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Knights Finish XC Season/Cross Country History in Illinois

November 17, 2024

The Knights Cross Country Team capped off their season on November 2nd at the Sectional meet in Metamora. The team ran strong a week earlier at the Regional meet on October 26th, and although the Knights...

RHS Girls Tennis- A Legacy of Success

RHS Girls Tennis- A Legacy of Success

Daniel Nathan and editorial staff October 29, 2024

Girls' tennis season just ended with two seniors making yet another trip to the State finals! Olivia Reynolds and Theresa Bartelme have done something that is rare and extremely difficult to do in Illinois...

Running Toward Success: Richwood’s Cross Country

Running Toward Success: Richwood’s Cross Country

Andi Potts, Editor-in-chief October 28, 2024

As Richwood’s Cross-Country season comes to an ends, it’s time to reflect on the journey and celebrate the seniors who led the team to success this year. Senior and four-year varsity captain Sarai...

The Effects of Social Media on Athletes

The Effects of Social Media on Athletes

Gabe Gross, Writer October 27, 2024

Social media is a diverse topic that can have drastic effects both positive and negative on younger athletes. Due to its popularity and the rise of the online generation, it is almost impossible to shut...

Historic Debut: Richwoods High School Launches Girls Flag Football

Historic Debut: Richwoods High School Launches Girls Flag Football

Andi Potts, Editor October 24, 2024

Historic Debut: Richwoods High School Launches Girls Flag Football Richwoods High School Athletics has introduced a new IHSA sport this school year: Girls Flag Football. This marks the inaugural season...

Lady Knights Wrestling Season

Lady Knights Wrestling Season

Andi Potts, Sports Editor April 1, 2024

The Lady Knights Wrestling team had a successful season this year. Their accomplishments this year include winning a regional title, becoming sectional runner up, only missing the win of a third Sectional...

Girls Huddle at Sectionals

Cross Country advances to Sectionals

Andi Potts, Sports Editor November 13, 2023

The Richwoods Cross Country team has had a remarkable season this year. The girls XC progressed to sectionals, finishing 5th out of 11 teams within their regional placement. Despite the boys team not making...

Volleyball Season Wrap Up

Volleyball Season Wrap Up

Andi Potts, Sports Editor October 23, 2023

With every new school year, a new volleyball season approaches. The Richwoods Lady Knights delivered a win in all three teams for the first home volleyball match of the season. The student section was...

FIFA Women’s World Cup

Jackie Contreras, Writer October 23, 2023

The 9th annual Women’s World Cup was hosted in Australia and New Zealand this year. These two countries were able to edge out a proposal by Colombia for hosting rights. This incredible tournament returned...

What Inspires the Boys Basketball Team

Alanna Ross May 24, 2023

The Knights Boys basketball team has had an awesome season this year. Their overall record was 25-6, with their conference record being 7-3. They also defeated the Manual Rams in the game to win the regional...

Richwood’s Athletes Pursue Excellence in Higher Education

Andi Potts February 28, 2023

The college that a high school student decides to go to will often determine the course of their life. This is especially important for athletes who have a promising chance of going professional after...

Richwoods Basketball

Richwoods Basketball

Andi Potts January 22, 2023

The Richwoods varsity boys' basketball team started their basketball season with wins against Rockford Boylan, St. Charles North, Chicago Marshall, and Freeport. The Knights participated in the annual...

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