Today is Sunday, February 5, 2012. February 5, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Colleen Adenan, Sports X-tra Editor
February 3, 2012
As doctors notice the increase in concussions over the years, many have contemplated ways to decrease the risk of concussions among athletes. One possible solution is the creation of the concussion headband. The ForceField FF headband was invented by Dr. C. J. Abraham. The headband was invented with... Read more »
Colleen Adenan, Sports X-tra Editor
February 3, 2012
The sound of a shattering bone, the pounding headache, the tearing pain in an ankle. These are perhaps some of the scariest things an athlete can experience. What’s worse is the pain that follows. Athletes that have spent the whole season preparing for a huge game may lose all their progress with an... Read more »
Priya Adhikary, Photographer
February 2, 2012
As students sat in class, senior Adam Wattenbarger signed off to play football at Alderson-Broaddus College. Although Wattenbarger is looking forward to going to college, he is going to miss AHS football. Moving on to college is a big step for everyone, and it takes a lot of hard work and preparation. “I... Read more »
Ngan Pham, Sports X-tra Editor
February 1, 2012
Q. Why did you choose to attend Radford? What is your favorite part about the school? A. I really like the campus and the team. It fits me academically and athletically. Q. What was the recruiting process like? A. It was difficult e-mailing coaches and getting them to come to games and knowing... Read more »
Pack The Pit 2012 from A-Blast TV on Vimeo.
Bellal Hussain, Videographer
January 27, 2012
Colleen Adenan, Sports X-tra Editor
January 17, 2012
With tickets to hockey games being so expensive, many Caps fans are finding it more and more difficult to go to games and watch their favorite players. A cheaper alternative is going to Caps practices at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, located atop the parking the garage at Ballston Common Mall. Fans can see... Read more »
Colleen Adenan, Sports X-tra Editor
January 17, 2012
Q: When did you start ice-skating and why did you decide to do it? A: I started when I was six years old and I had gone through a million sport choices before I actually settled down. I immediately signed up for classes after one public session at Fairfax Ice Arena, I really liked it because I could... Read more »
Ngan Pham, Sports X-tra Editor
January 11, 2012
In decades past, the letterman jacket was a staple article of clothing for high school athletes, but that is not the case anymore. It seems as though parents have failed to pass on this tradition to their children because of the lack of letterman jackets among the student body. Despite receiving a letter... Read more »
November 21, 2011
As you hear the crack of the bat and see the baseball soar across the field, you watch the player drop his bat. However, rather than sprint to the base, they saunter slowly towards where the ball has fallen with the other competitors, much similar to what golfers do. This mixture of sports may seem strange,... Read more »
November 18, 2011
As the temperature plummets and winter coats are whipped out, it is evident that the seasons are shifting, not only with mother nature, but with the sports here at AHS. Every sports team has distinguishing traditions that allows for bonding between team members and the creation of a more cohesive group... Read more »
Video Recap of the 4th Annual STAND Benefit Concert that was held on January 20th, 2012. By the end of the night, $1,175 had been raised for STAND. Made By Troy Callahan, Videographer
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