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The Wildezine

The student news site of Sandy Spring Friends School

The Wildezine

The student news site of Sandy Spring Friends School

The Wildezine

Going Pro? Why Wait?

Going Pro? Why Wait?

Benjamin Uzzell, Staff Writer May 6, 2021
The NCAA makes more than 1 billion dollars per year through March Madness alone, and even more throughout the regular season. How much money do the players make? Not a dime.
Should Student Athletes Get Paid?

Should Student Athletes Get Paid?

Cheick Toure, Staff Writer April 25, 2019
The NCAA itself brings in 995.99 million in revenue and none of the student-athletes get a penny from that.

Dodgeball if You Dare

Ayomide, Omokanwaye April 25, 2019

Many people, especially the older audiences, remember the days of fun and intense games of dodgeball. Unfortunately those days are over. You ever wonder what happened to the game and why it’s no longer...

SSFS Basketball Mid-Season Update 2018-19

SSFS Basketball Mid-Season Update 2018-19

Cheick Toure and Christian McDaniel February 4, 2019
Hey guys! Here's a little recap of the first half of our season!
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Bridging the Gap Between Varsity and JV Soccer

Dankwa Nnoma-Addison, Staff Writer December 7, 2017

When Varsity players announce a soccer game toward the end of meeting for worship, people clap and cheer for them, knowing that the game will be worth attending. On the other hand, when players from the...

Photo Credits: Jean Gearon

ISL to PVAC: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Maya Long, Staff Writer December 7, 2017
As a player, the idea of the ISL is both intimidating and exciting and your perspective is often shaped by the team you’re on.
Don’t Get Hurt: Modern Healthcare

Don’t Get Hurt: Modern Healthcare

Aron Bishop, Staff Writer December 7, 2017

  The next time you fall playing soccer or volleyball, or get hit with the ball while playing basketball or baseball, it may cost more to ‘heal’. Overall, the cost of healthcare in the United...

Photo from Margaret Rosser.

How Team Sports Bridge the Domestic-International Divide

Thana Schrock, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
Though we often focus on the scores and performance, we rarely stop to consider how shared interests in sports support international and domestic students integrating.
How does the SSFS Community Feel About Football?

How does the SSFS Community Feel About Football?

Trevor White, Staff Writer October 23, 2017

Football is America's favorite sport. At our Quaker school, part of why we don't have a team is that Quakers don't believe in violence. I wanted to find out how our community felt about football in general...

Sandy Spring Beestball: The Culture of Success

Sandy Spring Beestball: The Culture of Success

Peter Byhouwer, Staff Writer May 22, 2017
When people thought of Sandy Spring, if they thought of conventional athletics at all, they thought of the success of the soccer teams coached by Eduardo Polón.
The Sports Less Traveled

The Sports Less Traveled

Jonny Gherman, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
"Quaker combat sport.”
Varsity Basketball Season Preview

Varsity Basketball Season Preview

Jack Neville, Sports Writer November 19, 2015
The Men’s Varsity basketball team is predicted to be a powerhouse in the PVAC this season. The roster consists of 14 players, including exciting new additions and seasoned veterans. The team is looking forward to taking on new out of conference opponents this year, in addition to traveling to North Carolina Friends School for the annual Winter Friends Tournament.
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