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The student news site of Washington Township High School

The student news site of Washington Township High School

The Patriot

The student news site of Washington Township High School

The Patriot

Flyers Offseason Update

Flyers Offseason Update

Maddie Gleason '24, Sports Editor October 22, 2021

During this offseason, the Flyers have made many announcements and roster changes in preparation for their new season. This summer the Flyers made multiple big trades and gave away some of their star...

Minutemen offense lines up against Clearview during week 3. The minutemen went on to win  30-7.

Twp returns to South Jersey’s elite

Jackson McCrae '23, Sports Editor October 12, 2021

Six weeks into the season the Minutemen football team is near the top of South Jersey, holding a 5-1 record. Led by head coach Mike Schatzman, and senior captains Jo’Nathan Silver, Nah’mere Graves,...

Washington Township football falls to Kingsway Dragons in upset loss

Washington Township football falls to Kingsway Dragons in upset loss

Maddie Gleason '24, Sports Editor October 11, 2021

On Friday, October 1st, the Washington Township Minutemen football team was defeated by the Kingsway Dragons with a final score of 21-14. This game was Township’s first loss of the season, and it brings...

Underdog Minutemen knock off football powerhouse Cherokee

Underdog Minutemen knock off football powerhouse Cherokee

Maddie Gleason '24, Sports Editor October 11, 2021

On Friday September 24th, the Washington Township Minutemen defeated the Cherokee Chiefs in an overtime win with a score of 21-14. Their record moves to 4-0 for the first time in years. Some of the...

Township football team wins over Clearview; moves to 3-0

Maddie Gleason '24, Sports Editor September 24, 2021

On Friday September 17th, the Washington Township Minutemen football team defeated the Clearview Pioneers in their first away game of the season. The final score of the game was 30-7, and the team now...

Eagles can’t complete comeback in week two loss

Eagles can’t complete comeback in week two loss

Jackson McCrae '23, Sports Editor September 24, 2021

On Sunday, September 19 the Philadelphia Eagles lost to the San Francisco 49ers 17-11. It was the Eagles’ home opener, and their first game with fans in Lincoln Financial Field in 623 days. While...

Eagles rout Falcons for first win

Eagles rout Falcons for first win

Jackson McCrae '23, Sports Editor September 24, 2021

Unexpected. That’s one word that describes the outcome of Sunday’s game, when the Eagles traveled to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and obliterated the Atlanta Falcons 32-6. The Eagles looked comfortable the...

Most WTHS athletic teams leave Olympic Conference

Most WTHS athletic teams leave Olympic Conference

Jackson McCrae '23, Sports Editor September 16, 2021

Recently an announcement was made that Washington Township High School was applying to leave the Olympic Conference and subsequently applying to join the Tri-County Conference. Washington Township has...

Varsity football dominates in season-opener

Varsity football dominates in season-opener

Maddie Gleason '24, Sports Editor September 13, 2021

On Thursday, September 2nd, the Washington Township High School (WTHS) varsity football team opened their season against the Egg Harbor Township Eagles. The Minutemen dominated Egg Harbor, winning by a...

Rebuilding Eagles look to bounce back under new coach

Rebuilding Eagles look to bounce back under new coach

Jackson McCrae '23, Sports Editor September 9, 2021

The Eagles kick off their 2021 campaign Sunday, August 12th at 1:00 PM when they fly to Atlanta to take on the Falcons. After a lackluster 2020 season, most expect the Eagles to have another disappointing...

All the players you need to win your 2021 fantasy football league

All the players you need to win your 2021 fantasy football league

Jackson McCrae '23, Sports Editor September 9, 2021

With the NFL preseason wrapped up and the regular season fast approaching, it’s the perfect time for fantasy football drafts. While trades and free agents will shake up your roster a little throughout...

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