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The West Wind

The Student News Site of West Brunswick High School

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12/12 West Brunswick vs. Laney, Womens Basketball

Marissa Sellers, Staff Writer Dec 14, 2023

December 12th, the Lady Trojans faced Laney High School, the game ended in a 35-43 loss for the Trojans but the girls still played their hearts out and gave it their all.

11/29 West Brunswick vs. Cape Fear Academy, Men’s Varsity Basketball

Marissa Sellers, Staff Writer Dec 14, 2023

Trojans faced Cape Fear at an away game on 11/29 the game ended in a close loss 50-54, even though the Trojans lost K' Veon Griffin scored 14 points that game and Josiah Johnson scored 16 points.

digital protective gear image

Protective Gear in Sports

Avery Babson, Staff Writer Dec 12, 2023

Athletes all around the world are frequently getting injuries that may restrict them for the rest of their lives. Injuries can range from a simple sprain all the way to an untreatable brain injury. Protective...

West Brunswick wrestling team.

12/6 Wrestling Match

Gracie Loft, Staff Writer Dec 8, 2023

On Wednesday, December 6 the Trojans wrestling team played against the Hoggard Vikings. The night held challenges and some easy wins. The match ended with a score of 44-24. Leaving the Trojans with a well-deserved...

The Junior Varsity Trojans against the South Columbus Stallions.

11/28 JV Women’s basketball game

Gracie Loft, Staff Writer Dec 7, 2023

On Tuesday, November 28th the Junior Varsity Trojans played in a tense game against the South Columbus Stallions. The Trojans held a high lead throughout the game, letting the Stallions score very little....

 Sophmore Caden Mcmillan going up to make a shot while the other team trys to block it

11/20 JV West Brunswick vs Trask High School

Aniston Mclamb, staff writer Dec 5, 2023

On Monday November 20th, The first Jv basketball game of the season,West Brunswick Trojans went up against the Titans of Trask High School, With the Trojans winning 54 to 50, A really tough close scoring...

Swim Team Growth

Swim Team Growth

Chayton Cheers, Staff Writer Dec 5, 2023

The mens swim team’s growth over the past four years has taken it from a team with too few people to swim relay to a team with a surplus of swimmers. The adoption of ten more swimmers is due in part...

The Trojans huddled up discussing the game plan during a timeout.

11/28 Varsity Men’s Basketball Vs. South Columbus

Grace Kitchen, Staff Writer Dec 2, 2023

On Tuesday, November 28th the Trojans went head to head with the South Columbus Stallions. The Trojans got an early lead in the first and second quarter going into halftime 50-21. The game ended with a...

The team huddled going over the game plan during a timeout.

11/29 Varsity Men’s basketball vs. Cape Fear Academy

Brooklyn Coble, Creative Content Member Dec 1, 2023

On Wednesday, November 29th, the men's varsity basketball team went head to head with cape fear academy.  It was the Trojan's first away game and the environment is very different from our home gym, the...

The womens varsity volleyball team taking a moment in the center of the court before their game begins.

Does Competeing Against Bigger Schools Impact How We Play?

Jenna Williams, Staff Writer Nov 27, 2023

High school sports are a big deal, and when smaller 1A-2A schools compete against larger 3A-4A schools, the stakes can feel even higher. Competing against bigger schools can add extra pressure and stress...

Athletes may play multiple of these sports and not only one.

Multi sport athletes

Amadis Levasa and Emma Bartlett Nov 21, 2023

Pros Playing a sport at the high school level can be a challenge. What is harder than being proficient in one sport? Being proficient in multiple. Playing multiple sports can lead to diverse skills and...

A sneak peak into someones brain, who is struggling playing many sports.

Sharing Athletes in Sports

Grace Kitchen, Staff Writer Nov 21, 2023

Being a 3A school means sharing athletes. Athletes, who play multiple sports, are playing other athletes from 4A schools, who have more students at the school and can afford to have athletes specialize...

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