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The Student News Site of West Brunswick High School

The West Wind

The Student News Site of West Brunswick High School

The West Wind

The Takeover of Sports Betting

The Takeover of Sports Betting

Matthew Argo, Staff Writer Feb 28, 2025

A year ago, students in North Carolina would watch sports like football, baseball,, and basketball for the love of the sport. But as soon as March of 2024 came around, they would watch it for a whole other...

The Home Run To Trojan Base

The Home Run To Trojan Base

Jaylynn Barron, Financial Manager Feb 28, 2025

Baseball is not just about winning a game. The amount of practice, conditioning, mental blocks and the stress affects your outcome. Baseball is all about failing to succeed, and that failure being your...

Part of the JV team on the field for the National Anthem.

2/27 JV Men’s Baseball Vs. Whiteville

Jaylynn Barron, Financial Manager Feb 27, 2025

On February 26th, our JV Trojans baseball team triumphed over the Whiteville Wolfpack in a thrilling 11-10 victory. The game played over seven innings, which showcased the Trojan’s resilience and...

Why Is Mens Lax Not Doing As well As Women’s Lax?

Chazney Williams, Staff Writer Feb 27, 2025

The night is still young; the air is cool and crisp. A Laney attacker is riding around the crease of the goal. Then SCORE! Another point to Laney High School as the buzzer goes off, leaving West Brunswick...

How-To Escape The Winter Uglies

How-To Escape The Winter Uglies

Celine Tendo, Staff Writer Feb 18, 2025

“Usually by the time I get to 3rd period you can see my pimples through my concealer” says sophomore Ashlynn Childers. The perfect makeup routine takes practice. Just like you need to practice for...

A Christmas tree decorated in the 700 hall for Valentine's Day.

Valentine’s Spirit Day

Taylor Hughes, Staff Writer Feb 17, 2025

  On February 14th, 2025 love filled the air as it was Valentine’s Day at West Brunswick with a fun spirit day that students could express their status with the clothes they were wearing. Wearing...

How To Prepare Yourself For Big Crowds

La’Kera Jamison, Staff Writer Feb 17, 2025

“Honestly I'm not a big fan of crowds but I just try not to think about the what-if’s,” said freshman Bayleigh Morgan. “I feel like as long as you're aware of your surroundings then you’ll be...

Entire varsity basketball team huddled up during a time out.

2/4 Varsity Men’s Basketball vs Ashley

Matthew Argo, Staff Writer Feb 17, 2025

On Thursday, February 4, our men's varsity basketball team had the closest game of the season against Ashley. The final score being 64-61 had the audience at the edge of their seats. The Trojans ran...

2/16 West vs South Brunswick Varsity Women's Basketball Senior Night

2/16 West vs South Brunswick Varsity Women’s Basketball Senior Night

Zeb McGougan, Staff Writer Feb 16, 2025

On Thursday, February 16, At 6:00 the gym was filled with excitement as the crowds of people came rushing in for the Women's Varsity game against their biggest rivals, the South Brunswick Cougars....

Tennis Etiquette

Tennis Etiquette

Taylor Hughes, Staff Writer Feb 14, 2025

Tennis is an important game of skill and strategy. However, learning the unwritten rules can be just as important as knowing the official laws of the game.  “I started playing tennis my freshman...

Amanda Pittman's dance students.

Finding Their Rhythm

Kayley Arevalo, Creative Content Lead Feb 14, 2025

For some students, high school is defined by academics or athletics. But for those who step into the dance studio, it’s about movement, expression, and creativity. Whether they’re perfecting pirouettes,...

The More the Better

The More the Better

Zeb McGougan, Staff Writer Feb 13, 2025

In the past few years, the men's golf team has had no players getting cut from the team, but this year there have been rumors that the coach will be cutting players this year.  Women's golf last year...

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