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A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

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From athletes to educators

Martin Catron, Writer March 18, 2025

Teachers with backgrounds in sports are now applying the discipline, teamwork and resilience they developed on the field to their classrooms, proving how lessons from athletics can extend beyond the game. Many...

Cooper Wade (9) practices batting during afterschool baseball practice. Cooper Wade hopes to play in college and professionally.

Like father like son: Players coached by their parents

Addis Shiberou, Promotions Lead March 18, 2025

For Baseball Head Coach Wade Walter, baseball has always been more than a game. Starting at eight years old, he found himself captivated by the sport, and developed  a passion that would persist through...

Caleb Lawrence (10) assumes the ready position before a match against a Cordova High School wrestler. Caleb won this match and has wrestled him many times before the City Championships.

Wrestlers take home the City Championship title

Alex Le, Sports Team Leader March 18, 2025

For the first time in the program’s history, White Station High School (WSHS) Spartans took home the city championship title, triumphing over Germantown, Cordova and Central High School. This victory...

Noah Johnson practices for games ahead. This practice was set early in the baseball season, helping hone their skills for upcoming games.

A look into the baseball team

Martin Catron, Writer March 18, 2025

The White Station High School baseball team is gearing up for an exciting season. Brody Haire (11), Dominick Barconia (11) and Noah Johnson (11) found their passion as well as their teammates’ passion...

Aldair Manuel (12) dribbles head-on against Bartlett High School. Manuel was a captain of the team during his junior year.

What it takes to lead a team

Celeste Cruz, Social Media Co-Manager March 18, 2025

As the chaos of a match takes its hold on every player, there exists a strong constant keeping the team grounded. A simple ‘Heads up, stay strong,’ from their rooted captain keeps each team stable.  Captains...

(From right to left) Kaitlyn Card (11) and Hannah Yaghini (11) pose for a picture after winning 2nd place in the Battle of the Burg. This tournament was held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Beyond the game — the role of friendships in sports

Grace Amgalan, Sports Team Leader March 18, 2025

‘Hey, are you coming to practice today? Should we ride together?’ is often the conversation between two friends who are on the same athletic team. Encouraged by her friend Hannah Yaghini (11), Kailyn...

Jackson Mitchell (9) plays in a junior varsity game against Memphis University School. Mitchell’s dream team to play for in college is the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Road to D1

Alex Le, Sports Team Leader March 18, 2025

The steps taken to play college sports have evolved over the years — the game has changed. From Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals, the transfer portal and social media exposure, prospective collegiate...

Evan (left) and Alex (right) Shi (10) play doubles ping pong on Thursday after school. The playing surface is folded onto a wooden table, often having to be balanced with textbooks below.

Zhang’s ping pong club

Addis Shiberou, Promotions Lead March 18, 2025

It’s a typical Thursday afternoon, and dozens of students have just dismissed the freshman building, leaving the second floor atrium open and quiet. Christopher Zhang (11) enters, unfolding ping pong...

Head Basketball coach Jesus Patino huddles with the team during timeout. During this game, players had to make extra effort to focus since Central High School’s crowd chanted loudly to cheer on their own team and to distract opposing players.

Basketball team defeats rival twice at homecoming games

Addis Shiberou, Promotions Lead March 18, 2025

It’s overtime at Central High School’s (CHS) basketball homecoming game, tied, and White Station High School’s (WSHS) point guard Kaden Fraser (11) is on the free throw line. The crowds are roaring,...

Luka Doncic dribbles the ball while playing for the Dallas Mavericks. He was later unexpectedly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka trade shocks and educates fans

Celeste Cruz, Social Media Co-Manager March 17, 2025

Overnight, an entire city and fans grieve in the shock of losing their star. Face of the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic was traded for seasoned Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers on February 1, 2025...

Kennedi Waller (10) charges down the field during a White Station High School lacrosse match. Waller has been on the team since her freshman year.

Lacrosse joins the school sports lineup

Celeste Cruz, Social Media Co-Manager March 17, 2025

Nerves skyrocket as the referee blows the first whistle, signaling the two teams to step onto the field. Before they go, they chant “Spartans on three! One! Two! Three!” Though they claimed Sparta,...

Kikyo Lovin (11) plays in a game against Central High School. Lovin plays the point guard now, but in Japan, she played center.

Lovin bridging cultures through basketball

Grace Amgalan, Sports Team Leader March 6, 2025

This year, the Lady Spartans of girls’ basketball welcomed a new player, Kikyo Lovin (11), from another continent. Kikyo Lovin is from Akita, Japan and just started her new school year in a new country....

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