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Freshman Ricardo Pena moves the ball under the lights against Langley.

Freshman football helps new high schoolers get off the ball quickly

Annika Dunhem, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

The transition from middle school to high school can be a difficult endeavor. Lots of things change. Instead of being the oldest kids in the school, it’s like kindergarten and sixth grade all over again,...

Mic’d Up: Varsity volleyball’s Amara Pope

Dayla Louh, Marketing Manager October 17, 2024

We mic'd up junior volleyball player Amara Pope before the match against Stone Bridge.

Sophomore Emmi Harris takes off at the start of the Oatlands Invitational.

Cross country races towards postseason

Max Kerr, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

As the Lightridge Cross Country team heads into the postseason, there are high expectations from players and coaches alike. The girls team placed 5th in states last year, and the boys were close behind,...

Lightridge and John Champe joint  hockey takes a break during a February 5 match.

Hockey preseason preview

Connor Timbrook, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

Lightridge/John Champe Hockey Preseason Preview: Adjustments and Establishing Team Chemistry After winning the Virginia Provisional High Schools State Championship for two consecutive years, Lightridge/John...

Mic’d Up: Varsity football’s Al Honesty

Dayla Louh, Marketing Manager September 17, 2024

We mic'd up senior football player Al Honesty during the pregame warm-up for the September 6 game against John Champe.

Mic’d Up: Cheer Captain Caitlyn Goldberg

Dayla Louh, Marketing Manager September 17, 2024

We mic'd up Lightridge Cheer Captain Caitlyn Goldberg during the September 6 game against John Champe.

Sophomore pitcher Dylan Herr fires from the mound.

Baseball improves over last season

Aidan Ryan, Staff Writer June 7, 2024

Lightridge Varsity Baseball finished the regular season with the best record in school history finishing the regular season with a 17-5 record. They had a lot of big wins, including a 15-0 victory against...

Junior Dylan Lewis stretches over the bar in the high jump.

Second Spring Sports Photo Roundup

Amber Baptista, Staff Writer June 7, 2024

The 2024 Spring sports season wrapped up with several Lightridge squads advancing deep into state tournament play. Click on the gallery below to see more.

Junior Lexi Musick gets down behind home plate in the varsity softball game against Millbrook on March 11.

Spring Sports Photo Roundup

Amber Baptista and Kendall Matthews April 4, 2024

The 2024 spring sports season has started at Lightridge and teams at all levels have taken to the fields and courts. Click on the image below to view the entire gallery.

Varsity player Mikayla Bowe gets ready to take a shot against Unified's Kwabena Owusu,  and Nana Ayirebi-Akomeah.

“Everyone gets a chance to shoot the ball.”

Aziza Khikmatillaeva, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

The screech of sneakers and the rhythmic thump of the ball fills the gym. The crowd holds their breath in anticipation as the final seconds of the basketball game between Lightridge Unified and the Lightridge...

Freshman Jacob Lynn faces off against his Gainesville opponent during the hockey team's opener of the season.

Hockey skates into playoffs

Aidan Ryan, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

The Lightridge Ice Hockey team is currently one of the best teams in the Northern Virginia, sitting in second place in their Northern Virginia Scholastic Hockey League division. John Champe High school...

Senior Josiah Dorsey shoots a free throw as the Bolts took on John Champe at home on December 16th. The Bolt's ultimately fell to the Knights 48-43.

Boys basketball tips-off their fourth season

Kendall Matthews, Sports Editor January 2, 2024

The Lightridge Boys Basketball team heads hopefully into their fourth season after closing out the previous season with a 6-17 record. Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach, Brain Washington, has over...

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