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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] could've been better is if we didn't 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
Jefferson Football team runs a drill in their second official practice amidst the pandemic.

Jefferson football practices kick off

Sai Mattapalli, Staff Writer
February 9, 2021
Performing straddle jumps at Cheer Extreme Fairfax, seniors Matthew Hwang and Jenalyn Dizon attend one of their weekly tumbling practices (9/14/2020). To maintain safety protocols while developing cheer skills, these practices hold only about five students, all of whom must wear masks. “Tumbling practices really help the team with their abilities, and it’s so nice to see other team members, even if it isn’t the entire team,” Dizon said.

Cheer team faces additional regulations for 2020-21 season

Yasmin Kudrati-Plummer, Staff Writer
November 11, 2020
In the midst of a passing drill, seniors Zoe Winston and Anais Beauvais practice lacrosse on the TJ field. Many aspects of usual lacrosse practices have been modified or cut to conform to safety guidelines. “Obviously, we can’t do contact drills anymore,” Granum said. “We can’t be near each other and we wear masks all the time.”

Girls Lacrosse team starts conditioning under Phase 3 restrictions

Riya Jones, Staff Writer
November 10, 2020
Weaving his way around obstacles, junior Hilal Hussain participates in a running back drill. Players are now allowed to use footballs, but they must be disinfected regularly. “It [felt] like a normal practice, which was a nice refresher from all the quarantine,” Hussain said.

Football trains for February season

Elliott Lee, Staff Writer
October 22, 2020
Top 9 of 2019: Sports Moments

Top 9 of 2019: Sports Moments

Vikram Achuthan, Team Leader
January 10, 2020
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