“You lost to who?” The psychology behind playing down to weaker competition
“When I coached volleyball, we would go out and play Cardinal Gibbons, who are phenomenal, and we would play well. Then the next game, we...
The boys of summer: NHS students join Legion
This summer is the second year that Chatham County legion baseball has had home plate in Pittsboro, right here, on the Northwood Chargers’ baseball field....
From building pyramids to building relationships
While most students can’t wait for summer to come so they can lie out in the sun, go swimming, hang out with friends or sleep...
Sports Briefs
Baseball falls in regional finals The baseball team advanced to the East Regional finals before losing the first two games of a best-of-three series to...
Lacrosse earns 1st wins, sees growth in 2nd varsity season
Two years ago, Northwood added boys’ lacrosse as a varsity sport. After an 0-16 record in its 2011 season, the team had a change in...
Snacks and sports: How athletes eat at NHS
On any average day, the bell will ring at three and students will fill the halls anxious to get home, or to their next after...
Exchange students in sports
Every year, Northwood opens its doors to exchange students from around the world. Although each of this year’s four exchange students come from different parts...
Who gets how much? How athletics funding works
The feeling of joy when the star player scores the winning goal is something an athlete never forgets. The crowd jumps up and no one...
Sports Briefs
Baseball regular season ends The baseball team is currently 18-5 (13-1 in conference) through May 2. The team was battling for a playoff spot this...