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The girls 4x800 meter relay team poses with the winning baton after finishing first in the region. The team consists of sophomore Addison Budday, junior Kathryn Thomas and seniors Calypso Rolly and Caitlin Farley (left to right).

Track and field runs at regionals

Kavi Shah, Sports Editor June 1, 2025

On May 28th and 29th, McLean’s spring track and field team took on the regional tournament. After a great showing at districts with numerous athletes qualifying for regionals and two relay teams qualifying...

McLean Dance Team celebrates on the stadium turf field before a football game. Tryouts are held at the end of every school term, and the season lasts the entire year.

Highlandettes gear up for next season

Zoe Robell, Designer May 28, 2025

In preparation for the 2025-2026 season, McLean’s Dance team is hosting a number of events. On May 20, they hosted a prep clinic for students at Longfellow Middle School. The team also held prep clinics...

McLean's Varsity Baseball team poses for a celebratory photo after defeating the Centreville Wildcats 4-0. Several Highlander players held up the shush motion, shutting down Centreville's players and fans after a hard fought win in favor of the home team.

Highlanders pounce on Wildcats

Henry Katz, Sports Reporter May 28, 2025

On Tuesday May. 27, the McLean Highlander varsity baseball team took on the Centreville Wildcats in an intense Regional Quarterfinal matchup. The highly anticipated contest was win-or-go-home for both...

McLean Crew Club's girls Freshman Eight boat stands with their trophy after winning their state competition on May 3. They faced four other schools from across Virginia, emerging victorious.

Girls crew glides into state championship

Saoirse Sigler, Sports Editor May 5, 2025

On Saturday, May 3, McLean Crew Club’s girls third varsity boat (3V) and freshman boat headed to the Virginia State Rowing Championship, with freshman boats achieving first place and the 3V getting third. “States...

Junior defender Micheal Babalitis calls for a pass as the Highlanders look to break out.

Chargers challenge Highlanders

Brendan Wallace, Reporter March 21, 2025

The McLean boys lacrosse team traveled to Chantilly to take on the Chargers at 7:15 pm on March 19. The game was filled with intensity from start to finish, with the Highlanders figuring out their offense...

Senior Gabriel Pegues gets ready for a pitch as the sun sets on Gainsville High School. The Lynchburg commit tallied a double later in the game.

Cardinals spoil McLean’s season opener

Henry Katz, Reporter March 18, 2025

The McLean varsity baseball team traveled to Gainesville High School on March 17 for their first game of the 2025 season. Coming off their last victory, a State Championship win, the team had high hopes...

Senior Ally Hodder reaches up for a rebound. Hodder contributed to dominant interior play, scoring many points and getting many rebounds.

Highlanders wipe the floor with Warriors

Kavi Shah, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

As the girls basketball team entered the stadium, victory was the sole thing on their mind. After a hard loss to Langley to end their season, the girls were ready to make a statement in the first round...

McLean crew participated in the Yorktown Relays in January. The team hopes to use the competition to prepare for their competitive season.

Crew rows through conditioning

Alan Tang, Online Managing Editor January 28, 2025

With only a few weeks left before their competitive season starts, the McLean boys crew team is taking advantage of the remaining winter days to get some training under their belt. Traditionally, winter...

Girls crew races on the Occoquan Resovior outside of Burke Lake Park in VA during states last season, where the team made it to the semifinals. The girls were able to battle through an exceptionally challenging race to advance  further into the season.

Crew closes in on season

Saoirse Sigler and Kaelyn MacKay January 27, 2025

Over the winter, McLean’s girls crew team has been continuously training for the upcoming spring season, exhibiting their dedication during the offseason. The team will race their first regatta on March...

Junior Carter Lineweaver poses with his bronze medal after completing his 2 mile race. Lineweaver dominated this race, breaking the previous school record.

How the Highlanders stole Christmas

Kavi Shah, Sports Editor December 19, 2024

On Dec. 14, the Highlander winter track team traveled to Liberty University to compete in the annual Christmas High School Invitational. The meet brought 137 teams from all over the Eastern Seaboard. McLean...

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