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An Enormous Step for Wesleyan Football

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aandrew-747x500.png Junior Andrew Van Wie (#2) makes an tackle in the state championship game. Gwinnett Prep Sports.
jackson-752x500.png Junior Jackson Turner fiercely looks at his opponents as he goes into the game. Gwinnett Prep Sports.
cheer-squad-552x500.png The Wesleyan Cheerleaders smile for a picture before the game at the Georgia State Stadium. Fiona Owen.
kenzie-774x500.png Senior Kensie Pierce happily hugs one of her fellow senior cheerleaders at their last high school football game. Fiona Owen.

After months of training and hours of practice and film, the Wesleyan football team fought their way to their first Georgia High School State Championship since 2008. The football team and coaching staff put in six months of work to make it this far, and the outcome of the state game on Dec. 13, 2019 will not be soon forgotten. Sophomore Cooper Blauser and senior Josh Morris gave insight on what it took to make it to the game at the Georgia State Stadium. Additionally, wide receiver coach Candler Baxley reflected on the outcome of the game at its conclusion. Keep Reading

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Friday is typically everyone’s favorite day of the week, but the excitement doesn’t fully kick in until the football players

Spring Sports Blossom into the Season

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CristoPic-750x500.jpg Freshman Cristo Martinez keeps an eye on the ball. Brian L. Morgan.
Baseball-Team--750x500.jpg The Varsity baseball team poses for their 2019 season picture. Brian L. Morgan.
lacrosse-750x500.jpg The Varsity Lacrosse team smiles as they pose with head coach Anna Myrick. Brian L. Morgan.
PoleVault-750x500.jpg Senior Matthew Stainback pole vaults at a track and field home meet. Brian L. Morgan.
GirlsGolf-750x500.jpg The girls’ golf team unites as one for their team picture with coaches Cameron Alexander and Ryan Hodges. Hannah Graham.
soccer-750x500.jpg Junior Lucy Mitchell runs toward the soccer net with the soccer ball. Hannah Graham.
track2-751x500.jpg The 2019 track team and coaches pose for their team picture. Brian L. Morgan.
tennispic-750x500.jpg Freshman Katherine Scott prepares to practice tennis on the Strickland Curley Courts. Brian L. Morgan.
boysgolf-750x500.jpg Coaches Andy Free and Adam Griffin pose with the 2019 boys’ golf team. Brian L. Morgan.
boyslax-750x500.jpg Seniors Miller Thomason, Daniel Woods, Davis Chapman, Michael Nicklaus, Bennett Harrison and Dylan Jenkins pose for their final lacrosse picture day. Brian L. Morgan.

As the seasons change, spring sports have already begun at Wesleyan. The spring sports offered are lacrosse, soccer, tennis, golf, baseball and track. Before the season began, all the teams had pre-season workouts with Strength and Conditioning Coach Dustin Wolf. After pre-season workouts, students were to try out for their desired sport. Every day after school, you will find students participating in their sports at the stadium, lake field, tennis courts and baseball field.

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