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The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

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Sports

Lining up to bat. South's boy's baseball team is preparing for a new season by fundraising and hitting the field for practice. Players left to right: Peyton Presley, Colby Wheeler, Landon Sims, Jake Witterman, Dylan Mazzei, Cameron Fox, Cole Kliphouse, Tyler Cowan, Steven Thompson.

Looking forward to the upcoming baseball season

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief March 1, 2019

The crack of a baseball bat hitting a ball echoes through the fields. The crowds of fans and family cheer as the player runs from base to base. He slides into home, winning the game. The South Boy's...

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An alternative route. Coach Wagner serves as the JV Head Soccer Coach and is a teacher for weight training and health. His approach to learning and teaching is unique and allows students to learn more about themselves as they move along.

Interviewing the head coach of South’s JV soccer team

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief February 25, 2019

As spring makes its way closer, the soccer team starts to prepare for the upcoming season. A player kicks the ball around with side to side feet movement, attempting to make a goal. Together, the team...

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Reviewing the 2018-2019 wrestling season

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor February 6, 2019

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Team Victory. The South Forsyth Girls celebrate their victory by doing their favorite War Eagle cheer. "We were nervous during the whole meet because we knew it was going to be close," said Kate Whichalonis

South Forsyth Swim and Dive team break the streak

Grace Drawdy, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2019

This past Saturday, the SFHS swim and dive team competed alongside every other Forsyth County school in the Forsyth County Swim and Dive championship meet. All teams had a great spirit of competition and...

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On pointe. South Forsyth has begun their inagural season for their dance team. Twelve girls compete in a range of dance competitions for the school. Sophomore Sloane Womac commented, "I love dancing for South Forsyth because I can finally share my passion for dance with my school."

An Interview with Sloane Womac

Sadie Rawlings, Co-associate Editor January 30, 2019

Q: When did you start dancing and how did you discover your love of dance? A: I started dancing when I was three years old, and I discovered my love for dance when I performed in my first dance recital....

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Eye on the ball. Makenna swings the bat with concentration, aiming to make an offensive play. Known for her offensive power, Makenna is seen as a threat to opposing teams. "Hitting is another one of my strengths," comments Makenna, "and I am a very heavy thinker when it comes to the game".

Rising to the top: Student athlete Makenna Segal

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor December 9, 2018

Spectators watch with their breaths held as south slugger Makenna Segal steps up to the plate. The pitcher wipes her forehead and reads the sign from the catcher. She starts to wind up and the ball seems...

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A vacant lot. Trees stand waiting to be bought after school has ended. Every year for the past twenty three years, baseball players stand in the cold, selling trees to help fund their team.  "Friday morning early we have all the players and the dads unload the trees." Says Coach bayer,  "Usually the lot itself is physically put up the week before and is ready and prepared so once the trees come we can go ahead and replenish the lot and by about noon on black Friday it officially opens".

Baseball team keeps the Christmas tree tradition alive

Alyssa Freyman and Kayleigh Emberton December 8, 2018

Bells and the sound of carolers ring in the air. People walk around, shopping bags filled with gifts wrapped around their arms. Everyone is getting ready for the holiday season. The only thing missing...

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Sweet victory. South Forsyth basketball travelled to Lanier during their season. The JV boys were consistent in their game, and ended up defeating the Boy's JV Lanier team. "Whenever I'm playing basketball, I always try to put the team before myself because winning as a team is more important than losing playing for yourself." Nathan Moore, a sophomore player stated.

Court-side victory: Taking on Lanier

Sadie Rawlings, Co-associate Editor December 1, 2018

On November 29th, the South's JV basketball team traveled to Gwinnett County to play Lanier. Within the first quarter, the boys were up significantly from the Longhorns, and by half-time, they were beating...

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South Strong. Near War Eagle Stadium a sign encourages school spirt. A sense of pride sets over the students of South Forsyth every time they walk by the sign during home games.

Ending the fall sports season victorious

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor November 30, 2018

Girls tumble through the gym, performing their best moves in front of the watchful eyes of the judges. Boys race along the trail, imagining the moment they will be announced champions. The ball soars to...

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South and proud. Lauren Baccari stands in front of the South Forsyth High School logo, proud to be on the softball team. She has played softball since she was 4 years old, growing and improving in the sport ever since. "With the four years that I have played at South, I obviously improved my physical game with practicing almost every day," said Baccari, "but from this program and the people that have supported me through this process I have improved my character more than anything else and really found who I was as a person through this program."

Interviewing a signed-off senior athlete

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief November 28, 2018

South's softball season ended on Oct 18th, to the dismay of the varsity softball players. They began to realize that some of their teammates will be wearing different jerseys next season as seniors start...

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(From left to right: Coach Pileggi, Alexis Carvalho, Emory Hilton, Kalyn Vlasak, Jacquelyn Baker, Gaby Schauer, Cori Brustein, Coach Brawner, Katie Ireland, Mallory Mctyre, Jennifer Lucarelli, Abby Hallowes, Trinity Ford, Tori Watkins, Lily Cameron, Kendall Stephens, Sara Dougherty, Elizabeth Coffin , Sadee Sherrick, Kaylee Erneston and Sienna Rosin) The South Forsyth cheer team took on Regions and competed against four different schools; they placed 4th.

Taking on regionals: South Forsyth Cheer

Brooke Eldridge, Opinions and Arts and Entertainment Editor November 27, 2018

The South Forsyth cheer team hit the regionals with a bang on Saturday, November 3 at Dawson County High School. The four teams in the region were all very competitive and were ready for a challenge, but...

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Quick break. During a game, the team poses for a quick photo after a well-deserved victory. The team had a great season this year, advancing in the state tournament, and beating even the toughest competitors. "This year our team has really come together and been really strong," Captain Molly Bergin said.

Mapping the varsity volleyball season

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead November 26, 2018

The Varsity Volleyball team impressed many this year, making it to the second round of state competitions, and fighting a tough game throughout the season. Regardless of where they go, they play incredibly...

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