![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)
About
The Blaze is the student-run newspaper dedicated to serving Rock Ridge High School and the students, parents, teachers, and community in the greater Ashburn area. The staff of The Blaze produces continuous online coverage and three print magazines during the academic year. The Blaze remains steadfast in training student journalists to uphold journalistic integrity to provide accurate, up-to-date, and diverse coverage of school and community news, features, opinions, etc.
Mission Statement
We, The Blaze news staff, are committed to serving the Rock Ridge High School community through student-centered perspectives. We aim to publish accurate, up-to-date information, highlighting diverse subjects and sparking conversations for underrepresented stories.