, Copy Editor
January 25, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports
Following the ending of this year's 2016-2017 football season, Coach Kevin Thomas stepped down as head coach, and administration worked to fill the position. After holding interviews, with several viable applicants ready to take over, the administration deliberated and selected Coach Matt Hutchings. Afte...
Dedication, Inside and Out
Jake Petrillo, Staff Writer
November 17, 2016
Filed under News from the Classroom
Congratulations, November's Employee of the Month, Mr. Matt Hutchings. Mr Hutchings currently coaches football, indoor track, and outdoor track in addition to teaching Health and PE at Midlothian High. Coming from a family of teachers, Mr. Hutchings has dedicated himself to positive growth and devel...
Trojans Finish Strong
November 9, 2016
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
Throughout recent years, Midlothian High School has struggled to produce strong collegiate football talent. However, with two athletes committing to competitive schools on both the Division I and Division II level, this trend has surely shifted. Senior transfer Jermani Brown and teammate Joey Doherty have bot...
Battling on and off the Field
Lara Ann Douglas and Sydney Van Horn
October 19, 2016
Filed under Fall Sports
The Trojans traveled to The Swamp on October 14th to face off against the James River Rapids in the annual Coal Bowl. Since 1990, the Coal Bowl has been an intense battle between the two rival hometown teams. The schools come together every year to raise awareness for Breast Cancer, a goal far great...
S-E-N-I-O-R-S
Sydney Van Horn and Lara Ann Douglas
October 12, 2016
Filed under Sports
On Thursday October 6th, Midlo seniors and juniors battled it out in an intense matchup for the annual Powder Puff game. The juniors and seniors met on the football field to warm up before starting the game. As students rushed in to fill the bleachers, the senior class decided to intimidate their opp...
