Spring sports take on states
Zinzi Symister and Maddie Burke
June 3, 2019
On Tuesday, May 28, 2019, the Midlothian Varsity Baseball defeated the Dinwiddie Generals in the Semifinals of the Regional Tournament. This victory will send the Trojans to the State Championship. Senior Logan Smith shares, “I’m excited since we haven’t been to states since 2005.” The first ...
Midlo girls lacrosse recognizes seniors
Maddie Burke, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019
On Monday, May 13, 2019, the Midlothian Varsity Girls Lacrosse team held its annual Senior Night against the Godwin Eagles. Prior to the start of the game, an announcer recognized each of the seniors: Zoe Hammond, Bryce Naimen, Megan Wunderlich, Margeux Richie, and Kenley Gregory, by sharing their name...
Midlo Rivals the Rapids
Maddie Burke, Sports Editor
May 3, 2019
On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, Midlo Girls Lacrosse geared up for a home game against their rivals, the James River Rapids. Entering with 3-5 record and a recent close loss against Manchester, Midlo felt eager to add another win under their belts. After warm ups, the players took the field, and the ga...
Boys Lacrosse Celebrates the Class of 2019
Maddie Burke and Emily Vanlandingham
May 3, 2019
On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, Midlo Boys Lacrosse recognized their seniors in a home game against the James River Rapids. Prior to the game, the athletes took time to show their appreciation for the thirteen seniors graduating in June. Posters hung on the fence, decorated with pictures of each senior. An announce...
Midlo Boys Lacrosse Dominates the Preseason
Emily Vanlandingham, Midlo Scoop Staff
January 31, 2019
In order to stay in shape, athletes work out year-round, often competing on travel teams or club squads. Leading up to lacrosse tryouts, several Midlo lacrosse players joined forces to compete on January 21, 2019, in the MLK High School Lacrosse Tournament, a good way for the athletes to build team chemi...
Midlo Lacrosse Recognizes Seniors
Maddie Burke, Midlo Scoop Staff
May 1, 2018
On Wednesday, April 25, 2018, Midlo Girls Lacrosse hosted Senior Night during a home game against James River. Before the start of the game, the festivities kicked off with the recognition of each of the seniors: Olivia Harriman, Katie Call, Claire O’Brien, Alyssa Black, Heidi Peterson, Emily Smith...
Midlo Men’s Lacrosse Defeats Crosstown Rival
Riley Townsend, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 30, 2018
On Monday March 26, 2018, a lacrosse rivalry four years in the making saw its final battle play out on Midlo’s Poates Field: Midlo vs. James River. Both Midlo and James River’s senior classes have stoked this rivalry for the last four years, building tension to a point of extreme aggression and physi...
Midlo Lacrosse Finds Power in Unity
Maddie Burke, Midlo Scoop Staff
February 27, 2018
Coming off of last year's 2O Conference victory, Midlo Girls Lacrosse has been busy in preparation for the 2018 season, during which they plan to come in with full force. The players participated in fall ball and conditioning as well as indoor games against other high schools at XL Sports World. Tryouts...
Call Signs to Play Belmont Abbey Lacrosse
Maddie Burke, Midlo Scoop Staff
November 27, 2017
On high school sports teams, countless athletes dream of pursuing the sport they love in college. On November 20, 2017, Senior Katie Call recently made this dream a reality by signing to play lacrosse for Belmont Abbey College. Held in the Midlothian High School library, the National Letter of I...
Congrats, Midlo Boys Lacrosse
May 31, 2017
On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, the Midlothian High School Conference 20 Champion Boys Lacrosse team defeated Salem High School 17-7 at Poates Stadium in the Regional Semi-final game. Highlights included Dillon Powell and Jason Goodwin both achieving the 100th Midlo career goal mark and Goodwin scoring 7 go...
Farewell to the Field
Ellen Tucker, Staff Writer
May 26, 2017
On Monday, May 12th, the Midlothian High School Girls Lacrosse team celebrated their senior night, facing Cosby High School on their home field. Before the game on Senior Night, seniors were escorted by their parents to the field, where the announcer shared their favorite memories from their years...
Christmas in the Spring
Lucas Via, Sports Editor
May 16, 2017
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,...
