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Weekly sports roundup

Jayden Wadlington, Jozlynn Smith, and Anthony Capobianco

Jan 31, 2025

Track and field

On Jan. 27, track and field had their yearly tryouts at the McIntosh track at 4 P.M. The very first track and field meet is on Feb. 13, at East Coweta High School at 4 P.M.

Lacrosse

On Jan. 27-28, the boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams started tryouts. On Jan. 29, they started official practices for the start of the season. Boys’ varsity’s first game is Feb. 11, at Pace Academy Pace Academy. Boys’ junior varsity’s is away on Feb. 15, at Whitewater High School. Girls’ varsity’s first game is Feb. 6, away at Alpharetta High School. Girls’ junior varsity first game is Feb. 12, at McIntosh.

Soccer

On Jan 27-30, MHS Lady Chiefs Soccer held tryouts at MOBA Soccer Academy 4-6 PM. Lady Chiefs Soccer will start on Feb. 6. Boys’ soccer tryout results came out Jan. 29, and will start Feb. 7.

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About the Contributors

Jayden Wadlington, Staff

Jayden Wadlington is a senior at McIntosh and this is her first year on the Trail Staff. While on staff she hopes to presume multimedia. Wadlington is going into her fourth year in The Spirit of McIntosh marching band. She has participated in The Black Student Union, The Unity Club, Sources of Strength and Knitting and Crochet Club. Her favorite subject in school is Government because she enjoys learning about politics. Outside of school Wadlington enjoys reading, hanging out with friends, working and keeping herself informed on politics and what goes on around the world. After high school Wadlington wants to go to flight school to become a flight attendant.

Jozlynn Smith, Staff

Smith is a two year veteran on the McIntosh Trail. She is a sophomore and is also serving her first year on the McIntosh varsity cheer squad. She wants to focus on getting the truth out for others to read and relate to. Smith wants her stories to give people the enlightenment of their peers, and give people the spotlight they deserve. Smith believes that everyone is a story. In 2023, Smith joined an international writing competition and came in the top 10 of all the people in her state. She wrote an outstanding essay, giving an insight of the book she was assigned. Placing in the top 10 in her state, Smith received an award that is hung up where everyone can see at her grandparents house. Smith has recently received a Best of SNO for her story Deer Season. Smith is very passionate about writing and doing things she loves. She hopes to bring joy to her readers and write stories that inspire everyone.

Anthony Capobianco, A&E Editor

Anthony Capobianco is serving his third year on staff as the A&E Editor. Capobianco likes to create films, or videos about real life or fiction. He mainly specializes in the editing and brainstorming of them. He likes to create films and videos to express himself in his favorite way possible. Capobianco also likes to write articles, music and stories. He’s been writing for a large portion of his life and is excited to keep going for the Trail. He likes to write to bring light or awareness about issues that either are not talked about enough or are “taboo” subjects. Capobianco plans on making high quality multimedia projects and reviews for the Trail. He hopes that The Trail can get all the SNO badges and have another successful year.