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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

JV Minutemen football team win first home game of the season

Maddie Gleason '24 October 25, 2020

On Monday, October 19th, the Washington Township Minutemen beat the Kingsway Dragons 12-8 in a junior varsity football game. This was their first home game of the season. During the game, the offense...

NJSIAA announced that winter sports can return in 2020, with heavy restrictions and safety precautions.

NJSIAA announce return of winter sports in 2020

Jake Minnick '21 October 19, 2020

In an announcement released on October 13th by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) in accordance with Governor Phil Murphy’s issuing of Executive Order 187 on October 12,...

Quamir Land celebrating after his touchdown catch, his first of the season.

Township falls 35-28 to Kingsway in double overtime

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2020

The Washington Township varsity football team lost 35-28 to Kingsway in double overtime this past Friday, bringing their record on the season to 1-1. The Minutemen made the 30-minute drive to Woolwich...

First Look at the WTHS Boys Soccer Team

Maddie Gleason '24 October 13, 2020

The Fall 2020 sports season is difficult, uncertain, and confusing for all teams, but the Washington Township varsity boys soccer team is prepared to take it on. With multiple postponements to all fall...

The Minutemen after the game, their first season opening victory since 2011.

Minutemen stifle Shawnee offense, start season 1-0

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2020

The Washington Township Minutemen varsity football team beat the Shawnee Renegades 20-13 this past Saturday. The game was highlighted by a strong rushing offense from the Minutemen and a valiant defensive...

Brandon Aiyuk hurdles Eagles safety Marcus Epps on his way to the endzone.

Eagles beat 49ers in primetime, take control of NFC East

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2020

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-20 on Sunday Night Football, picking up their first win of the season and subsequently becoming the sole leader of the NFC East. The game saw...

The Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals played to a 23-23 tie, the first of the 2020 NFL season.

Eagles unable to overcome Burrow and Bengals, end in 23-23 tie

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2020

The Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals finished their game on Sunday in a 23-23 tie, the first tie of the 2020-21 NFL season. Once again, QB Carson Wentz and the Eagles put on a shaky performance,...

A photo taken during Sunday's game. It was the first time the Rams have beat the Eagles since 2004.

Wentz mistake ends Eagles comeback in a 37-19 loss to the Rams

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2020

Philadelphia went into a Week 2 showdown with the Los Angeles Rams looking to reassure the front office and fans alike that last week was a fluke…and then they proceeded to lose 37-19. A multitude of...

Ryan Kerrigan breaks through battered Eagles o-line.

Injury stricken Eagles collapse in Washington

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2020

The Philadelphia Eagles lost 27-17 to the Washington Football team last Sunday following an impressive start to the game. Philly jumped out to a 17-0 lead (touchdowns to Ertz and Goedert paired with a...

A photo taken during the Eagles' limited 2020 training camp.

Eagles at Washington Preview- Week 1, 2020-21

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2020

On Sunday, September 13, 2020, most of the NFL (Kansas City and Houston played this past Thursday) will take the field for the first time in more than seven months. Following an offseason that contained...

The team signs softballs commemorating their camaraderie.

Minutemaids Softball Hoping for a Return to Action

Jake Minnick '21, Writer May 15, 2020

With a timetable unknown for a return to the diamond, the Minutemaids softball team has attempted what many of us are doing - staying connected in a time when we must be separated. Zoom, a popular group...

Zoom calls have been one way the Minutemaids track team has stayed connected.

Minutemaids Track in Isolation

Jake Minnick '21, Writer May 15, 2020

In the wake of the recent pause on the normal routine of life from COVID-19, some are finding it difficult to stay motivated and remain optimistic. Not the Minutemaids track team. From team Zoom...

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