![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)
![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)
Phoenix Wrestling Takes Over The Patriots and Huskies at Senior Night
Phoenix wrestling hosted their senior night on Jan. 19 against the Parkview Patriots and Tuscarora Huskies, emerging victorious against both teams.
![Junior James Lee starts the match in the starting position against Patriot. ¨Getting my hand raised and winning a match [is my favorite part],¨ Lee said.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC_0054-900x600.jpg)
Junior James Lee starts the match in the starting position against Patriot. ¨Getting my hand raised and winning a match [is my favorite part],¨ Lee said.
February 4, 2022
On Wednesday Jan.19, families of Tuscarora, Parkview and Rock Ridge gathered in the gym for Rock Ridge wrestling senior night. The Phoenix conquered the Huskies 42-30 and the Patriots 60-6.
The Phoenix began the meet with matches against the Patriots. The Phoenix dominated the Patriots, giving little opportunity for their opponent to make a comeback. Wrestlers sophomore Teyany Kleiner and senior Hunter Cox each won their respective matches with wide gaps in score, pushing the Phoenix in the lead.
Before wrestling the Huskies, senior wrestlers Ryan Payne, Ming Yu, Hunter Cox, and David Lott, and managers Olivia Payne and Ava Patel, were recognized by the coaches with flowers and handshakes for their work on the team. Both managers have been with the team since freshman year.
The Phoenix went on to defeat the Huskies in the following round, ending the night in a double victory. The Phoenix will host the district tournament on Feb. 5.
![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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