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The West Wind

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The West Wind

Before the game began, both teams stood together to listen to the playing of the National Anthem.

3/15 Varsity Men’s Lacrosse vs Cape Fear

Amadis Levasa, Editor-in-Chief Mar 19, 2025

The sun was shining brightly over Wilmington, as the Trojans prepared to face off against Cape Fear Academy. The excitement was palpable, with fans filling the stands and the feeling of running on...

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New Players, Same Team: Softball’s Growth

Emma Lockner, Staff Writer Mar 3, 2025

Many athletes grow up playing a sport and end up on the same team with the same people every year, not only in growing up but also in skill. A team’s chemistry is a pedestal that shows the skill the...

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...

2024 Super Bowl Predictions

2024 Super Bowl Predictions

Sadie Jones, Staff Writer Feb 4, 2025

It’s that time of year again when football fans from everywhere take their guesses on who will make it to the most important game of the year, the Super Bowl. Let's see who the top contenders are and...

Senior Leonel Rodriguez fought hard against his South opponent, shortly before cutting his head open pausing the match, then the trainer coming to clean him.

12/7 Caleb Hawkins Wrestling Invitational

Mary-Payton Pendergrass, Staff Writer Dec 13, 2024

On December 7th, 2024 the boys wrestling team had the annual Caleb Hawkins tournament. The team had a great game coming up second in the tournament following behind Lumberton High School.  Before...

Plant The Flag!

Plant The Flag!

Jordan Thomas and Jaylynn Barron Dec 11, 2024

In college football rivalry, the tradition of “Planting The Flag” is a huge topic. At the end of the season every team plays their rivals whether it be an in state or just a rivalry between random...

A West Brunswick Junior Varsity Wrestler pins a Topsail opponent.

12/4 Wrestling v. Topsail

Ava Williams, Staff Writer Dec 9, 2024

It was a chilly December night, but walking into the gymnasium warmed you up quick. The small but passionate women's wrestling team had hit the mats after warmup, and parents lined the bleachers. Because...

The Varsity girls having a pep talk after finishing their warm up before starting the game.

11/22 Varsity Womens Basketball vs St Pauls

Amadis Levasa, Editor-in-Chief Nov 26, 2024

The atmosphere was electric as spectators were beginning to fill the stands more. Each person excited to watch the girls play against St Paul. The sound of sneakers squeaking on the polished wooden floor...

Senior Kaitlin Gould, posing for the camera excited and ready to sign to continue her academic and athletic career in college.

Kaitlin Goulds official signing day!

Amadis Levasa, Editor-in-Chief Nov 14, 2024

On Wednesday, November 13, as one door is soon to close, another door has opened for one of our student athletes, senior Kaitlin Gould. As she sets up for her big moment, she is anxious and nervous for...

1/10 Women’s Tennis Match Against Ashley

Ava Williams, Staff Writer Oct 8, 2024

On Tuesday, October 1st, the West Brunswick women’s Tennis team squared up against Ashley high school. As the warm evening began, a nice breeze kept the players comfortable and ready to begin. The...

Coach Handy coming to meet all the boys after their long battle. After the game he gathered all the boys and led them in prayer.

9/5 JV Football vs North Myrtle Beach high school

Amadis Levasa, Editor-in-Chief Sep 11, 2024

For their first away game, our JV team went to North Myrtle Beach High school. The feeling of being on someone else's turf brings goosebumps and chills, but also brings hope and confidence to the team....

Team lined up ready to play. They wait for the national anthem to start and begin. The adrenaline is high.

8/29 JV Football vs Whiteville

Amadis Levasa, Editor-in-Chief Sep 4, 2024

  The team touches turf for their first game of the season against Whiteville on Thursday, August 29. Some new to the game, some who have been in a high school game before. After months of...

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