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Weekly sports roundup

Ashlee Lefever, Betty Jane Plitt, and Holly Rife

Dec 6, 2024

Sports

Basketball:

This week is a busy one for avid McIntosh basketball fans. On Tues., Dec. 3, the varsity teams went up against Banneker High School. The girls team won 66 to 28 while the boys team won 58 to 35. On Fri., Dec. 6, the varsity teams will play again with Northgate High School. The girls game will start at 6 p.m. and the boys game will start at 7:30 p.m. This is an away game so it will take place at Northgate High School. Both teams will also be playing at Morrow High School tomorrow, Sat. Dec. 7. The boys game will start at 3 p.m. and the girls team will play at 4:30 p.m.

The McIntosh JV basketball teams played his week. The boys have an away game against Northgate High School on Dec. 6. Their game will start at 4:30 p.m. They are also playing on Saturday, Dec. 7. The boys team will be playing at Morrow High School at 1:30 p.m. On the same day, the girls team will also be playing at Morrow High School. They will come on the court at 10:30 a.m.

Our freshman basketball team also has a game at Morrow High School this Saturday. Their game will begin at noon.

Wrestling:

Both varsity wrestling teams are competing today, Friday, Dec. 6. The boys Varsity Wrestling team are attending the King of the County competition at Harris County High School. It will begin at 5 p.m. The girls team will compete in the Atlanta Invitational on Dec. 6. Their competition will begin at 4 p.m. at North Atlanta High School.

Cheerleading:

The Varsity Competition Cheer team went to the Game Day State competition at the Columbus Civic Center Wed., Dec. 4 They earned the title of 2024 GHSA 5A State Champions.

Flag football:

The girls varsity flag football team went up against Pace Academy on Thurs., Dec. 5 for the GHSA Round 1 playoff match. Chiefs lost 28-0.

Swimming:

The McIntosh varsity swim team will be competing in the Mustang Invitational at the Cobb Aquatic Center this Saturday, Dec. 7. Their meet starts at 2 p.m.

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About the Contributors

Ashlee Lefever, Staff

Ashlee Lefever is a senior at McIntosh and is serving her first year on the Trail staff. Lefever was born in the garden state of New Jersey where she grew up with her Mom who loved novel series such as Harry Potter and Twilight creating her first interest in reading. Lefever works a full time job, however in her free time she enjoys naps with her cats, listening to music, and having chit-chats with her mom. She is currently reading The Road, by Cormac McCarthy for her AP Literature class. After graduating highschool, Lefever desires to achieve her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in order to qualify for a RN license.

Betty Jane Plitt, Photo Editor

Betty Jane Plitt is currently a sophomore at McIntosh and is serving her second year on the Trail as photo editor. Plitt often spends her free time hanging out with her friends, doing homework, or getting matcha. She also enjoys crocheting and reading as hobbies. Plitt is also a music enthusiast, tuning in to Laufey, Faye Webster, and Clairo most often. Plitt also enjoys volunteering at places such as the Midwest Food Bank or Royal Animal Refuge. Although when she gets a chance away from her usual activities, Plitt is also part of colorguard in the McIntosh Marching Band. She currently spins both flag and rifle. Plitt took part in the New Voices Student Leaders Institute this past summer, where she learned all about the New Voices bill and started advocating to get it passed in Georgia. She and two other journalists from Georgia are working on contacting legislators to introduce the bill. As a member of the Trail, Plitt hopes to expand her knowledge on writing, on-site journaling and meeting deadlines.

Holly Rife, Staff

Holly Rife is senior at McIntosh and her first year on the Trail Staff. Rife enjoys playing sports and being with the people she loves. Rife is returning to Mcintosh as a senior, from transferring her sophomore year. Rife has attended multiple different schools, while also discovering her tact for public speaking, as she was the face of her grade at Landmark Christian school, with reciting poetry. As she was forced to give up her role as one of the cheerleading team captains at Trinity Christian School. Along with other interests, Rife has interned with different event planners, while deciding which path she wants to pursue. “ I am so thankful to be able to be a part of The Trail for my final year as a Mcintosh student,”

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief

Grace Lovejoy is serving as the Editor-In-Chief for the 2025-2026 school year. This year Lovejoy is a senior and this is her fourth year on the Trail staff. Last year, Lovejoy and other editors traveled to Philadelphia for the National Scholastic Press Association’s Fall Convention. Lovejoy has won 3 Best of SNO pieces, including her first piece “Collision course: teens and golf cart accidents in Peachtree City” which was the first for the Trail. Lovejoy has been involved in theater for 3 years and has performed and worked backstage on numerous shows. This year she is serving as the Vice President of the Ambassadors club. Lovejoy is eager to meet the new staff and have another successful year on the Trail.