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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Matthew Lewyn

Matthew Lewyn, Photography Editor

Matthew is a Senior in his second year of journalism. In his free time he is a sports photographer/videographer and works with American university’s athletic department as a creative.

All content by Matthew Lewyn
Junior midfielder Charlie Lannin celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half. Lannin's goal made the score 2-3 just before halftime.

[Photo] Boys soccer ties Yorktown 3-3 in intense game

Olivia Wood and Connor Li
May 6, 2025
Senior forward Joe Margita contacts the South Lakes goalkeeper while playing the ball to the South Lakes defender.

Highlanders hammer Seahawks

Brendan Wallace and Matthew Lewyn
March 26, 2025
Junior guard Jake Bell hoists a three-point shot. The Highlanders would go on to struggle from the three-point line all night.

[Photo] McLean basketball falls to Madison

Saavan Vohra
March 5, 2025
Senior Philip Davis dominates his opponent. Davis handily defeated the contestant at 136, beating him by tech fall.

[Photo] McLean pins Yorktown

Connor Li, Kavi Shah and Saavan Vohra
January 17, 2025
Senior wing Macy Crawford passes the ball as Marshall defenders close in on her.

[Photo] Highlanders hound Statesmen

Brendan Wallace, Online Sports Editor
December 18, 2024
McLean goaltender Cayden Bryce Stops a Tuscarora/Loudoun forward on a quick break for the save

McTilly trampled by Tuscarora/Loudoun

Matthew Lewyn, Photography Editor
December 17, 2024
Junior guard Peter Stoss dribbles the ball out of a double team.

Junior guard Nick Karageorgos receives a pass.

Senior guard Max Mullen dives for the ball on a fastbreak.

Sophomore Anna Polykoff rallies a shot over the net during her first set of the evening, with an eventual 15-8 set win.

[Photo] Highlanders conquer Cougars in state pickleball final

Henry Katz and Saoirse Sigler
December 7, 2024
Senior Zachary Chung, Mclean's libero, bumps the ball. As a libero, Chung works as the main receiver of serves.

[Photo] McLean boys volleyball endures heartbreaking loss in state semifinal match

Aaron Stark and Andrew Lohman
November 21, 2024
Junior Quarterback Christian McNeil scrambles for the first down. The Langley defense was stingy throughout the game, resulting in a need to improvise for the McLean quarterback.

[Photo] Highlanders stuffed by Saxons

Kavi Shah, Connor Li and Olivia Wood
November 12, 2024
Highlander offensive linemen line up against the Hornet defensive line. The McLean line struggled with stopping the Hornets's rush.

[Photo] Heartbreak on homecoming

Kavi Shah, Connor Li and Olivia Wood
October 24, 2024
Junior Sam Rakowski puts the pickleball into play in his 21-13 win over Bishop O'Connell.

McLean pickleball dominates Bishop O’Connell in FCPS league opener

Matthew Lewyn, Photography Editor
October 18, 2024
Junior cornerback Justin Cossio catches a pass during McLean's warmup.

[Photo] Highlanders struggle against Statesmen

Saavan Vohra and Olivia Wood
September 28, 2024
Senior wide receiver Sebastian Carmanetes makes a tough reception, undeterred by the contact from an Edison defender.

[Photo] Highlanders soar over Eagles

Connor Li and Kavi Shah
September 22, 2024
The Highlanders' and Chargers' captains shake hands as they meet for the coin toss.

[Photo] Highlanders fall to Chargers

Connor Li, Sports Editor
September 15, 2024
Senior Linebacker Thomas Terminella maneuvers his way through a jumble of offensive linemen. The Mustangs tricky run schemes led to confusion in the McLean defense.

Senior Kicker Nathan Bender kicks through the ball for a successful extra point. Special teams struggled with their snaps, resulting in two blocked extra points.

Senior Aaron Chandler waves the MACTOWN flag in the McLean student section following a touchdown.

McLean's boys varsity soccer team poses with the banner and trophy they received for becoming Northern Region champions. Game-winning goal scorer Luke Hamel holds the banner for his team.

Junior defenseman Thomas Terminella takes the ball past the midline. He added an impressive goal from distance to his solid defensive performance.

[Photo] Highlanders send Chargers home packing

Kavi Shah and Connor Li
March 15, 2024
Freshman forward Simas Kacerauskas rises up to block a three point attempt. Kacerauskas played a great game, contributing on both sides of the ball in multiple key moments.

The Highlanders get locked in defensively as senior guard Leo Fall brings the ball up for W-L. Fall managed to hit some big threes for the Generals, who kept it close until the 4th quarter.

[Photo] Highlanders outmuscle Washington-Liberty Generals

Connor Li, Reporter
January 22, 2024
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