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Senior Oliver Tu and the rest of Jeffersons defensive line face off against the FCA Bucks early in the game.

Colonials stake out early victory against FCA Bucks

Rachel Lewis, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2021
Junior running back Justin Yoo (7) celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown.

Colonials win dramatic season opener against Centurions in overtime

Sai Mattapalli and Elliott Lee
September 8, 2021
Junior Kaia Wright and other competitors raced with masks on in a spring 2021 cross country meet.

News brief: Jefferson student athlete tests positive for COVID-19

Elliott Lee, Staff Writer
August 27, 2021
Junior Eugene Gonzalez competes at a meet against Falls Church High School and John Lewis High School on Wed., May 12, 2021.

Back on track

Ebba Cha, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021
Junior Annika Topchy leaps over a hurdle in the 100 meter hurdles event, far ahead of two runners from Justice High School on the evening of May 5. “[This year], you can only do [meets] with two other schools, so it’s a lot less people which means less competition. Theres just not a lot of hurdlers in the area, so its hard to push myself,” Topchy, a captain of Jefferson’s outdoor track and field team, said.

Jefferson track and field competes against Justice and Edison

Rachel Lewis, Team Leader
May 12, 2021
Sandy Run Regional Park is where on-water practices for Jefferson crew rowers take place. After holding virtual and socially-distanced off-water training and practices, the crew team has recently begun on-water sessions for the year, with several safety precautions newly in place.

Jefferson Crew season kicks off with a splash

Ketevan Gallagher, Staff Writer
April 18, 2021
Senior running back Niko Economos (5) scores a touchdown for the Colonials in the second quarter, giving the Colonials a 6-0 lead.

Colonials lose to Centurions on senior night: Game Recap

Sai Mattapalli, Staff Writer
March 28, 2021
Jefferson varsity team members work together to get the ball over the net onto the other side during their Mon., Mar. 9 home game against Falls Church High School.

Jefferson volleyball starts season hopeful despite condensed schedule

Rachel Lewis, Team Leader
March 16, 2021
The Jefferson softball team’s official picture from the 2019 spring season.

Jefferson softball holds interest meeting

Anna Hsu, Staff Writer
March 15, 2021
FCPS live streams sports events through NFHS network this year. They have installed cameras in the gym and stadium press box at Jefferson. “FCPS pays for the installation of the streaming equipment and a year’s worth of access for all games that occur at FCPS sites. We provide the NFHS Network a copy of our game schedules, and they “publish” the event for streaming,” Assistant Director of Student Activities David Gardziel said.

FCPS begins live streaming sports events

Keertana Senthilkumar, Staff Writer
March 7, 2021
Together, the field hockey team films an Instagram TV video to encourage fun and engaging practices. From left to right, freshmen Nina Garces, Harshal Lobana, Tessa Joseph, and Avery Park show off their field hockey skills at home.

Virtual teamwork still makes the dream work

Ebba Cha, Staff Writer
February 23, 2021
Junior David Lyons practices a shot put throw for track and field. “The only way [winter sports] couldve been better is if we didnt have to work around COVID, so the only way to improve them would be for everyone to be COVID safe,” Lyons said.

Wrapping up the winter sports season

James Ye, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
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