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Dance cheers before beginning their nationals performance in the AHS gym.

Assumption Cheer and Dance Team

Lucy Waldridge and Sydney Doyle March 14, 2024

CheerOver the last month, Assumption’s very own cheer and dance teams traveled to Orlando to compete in Nationals. They have both completed very successful seasons, with cheer still supporting other...

Senior Taryn (T) Morris warms up on the court before the game.

Assumption Senior Taryn Morris Making History

Lucy Waldridge, Sports Writer February 13, 2024

On February 6, Assumption High School senior Taryn Morris achieved a special accolade after scoring her 1,000th career point against Butler High School. This achievement was very special for Morris, as...

Team Pink: Preparation for the Big Day

Team Pink: Preparation for the Big Day

Lucy Waldridge, Sports Writer January 30, 2024

Pink and White. The most anticipated game of the year where four schools that battle it out in the name of cancer research. But what will this year look like for Team Pink? I spoke to 2nd-year head coach,...

Aiming High: A Glimpse into Archery

Aiming High: A Glimpse into Archery

Erin Hynes, Online Media Editor January 25, 2024

Archery is one of the many sports offered at Assumption, and even though archery often goes largely unnoticed, our team performs well consistently. The season runs through winter, with practices starting...

Welcoming New Coaches to the AHS Community

Welcoming New Coaches to the AHS Community

Lucy Waldridge, Ava Adams, and Sydney Doyle December 12, 2023

As the winter sports season begins, some teams are under new leadership this year.    This upcoming basketball season is looking a little different for the Rockets. Following the exit of the former...

All photos taken by Lucy Waldridge

Assumption Fall Athletes Signing Day

Lucy Waldridge, Sports Writer December 4, 2023

In October, the Rocket Launch highlighted three fall athletes in depth on their journey to the collegiate level. On November 8, Assumption celebrated the 15 fall athletes who signed to further their athletic...

Thanksgiving Football Predictions

Thanksgiving Football Predictions

Lucy Waldridge, Sports Writer November 21, 2023

Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving without the National Football League. The stage is set, so let’s see how Assumption students predict the outcomes for these six teams on this special holiday! 12:30...

Goal, Swish and Homerun: Life of an Assumption Tri-Sport Athlete

Goal, Swish and Homerun: Life of an Assumption Tri-Sport Athlete

Lucy Waldridge November 17, 2023

Life for any high school athlete is difficult, but what about a tri-sport athlete! Well, Assumption High School as their very own super athlete, Junior Lauren Campisano. In her third year of athletics...

A Look into Assumption Field Hockey, Soccer and Cross-Country 2023 Seasons

Ava Adams, Sports Writer November 1, 2023

Our field hockey, soccer and cross-country teams have been training hard this fall season. The fall sports are slowly coming to an end with a strong finish. We talked to seniors from each of the three...

Bonding with the AHS Golf and Volleyball Teams

Bonding with the AHS Golf and Volleyball Teams

Lucy Waldridge, Sydney Doyle, and Lydia Hubbs October 4, 2023

This month, we highlighted Assumption’s golf and volleyball teams on WAHS: The Rocket Launch. We reviewed their success and how it’s directly related to their relationships away from competition. After...

Fall Athletes Committed to Their Future

Fall Athletes Committed to Their Future

Lucy Waldridge, Sports Writer September 28, 2023
The college application for most seniors is a stressful time. This process may come easier for some students at Assumption, primarily those who are choosing to continue their sport at the collegiate level. While they still must apply, similarly to their peers who don’t participate in athletics, the number of colleges to focus on is only one. Check out some of our fall committed athletes who have taken the next step in their athletic journey.
2022 Assumption Vs. Sacred Heart Rivalry Volleyball Games

2022 Assumption Vs. Sacred Heart Rivalry Volleyball Games

Erin Hynes October 3, 2022

Rival schools Assumption High School and Sacred Heart Academy competed against each other 2 times this volleyball season, once at Sacred Heart's gym, and once at Assumption's gym. For both games students...

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