![As the referee throws the ball up for the tip-off, freshman Simone Diby leaps towards the ball to get it in Phoenix possession. Diby is a new member of the Phoenix girls basketball team, and despite it being a change, she finds it enjoyable. “It’s definitely a different experience if you’ve never played on a team, [but] I think it’s still fun.”](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0057-1200x662.jpg)
On the evening of Oct. 2, the Jewish celebration of Rosh Hashanah began, lasting until Oct. 4. Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) recently...
![The Phoenix varsity volleyball team lines up for the national anthem. “We were more communicative [with each other] during this game, and I feel like we kept our energy up, especially after the first set,” senior Jessica Valdov said.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC_0202-1200x800.jpg)
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Phoenix girls varsity volleyball team defeated the Tuscarora Huskies in a competitive contest, taking the win 3-0. The...
![In a historic presidential election, voters nationwide turned out to make their voices heard. Virginia’s 10th congressional district had three key national positions up for election: president, senator, and representative.
In the race for the House of Representatives seat previously held by Democrat Jennifer Wexton, the Republican Party nominated Mike Clancy, while the Democratic Party put forward Suhas Subramanyam, a former Virginia General Assembly Senator. Subramanyam won the seat with a 52% majority.
For one of Virginia’s Senate positions, Democratic incumbent Tim Kaine and Republican challenger Hung Cao faced off. Kaine took the position with a 54% majority.
For the White House, current Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump fought to obtain the 270 electoral votes needed to get the bid. News outlets worldwide tracked the results live, with close attention to seven key battleground states: Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Wisconsin, Georgia, and North Carolina. Trump ultimately crossed the 270-vote threshold early on Nov. 6, with the swing states playing a pivotal role in his campaign’s success.
This election was the first presidential race for many Gen-Z voters, who entered a sharply polarized environment. Adela Booth, mother-in-law of Representative-Elect Subramanyam, traveled from Connecticut to support his campaign, encouraging young voters to engage in the political process. “Vote,” Booth said. “Get involved in politics. Even [if] you don’t think it applies to you, it applies to you. You will carry this debt. It will affect your grandchildren and you have to do something about it. You can’t sit back and watch anymore.”
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On Wednesday, Oct. 9, Rock Ridge Sings held their annual fall choral concert at 7 p.m., showcasing a diverse repertoire that celebrated themes...
Welcome to Rundown Politics. In this episode we will talk to Rock Ridge seniors about the many questions they may be considering this November:...
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Sophomore defenseman Brooks Furtek saucer passes the puck across the offensive zone.
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After screening the Captains/Huskies goalie, Senior winger John Lunn takes a shot attempt.
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In the defensive zone trying to stop an offensive chance for the other team, junior defenseman Connor Bultema vies for the puck with a Captain/Husky player.
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Sophomore defenseman Furtek stops a Captain/Husky player in their tracks in front of the net, gaining repossession of the puck.
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While back skating, sophomore defenseman Brooks Furtek stick checks a Captain/Husky player.
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Junior defenseman Connor Bultema takes a wrist shot attempt on goal. “I think as we win, we’ll see more support,” Bultema said. “I still talk to people and they don’t even know we have a hockey team, so just getting the word around [will help].”
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After a passing to a teammate in order to get the puck out of the Pride/Phoenix defensive zone, Sophomore Brooks Furtek skates to get into the offensive zone. “Just getting people to come to the games is what I wanna see as the season goes on [to get support],” Furtek said.
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Junior defenseman Connor Bultema dumps the puck in the offensive zone as the Phoenix/Pride watch from the bench intently.
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Senior winger John Lunn watches from the point, looking for an opportunity to shoot the puck. “Our motivation [comes from] always being bottom of the league,” Lunn said. “Especially with that win against Tusky, because Heritage and Tusky have all this beef, I think that starting 2-0 with this team is definitely a good motivator because we kind of realize we’re doing well.”
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